Russell Lissau
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Law firm donated $6,000 to Island Lake candidatesFeb 23, 2013 2:00 pm - The law firm that represented four Island Lake trustees during a nasty political battle in 2011 has donated $6,000 to the candidates running against Mayor Debbie Herrman...
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Man rescued from Hoffman Estates pond after ice breaksFeb 23, 2013 10:13 am - A trio of Hoffman Estates police officers and one of the town’s top firefighters helped rescue a man who’d fallen into a partially frozen pond early Saturday, authoritie...
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Diamond Lake D76 candidates share improvement proposals during interviewsFeb 22, 2013 9:03 am - Candidates for the Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 school board shared ideas for a local marketing plan, stressed the need for improved staff evaluations, proposed a...
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New law targets adults who allow underage drinkingFeb 22, 2013 8:00 am - Illinois' newly enacted social hosting law is an opportunity for parents to work with police to curb underage drinking, one suburban chief said. “I think it's a great st...
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Mundelein board candidates divided on video gamblingFeb 20, 2013 8:08 pm - The seven candidates running for seats on Mundelein’s village board are split on the issue of video gambling in town. Two favor it. Three oppose it, and one doesn’t have...
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With teens pledging not to text and drive, Grant High cop gets mohawkFeb 20, 2013 1:15 pm - An eight-year veteran of the Fox Lake Police Department, officer Russell Zander wanted to make his mark as the new resource officer at Grant High School. Turns out, he d...
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After judge dismisses appeal, Charles Amrich's mayoral bid may be overFeb 19, 2013 8:00 am - Former Island Lake Mayor Charles Amrich's bid to reclaim that post was dealt a potentially fatal blow Tuesday by a Lake County judge. Amrich was in court to appeal being...
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Amrich, Herrmann differ on Island Lake hall plansFeb 18, 2013 9:00 am - Island Lake's mayoral candidates disagree on plans for a new village hall and police station on land adjoining Water Tower Park. Ex-mayor Charles Amrich is seeking to un...
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Mundelein High chooses new business managerFeb 14, 2013 3:00 pm - A longtime local resident has been hired as Mundelein High School's next business manager. C. Andrew Searle will replace Gary Lonquist, who's set to retire June 30. Lonq...
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Island Lake trustees looking at limiting public comment at village board meetingsFeb 13, 2013 8:28 am - Island Lake trustees on Thursday will consider a measure that would reduce and restrict the public’s opportunity to comment about issues before the village board. If app...