Christopher Placek
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New 'virtual' restaurant Chuck's Dockside opens Wednesday in Arlington HeightsFeb 03, 2021 12:50 pm - Dock your boat - or car, as it were - to pick up the fresh catch of the day beginning Wednesday night at a new so-called virtual seafood restaurant in downtown Arlington...
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Duchossois family, once largest shareholders in Churchill Downs, sells back 1 million sharesFeb 03, 2021 4:00 am - This story has been updated to correctly note that the Duchossois family was once the largest shareholder of Churchill Downs Inc. stock. Churchill Downs Inc., owner...
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Mimosas will soon be on the menu at Arlington Heights dinerFeb 02, 2021 4:30 am - You'll soon be able to order a mimosa along with your breakfast skillet, pancakes and French toast at a south side Arlington Heights diner. Village trustees Monday grant...
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How We Got The Story: Turn to the archives to learn about an early Arlington Heights figureFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - I consider myself a student of history, and it's been said that journalists write the first draft of it. So it's always fascinating to look through the Daily Herald's va...
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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...