Russell Lissau
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Wauconda officials looking at new noise rules after complaintsMay 30, 2013 9:13 am - The arrival of summer weather means more outdoor activity and live music at some of the popular bars on Wauconda’s Bangs Lake. That’s great if you want to let your hair ...
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Controversial Island Lake annexation plan haltedMay 29, 2013 12:08 pm - A controversial annexation and development proposal in Island Lake has been halted because of money owed by the developers, Mayor Charles Amrich said Wednesday. Clark St...
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Mundelein High to stick with Coca-Cola beveragesMay 29, 2013 9:00 am - Mundelein High School teachers, students and sports fans will continue to enjoy Coca-Cola beverages under a newly approved exclusive deal with the soft-drink giant. The ...
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Close Pleviak School, Dist. 41 superintendent saysMay 28, 2013 1:05 pm - J.J. Pleviak Elementary School could be closed in 2014 as a way to save Lake Villa Elementary District 41 nearly $1.2 million, Superintendent John Van Pelt revealed Tues...
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Renovated Vernon Area Public Library almost ready for patronsMay 26, 2013 11:00 pm - A newly completed, $1.3 million renovation of the Vernon Area Public Library didn't change the brick-and-glass facade of the building on Olde Half Day Road in Lincolnshi...
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One hurt in Carpentersville explosion, fireMay 25, 2013 8:19 pm - A home-construction worker was hurt Saturday in an explosion and fire at a Carpentersville house, authorities said. The man, whose identity was not released, suffered bu...
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Lake Villa District 41 school could close -- but which one?May 24, 2013 10:53 am - The Lake Villa Elementary District 41 board will consider closing one of its elementary school campuses when it holds a special meeting Tuesday. Superintendent John Van ...
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Island Lake eying new IT firm, but Sciarrone objectsMay 24, 2013 10:27 am - Island Lake trustees have identified the firm they want to get the village’s computer system running properly. Nearly all the board members want to hire Ryden Solutions,...
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Stevenson teacher to officiate ex-students' weddingMay 24, 2013 9:00 am - Nearly 13 years after Stevenson High School sociology teacher Chris Salituro paired students Matt Peota and Rikki Himmelfarb together for a project, the veteran teacher ...
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Don Bero to earn $80,000 salary as Island Lake police chiefMay 23, 2013 11:41 pm - After two weeks on the job, Island Lake Police Chief Don Bero finally has a salary to go with his badge and rank insignia. The village board on Thursday unanimously appr...