Russell Lissau
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'Much-needed support': Local projects are included in the $1.7 trillion federal spending packageDec 26, 2022 12:00 am - Millions of dollars for Chicago-area projects and programs are included in the $1.7 trillion spending package awaiting President Joe Biden's signature. Libraries, homele...
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'I wanted to give back': Mount Prospect girl sells Christmas luminarias and donates proceeds to fire departmentDec 24, 2022 12:00 am - A Mount Prospect neighborhood got some extra-bright holiday cheer Saturday evening courtesy of a girl with a charitable heart. Pledging to donate the proceeds to the Mou...
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One hurt when Metra train strikes car near WoodstockDec 24, 2022 12:00 am - A Metra train struck an unoccupied auto early Saturday near Woodstock, injuring one person, a company spokeswoman said. The driver of the car was hit by debris from the ...
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One dead, another wounded in Waukegan bar shootingDec 24, 2022 12:00 am - One man was killed and another was wounded early Saturday in a shooting at a Waukegan bar. The violence occurred about 2:20 a.m. at Stretch's Sports Bar and Grill, 200 N...
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Why Des Plaines officials signed off on proposed $3.5 million tax break for local companyDec 20, 2022 12:00 am - A family-owned Des Plaines company with deep Chicago-area roots is in line to receive a property tax break that could save it $3.5 million. Officials with Columbus Veget...
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Funding for fire station, infrastructure projects in new $117 million Wheeling budgetDec 20, 2022 12:00 am - Wheeling's 2023 municipal budget includes millions for a new fire station, water main replacements and other public projects. The village board approved the $117.4 milli...
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'No explanation': Slain Buffalo Grove woman, daughters mourned by friends and neighborsDec 16, 2022 12:00 am - A Buffalo Grove woman who, along with her two daughters, was slain by her estranged husband was remembered by friends and neighbors Friday as an attentive, loving mother...
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Criminal racks up huge phone bill on fraudulent accountDec 15, 2022 12:00 am - How does a criminal rack up more than $4,000 in charges on a bogus cellphone account? One call at a time, apparently. That's the billing total for a cellular phone accou...
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'A legacy project': Plans for massive development of homes, shops, parks more unveiled in MundeleinDec 12, 2022 12:00 am - Houses, townhouses and other multifamily buildings, shops and athletic fields are just some of the elements proposed for a sprawling development on land owned by the fam...
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Suburban libraries sponsoring webinar about rising antisemitism in the U.S.Dec 09, 2022 5:00 am - Several suburban libraries will co-sponsor a webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, about the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. Called "An Update on Antisemitism in Am...