Russell Lissau
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Lake County approves $1.95 million settlement in lawsuit over jail inmate’s deathJan 08, 2014 4:06 pm - The family of a Lake County jail inmate who was paralyzed during a violent confrontation with a guard and later died will receive $1.95 million under a settlement approv...
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Police car hit by train, no one injuredJan 07, 2014 12:08 pm - A Metra train struck an unmarked Lake County sheriff’s squad car late Monday, but no one was hurt, police said. The accident happened about 10:20 p.m. near Route 134 an...
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Lake County weighing rules for pot businessesJan 07, 2014 11:08 am - Lake County officials are considering holding a public hearing to discuss potential rules for local businesses that would grow and sell marijuana for medicinal uses. The...
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Burglars hit Mundelein jewelry store that offered Jan. 1 snow dealJan 07, 2014 9:58 am - A Mundelein jewelry store that’s been in the news because of a failed snowfall promotion was burglarized Tuesday morning. A pair of thieves smashed the front door at P.K...
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Suburban groups work to help homeless survive dangerous coldJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - For most of us, the extreme cold is a discomfort. For the homeless, it can be deadly. So in recent days, groups that aim to provide shelter and services to homeless peop...
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Suburban stores see strong demand for hands-free phone equipmentJan 03, 2014 3:36 pm - If you braved the snow and slick roads this week to purchase a hands-free device for your cellphone, you’re not alone. Employees at suburban electronics and telecommunic...
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Lake County task force creates model rules for pot businessesJan 03, 2014 3:10 pm - A task force has developed model rules for entrepreneurs who want to open medical marijuana growing facilities and dispensaries in Lake County. The proposals aren’t bind...
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Mundelein overhauls municipal websiteJan 02, 2014 12:31 pm - Mundelein starts 2014 with a freshly overhauled village website. Still located at mundelein.org, the site features improved online bill payment options, shopping and res...
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Mundelein jewelry store could be refunding customers if we get 3 inches of snowDec 31, 2013 9:00 am - Customers who bought jewelry at P.K. Bennett Jewelers in Mundelein between Black Friday and Christmas Eve will get belated holiday presents if it snows more than 3 inche...
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Boat stickers could become costlier in Island LakeDec 30, 2013 12:44 pm - Boating on Island Lake’s namesake could become more expensive for local residents and visitors. Members of the village’s lake management committee on Monday discussed ra...