Russell Lissau
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10th District candidates bash super PACs, but one would take the cash anywayFeb 12, 2012 10:00 pm - Editor's note: To clarify, the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 decision in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case held the government cannot ban independent p...
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Lake County Coroner candidates spar over terrorism scenariosFeb 10, 2012 4:30 am - One of the Democrats in the Lake County coroner's race expressed concern about nuclear terrorism, accidental radiation exposure, biological attacks and the contamination...
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Snow starts to build in suburbs as afternoon rush approachesFeb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - As predicted, snow came down at different strengths in different suburban areas on Friday. Fluffy flakes fell lightly for a few hours in Lake County, but then around 1 p...
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Charges filed in Deer Park wallet theftsFeb 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Three people have been charged following thefts at the Deer Park Town Center mall, authorities said Thursday. The suspects stole wallets out of patrons' purses at the Pa...
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Two teens charged in Stevenson student drug probeFeb 07, 2012 11:00 pm - A much-publicized investigation into drug sales at Stevenson High School has resulted in juvenile charges against two students, police announced Wednesday. A 16-year-old...
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Lake County board candidate wants out of the golf businessFeb 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This story was updated February 9 to correct information about what golf courses the board operates. A Republican candidate for the Lake County Fores...
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Talk about proposed land plan near Hawthorn Woods cut short due to legal concernsFeb 05, 2012 11:00 pm - A planned discussion about a possible commercial development near Hawthorn Woods met with public hostility Monday and then was abruptly adjourned because dozens of would...
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Coroner candidates differ on need of medical degreeFeb 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Not surprisingly given their professions, the candidates for the coroner's job in Lake County are divided on whether the official should be a medical doctor. A doctor an...
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10th District: Inconsistencies found in voting recordsFeb 05, 2012 10:00 pm - One of the four Democratic candidates for the 10th Congressional District seat has only voted twice since registering in Lake County in 2006, a review of public records ...
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Stevenson drug investigation could end next week, officials sayFeb 02, 2012 11:00 pm - An investigation into possible drug sales at Stevenson High School is “winding down” and could conclude next week, a spokesman said Friday. While not divulging how many ...