Russell Lissau
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Jockey Chris Emigh still hoping racing at Arlington can be savedApr 24, 2021 1:00 am - Although it doesn't appear likely, veteran jockey Chris Emigh is holding out hope that Arlington Park's parent company can reach an agreement with someone to save horse ...
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Des Plaines awards $160,000 in social service grantsApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - Twenty-eight organizations will receive municipal grants totaling $160,000 through Des Plaines' annual social service program. Recipients included: the Alliance for Immi...
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'It's a great time to pass the torch': 3 veteran Mundelein trustees stepping down from boardApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - To say the Mundelein village board is losing a trio of veterans once new members take office next week is an understatement. Between them, trustees Ray Semple, Dawn Aber...
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Hoffman Estates-based video gambling company to pay fine as part of settlement with gaming boardApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - A Hoffman Estates-based video gambling company will pay a fine and fees totaling $75,000 to settle a disciplinary complaint before the Illinois Gaming Board. Gold Rush G...
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As she prepares to leave office, Wheeling clerk honored for 24 years of serviceApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - Wheeling's soon-to-be-former village clerk unsuccessfully fought back tears this week as she was honored for her 24 years of public service. Elaine Simpson even cautione...
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Lysakowski headed to reelection in Des Plaines' 1st Ward, overcoming write-in challengeApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - Former Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig's write-in campaign to unseat 1st Ward Alderman Mark Lysakowski appears to have come up short. Now that nearly all of Cook Co...
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Fremont library board has an opening. Here's how to applyApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - Fremont Public Library District officials are seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Mundelein-based board. No one ran for an open seat with a two-year term in the ...
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34-year-old Des Plaines mayor says he's retiring from politicsApr 19, 2021 5:30 am - Only 34 years old, Des Plaines Mayor Matthew Bogusz is young enough to have a long political career ahead of him. But as his second mayoral term comes to a close, Bogusz...
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Des Plaines mayoral race was an expensive one, new records showApr 19, 2021 1:00 am - The race for mayor in Des Plaines was an expensive one, with all three candidates building five-figure war chests for signs, mailers and other campaign needs. Ultimately...
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Under attack from the right, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger leading the fundraising pack in 16th DistrictApr 16, 2021 1:00 am - Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is building a multimillion-dollar campaign war chest as he prepares for challenges from within his own party in 2022's midterm electi...