Russell Lissau
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Campus security a top concern at Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schoolsNov 13, 2012 4:30 am - Video cameras, iPad-based monitors, swipe cards and lockdown drills are among the ever-changing security tools implemented at Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools,...
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GOP retains majority on Lake County BoardNov 10, 2012 10:00 pm - Despite big wins by Democratic candidates across the suburbs, control of the Lake County Board will remain in Republican hands. Because of redistricting and a remapping ...
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Lake County considering $90 million loan to expand court facilitiesNov 10, 2012 7:00 am - Lake County officials are considering borrowing up to $90 million to expand the main courthouse in downtown Waukegan and other facilities. A new nine-story tower on the ...
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In Island Lake, new debate over new village hallNov 09, 2012 4:30 am - Island Lake residents trying to quash plans for a new village hall may have an unexpected ally. Trustee Chuck Cermak believes officials should reconsider the effort, now...
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How did Brad Schneider defeat Robert Dold in the 10th District?Nov 07, 2012 12:36 pm - As early election results trickled in Tuesday night, Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold had a healthy lead over Democratic challenger Brad Schneider in the suburban 10th D...
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Brad Schneider reflects on victory, the work aheadNov 07, 2012 4:30 am - Brad Schneider’s first day as the congressman-elect for Illinois’ 10th District didn’t have a particularly special start. “I took out the garbage,” the Deerfield Democra...
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Wauconda, Vernon Hills schools to host forums on heroin useNov 06, 2012 2:52 pm - Two Lake County schools will host public forums about the dangers of heroin use in upcoming weeks. The first event is Monday, Nov. 12, at Vernon Hills High School. The s...
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New Age Transportation collecting goods for Hurricane Sandy victimsNov 05, 2012 8:56 am - A Lake Zurich transportation firm is collecting canned food and other nonperishable goods for New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. New Age Transportation is...
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Hot races to watch in Lake CountyNov 05, 2012 4:00 am - The neck-and-neck battle for the White House has occupied our attention for more than a year, but there are other close contests on Tuesday's ballots, too. In Lake Count...
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Gary Greenberg grateful for life-saving help after heart attack at Bannockburn athletic clubNov 01, 2012 3:24 pm - Rick Franklin was working out at Bannockburn’s Midtown Athletic Club on Sept. 27 when he heard a thud behind him. “I looked back and saw Gary on the ground,” Franklin re...