Russell Lissau
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Company shifts plans for new cannabis dispensary in Mundelein to different siteApr 30, 2025 10:49 am - A company that last year proposed opening a cannabis dispensary in Mundelein has selected a different site for the operation.
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Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz honored as he prepares to leave officeApr 28, 2025 8:30 pm - After 12 years as mayor and four before that as a trustee, Steve Lentz’s time as an elected official in Mundelein is coming to a close.
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Trump inauguration got millions from Illinois residents and companies, report showsApr 27, 2025 9:00 pm - More than $5 million of the record-setting $239 million donated to fund President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s inauguration celebration came from Illinoisans and Illinois-based companies.
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Barrington High alum is racking up wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ and gaining fans onlineApr 25, 2025 1:17 pm - A college student from Barrington has been ringing up the victories on “Jeopardy!” and is headed to a showdown with other top players.
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Des Plaines enacts grocery tax to avoid losing $1.4 million annuallyApr 24, 2025 12:56 pm - Des Plaines has joined a growing list of suburbs implementing a local 1% sales tax on groceries to offset the pending elimination of a state tax.
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Amid retirement reports, Schakowsky says she’ll announce decision May 5Apr 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston on Wednesday said she hasn’t made up her mind about running in 2026 but will announce her intent soon.
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‘Time to pass the torch’: With Durbin not seeking reelection, here’s who could run.Apr 23, 2025 10:41 am - Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election, setting off what’s likely to be a lively skirmish to replace him. Here’s some Democrats and Republicans eyeing the job.
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Des Plaines council approves pay raises for future elected officialsApr 21, 2025 9:33 pm - Des Plaines’ future mayors, city council members and city clerks will be paid more than the current officeholders -- but the raises won’t go into effect until 2029.
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Services for Wheeling police commander set for WednesdayApr 21, 2025 1:09 pm - Public and private memorials for a veteran Wheeling police commander who died last week are set for Wednesday.
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Political newcomer outraised U.S. Rep. Schakowsky in 9th District last quarter, records showApr 20, 2025 9:00 pm - As Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston decides whether to seek a 15th term in 2026, a political novice already is campaigning for the 9th District seat.