Russell Lissau
-
'A different kind of Mexican food': Mexican-style seafood restaurant coming soon to Des PlainesFeb 09, 2023 12:00 am - A Mexican-style seafood restaurant being touted as a fresh take on the popular cuisine is coming to Des Plaines. Owner Maria Ayala hopes to open La Marina at 1261 E. Alg...
-
'An example of outstanding citizenship': Longtime community volunteer honored in WheelingFeb 08, 2023 12:00 am - A longtime community volunteer is the latest recipient of Wheeling's George Hieber Citizenship Award. Honoree Rich Rosen, whose public service resume includes time on th...
-
Des Plaines officials could go to court to forcibly purchase former bank downtownFeb 07, 2023 12:00 am - Des Plaines officials will try to force the owner of a vacant downtown building to sell the site to the city. Officials have been trying to negotiate a purchase with the...
-
Parking garage no longer part of Des Plaines hotel planFeb 07, 2023 12:00 am - Construction of a new hotel on Des Plaines' south side will move forward without a parking garage. The city council on Monday night approved the developer's request to e...
-
New Oakton College art exhibit depicts social, political situationsFeb 03, 2023 12:00 am - Oakton College is hosting an exhibition of paintings depicting police brutality against Black people and other social issues. Dubbed "Untenable," the exhibition features...
-
How much did your representative get from special interests before the last election?Feb 03, 2023 12:00 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider collected more campaign cash from special interest groups during the last election cycle than any other representative serving the No...
-
Park Ridge-Niles District 64 board member resignsJan 30, 2023 12:00 am - Leadership changes at Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 are continuing. Just about a week after embattled Superintendent Eric Olson announced he'll resign in June, the...
-
Embattled District 64 superintendent backed by community members at meetingJan 27, 2023 4:00 am - Days after embattled Superintendent Eric Olson publicly announced he plans to resign in June, about a dozen audience members at Thursday's Park Ridge-Niles District 64 b...
-
After controversy, mayor says standards coming for Des Plaines Theatre bookingsJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - Following community backlash over a controversial group's now-canceled booking of the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre, municipal leaders are developing standards for futu...
-
Superintendent's pending resignation looms over District 64 board meetingJan 25, 2023 12:00 am - The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 board will meet Thursday night for the first time since embattled Superintendent Eric Olson announced he'll resign in June. At th...