Christopher Placek
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Drive-by Memorial Day commemoration planned in Arlington HeightsMay 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Arlington Heights' commemoration of Memorial Day, among the largest remembrance events in the suburbs, will not feature a parade and in-person ceremony for the second co...
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With redevelopment stalled, Rosemont may condemn building that housed Shoeless Joe's barMay 19, 2021 1:00 am - With an eye on redevelopment of a prominent corner at the edge of O'Hare International Airport, Rosemont officials are weighing condemnation proceedings on property that...
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It's a longshot, but Arlington Park's survival possible, racing board member saysMay 18, 2021 1:00 am - Though saving Arlington Park may be a longshot, recent developments suggest there's still hope to keep the historic venue open, Illinois Racing Board Commissioner Alan H...
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Arlington Heights poised to form diversity task forceMay 17, 2021 5:30 am - Arlington Heights officials are taking steps to establish a community task force that would examine issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. The committee concept is a...
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Police: Off-duty Chicago cop fled traffic stop before fatal Arlington Heights crashMay 17, 2021 1:00 am - An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed early Monday morning when a speeding SUV he was driving struck a utility pole then plowed into the backyard of an Arlington...
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Police: Man touched Arlington Heights girl walking to schoolMay 17, 2021 1:00 am - A girl walking to school Monday morning in Arlington Heights says she was approached and touched by a man who police are now trying to identify. Authorities said the bat...
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'We did what was right': Outgoing District 59 superintendent's new job over before it startsMay 14, 2021 1:00 am - Outgoing Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler's next job at the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization is over before it even ...
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'We're going to have fun': Elk Grove mayor touts summer of celebration, return to normalcyMay 13, 2021 1:00 am - With bigger fireworks shows and mask-optional summer concerts and festivals, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson said Thursday that the coming months will be the "summ...
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Arlington Heights trustees spar over president pro tem post as faction insists on a womanMay 12, 2021 5:00 am - For the first time in decades, Arlington Heights trustees publicly sparred over the selection of a president pro tem, turning down Mayor Tom Hayes' recommendation of Tru...
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Arlington Heights trustees favor Pride month proclamationMay 12, 2021 1:00 am - Most Arlington Heights trustees favor approval of a village proclamation recognizing Pride month in June, but some question whether it will lead to similar pronouncement...