Russell Lissau
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Lake County workers could lose Winchester House jobsJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Nearly 200 public employees would lose their jobs if the Lake County Board opts to have a private company operate the Winchester House nursing home, officials said Tuesd...
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Reading garden again proposed for Vernon Hills libraryMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - Plans to build an outdoor reading garden at the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills are progressing, officials said Friday. Proposed for open space on the east side of t...
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Mundelein launches cleanup programMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - Mundelein officials and a local community group have launched an effort to clean up the town’s neighborhoods. The program, called “My Block,” encourages people to use sp...
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Library, Libertyville still at odds over parking lotMay 25, 2011 12:00 am - Libertyville village leaders and the Cook Memorial Public Library District board remain at odds over proposed changes to the library's parking lot. Mayor Terry Weppler a...
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Dist. 120 starts bathroom repairs todayMay 25, 2011 12:00 am - Nearly two months after Mundelein High School District 120 voters approved a plan to raise $10 million for campus improvements, the first of the projects is set to begin...
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Ex-mayor Gentes now lobbying for online pokerMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Two years after leaving office, former Round Lake mayor Bill Gentes is back in politics — but now he’s working as a volunteer activist and lobbyist. A poker enthusiast, ...
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Lake County gets festive this summerMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - Grab your sunscreen, spray on the insect repellent and get your appetites ready: Summer festivals are headed to Lake County. With live music, great food, fireworks and e...
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Cook Memorial library district will spend more next yearMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - Bucking a suburban money-slashing trend, the Cook Memorial Public Library District board on Tuesday approved a slightly larger budget for the next fiscal year. The $8 mi...
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VHHS senior celebrating perfect attendanceMay 16, 2011 12:00 am - Through a combination of good health, good timing and dedication, Vernon Hills High School senior Kelly Firnbach is nearing a remarkable milestone in her educational car...
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Island Lake trustees want a new clerk on board, mayor says it could happen in JuneMay 16, 2011 12:00 am - Island Lake Mayor Debbie Herrmann should find a replacement village clerk soon, trustees said Monday. The elected post has been vacant since April 4, when Pam Miller res...