Christopher Placek
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Chuck E. Cheese among Arlington Heights businesses fined for underage alcohol salesMar 17, 2025 9:56 pm - Arlington Heights’ mayor issues fines to Chuck E. Cheese, Aldi and Egg Harbor Cafe for selling alcohol to minors as part of a police sting operation.
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Bears stadium or not, Rolling Meadows considers shrinking nearby Kirchoff RoadMar 16, 2025 9:00 pm - Rolling Meadows officials have proposed reducing Kirchoff Road from five lanes to three, with bike lanes and on-street parking, to improve safety and create a town center district. But some are concerned about increased traffic from a potential Bears stadium at nearby Arlington Park.
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Bears stadium plans draw excitement, caution from Arlington Heights trustee candidatesMar 14, 2025 5:46 pm - Candidates for Arlington Heights village board expressed varying levels of support for the Bears' potential move to town, ranging from excitement to cautious consideration of the financial and logistical impacts.
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Health director’s retirement is latest administrative turnover in Arlington HeightsMar 14, 2025 3:24 pm - James McCalister, director of health and human services in Arlington Heights, is retiring after a 38-year career, marking the latest administrative turnover at village hall.
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‘On the right path’: Hayes thinks Bears will choose Arlington HeightsMar 13, 2025 5:36 pm - In his final state of the village address, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Thursday it would be a “dream” for the Bears to build their next stadium in his town, and he thinks that dream will come true.
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Longtime Daily Herald executive instrumental in newspaper’s growth dies at 71Mar 12, 2025 4:23 pm - Jim Galetano, who built a nearly five-decade career at the Daily Herald and helped drive its growth as the head of circulation, passed away at 71 following a brief fight with cancer.
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Why one suburb is banning EV chargers from public parking garagesMar 10, 2025 7:50 pm - Rosemont has banned the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages due to fire risk, prompted by a long-burning car fire last year.
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New $9.3 million hub for firefighter training breaks ground at Harper CollegeMar 09, 2025 9:00 pm - Harper College in Palatine has broken ground on a $9.3 million Emergency Services Training Center that officials predict will become a destination to educate new and current firefighters in the suburbs.
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Arlington Heights mayoral candidates disagree on urgency of redeveloping Arlington ParkMar 05, 2025 6:34 pm - The three candidates for Arlington Heights mayor disagree on how proactive or methodical the village should be regarding the redevelopment of Arlington Park into a Bears stadium or anything else.
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Free ice cream Thursday at Shaq’s Big Chicken in RosemontMar 05, 2025 5:38 pm - Big Chicken in Rosemont is giving away free ice cream cones on Thursday to celebrate founder Shaquille O'Neal's 53rd birthday.