Russell Lissau
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Voters may decide on Wauconda Community Center expansionJul 28, 2014 5:00 am - A $4.75 million expansion plan could nearly double the size of the Wauconda Community Center — but it would first need voter approval. The Wauconda Park District's propo...
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Island Lake man wants to buy portion of village roadJul 23, 2014 1:01 am - An Island Lake man wants to buy a portion of a local street that leads to his business' property, and he'll try to win over village leaders with a presentation Thursday ...
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Friends gather at Grayslake Central to honor teen who drownedJul 22, 2014 1:00 am - Friends of a 16-year-old Grayslake Central High School student who drowned in Third Lake honored the teen Tuesday by releasing green and white helium-filled balloons mat...
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Upcoming Dist. 128 budget sligthly leaner than this yearJul 21, 2014 1:01 am - The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 board is considering an $83.8 million budget for the 2015 fiscal year, which began July 1. That's slightly le...
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Grayslake Central student's body found in Third LakeJul 21, 2014 1:00 am - The body of a Grayslake Central High School student was pulled from the water of Third Lake Monday evening, authorities said. Lake County sheriff's police and friends id...
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Island Lake officials investigating three police promotionsJul 18, 2014 1:00 am - Island Lake officials are investigating if the town's three police sergeants were promoted to that rank properly. The three officers — David Walz, Nick Deuter and Garret...
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Island Lake officials keep promise to reduce legal billsJul 14, 2014 5:00 am - In office now for more than a year, Island Lake Mayor Charles Amrich and his allies are keeping a campaign promise by holding the line on the village's attorney fees. Bi...
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Company wants to turn vacant storefront in Island Lake into gambling parlorJul 11, 2014 1:01 am - A company that runs video gambling operations throughout Illinois hopes to find Lady Luck in Island Lake. Representatives of Laredo Hospitality spoke during Thursday's v...
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Former pro pitcher Gloria 'Tippy' Schweigerdt diesJul 11, 2014 1:00 am - Not many young men learn how to throw a curveball from their moms. But that's exactly what Gloria “Tippy” Schweigerdt did with her son, Gordon. Schweigerdt had some expe...
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Competition, music part of 51st annual rodeoJul 10, 2014 11:01 am - The 51st annual IPRA Championship Wauconda Rodeo rides into town this weekend. Staged by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, the rodeo will be held at the Golden Oaks...