Christopher Placek
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'Postage paid': Wheaton neighborhood honors letter carrier retiring after four decadesJul 31, 2021 1:00 am - At age 20, Larry Emma was working his first job for John Deere and planning on a career in mechanics, when one of his parents' friends said the post office was hiring. “...
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Arlington Park doesn't apply for 2022 race datesJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Park and its corporate owner Churchill Downs Inc. did not apply for 2022 live horse-racing dates by a Friday state deadline, dashing distant hopes of owners, t...
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'We are very excited': Amid record earnings, Arlington Park owner offers no update on track's saleJul 29, 2021 1:00 am - While Churchill Downs Inc. executives announced record earnings Thursday - including at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines - they provided no new updates on the sale of Arling...
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The 9 reasons Rolling Meadows council gave ex-city manager for his firingJul 28, 2021 5:00 am - The Rolling Meadows City Council gave City Manager Barry Krumstok a list of nine reasons they voted to fire him, including a resistance to change and lack of alignment w...
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Elk Grove promises TIF funds for new tech park hotelJul 28, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's Note: This story was updated after a representative for the former hotel project said his group has not stayed on as advisers to the new hotel developer. E...
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Vienna Beef inducts Elk Grove eatery into Hot Dog Hall of FameJul 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Nearly two decades after fulfilling a lifelong dream of opening a hot dog stand, Andy Arnowitz is getting national recognition for bringing his neighborhood mom-and-pop ...
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When an NFL stadium moves next door: What SoFi neighbors can tell those near Arlington ParkJul 27, 2021 5:30 am - Derrick Brown has been serving up po'boys, gumbo and catfish for two decades kitty-corner from the "Fabulous" Forum in Inglewood, California - where Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ...
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As layoff notices go out, Arlington Park also plans to bring on temps to work final Million DayJul 27, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Park officials said Tuesday their notice to some 300 employees of upcoming layoffs was done to be in compliance with state and federal laws. Under the Illinois...
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Layoff notices to Arlington Park employees say 'facility is being permanently closed'Jul 26, 2021 1:00 am - In yet another nail in the coffin for Arlington Park, track employees received formal notice over the weekend that they will be laid off two months from now, when horses...
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Without a city manager in place, Rolling Meadows aldermen delay decision on whether to hire an assistant, tooJul 23, 2021 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen have postponed a decision on whether to bring back an administrative position - assistant city manager - until they hire a new city manager. Dur...