Christopher Placek
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Arlington Heights mayor to residents: Taxpayer dollars to Bears 'a last resort'Oct 04, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes on Monday tried to reassure residents skeptical about the Chicago Bears' possible move to town that it's not a done deal, he hasn't com...
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What's next for Illinois horsemen? Short of Bears partnership, they're likely to go elsewhereOct 02, 2021 5:30 am - In 1927, Arlington Park hosted its first horse race - a sport that, at the time, was one of the most popular in the country. At the same time, the Chicago Bears were pla...
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After Rolling Meadows city manager's firing, longtime finance director the next to leaveOct 02, 2021 1:00 am - Longtime Rolling Meadows Finance Director Melissa Gallagher - who has been doubling as temporary city manager since the city council's firing of Barry Krumstok in July -...
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New downtown Arlington Heights block party modeled off old oneOct 01, 2021 5:10 am - Arlington Heights' annual downtown summer festival - the Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights - is no more, with its ending the result of the pandemic and a success...
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'I'm not giving up': Losing bidder still hopes to preserve racing at ArlingtonSep 30, 2021 1:00 am - How close was Arlington Park to remaining a thoroughbred horse racing track instead of the possible new suburban home of the Chicago Bears? Not close at all, according t...
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When an NFL stadium moves next door: What SoFi neighbors can tell those near Arlington ParkSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story was originally published on July 27, 2021. The Bears have agreed to buy Arlington Park for for $197.2 million. Derrick Brown has been ser...
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Da Bears to Da Burbs? What comes next in team's $197.2 million purchase of Arlington Park landSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - In a deal that could change the face of Arlington Heights and the Northwest suburbs for decades to come, the Chicago Bears announced Wednesday a $197.2 million purchase ...
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'I'm not about to let them out': Lightfoot wants to work with Bears to keep team in ChicagoSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she wants to negotiate with Chicago Bears management in an effort to keep the NFL franchise from moving to Arlington Heights, but so fa...
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Nevermind: Biden's planned visit to Elk Grove Village Wednesday is canceledSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - A scheduled appearance Wednesday by President Joe Biden at the Elk Grove Technology Park has been canceled, Elk Grove Village officials confirmed early Tuesday evening. ...
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It's happening: Bears sign deal to buy Arlington Park property, Chicago mayor saysSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - The Chicago Bears reportedly have signed an agreement to purchase the Arlington Park property in Arlington Heights, putting the storied NFL franchise closer to building ...