Russell Lissau
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‘I’m alive’: Carol Stream man recalls near-fatal battle with COVIDApr 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Carol Stream resident Chuck Drungelo was given a less than 10% chance to survive as he battled COVID-19 in April 2020, at one point spending 19 days medically paralyzed and on artificial life support. Some effects of the illness continue to linger five years later, but “I’m alive,” he said.
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‘What democracy looks like’: Demonstrators protest Trump, Musk in Arlington Heights and other suburbsApr 05, 2025 1:20 pm - Critics of President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk took to the streets in Arlington Heights and across the nation Saturday in an array of planned protests.
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Chicago men accused of trafficking drugs through Lake CountyApr 05, 2025 11:33 am - Two Chicago men are facing drug charges following an investigation by a Lake County sheriff’s task force and the FBI.
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Vetter’s $163 million expansion plan faces big vote in Des PlainesApr 03, 2025 1:05 pm - A German pharmaceutical company’s $163 million plan to expand its Des Plaines facility could get a key go-ahead from the city council Monday.
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‘Beyond grateful’: Chlebek’s lead grows in Des Plaines’ 1st Ward raceApr 03, 2025 10:22 am - Margaret Chlebek’s narrow lead in the race for Des Plaines’ 1st Ward aldermanic seat tripled to 12 votes Thursday.
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Des Plaines residents can fill out survey on housing, services needsApr 02, 2025 10:27 am - Des Plaines residents, business owners and community group representatives can share their opinions on local housing and services needs in an online survey.
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Smith tops Porada in Des Plaines; Chlebek, Mastalski separated by 4 votesApr 01, 2025 7:52 pm - Des Plaines City Council member Patsy Smith appeared headed to victory over challenger Bob Porada in the race for the 7th Ward seat Tuesday night.
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Meier defeats Wilson in Mundelein mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 7:52 pm - The third time was the charm for Mundelein mayoral aspirant Robin Meier.
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‘We are gutted’: Mundelein’s Tonality Brewing to shutter this monthApr 01, 2025 9:45 am - Not even two years after its much-celebrated opening, Mundelein’s Tonality Brewing Co. & Scratch Kitchen will shut down this month.
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New executive director takes over at Des Plaines Public LibraryMar 31, 2025 2:53 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library staff’s new leader is a familiar face at the Miner Street facility.