Russell Lissau
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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...
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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...
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'A huge deal for Wheeling': Rosebud Steakhouse coming to Uptown 500 complexJan 25, 2023 12:00 am - More than two years after the Uptown 500 apartment complex was built in Wheeling, a restaurant with a legendary name has been announced for its ground-floor commercial s...
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How Casten dramatically outraised and outspent Pekau in the final weeks of campaignJan 23, 2023 12:00 am - With his political future and Congress' political direction hanging in the balance, Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove significantly outraised Republican ...
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Des Plaines Theatre operator defends decision to provide venue for controversial political eventJan 18, 2023 12:00 am - The CEO of the company that operates the Des Plaines Theatre defended leasing the city-owned venue to a group that's been criticized for making queerphobic social media ...
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Why Des Plaines officials delayed vote on restaurant grant planJan 18, 2023 12:00 am - A plan to offer municipal grants to new restaurateurs in Des Plaines is going to be reworked to expand the pool of potential beneficiaries beyond the downtown district. ...
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Des Plaines school's upcoming craft fair to showcase local artistsJan 17, 2023 10:00 pm - Organizers of an upcoming craft fair at a Des Plaines school are seeking artists and other vendors to sell their wares. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15 i...
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Wheeling to consolidate 911 services with one dispatch center starting in 2025Jan 17, 2023 4:00 am - Calls for emergency police and fire department assistance in Wheeling will be routed through the same suburban dispatch center starting in 2025. The village board on Mon...
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LGBTQ advocates blast upcoming conservative gathering at city-owned Des Plaines TheatreJan 17, 2023 12:00 am - An upcoming event at the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre promoted by a suburban group that has made queerphobic social media posts and other controversial statements drew...
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With redevelopment stalled, Des Plaines officials considering condemning, buying downtown propertiesJan 13, 2023 4:30 am - With private redevelopment efforts stalled, Des Plaines officials may condemn and forcibly acquire two vacant commercial buildings in the downtown area. One property, at...