Christopher Placek
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Parks activist who defeated Lucas museum among latest Cook County candidates to file MondayNov 03, 2025 7:24 pm - Juanita Irizarry, the former head of Friends of the Parks, is challenging Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas in the March 2026 Democratic primary. She was among the last candidates to file for election Monday.
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Arlington Heights to set new speed limits for motorized devicesOct 28, 2025 6:44 pm - Arlington Heights officials already plan to revise a new ordinance that would regulate motorized mobility devices based on speed rather than vehicle type.
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Police investigate after bullet found at Rolling Meadows High SchoolOct 28, 2025 3:47 pm - A bullet was found by a student at Rolling Meadows High School Tuesday, prompting a brief lockdown and investigation by police.
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Preckwinkle, Kaegi face primary challengers in Cook CountyOct 27, 2025 7:07 pm - Democratic primary battles formally got underway on the first day of candidate filing Monday for Cook County Board president and assessor.
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After a 35-year marathon, Arlington Heights running store crosses the finish lineOct 24, 2025 6:26 pm - After 35 years in business, specialty running store Runners High ‘n Tri has closed its doors in downtown Arlington Heights.
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Elk Grove Village hires well-connected municipal lawyer as new counselOct 23, 2025 8:03 pm - Prominent municipal attorney Michael Del Galdo, whose clients range from Broadview to Cicero, has been appointed as the new village attorney in Elk Grove Village.
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District 214 renovations could cost average homeowner $421 more per yearOct 22, 2025 6:20 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering a renovation plan worth as much as $912.5 million, which could add up to a $421 annual tax increase for the average homeowner.
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Qargo Coffee blends cozy with on-the-go convenience in plans for Arlington Heights cafeOct 22, 2025 11:19 am - Qargo Coffee, a Miami-based chain offering Italian coffee and pastries, is opening a location in Arlington Heights with a drive-through and indoor seating for 70 people.
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Arlington Heights mom appointed to District 21 school boardOct 21, 2025 8:04 pm - Angelika Husmann, an Arlington Heights resident and parent, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 school board.
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Shift in work hours for Arlington Heights patrol officers, under new contractOct 20, 2025 9:43 pm - All police officers in Arlington Heights will receive a 3% raise - while those who work a beat will get new work hours - under a new one-year labor agreement approved Monday.