Russell Lissau
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Newman campaign email mischaracterizes group backing rival CastenJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - A fundraising email from U.S. Rep. Marie Newman's campaign inaccurately describes the political alignment of a group backing her chief opponent in the Democratic primary...
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Separate pot shop and bakery proposed for vacant Wheeling restaurant buildingJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - A recreational cannabis dispensary and a bakery to be run separately have been proposed for a vacant restaurant building in Wheeling. Developers are eying the former Twi...
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Some Republicans in 6th U.S. House race doubt Biden won the electionJun 01, 2022 1:00 am - Although no proof of widespread election fraud in the 2020 presidential election has been uncovered, some Republicans running for Illinois' 6th Congressional District se...
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Is that a defecating dog in Rep. Marie Newman's new TV ad?Jun 01, 2022 1:00 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Newman's latest campaign commercial - prominently featuring bleeped-out profanity from the candidate and what appears to be a defecating dog -...
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Des Plaines S-curve closed for $5.7 million construction projectMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - The stretch of Northwest Highway in Des Plaines that includes the city's infamous S-curve is closed to all traffic until fall for a construction project. The roadway is ...
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6th District Democrats Casten, Newman both support stricter gun lawsMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - With America once again shaken by deadly mass shootings, the two leading Democratic candidates for Illinois' 6th Congressional District seat have renewed calls for stric...
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New principal coming to North Elementary in Des PlainesMay 26, 2022 6:00 am - A longtime suburban educator has been named the next principal at North Elementary School in Des Plaines. The Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 board agreed to h...
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Des Plaines city manager gets 3% pay raiseMay 20, 2022 1:00 am - Des Plaines City Manager Michael G. Bartholomew will get a 3% pay raise as part of a new, one-year contract. Bartholomew's base salary will increase to roughly $263,960 ...
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Motorist arrested after Des Plaines traffic stop yields bag of potMay 20, 2022 1:00 am - A motorist was arrested Thursday after Des Plaines police found about a half-kilogram of marijuana in the SUV he was driving, far more than allowed by state law, authori...
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Newman tries to lay claim to abortion rights mantle in 6th, but she and Casten have groups' backingMay 20, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to indicate Planned Parenthood Action Fund and NARAL Pro-Choice America have endorsed both Newman and Casten in the Democra...