Russell Lissau
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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...
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After residents' complaints, developer shrinks plan in Des PlainesMar 02, 2021 4:00 am - After an outcry from residents, a controversial plan to build an apartment complex and a commercial building in Des Plaines has been reduced in size. But many residents ...
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Divided Wheeling board shifts policy, votes to allow chickens at home as long as rules followedMar 02, 2021 12:00 am - In a policy shift, Wheeling will allow residents to keep chickens in backyard coops for their eggs - but they'll have to get village licenses and follow strict regulatio...
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Public hearing set for controversial Thorntons plan in MundeleinMar 02, 2021 12:00 am - Mundelein's planning and zoning commission meets Wednesday night to discuss a controversial plan to build a gas station at a highly traveled intersection on the vill...