Christopher Placek
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A decade after missing out on casino, sportsbook and slots on tap in RosemontApr 13, 2020 5:30 am - From playing the slots at a local hotel bar to placing a bet near the Allstate Arena, Rosemont officials are making preparations for an expansion of gambling in their to...
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Arlington Heights restarts process to create new TIFApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - With scheduling already delayed by the coronavirus, Arlington Heights officials will try to restart the process to set up a new tax increment financing district to spur ...
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Rosemont convention center considered a 'last resort' field hospitalApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont has been considered as a possible field hospital that could deal with an overflow of patients, but only as a "last r...
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Arlington Heights police release doorbell video of home invasionApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Heights police on Thursday released doorbell video of the harrowing early moments of a weekend home invasion that left one would-be robber dead and another cha...
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After home invasion, Arlington Heights homeowner thanks community for supportApr 08, 2020 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights homeowner who authorities say fought off one would-be robber Saturday and fatally shot another in self-defense wrote a heartfelt Facebook post than...
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'Delivery Night' Saturday encourages support of Arlington Heights restaurantsApr 07, 2020 5:30 am - Two Arlington Heights friends are spearheading an effort to encourage patrons to order from local restaurants on Saturday. Scott Lietzow and Court Harris have started th...
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Arlington Heights mayor warns tickets could be issued to enforce social distancingApr 07, 2020 1:00 am - Responding to critics who say he should take a harder stance, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes says he's taking a balanced approach to social distancing enforcement in ...
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Despite earlier rejections, Rolling Meadows now open to Meacham Road projectApr 06, 2020 5:30 am - Twice rejected in the past, a proposal to widen a portion of Meacham Road in Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg has new life. Schaumburg officials have long-sought the expan...
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Police don't believe Arlington Heights home invasion was a random attackApr 06, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Heights police said Monday that an attempted home invasion that ended with one suspected perpetrator dead and another in custody does not appear to be a random...
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District 25 renovations set for summer, despite supply chain uncertaintiesApr 03, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 will embark on some $3.7 million worth of building projects at its schools this summer, despite some uncertainties in being able...