Russell Lissau
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Don't write Illinois GOP's eulogy just yet, election expert saysNov 07, 2018 12:00 am - The Republican Party took a beating in Illinois on Election Day, especially in suburban areas that once were conservative strongholds. The Democrats picked up county boa...
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Schneider declares victory in 10th Congressional DistrictNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider is on his way to a third term in Congress, soundly defeating a conservative challenger in the historically moderate 10th District. Un...
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Curran wins fourth term as Lake sheriffNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - In his quest for a fourth term, Republican Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran narrowly defeated Democratic challenger John Idleburg. With all votes counted, Curran topped I...
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Lake County's hot races: Lots of mudslinging - and cashNov 05, 2018 4:30 am - There's been no shortage of mudslinging - or cash - in Lake County this election cycle. Candidates for county and state elected offices based here in Lake County have fi...
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Libertyville teen to appear on "Jeopardy!"Nov 01, 2018 1:00 am - A Libertyville girl is among the contestants who competed in a Jeopardy!" Teen Tournament that begins airing on TV next week. Isabella Pagano, a freshman at Carmel Catho...
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Lincolnshire library collecting unwanted candy for charityNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - If the trick-or-treaters in your house bagged more miniature chocolate bars and artificially fruit-flavored bits than they - or you - could possibly eat, the Vernon Area...
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Lake County Board candidate demands gun control action; rival calls timing of comments 'extremely disappointing'Oct 31, 2018 1:00 am - After the massacre of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue, a Lake County Board candidate is calling for the board to take action on gun control. Susan Malter, a Lincol...
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Civil rights group says anti-Jewish extremists are emboldenedOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - Reports of anti-Semitism increased dramatically in Illinois and the nation last year, according to data from a prominent civil rights group. Forty-seven incidents of ant...
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Island Lake police Chief Sciarrone fired for 'gross incompetence'Oct 26, 2018 1:00 am - A month after being placed on administrative leave, Anthony Sciarrone has been fired as Island Lake's police chief, officials confirmed. Sciarrone, a former village trus...
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Will Vernon Area Public Library building expand?Oct 25, 2018 1:00 am - As they plan for the future, Vernon Area Public Library District officials are considering expanding the main building and razing a nearby annex. Other options include r...