Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines church mourns for Arlington Heights woman killed while sleddingJan 29, 2021 12:00 am - Whether it was at a worship service, Bible study class or social activity at The Bridge Community Church in Des Plaines, Rachel Jo Larson was known to greet those she kn...
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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...