Russell Lissau
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Aurora residents who died in apparent murder-suicide were a married coupleDec 25, 2020 12:00 am - Two Aurora residents who died in an apparent murder-suicide were a married couple, police said Friday, but their names haven't yet been made public. Police have not yet ...
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No one hurt in Libertyville house fireDec 25, 2020 12:00 am - A fire damaged a house in Libertyville on Thursday night but caused no injuries, authorities said. Libertyville firefighters were called to the house on the 100 block of...
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Plan for new apartment building gets rave reviews in WheelingDec 24, 2020 12:00 am - A proposal for a 53-unit apartment building near Wheeling's Metra station got rave reviews from village trustees this week. Representatives of Wisconsin-based General Ca...
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Wheeling's new $97.4M budget includes money for fire stationDec 22, 2020 4:30 am - Wheeling's new $97.4 million annual budget includes cash for a fire station that's already under construction, street improvements and other projects. The village bo...
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Des Plaines firefighters get pay raises in new 4-year contractDec 22, 2020 12:00 am - Des Plaines' firefighter-paramedics will receive modest pay raises under a newly approved, four-year labor agreement. The deal was approved by the city council Monday ni...
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Des Plaines inks new deal for garbage serviceDec 22, 2020 12:00 am - Most Des Plaines residents will pay a penny less per month for garbage removal under the city's newly approved contract with a different hauler. The city council on Mond...
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12 suburban Democrats vow to oppose Madigan speakership, but others won't sayDec 19, 2020 12:00 am - Twelve suburban legislators are among the Democrats in the Illinois House who've pledged not to support Michael Madigan's latest bid for speaker. Madigan, who aside from...
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Why Deer Park's sales tax rate could increase againDec 18, 2020 4:30 am - Deer Park voters will decide whether to increase the village's sales tax rate for the second time in three years. Prompted by revenue losses triggered by the COVID-19 cr...
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T-shirts honor former Wheeling teacher, coachDec 17, 2020 5:00 am - A second fundraiser has been established for a proposed memorial that would honor a retired Wheeling teacher and coach. Burt Perlow taught physical education and coached...
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With social distancing in place, Northwest suburban candidate filing begins for April 2021 electionsDec 14, 2020 12:00 am - Last month's presidential contest may still seem fresh in everyone's minds, but candidates for a bevy of Northwest suburban political offices already are looking ahead t...