Christopher Placek
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Still making money, Arlington Park billboard can stay up at least until Bears sale is officialMar 08, 2022 4:30 am - This story has been updated to correct the date on which the billboard initially was approved. Though its last horse race was held more than five months ago, Arling...
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A new focal point: Arlington Heights library plans interactive light feature for remodeled kids' sectionMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is planning a $400,000 refresh of its children's department, highlighted by an interactive digital wall feature that would be the ...
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Coming attraction at Elk Grove Theatre: Beer and liquor served alongside popcorn and candy barsMar 02, 2022 4:20 am - When you go to the lobby to get yourself a treat at Classic Cinemas in Elk Grove Village, soon there will be beer and liquor next to the popcorn and chocolate bars. The ...
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Vote on whether to allow more marijuana shops in Rolling Meadows could be closeMar 01, 2022 4:30 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen will decide next week whether additional recreational marijuana dispensaries should be allowed in town, and the vote could be close. The city co...
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Lawmakers from suburbs fielding calls for assistance amid war in UkraineFeb 25, 2022 12:00 am - Suburban politicians who represent Ukrainian American constituents say they expect to get many more calls for help in the coming days and weeks amid the growing humanita...
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A touch of New Orleans Mardi Gras in downtown Arlington HeightsFeb 24, 2022 5:00 am - It may not be New Orleans, but Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights will set the Mardi Gras scene Tuesday with jazz, gumbo and shrimp po'boys. The music venue and bis...
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Long way to go: Arlington Park sale to Bears now expected to close in first half of 2023Feb 24, 2022 12:00 am - The sale of the 326-acre Arlington Park property to the Chicago Bears is expected to close during the first half of 2023, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen said T...
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Why Elk Grove Village wants to set up its own health departmentFeb 23, 2022 4:10 am - In his latest challenge of state and county COVID-19 rules, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on Tuesday announced plans to establish a municipal health department t...
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New bank to replace old Firestone shop in Arlington HeightsFeb 23, 2022 12:00 am - A long-standing Firestone auto repair shop in Arlington Heights will be demolished to make way for a new BMO Harris Bank branch. The 8,000-square-foot, six-bay vacant sh...
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Arlington Heights trustees open to additional pot shops in townFeb 22, 2022 4:00 am - Arlington Heights trustees said Monday that not only should the lone recreational marijuana dispensary in the village be able to continue its business permanently, but o...