Christopher Placek

Staff Writer

Christopher Placek joined the Daily Herald in November 2010, and currently covers news in Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Glenbard High School District 87 and College of DuPage. Placek is also the Daily Herald's Friday night breaking news reporter, covering news throughout the newspaper's five-county circulation area.

He has reported extensively on local controversies, including the intergovernmental dispute between the village of Glen Ellyn and COD, and debates on the Carol Stream library board that resulted in the firing of the library director.

His interest in becoming a reporter was sparked at age 9. By age 12, he was publisher of his very own family newsletter, the Placek Press. Placek was an intern for the Daily Herald, WBBM-TV, and DeBat Media, a Chicago-based real estate public relations firm.

He is a 2010 graduate of Marquette University, where he majored in journalism and minored in political science. He attended Notre Dame High School in Niles and Edgebrook Elementary School in Chicago. He is also an Eagle Scout.

Placek is a lifelong resident of Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.

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New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve

Feb 11 2013 | 5:34 pm - A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage is getting an encore. College officials have agreed to give the New Philharmonic orchestra a 3-concert season in 2013-14 after receiving letters...

Political rifts re-emerge in Bensenville mayoral race

Feb 11 2013 | 12:01 pm - Four years after a bitter Bensenville mayoral election resulted in the defeat of a 24-year incumbent, the political divisions in town appear to be just as strong. Village President Frank Soto says Bensenville has come a long way since he unseated...

Dawn Patrol: Commute should be easier; W. Chicago Dist. 33 fallout

Feb 08 2013 | 6:03 am - Snow messed up last night's commute. West Chicago District 33 still has financial issues to tackle. Two accused of stealing cold medicine all across suburbs. Bank robberies in Aurora, Mount Prospect.

Carol Stream parks, village bicker over sign costs

Feb 08 2013 | 5:41 pm - What's your sign? In Carol Stream, ask village and park officials and they'll say it could cost you $210,000 to find out. That's the estimated maximum price to redo one identification sign at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, where the park district's...

Fire ravages home near Warrenville

Feb 07 2013 | 9:12 pm - A fire overnight Wednesday destroyed a single-family home near Warrenville, authorities said. It took fire crews from eight departments four hours to fight the blaze at 27W173 Galusha Road before it was brought under control, according to Lt. Judd...

Aurora bank robber flees in taxi

Feb 07 2013 | 5:30 pm - A suspected bank robber fled in a waiting cab Thursday after receiving money from a teller in Aurora, authorities said. The robbery occurred about 12:10 p.m. at Banco Popular, 2 S. Broadway Ave., according to the Aurora Police Department.

Robber hits Mt. Prospect bank

Feb 07 2013 | 6:56 pm - A man wearing a ski mask robbed a bank Thursday afternoon in Mount Prospect, authorities said. The robbery occurred at 2:40 p.m. at the Bank of America branch at 1080 S. Elmhurst Road.

Storm disrupts flights from O'Hare to east coast

Feb 08 2013 | 8:44 am - The snow has stopped falling in the Chicago area, but flights at O'Hare International Airport continue to be canceled due to a winter storm pounding the east coast. Nearly 250 flights have been canceled at O'Hare this morning as the storm that...

Possible progress in District 33 contract talks

Feb 06 2013 | 4:44 pm - There were signs of possible progress in contract talks Wednesday in West Chicago Elementary District 33 as teachers walked picket lines for the third consecutive day. The school board and teachers union returned to the bargaining table with a...

Carol Stream OKs beer sales at gas stations

Feb 05 2013 | 5:56 pm - Those who stop at gas station convenience stores in Carol Stream may soon be able to pick up a six-pack of beer along with their beef jerky and lotto tickets. The village board agreed this week to allow the sale of beer and wine at gas stations...

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