Russell Lissau
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Des Plaines council could condemn former Leona's building TuesdaySep 01, 2023 1:00 am - After months of discussions, pleas and postponements, the Des Plaines City Council could decide next week to condemn and forcibly purchase a long-vacant restaurant build...
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Proposed sale of South Barrington Park District land to church is headed to courtAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - The battle over the potential sale of South Barrington Park District land to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is headed to court. A request for a temporary restrai...
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An indoor golf simulator could be headed to downtown MundeleinAug 30, 2023 5:00 am - An indoor golf simulator has been proposed for a vacant commercial building in downtown Mundelein. Rolling Meadows entrepreneur Gus Medrano wants to open Tee It Up at 44...
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Why the South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to churchAug 30, 2023 1:00 am - Editor's note: The source of comments from the church has been updated. The South Barrington Park District's sale of undeveloped land to the Plymouth Brethren Chris...
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Why chickens could be coming to backyards in Mundelein in 2024Aug 29, 2023 5:30 am - Mundelein residents will be allowed to keep chickens in backyard coops starting next year. But there are limits to the policy, which was approved by the village board Mo...
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Wheeling townhouse plan can move forward, trustees sayAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - A plan to build a small townhouse complex in Wheeling got a preliminary stamp of approval from the village board this week. But more public discussions and formal approv...
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75 years and counting: Wheeling celebrates Superdawg brand's anniversaryAug 24, 2023 1:00 am - Wheeling officials celebrated the 75th anniversary of one of the village's most iconic restaurant brands this week. Superdawg Drive-In, which has its lone suburban opera...
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How you can appeal property tax assessments in Maine TownshipAug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - If you live in the Des Plaines or Park Ridge areas and think your property tax assessment is incorrect, Maine Township Assessor Susan Moylan Krey may be able to help. Ap...
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Why Des Plaines could become the next suburb to restrict short-term home rentalsAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - Years after first being proposed, rules for short-term home rentals could be coming to Des Plaines. The city council on Monday informally decided to resurrect a 2017 pro...
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Will Des Plaines give Korean-style barbecue restaurant $350,000 to open in city?Aug 23, 2023 1:00 am - Restaurateurs who want to open a Korean-style barbecue and hot pot eatery in downtown Des Plaines are asking the city to kick in $350,000 to help cover construction cost...