Russell Lissau
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Wauconda Park District to reopen iconic Phil's Beach, seen in 'Blues Brothers'Sep 09, 2016 5:30 am - An iconic suburban beach that once was a destination for thousands of families and was depicted in the classic film “The Blues Brothers” will reopen to the public as par...
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Wauconda's farmers market ends season early, frustrating fansSep 09, 2016 1:00 am - Wauconda's weekly farmers market has ended its season early rather than relocating away from Main Street for the last few gatherings as planned. The Wauconda Area Ch...
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Cooking school for kids opens in MundeleinSep 08, 2016 5:20 am - A new culinary school in downtown Mundelein aims to teach kids as young as preschoolers the joy of cooking. Students at Youthage Culinary, 508 N. Seymour Ave., will lear...
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Where you can see Dold and Schneider discuss issues before the electionSep 06, 2016 1:00 am - As they prepare for their third Election Day showdown, Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider are set to appear at eight candidate debate...
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Philly G's restaurant in Vernon Hills closes after 11 yearsSep 06, 2016 1:00 am - Philly G's restaurant has ceased operations in Vernon Hills after 11 years. The Italian eatery, at 1252 E. Route 45, served its last meal Saturday, co-owner Phil Gil...
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Wauconda officials drafting rules to allow backyard hensSep 02, 2016 1:00 am - Moved by public demand, Wauconda village officials are preparing rules for residents who want to keep chickens in their backyards. Wauconda's current ordinances don't sp...
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One year after Gliniewicz: Leaders recall how their lives changedSep 01, 2016 5:15 am - When Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz killed himself Sept. 1, 2015, in a failed attempt to cover up years of embezzlement and misconduct, the fatal gunshots...
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More paving coming to North Shore Bike Path in Lake CountySep 01, 2016 1:00 am - A nearly six-mile stretch of the North Shore Bike Path through eastern and central Lake County is being paved to improve ride quality and make maintenance easier. The pa...
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Forest district to return human remains to Native American groupAug 30, 2016 1:00 am - Human Native American remains that for decades have been part of a suburban museum's collection soon will be returned to a tribe with roots in this area. Lake County...
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Protesters pay Lake County taxes with dollar billsAug 30, 2016 1:00 am - A small group of suburban residents protested their rising property taxes Tuesday at the Lake County treasurer's office by paying with stacks of one-dollar bills. Ten pe...