Russell Lissau
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Little Villa Pizza Co. brings old recipes back to Des PlainesJun 30, 2025 2:16 pm - Little Villa’s pizza and pasta dishes have returned to Des Plaines after a two-year hiatus.
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Republican state lawmaker won’t run for Congress in 14th District after allJun 30, 2025 9:46 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.
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Woman used bad check to purchase SUV in Des Plaines, police sayJun 27, 2025 2:31 pm - A suburban woman is facing charges after she used a bad cashier’s check to purchase a Land Rover Range Rover at a Des Plaines auto dealership, police said Friday.
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‘A place of community’: Keith’s Komix in Schaumburg to shutter after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 10:25 am - After 30 years as a beloved destination for comic book fans and memorabilia collectors, Keith’s Komix in Schaumburg will shutter this fall.
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‘All the flavors worked’: Italian sandwich shop opens in Des PlainesJun 25, 2025 8:48 pm - The Des Plaines storefront that formerly was home to B’s Sweet Bites is once again open to customers — but with a new name and a decidedly different menu.
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Skokie attorney joins race for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJun 25, 2025 6:42 pm - A Skokie civil rights attorney is the latest candidate to announce a 2026 campaign for the congressional seat now held by veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Maine Township assessor offering free help with assessment appealsJun 24, 2025 5:33 pm - Des Plaines- and Park Ridge-area homeowners seeking to appeal recent property assessments can get help from Maine Township Assessor Susan Moylan Krey through July 15.
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Three suburban Mariano’s supermarkets to closeJun 24, 2025 11:03 am - Three suburban Mariano’s supermarkets will be among those shutting down as part of a wave of closures from parent company Kroger.
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Diplomacy needed in Israel-Iran conflict, Schneider says after Middle East trip — but he won’t rule out U.S. military actionJun 20, 2025 1:15 pm - The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran forced U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and three other American lawmakers to cut short a trip to the Middle East.
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‘Her ideas were trailblazing’: Former Des Plaines civic leader Rosemary Argus has diedJun 19, 2025 2:13 pm - Rosemary S. Argus, a former member of both the Mount Prospect Park District board and the Des Plaines City Council died Wednesday. She was 88.