Russell Lissau

Staff Writer and Journalist at Daily Herald

I'm a journalist with The Daily Herald, a comic book writer and an artist. My lates mini-series is THE HARDWAYS. Online store: https://t.co/5vwIWEym9O

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Report: Schakowsky won’t run again for Congress

1 day ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston plans to announce her retirement from Congress, likely early next month, according to media reports. Schakowsky, who turns 81 in May, is in her 14th term representing Illinois’ 9th District. She is scheduled to host her annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch on May 5 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, and has said she’ll make an announcement about her political future that day, according to Politico.
Political newcomer outraised U.S. Rep. Schakowsky in 9th District last quarter, records show

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Russell Lissau

As Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston decides whether to seek a 15th term in 2026, a political newcomer already is campaigning for her 9th District seat — and creating national buzz. Fellow Democrat Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old internet personality and former journalist who’s lived in Illinois less than a year, received significantly more financial support in her campaign’s first week than Schakowsky did in the entire first quarter of 2025, federal records show.
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2 days ago | nwherald.com | Russell Lissau

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Des Plaines council approves pay raises for future elected officials

2 days ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Des Plaines’ future mayors, city council members and city clerks will be paid more than the current officeholders. Joe Lewnard/[email protected], 2024 Des Plaines’ future mayors, city council members and city clerks will be paid more than the current officeholders — but the raises won’t go into effect until 2029. For the second time in as many weeks, the city council on Monday approved pay increases for all the city’s elected officials.
Services for Wheeling police commander set for Wednesday

3 days ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Wheeling police Cmdr. Jim Borchardt Courtesy of Wheeling Public and private memorials for a veteran Wheeling police commander who died last week are set for Wednesday. A private family service for Cmdr. Jim Borchardt, 49, of McHenry, will be held Wednesday morning. That will be followed by a noon procession for the family from Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling, to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 181 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling.
Political newcomer outraised U.S. Rep. Schakowsky in 9th District last quarter, records show

3 days ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is deciding whether to seek a 15th term in 2026. A 26-year-old political novice, Kat Abughazaleh, already is campaigning for the 9th District seat. Daily Herald graphic As Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston decides whether to seek a 15th term in 2026, a political newcomer already is campaigning for her 9th District seat — and creating national buzz.
Des Plaines firefighters to get pay raises under proposed contract

5 days ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Des Plaines’ firefighters are set to get 3% pay raises May 1 as part of a proposed four-year contract. Courtesy of Des Plaines Fire Department Des Plaines’ firefighters are set to get 3% pay raises May 1 under a proposed four-year contract. They also would get 1.75% raises the next day to keep their salaries competitive with those of other firefighters in the region, documents indicate. Additional salary bumps would follow. The city council is scheduled to vote on the contract Monday night.
Des Plaines to award $250,000 in social service grants

6 days ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Northfield-based Josselyn Center, which provides mental health services, is among the organizations slated to receive social service grants in Des Plaines. Courtesy of The Josselyn Center Forty-two community programs and groups that aim to assist people with mental health issues, young mothers who are homeless and others in need are in line to receive grants totaling $250,000 through an annual initiative in Des Plaines.
Scooter’s Coffee shop could replace Des Plaines restaurant

6 days ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

A Scooter's Coffee shop has been proposed for part of this restaurant building at 20 W. Golf Road in Des Plaines. Courtesy of city of Des Plaines A Scooter’s Coffee shop soon could replace a restaurant in Des Plaines. The franchise operation is proposed for 20 W. Golf Road, which has been home to Johnny’s Place since 2009. Before that it was Jay’s Beef.
Veteran Wheeling police officer dies during training class

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Wheeling police Cmdr. Jim Borchardt Courtesy of Wheeling Wheeling police Cmdr. Jim Borchardt died Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency, the village announced. Borchardt, 49, was attending a training class at the time. He had served with the department for 25 years. The village Facebook post announcing his passing described Borchardt as a leader and mentor who was committed to public safety.