Russell Lissau
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Why did groups pay for U.S. lawmakers’ trips abroad?Aug 30, 2024 11:21 pm - Five of the congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year that were funded by think tanks and other special interest groups, documents show.
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Des Plaines facing lawsuit over fatal 2023 police shootingAug 30, 2024 2:04 pm - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Des Plaines and a city police officer over the fatal 2023 shooting of an ax-wielding man.
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Burglars use stolen SUV to smash into Park Ridge sneaker storeAug 28, 2024 3:07 pm - Thieves smashed a stolen SUV through the front of a Park Ridge store early Wednesday before making off with gym shoes and other merchandise.
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Thunderstorms wreak havoc with downed trees, power outages across suburbs — and possibly a fireAug 28, 2024 11:25 am - The thunderstorms that drenched the Chicago area Tuesday night likely led to a house fire in Mount Prospect and resulted in thousands of lingering power outages, authorities said.
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No decision yet on controversial South Barrington church planAug 27, 2024 1:27 pm - A religious group will have to wait at least a few more weeks to learn if South Barrington’s plan commission will back its proposal to build a church and school in town.
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Police: Drugs found in car during traffic stop in Des PlainesAug 26, 2024 3:12 pm - A Broadview man was arrested over the weekend after police found drugs in his car during a traffic stop in Des Plaines, according to a news release.
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Mundelein again to investigate flooding issuesAug 26, 2024 1:19 pm - Following heavy rains that left parts of Mundelein temporarily under water this summer, village officials once again are turning to experts to determine why neighborhoods flooded.
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‘Kamala knocked it out of the park’: Chicago-area delegates have glowing reviews for Harris’ acceptance speechAug 23, 2024 10:49 am - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris knocked her acceptance speech “out of the park,” capping a party convention filled with joy and optimism, Chicago-area delegates said Friday.
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DNC notebook: How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - Candles connect Kamala Harris and suburban U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. And a senator offers some lighthearted dating advice for single Democratic voters.
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Actor Wendell Pierce makes his presence known at the DNCAug 21, 2024 2:54 pm - Actor Wendell Pierce is among the celebrities who’ve been posting photos, videos and more from the Democratic National Convention on their social media accounts.