Russell Lissau
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These Northwest suburban races have generated controversy ahead of Tuesday's electionApr 01, 2023 1:00 am - Most races for village and school boards don't gather much attention, even in the towns they serve. Significantly lower voter turnout rates than during presidential and ...
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'A serious and somber moment': Political leaders react to Trump indictmentMar 31, 2023 1:00 am - With several noting that no one - not even a former president - is above the law, Illinois political leaders and experts are reacting to the grand jury indictment of Don...
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Des Plaines candidates disagree about what to do with Metropolitan SquareMar 30, 2023 1:00 am - Des Plaines' aldermanic candidates are divided on whether public funds should be used to energize the Metropolitan Square development in the downtown area. Some support ...
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Why Mundelein police are donating 28 bicycles to charitable groupMar 28, 2023 5:30 am - Instead of selling more than two dozen unclaimed bicycles at auction for a relative pittance, Mundelein police are going to donate them to a nonprofit group that will gi...
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Mundelein not increasing license fees for outdoor dining on Park StreetMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - The municipal fees a coffee shop and two restaurants pay to set up on a pedestrian-only section of Park Street in downtown Mundelein during warmer months won't increase ...
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Gas station proposed for former Garden Fresh Plaza site in WheelingMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - A gas station, a convenience store, a car wash, two drive-through restaurants and a liquor store have been proposed for land in Wheeling where a shopping center once sto...
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Most - but not all - District 64 candidates supported COVID-19 orders for masking and moreMar 27, 2023 1:00 am - Nearly all the candidates running for seats on the Park Ridge-Niles District 64 school board said they supported the controversial mandates for students to wear masks an...
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Stricter rules for RV parking enacted in South BarringtonMar 24, 2023 1:00 am - Drivers of campers, boats on trailers, motor homes and other recreational vehicles now face stricter rules if they want to park in South Barrington. Restrictions approve...
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Could an Algonquin Road bridge improve traffic flow in Des Plaines?Mar 23, 2023 1:00 am - An overpass that could reduce train-related delays for motorists in central Des Plaines could be built within the next six years, a consultant for the city revealed this...
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Des Plaines District 62 board member says schools shouldn't celebrate Columbus DayMar 22, 2023 1:00 am - A Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 board member who's seeking reelection said educators need to "fix our history books" and stop honoring Christopher Columbus' ...