Christopher Placek
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Suburban barbershop chorus is keeping Valentine's Day tradition aliveJan 28, 2021 5:00 am - A barbershop chorus known for its performances throughout the Northwest suburbs will serenade lovers during a drive-through Valentine's Day concert in Palatine. A quarte...
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After revisions, Cook County renters' rights ordinance passes unanimouslyJan 28, 2021 12:00 am - A renters' rights ordinance proposed by a pair of North and Northwest suburban Cook County commissioners won unanimous approval from the full county board Thursday, afte...
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Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows would share costs of Weber Drive workJan 27, 2021 12:00 am - Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows are likely to partner on reconstruction of a half-mile stretch of a north-south thoroughfare that runs through both towns. Weber Dr...
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Snow or not, Arlington Alfresco could begin as soon as MarchJan 26, 2021 4:30 am - The popular Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining zone will return to downtown Arlington Heights streets as soon as mid-March, the village board decided Monday night. Truste...
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Citing work on curriculum and diversity, District 59 board hires new superintendentJan 26, 2021 12:00 am - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board has hired Terri Bresnahan as its new superintendent, citing her work on curriculum, as well as diversity, equi...
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Arlington Heights recognizes first Black resident - a 19th century firefighter, barberJan 25, 2021 4:30 am - In many of the old, yellowed photographs from the early days of the Arlington Heights Fire Department stands Frank White, a charter member elected by his fellow firefigh...
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Officials: Nest in chimney flue caused Arlington Heights fireJan 25, 2021 12:00 am - An animal nest around the chimney flue of an Arlington Heights home is believed to be the cause of a fire Friday that left the residence uninhabitable, fire officials sa...
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Dist. 214 may join vaping lawsuit against JuulJan 22, 2021 4:30 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 could be the latest school system to join a class-action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs that alleges the ...
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How North, Northwest suburban schools could serve as vaccination sitesJan 22, 2021 12:00 am - A group of North and Northwest suburban high school districts are coordinating efforts to host mass vaccination clinics for their teachers and staffs inside school gymna...
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New Harper College police chief sworn inJan 21, 2021 5:00 am - A 37-year law enforcement veteran and Harper College graduate has returned to campus to serve as its new police chief. John Lawson was sworn in Jan. 11 as head of the co...