Russell Lissau
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Police: DNA ties Palatine man to 2022 burglaries in Des PlainesApr 03, 2024 12:53 pm - A Palatine man is facing charges after DNA evidence tied him to a pair of home burglaries in Des Plaines, police said. In both cases, intruders stole valuables after fals...
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After many delays, Des Plaines authorizes condemnation of former Leona’s buildingApr 02, 2024 1:11 pm - After nearly a year of discussions and delays, Des Plaines officials have taken a key step toward condemning a long-vacant restaurant building in the heart of the downtow...
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Des Plaines townhouse plan moving forwardApr 02, 2024 11:32 am - A plan to build townhouses on land set to be annexed into Des Plaines got a key green light from the city council Monday. A real estate company called MAS Land Investment...
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Wheeling firefighter honored for saving choking child’s lifeApr 01, 2024 7:24 pm - A Wheeling firefighter/paramedic was publicly lauded Monday for saving a choking girl’s life last month. With his wife, children and many firefighters present, Ryan Burns...
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‘I’m very, very fortunate’: Former White Sox hurler Donn Pall reflects on life in — and after — baseballApr 01, 2024 6:00 am - As a professional financial adviser, Bloomingdale’s Donn Pall isn’t mobbed by autograph seekers, reporters or photographers when he steps out in public. But the 62-year-...
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Des Plaines’ next city manager to assume that role MondayMar 30, 2024 10:20 am - Des Plaines’ next city manager will be sworn in and officially begin her duties Monday night. Dorothy Wisniewski, the longtime assistant city manager, is taking over the ...
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Naperville duplex badly damaged by overnight fireMar 30, 2024 9:49 am - Two firefighters suffered minor injuries in an overnight fire at a Naperville duplex, authorities said Saturday. The blaze was reported by a passerby shortly after midnig...
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Will Des Plaines finally condemn the old Leona’s building?Mar 28, 2024 12:49 pm - Des Plaines officials on Monday finally could move ahead with plans to forcibly buy a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area. The council will consider auth...
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‘I am incredibly sad’: Mundelein preschool to close after 75 yearsMar 27, 2024 6:48 pm - A suburban preschool will permanently shut down this spring after 75 years in business. The Mundelein Cooperative Preschool, 21064 W. Route 176, is closing in May due to ...
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Why Mundelein’s sales tax is increasingMar 25, 2024 8:13 pm - Buying just about anything in Mundelein will cost more starting this summer. The village board on Monday approved increasing the local sales tax rate a quarter of a perce...