Christopher Placek
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What has stalled Bears stadium deal? Report blames taxes and politicsJan 15, 2026 7:06 pm - A new report cites economics and politics as the main obstacles to a Bears stadium deal.
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Rolling Meadows church expansion approved over neighbors’ objectionsJan 14, 2026 6:26 pm - The Rolling Meadows City Council approved St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church’s expansion plans for a gymnasium, day care and youth retreat center over objections from nearby residents.
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NFL commissioner visits Arlington Heights, fueling Bears stadium hopesJan 13, 2026 6:29 pm - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell toured the Arlington Park property in Arlington Heights with Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren on Saturday - but the trio also visited potential stadium locales in Northwest Indiana.
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Rosemont raising ticket fees on shows at arena, theaterJan 12, 2026 4:48 pm - Rosemont village board members Monday agreed to increase the fee tacked onto event tickets at the Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre from $2 to $3.
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Family feud: How couples with split football loyalties keep the peaceJan 09, 2026 6:35 pm - Suburban couples divided by their support for the Bears and Packers say they prefer not to watch Saturday’s big game together.
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax reliefJan 08, 2026 7:02 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday suggested the Bears would need to negotiate property tax relief with local governments for their proposed Arlington Heights stadium.
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Hersey High School wrestling coach faces disciplinary noticeJan 07, 2026 7:29 pm - John Hersey High School wrestling coach Joe Rupslauk on Thursday is set to receive a notice to remedy, which outlines directives he must follow to avoid dismissal.
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Cook County students get a crash course in elections before running the polls at their own schoolsJan 06, 2026 9:41 pm - Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is training high school students to serve as official election judges for an on-campus early voting day in late February.
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Student records from closed Arlington, Forest View high schools to be digitized, then shredJan 05, 2026 7:42 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is digitizing and shredding old student records from two closed high schools, Arlington and Forest View.
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Illinois wine from California grapes: New sipping space opens in Elk GroveDec 30, 2025 11:14 am - MCG Winery, a new microwinery in Elk Grove Village, is now open for private tastings. It doubles as a production facility.