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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Candidates lining up for 14th Congressional seat

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

From left, Republican James Marter of Oswego, Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville and Democrat Roman Valenciano of Earlville have filed paperwork indicating they intend to run for the 14th Congressional District seat in 2026. But Underwood hasn’t yet decided if she’ll run for U.S. Senate instead. As Democratic U.S. Rep.
New Korean restaurant coming to downtown Des Plaines

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

A Korean barbecue restaurant should open this spring in downtown Des Plaines’ Metropolitan Square complex. Kow, 1518 Market St., takes over a space last occupied by a Panera Bread. The roughly 7,300-square-foot storefront has been vacant since September 2020, a city spokesperson said. An exact opening date hasn’t been announced. A Glenview-registered company called Gen-X LLC is behind the plan. A representative couldn’t be reached for comment.
As Schakowsky decision looms, another Democrat announces run for her congressional seat

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Russell Lissau

With veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky expected to announce Monday if she’ll run for reelection in Illinois’ 9th District, another newcomer has launched a campaign for the seat. Chicagoan Justin Ford this week announced he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for the congressional post Schakowsky, of Evanston, has held since 1999. “I think we need not just new faces but a new type of leader,” Ford said in an email Thursday.
As Schakowsky decision looms, another Democrat announces run for her seat

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Justin Ford With veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky expected to announce Monday if she’ll run for reelection in Illinois’ 9th District, another newcomer has launched a campaign for the seat. Chicagoan Justin Ford this week announced he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for the congressional post Schakowsky, of Evanston, has held since 1999. “I think we need not just new faces but a new type of leader,” Ford said in an email Thursday.
Company shifts plans for new cannabis dispensary in Mundelein to different site

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Chicago-based Terrabis wants to open a cannabis dispensary in a former bank at 3210 W. Route 60. Here’s a rendering of the exterior, after proposed changes. Courtesy of village of Mundelein A company that last year proposed opening a cannabis dispensary in Mundelein has selected a different site within town for the operation. Chicago-based Terrabis now wants to open a store in the former Bank of America at 3210 W. Route 60, in the Mundelein Crossings center on the village’s northwest side.
Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz honored as he prepares to leave office

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Steve Lentz After 12 years as mayor and four before that as a trustee, Steve Lentz’s time as an elected official in Mundelein is coming to a close. Lentz presided over his last full village board meeting Monday night. A tribute video — featuring testimonials from family members, former trustees and others — played on the boardroom’s TV screens before Trustee Tim Wilson read a resolution lauding Lentz for his service.
Trump inauguration got millions from Illinois residents and companies, reports shows

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Liberty Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, in January. Federal records show Trump’s inauguration committee received a record $239 million in donations, including more than $5 million from Illinois companies and residents.
Barrington High alum is racking up wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ and gaining fans online

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Barrington High School alum Liam Starnes is a “Jeopardy!” champion. Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions A 20-year-old Barrington High School alum has been ringing up victories on “Jeopardy!” and is headed to a showdown with other top players. Liam Starnes’ fifth consecutive win in Thursday’s episode advanced him to next season’s Tournament of Champions, in which the best players from the previous season compete for a $250,000 prize. He also won the episode that aired Friday.
Des Plaines enacts grocery tax to avoid losing $1.4 million annually

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Russell Lissau

Des Plaines this week joined the growing list of suburbs implementing a local 1% sales tax on groceries. Brian Hill/[email protected], 2024 Des Plaines has joined the growing list of suburbs implementing a local 1% sales tax on groceries to offset the pending elimination of a state tax. After some debate and public comment, the city council voted 7-1 Monday night to create the tax.
Report: Schakowsky won’t run again for Congress

3 weeks 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.