Christopher Placek
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Northwest suburban tourism bureau leader steps down FridayMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Friday marks the last day for Dave Parulo after more than a decade at the helm of a Northwest suburban tourism bureau. Parulo, president of Meet Chicago Northwest, was p...
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Can Arlington Heights keep horse racing at track? Board hopes new rule will help.May 04, 2021 5:30 am - Large warehouses or adult businesses? No. Continued horse racing? Yes. That's the declared preference of Arlington Heights' mayor, eight trustees, village manager and co...
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Arlington Park's final turn begins: Here's what you need to know as season beginsApr 30, 2021 5:00 am - Much has changed in and around the Arlington Heights oval that's hosted horse racing since Luxembourg was first to cross the finish line during the inaugural race on Oct...
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Longtime District 214 superintendent gets five-year contract extensionApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Longtime Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Superintendent David Schuler has inked a five-year contract extension that, when completed, will put him at the helm...
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Arlington Heights to consider prohibiting Churchill Downs from barring gambling in track saleApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Heights trustees Monday will consider prohibiting Churchill Downs Inc. from placing a restrictive covenant on the Arlington Park land, as part of the municipal...
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Despite pushback and health guidance, Elk Grove mayor still vows to hold maskless eventsApr 28, 2021 5:00 am - Despite pushback from Cook County health officials and new federal health guidance, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson still vowed Tuesday to hold mask-optional conce...
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Mayor: From the Bears to ponies at Arlington Park, everything's still on the tableApr 28, 2021 1:00 am - As redevelopment proposals for the 326 acres that's home to Arlington Park are received and reviewed, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes says everything remains a possibi...
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Elk Grove, legislators push for new rules to make annexations easierApr 27, 2021 5:30 am - On the heels of a bitter annexation dispute, Elk Grove Village and two legislators are advancing new state rules that would make it easier for municipalities to acquire ...
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'Nobody in Illinois cares much more about this than I do': A trainer's drive to keep Arlington openApr 24, 2021 1:00 am - On the backstretch of Arlington Park is the barn where Larry Rivelli has been going since he was 6. Now plastered with large “Riv” logos, the stable serves as Rivelli's ...
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Something about the sights, sounds and smells: Arlington fan hopes track can be savedApr 24, 2021 1:00 am - From his childhood home in Omaha, Nebraska, Rich Peck could see everything but the finish line at a horse racing track that's long since shuttered. The Arlington Heights...