Christopher Placek
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New marquee a sign of things to come for Metropolis theater in Arlington HeightsJun 30, 2020 1:00 am - Years in the making, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's new marquee sign made a grand entrance Tuesday morning when it finally was installed above the downtown Arlingto...
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Spanish soccer gets early betting action at Des Plaines casino's new online sportsbookJun 26, 2020 6:00 am - Ordinarily this time of year, sports bettors might be laying down wagers on the NBA playoffs or Major League Baseball, but in the coronavirus era, Spanish domestic socce...
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What gamblers can expect when they head back to casinos July 1Jun 26, 2020 1:00 am - Expect to wear face masks, stay 6 feet from the nearest bettor and skip the buffet line when casinos reopen starting Wednesday in Illinois. The state's 10 casinos are hu...
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James Fay, superintendent who oversaw era of change in District 59, dies at 87Jun 25, 2020 1:00 am - Those who knew former Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent James Fay say he was never one to shy away from the tough decisions. Like having to close ...
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Homes temporarily evacuated after gas main ruptured during roadwork in PalatineJun 24, 2020 1:00 am - A 4-inch gas main was ruptured during roadwork Wednesday morning in Palatine, forcing a few residents to evacuate while repairs were made. A construction crew using a ba...
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Arlington Heights Memorial Library to reopen FridayJun 23, 2020 1:00 am - Coinciding with the start of Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library plans to reopen Friday with limited hours and services. Library...
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COVID-19 uncertainty means shorter District 25 contractJun 23, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 and its teachers have inked a new labor agreement that's shorter than originally anticipated in the wake of COVID-19. The two-ye...
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It's official: Racing will resume July 23 at Arlington ParkJun 22, 2020 1:00 am - After a bitter yearlong contract dispute, Arlington International Racecourse and horse owners and trainers have inked a new agreement that would allow live racing to beg...
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In COVID-19 shortened year, St. Viator student leader worked to celebrate senior classJun 21, 2020 1:00 am - St. Viator High School graduate Katie McManaman served as co-president of the Inter-Class Council, the executive board of student government at the Arlington Heights sch...
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New Arlington Heights policy requires cops to intervene in excessive force casesJun 20, 2020 1:00 am - At the urging of residents, Arlington Heights Police Chief Nick Pecora has added a new policy to his department's rules that requires officers to intervene if a colleagu...