Christopher Placek
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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...
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New restaurants opening, as others close in Rolling MeadowsJan 21, 2021 12:00 am - While the COVID-19 pandemic spelled the closure of a few restaurants and other businesses in Rolling Meadows last year, some new ones have opened in recent weeks, with m...
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New Arlington Heights garbage contract will end twice-a-week pickup optionJan 20, 2021 4:30 am - A suggestion for years, Arlington Heights officials on Tuesday officially eliminated the town's twice-a-week garbage pickup service with the approval of a new seven-year...
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Harper College plans to reopen multicultural centerJan 20, 2021 12:00 am - Closed nearly a decade ago during campus renovations, Harper College's multicultural center is returning this year as a gathering spot for students and employees of colo...
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Will outdoor dining zone be permanent in downtown Arlington Heights?Jan 18, 2021 4:30 am - Born out of a desire to help restaurants struggling in the early months of the pandemic, Arlington Heights' outdoor street dining zone may return this year, in anticipat...
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Bandits season scratched, but there still will be softball in Rosemont in 2021Jan 18, 2021 12:00 am - The Chicago Bandits won't play for the second season in a row amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but there will be women's softball this summer at their stadium in Rosemont, vi...