Russell Lissau
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Record sum for road improvements in Mundelein’s new budget, officials sayApr 08, 2024 8:49 pm - Mundelein’s newly approved $73.7 million annual budget includes a record sum for road improvements, as well as money for public safety staffing increases and other expend...
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Sen. Gillespie resigning to lead state insurance departmentApr 08, 2024 6:27 pm - Democratic state Sen. Ann Gillespie of Arlington Heights will resign to lead the state agency that regulates insurance companies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday. Gil...
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Why food truck fees could drop in MundeleinApr 07, 2024 8:08 pm - Good news, foodies: Mundelein officials on Monday could reduce the fee food truck operators must pay to serve meals in town. If the village board opts to change the rules...
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Park Ridge convenience store robbed, cash takenApr 05, 2024 12:17 pm - An armed robber held up a Park Ridge convenience store early Friday, police said. The robbery occurred at about 12:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven store at 814 Higgins Road. The ...
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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 ...