Russell Lissau
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Amid retirement reports, Schakowsky says she’ll announce decision May 5Apr 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston on Wednesday said she hasn’t made up her mind about running in 2026 but will announce her intent soon.
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‘Time to pass the torch’: With Durbin not seeking reelection, here’s who could run.Apr 23, 2025 10:41 am - Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election, setting off what’s likely to be a lively skirmish to replace him. Here’s some Democrats and Republicans eyeing the job.
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Des Plaines council approves pay raises for future elected officialsApr 21, 2025 9:33 pm - Des Plaines’ future mayors, city council members and city clerks will be paid more than the current officeholders -- but the raises won’t go into effect until 2029.
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Services for Wheeling police commander set for WednesdayApr 21, 2025 1:09 pm - Public and private memorials for a veteran Wheeling police commander who died last week are set for Wednesday.
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Political newcomer outraised U.S. Rep. Schakowsky in 9th District last quarter, records showApr 20, 2025 9:00 pm - As Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston decides whether to seek a 15th term in 2026, a political novice already is campaigning for the 9th District seat.
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Des Plaines firefighters to get pay raises under proposed contractApr 18, 2025 8:42 pm - Des Plaines’ firefighters are set to get 3% pay raises May 1 under a proposed four-year contract.
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Des Plaines to award $250,000 in social service grantsApr 18, 2025 2:08 pm - Forty-two community programs and groups that aim to assist people with mental health issues, young mothers who are homeless and others in need are in line to receive grants totaling $250,000 through an annual initiative in Des Plaines.
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Scooter’s Coffee shop could replace Des Plaines restaurantApr 18, 2025 12:50 pm - A Scooter’s Coffee shop soon could replace a restaurant in Des Plaines.
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Veteran Wheeling police officer dies at law enforcement conferenceApr 17, 2025 11:05 am - Wheeling police Cmdr. Jim Borchardt died Wednesday after apparently experiencing a medical emergency.
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Mundelein budget includes cash for road repairs, LED streetlightsApr 16, 2025 1:39 pm - Mundelein’s newly approved $77 million annual budget includes cash for street repairs and the installation of more LED streetlights, among other projects.