Russell Lissau
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Darby Hills’ appointment to state Senate on hold as Republicans reopen applications for McConchie’s seatFeb 21, 2025 2:21 pm - Hoping to resolve a legal challenge, a group of suburban Republican leaders on Friday announced it is reopening applications for the vacant 26th Senate District seat.
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Facing lawsuit, Republicans to meet a second time to choose McConchie’s successorFeb 20, 2025 1:27 pm - With their first attempt resulting in a legal challenge, suburban Republican leaders will meet Friday to again choose former state Sen. Dan McConchie’s successor.
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Restraining order sought to block 26th Senate appointment amid legal fightFeb 19, 2025 5:16 pm - A request for a temporary restraining order seeking to prevent Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills from being sworn in as the next state senator for the 26th District was filed Wednesday.
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‘Swift and decisive action’: School bus driver lauded for rescuing boy with autismFeb 19, 2025 5:15 pm - A school bus driver is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a nonverbal boy spotted wandering outdoors in Wheeling while inadequately dressed for the bitter cold.
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‘Most beautiful building in town’: Des Plaines set to invest millions to turn former bank into restaurantFeb 19, 2025 12:08 pm - Des Plaines officials are celebrating a proposed real-estate agreement that would see a historic downtown building undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation.
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McConchie’s would-be successor isn’t a Republican and can’t serve, lawsuit allegesFeb 18, 2025 7:15 pm - Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills’ appointment to a vacant state Senate seat should be nullified because she doesn’t meet the state’s definition of a Republican, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.
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Stricter RV parking rules up for a vote in Des PlainesFeb 17, 2025 3:47 pm - Campers, motor homes and other recreational vehicles designed for on-the-road living soon could face tougher parking restrictions in Des Plaines.
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Des Plaines Public Library searching for new executive directorFeb 14, 2025 3:07 pm - Des Plaines Public Library officials are seeking someone to lead the staff following the retirement of longtime Executive Director Jo Bonell.
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Des Plaines close to inking deal with restaurateur for historic downtown buildingFeb 13, 2025 4:13 pm - Des Plaines would spend up to $12 million to renovate a historic, vacant building in the downtown area before turning it over to a restaurateur, proposed lease terms indicate.
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‘Clearly crossed a line’: Suburban lawmakers react to Madigan verdictFeb 12, 2025 1:55 pm - Michael Madigan’s hubris may have let him think he could “push the envelope” but jury saw through it, one state senator said Wednesday after the longtime Illinois House speaker was found guilty on corruption charges.