Russell Lissau
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'A wonderful time to be a kid': Readers share their autograph storiesSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - My recent column about collecting retired athletes' autographs through the mail triggered happy memories for many readers. Some were moved to share their tales of gettin...
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Shooting leaves 2 teens dead in PalatineSep 16, 2023 1:00 am - Two 16-year-old boys were shot to death late Friday night in Palatine, authorities said. Police found the fatally wounded teens a little after 10 p.m. while responding t...
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One man reportedly shot in ElginSep 16, 2023 1:00 am - Elgin police on Saturday were investigating an early-morning shooting. Police were alerted about 4 a.m. to an adult being treated for a gunshot wound at Advocate Sherman...
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Concert at Rosemont Theatre reportedly rescheduled after threats against performerSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - A concert by a Mexican musician that had been set for Friday night in Rosemont was postponed to October, reportedly after threats from a drug cartel. Peso Pluma w...
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Why South Barrington is investigating getting drinking water from Lake MichiganSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - A plan to provide South Barrington homes and businesses with drinking water from Lake Michigan is in the works. The village board on Thursday agreed to extend a contract...
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Des Plaines man charged with stealing $2,000 bike during test rideSep 13, 2023 1:00 am - A Des Plaines man was arrested on allegations he stole a $2,000 bicycle at Rivers Casino from someone who'd gone there to sell it, police said Wednesday. Daniel Soriano,...
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Why more townhouses could be coming to downtown MundeleinSep 12, 2023 5:00 am - A 125-unit townhouse development could be coming to vacant land in downtown Mundelein. During Monday night's village board meeting, a representative of M/I Homes propose...
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Why some people complained about pot-friendly music festival in MundeleinSep 12, 2023 1:00 am - The loudness of performers at a pot-friendly music festival held over the weekend in Mundelein has drawn the ire of some residents living near the event site. Three peop...
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Money for new playgrounds included in District 63's new $61 million budgetSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - New playgrounds at three of the East Maine District 63 campuses are among the projects included in a freshly approved $61 million annual budget. The playgrounds are bein...
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Maine West High to honor military veterans during Friday's football gameSep 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Maine West High School in Des Plaines will honor U.S. military veterans during Friday's varsity football game. The Maine West Warriors are scheduled to play the Schaumbu...