Russell Lissau
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Resident in house explosion likely killed self, police sayJan 05, 2015 12:00 am - A Mundelein resident whose house exploded Friday likely killed himself first, and it was that action that triggered the blast, police said Monday. An autopsy conducted M...
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Lake County Board Chairman Lawlor gets dirty for new cable TV programDec 29, 2014 12:01 am - People long have said politics is a dirty job. Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor knows that better than most. Lawlor donned a water-resistant jumpsuit, a safety he...
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Dold victory came in spite of $1 million spending gapDec 29, 2014 12:01 am - Kenilworth Republican Robert Dold won election to Congress last month despite being outspent by more than $1 million, federal records show. In the heated campaign for th...
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Railroad lovers travel to model train show in GrayslakeDec 27, 2014 12:01 am - Hundreds of model railroad fans climbed aboard a traveling train show Saturday in Grayslake. Appropriately dubbed the Great Train Show, the event at the Lake County Fair...
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Decorated police officer with controversial past promoted in Island LakeDec 26, 2014 12:01 am - A decorated Island Lake police officer who returned to the force last year under controversial circumstances was promoted to sergeant this week, officials have confirmed...
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Former Libertyville basketball star dies after fall in MissouriDec 26, 2014 12:00 am - Former Libertyville High School basketball star Jack Lipp, a freshman at the University of Missouri, has died at University Hospital after being in critical condition si...
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Several Lake County towns to get new mayors in 2015Dec 22, 2014 12:01 am - With candidate filing for the April 2015 election completed, it's clear some Lake County towns will see new mayors take office next year. Longtime Lincolnshire Mayor Bre...
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Mundelein High School drops national lunch program starting Feb. 1Dec 19, 2014 12:01 am - Mundelein High School is dropping out of a federal school lunch program. The move, effective Feb. 1, should give students more food options, officials said. But it a...
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Libertyville High students sign pledge to avoid drugs, alcohol during winter breakDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - The temptation teenagers face to drink or use drugs is great - even more so during winter break, when bottles of booze can be plentiful and adult supervision may be lax....
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Bids wanted for Mundelein High expansion projectDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - After months of planning, Mundelein High School officials are seeking construction bids for a $23.6 million expansion project. The three-story addition will be dedicated...