Russell Lissau
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'They can choose not to come': Downers Grove library responds to criticism of drag-themed bingo eventAug 30, 2022 1:00 am - The Downers Grove Public Library's plan to hold a drag-themed bingo event for teens is being assailed by a suburban congressional candidate and a conservative group with...
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Three masked men remain at large after robbing Des Plaines liquor storeAug 29, 2022 1:00 am - Three masked men, at least two of whom were armed with handguns, robbed a Des Plaines liquor store Friday and remain at large, police said. No one was hurt in the sticku...
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First big task for new Vernon Area Public Library director: Revisit expansion planAug 29, 2022 1:00 am - When Anne Rasmussen joins the staff of the Vernon Area Public Library as its new director in two weeks, one of the first big projects to tackle will be the expansion pla...
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Which candidates are being backed by suburban megadonors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein?Aug 26, 2022 5:00 am - A suburban billionaire and his wife have contributed millions of dollars to conservative candidates and organizations across Illinois and the nation this election cycle,...
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Plan for new development in Wheeling draws questionsAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - Concerns about traffic and the potential location of retail spaces were among the issues raised after the latest public presentation of plans for a residential and comme...
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Palatine car dealership could relocate to MundeleinAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - A Palatine used car dealer is taking steps to relocate to central Lake County. Autoland wants to move from 2240 Rand Road to a vacant building on the 800 block of No...
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Des Plaines man accused of sexually abusing teen at local restaurantAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - A 15-year-old girl was sexually abused at a Des Plaines restaurant, but friends came to her aid and called 911, leading to a suspect's arrest, police said Tuesday. Jesse...
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Apartment buildings to replace private school, 122-year-old house in MundeleinAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - Despite opposition from some neighbors, a proposal for a new 147-unit apartment complex in eastern Mundelein is moving forward. The village board on Monday night unanimo...
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How the Des Plaines Park District reached deal to turn former church into a restaurantAug 19, 2022 5:30 am - A former church that's now owned by the Des Plaines Park District will be transformed into a restaurant in a public-private partnership. The building once known as Good ...
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District 64 custodian recorded employees in bathroom with phone, officials sayAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated with corrected information about the defendant, the charges and aspects of the case. A custodian used a cellphone to reco...