Russell Lissau
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One hurt in crash on Tri-State TollwayDec 28, 2015 12:00 am - A motorist lost control of a van Monday morning and rolled the vehicle down an embankment on the Tri-State Tollway near Deerfield, authorities said. He was hurt but expe...
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New Wauconda chief: Yes to body cameras, 911 consolidationDec 26, 2015 6:15 am - David Wermes is excited to take over as Wauconda's police chief on Jan. 5 - but he also knows he's got some big issues to handle. Settling the fate of Wauconda's 911 dis...
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Documents: Principal ran Antioch school with 'fear and intimidation'Dec 21, 2015 4:30 am - Antioch Upper Grade School employees accused Principal Mike Zarco of being “cruel and unfair” and of mistreating them, district documents revealed, prompting an inte...
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Mundelein officials freeze tax levy, but spending cuts may be neededDec 21, 2015 12:00 am - Now that Mundelein trustees have opted not to increase taxes in 2016, officials must figure out if spending cuts are needed. They're not happy about it, either. Trustee ...
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INfrequently Asked Questions: Terrors of being a driver ed teacherDec 20, 2015 6:00 am - This week's INfrequently Asked Questions features Ryan Smith, 36, of Shorewood, who tells us about the terrors of being a driver education instructor at Stevenson High S...
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Residents' complaints lead to lower tax levy in District 36Dec 18, 2015 12:00 am - Following complaints from residents, Grass Lake Elementary District 36 officials this week voted to reduce the total taxes they'll collect from property owners in 2016. ...
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New top cop in WaucondaDec 16, 2015 12:00 am - As relatives, friends and uniformed police officers looked on, David Wermes was sworn in as Wauconda's new police chief. Wermes received a standing ovation from the crow...
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Wauconda nearing a deal with Lake Zurich for 911 dispatchingDec 15, 2015 12:00 am - Wauconda officials have changed their minds again and are leaning toward hiring Lake Zurich to handle the town's 911 calls. The village board on Tuesday formally agreed ...
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Lincolnshire didn't ask own attorney about anti-union planDec 15, 2015 12:00 am - Lincolnshire officials approved a controversial right-to-work ordinance that's been called illegal by Attorney General Lisa Madigan without first getting an opinion ...
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Rudd on leaving coroner race: I don't accept Lake County politicsDec 14, 2015 12:00 am - Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd says his handling of a few controversial cases and his challenge to Lake County politics led to the challenging of his re-election petiti...