Russell Lissau
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Casten heading into primary with huge cash lead over opponentsFeb 05, 2024 8:44 am - As he campaigns for a fourth term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove has a million-dollar fundraising lead over the two challengers vying to defeat him i...
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Suburban library adds political scientist to help patrons through 2024 electionsJan 31, 2024 4:31 pm - A suburban library is taking an unusual approach to educating voters ahead of this year’s primary and general elections. The Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire ha...
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GOP congressional candidates in 11th District differ on immigration, gun controlJan 30, 2024 8:46 pm - The three Republicans hoping to represent Illinois’ 11th District in Congress debated immigration, reproductive rights and other issues facing the nation Tuesday night in...
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Des Plaines woman accused of stealing more than $84,000 from employerJan 29, 2024 4:16 pm - A Des Plaines woman is accused of stealing more than $84,000 from a local business where she formerly worked, police said Monday. Aprill Perez, 47, of the 9300 block of L...
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‘Fox Lake in her heart’: Former Mayor Nancy Koske diesJan 29, 2024 2:42 pm - Nancy E. Koske, a longtime Fox Lake resident who served as the town’s first female mayor and as a village trustee, has died. She was 72. Koske died Wednesday at home, sur...
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Naperville firefighter tapped to be Wheeling’s next fire chiefJan 29, 2024 1:52 pm - A veteran firefighter from the West suburbs has been named Wheeling’s next fire chief. Scott A. Salela, most recently the division chief of support services with the Nape...
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Driver killed in Des Plaines crashJan 27, 2024 12:06 pm - A Des Plaines car crash that left a driver dead Friday night remained under investigation Saturday, police said. A 58-year-old man whose name wasn’t released by police wa...
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Months after South Barrington parks commissioner quit, successor namedJan 27, 2024 12:04 pm - Four months after a South Barrington Park District board member resigned because of threatening and insulting emails she received from residents over a proposed land deal...
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One shot early Saturday in ElginJan 27, 2024 10:51 am - A person who was shot early Saturday in Elgin was expected to survive, authorities said. The shooting was reported about 5:40 a.m. on the 1000 block of Hecker Drive. The ...
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Elgin warns residents to drink filtered water because of lead contaminationJan 27, 2024 9:42 am - Elgin residents, especially those in older homes, should only drink filtered or treated water after “elevated levels” of lead were found in drinking water in some houses ...