Christopher Placek
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With petitions in hand, conservative group's leader decries possible public handouts to the BearsSep 07, 2022 1:00 am - With a petition of more than 650 signatures in hand, Brian Costin came to this week's Arlington Heights village board meeting to oppose any suggestion of what he calls c...
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Bears release initial Arlington Park redevelopment plans, vow no tax dollars at least for stadiumSep 06, 2022 1:00 am - The Chicago Bears on Tuesday released conceptual plans for their proposed redevelopment of the 326-acre Arlington Park property, as well as an open letter vowing not to ...
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Groundbreaking for new Rolling Meadows mosque coming four years after council voteAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - Practically four years to the date of a zoning approval in Rolling Meadows, groundbreaking for the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs' new mosque is scheduled for Satu...
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COVID-19 testing returns to Arlington ParkAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - COVID-19 testing has returned to the parking lot of Arlington Park. The free, rapid PCR tests are available from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and from 9 ...
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Under mayor and new manager, leadership changes continue at Rolling Meadows City HallAug 24, 2022 5:30 am - The leadership reorganization at Rolling Meadows City Hall under Mayor Joe Gallo and City Manager Rob Sabo continued Tuesday with the swearing in of a new fire chief, wh...
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Dist. 25 board authorizes first set of bonds for constructionAug 24, 2022 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 board has authorized the sale of the first set of bonds to pay for full-day kindergarten and other school construction. The ...
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Colorful mural dedicated in Arlington Heights underpass that was once site of racist graffitiAug 23, 2022 11:00 pm - Once the scene of racist graffiti, a new mural has brightened a pedestrian underpass in Arlington Heights. The village's arts commission recently dedicated the two-sided...
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Metropolis artistic director out after less than five monthsAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's artistic director is out after less than five months in the role, having resigned for personal reasons, officials said Tuesday. Rob G...
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Avalon Banquets in Elk Grove Village closing to make way for warehouseAug 22, 2022 1:00 am - A long-standing banquet hall at a busy intersection in Elk Grove Village is set to close at the end of the year and be torn down to make way for a warehouse. Avalon Banq...
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Lissner won't seek another term on Elk Grove Village board, opening the door for Jarosch to runAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village's most senior trustee, Sam Lissner, announced he won't seek another term, opening the door to local bakery owner Kathy Jarosch to run for his seat. Lis...