Christopher Placek
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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...
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Arlington makes final offer in contract dispute with horsemenJun 19, 2020 1:00 am - Whether horses will ever enter the starting gates this summer at Arlington International Racecourse is still unknown, as a long-running contract dispute between track ma...
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Elk Grove Village buys shuttered Phoenix nightclub for $1.35 millionJun 18, 2020 5:23 am - The owner of the Admiral Theatre in Chicago is selling the shuttered Phoenix Bar & Nightclub for $1.35 million to Elk Grove Village, which plans to demolish the bar and ...
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Rivers Casino first in state to launch online sports bettingJun 18, 2020 1:00 am - Rivers Casino in Des Plaines on Thursday became the first gambling house in the state to offer legal sports betting online and with mobile devices. Illinois' most lucrat...
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Hold your horses: No Arlington contract yet that would allow track to reopenJun 18, 2020 1:00 am - They're down the homestretch, but representatives of Arlington International Racecourse and horsemen said Thursday they still don't have a signed contract that would all...
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Outdoor pools in Des Plaines opening Friday for lap swim, practicesJun 18, 2020 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Park District is getting ready to open its two outdoor neighborhood pools on Friday for adult lap swim and team practice, with the possibility of hosting...
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Amazon plans warehouse, package pickup site in Arlington HeightsJun 16, 2020 5:30 am - In April, Arlington Heights officials announced plans for an undisclosed national firm to bring its short-term warehousing, sorting and distribution operation to a vacan...
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Long-planned taxing district approved at southern gateway to Arlington HeightsJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Leaders hope to spur redevelopment at southern gateway