Russell Lissau
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Don't ignore outdoor warning sirens, weather experts sayJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - If you hear an outdoor warning siren, don't ignore it - get indoors immediately. That siren means something life-threatening is happening, the National Weather Service s...
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Parasites blamed for swimmers' rashes at Wauconda lakeJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Microscopic parasites are blamed for a rash affecting some people who have frolicked in Wauconda's Bangs Lake. The burrowing of the tiny pests creates an annoying condit...
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Why hasn't Des Plaines' mayor named a new 8th Ward alderman yet?Jun 11, 2021 1:00 am - He's been Da Boss for more than a month, but Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski still hasn't named someone to succeed him as the 8th Ward's alderman. Goczkowski gave up...
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New shelter for homeless young women, transgender youths being built near Des PlainesJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - Construction has begun near Des Plaines on a new emergency shelter for young women and transgender youths experiencing homelessness in the North or Northwest suburbs. It...
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Northbrook animal shelter relocating to WheelingJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - A Northbrook animal shelter is moving to Wheeling and should open in the new location in November. Heartland Animal Shelter, a no-kill facility at 2975 N. Milwaukee ...
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Des Plaines Fire Department getting new $223,430 rescue truckJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Fire Department soon will have a new rescue squad in its fleet - but not everyone in town is happy about it. The city council on Monday approved the $223...
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Marine recruit from Vernon Hills gets big send-offJun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - A Vernon Hills teenager who has enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps got a star-spangled send-off to boot camp this week. When Matt Hart headed to the Marine recruiting sta...
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Des Plaines residents come out to support Pride flag's display at city hallJun 08, 2021 1:00 am - A dozen Des Plaines residents thanked city council members during Monday night's meeting for allowing the LGBTQ Pride flag to be flown at city hall. Three audience membe...
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Renovated Des Plaines Theatre expected to reopen this summerJun 07, 2021 1:00 am - As the $6 million renovation of the Des Plaines Theatre nears completion, the entrepreneur whose company will operate the venue said it should be ready for patrons this ...
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Supporters of LGBTQ community come together for Buffalo Grove Pride DriveJun 06, 2021 1:00 am - It might have been called the Buffalo Grove Pride Drive, but for anyone who participated in Sunday's event backing the local LGBTQ community, it really was a party. A gl...