Russell Lissau
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Maine West High evacuated after false intruder alarm; police investigatingMay 12, 2023 1:00 am - A false report of an armed intruder at Maine West High School in Des Plaines on Friday morning prompted many students and staffers to flee the building while others barr...
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Funds for new police cars, body cameras included in South Barrington's new budgetMay 12, 2023 1:00 am - Money for new police cars and body cameras for officers is included in South Barrington's $13.1 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year. So is cash for roadwork and othe...
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Millie the comfort dog joins Mundelein Police DepartmentMay 09, 2023 5:00 am - This story has been updated to correct Millie's age. She is 11 weeks old. The Mundelein Department's newest four-legged staff member was formally introduced to the ...
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Haring the likely nominee for open seat on District 62 boardMay 09, 2023 1:00 am - A candidate who fell short in last month's race for three seats on the Des Plaines Elementary District 62 board likely will be named to fill an open spot on the panel. ...
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Lake Barrington hires new village administratorMay 08, 2023 1:00 am - Lake Barrington's municipal staff soon will have a new leader. Sharon L. Peterson has been hired as the village's next administrator, effective May 22. She'll succeed Ka...
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Robin Meier to rejoin Mundelein village board Monday; two other trustees also to be sworn inMay 05, 2023 1:00 am - After a two-year absence, Robin Meier is set to rejoin Mundelein's village board Monday. Meier placed second in the five-way race for three seats in last month's electio...
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District 64 formally hires new superintendent; Collins will start July 1May 04, 2023 5:30 am - Moments after his hiring became official, incoming Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Superintendent Ben Collins on Wednesday said he's excited for the opportunity. "I'...
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Water main replacements to start Monday in Des PlainesMay 04, 2023 1:00 am - Water main replacements set to begin next week in Des Plaines will cost about $6.3 million, more than originally estimated. In addition to the water mains, some lead pip...
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Three Des Plaines aldermen move to disregard term-limit vote but come up shortMay 02, 2023 1:00 am - Three Des Plaines aldermen tried to disregard April election results Monday by refusing to enact voter-approved changes to the city's term limits for elected officials. ...
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Former South Barrington Trustee Rosanne Plencner has diedMay 02, 2023 1:00 am - A former South Barrington trustee who served during parts of three decades has died. Rosanne Therese Plencner, 87, passed April 27 in Florida, where she had lived since ...