Russell Lissau
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Fatal Des Plaines fire started at least seven minutes before first 911 call, new report statesMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - A fire that killed a Des Plaines woman and her four children in January started at least seven minutes before authorities received the first 911 call about the blaze, a ...
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Mundelein OKs land sale that would keep reservoir away from Vernon Hills parkMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - Mundelein officials have agreed to sell Lake County vacant land in Vernon Hills so the county can build a 2-million gallon water reservoir. The reservoir will expand the...
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Route 45 to be torn up for months as part of flood-relief project, Mundelein mayor revealsMar 08, 2021 12:00 am - A short but much-traveled stretch of Route 45 through the heart of Mundelein will temporarily be reduced from four lanes to two starting this spring as part of a $9 mill...
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Charged with DUI, Des Plaines alderman's court appearance delayed until after electionMar 08, 2021 12:00 am - A court appearance for a Des Plaines alderman charged with driving under the influence has been delayed one month - to a date after the April 6 local election. First War...
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Wheeling officials finalizing new strategy, exploring riverwalk concept, for Restaurant RowMar 07, 2021 12:00 am - Wheeling officials are finalizing a new strategic plan that focuses on Restaurant Row, the Dundee Road commercial corridor and the village's financial strength. Vill...
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Wheeling candidates disagree on village manager's raiseMar 05, 2021 12:00 am - The candidates for Wheeling village president disagree about whether the village manager should have received a 7% pay bump this year. Trustees in January voted unanimou...
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Wheeling's mayoral and trustee candidates to meet Saturday in virtual forumMar 04, 2021 12:00 am - Candidates for Wheeling village president and village trustee will debate issues facing the town Saturday in a pair of online forums. The League of Women Voters of Arlin...
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Mundelein trustee candidates differ on whether transparency at village hall is a problemMar 04, 2021 12:00 am - Candidates for Mundelein's village board are voicing concerns about the level of transparency at village hall and calling for better communication with the public. But n...
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Des Plaines council candidates explain why they're runningMar 04, 2021 12:00 am - Candidates for seats on the Des Plaines City Council expressed different reasons for running in the April 6 election. Seats representing the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th wards ...
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Learn why Deer Park officials want to increase the town's sales tax rateMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - Deer Park officials will hold a virtual public forum Thursday night to explain why they'll soon be asking voters to approve a temporary sales tax rate increase. The disc...