Christopher Placek
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Driver dies after fiery wreck on Arlington Heights-Rolling Meadows borderMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - A driver died overnight after a car crashed into a light pole and caught fire, Arlington Heights police said Friday. Authorities said the driver of a 2011 Dodge Caliber ...
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Our Lady of the Wayside teachers hold drive-by parade for studentsMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - Teachers at Our Lady of the Wayside School drove up and down the streets of Arlington Heights this week to show their kindergarten students just how much they're missed....
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Rolling Meadows wants to buy house behind city hall, expand police parking lotMar 26, 2020 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows officials have offered $300,000 to buy a house behind city hall to expand the crowded police department parking lot. Aldermen unanimously voted this week...
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Arlington Heights time capsule delayed; is Memorial Day parade next?Mar 26, 2020 1:00 am - Organizers of an Arlington Heights time capsule project have extended the deadline for groups to contribute to the effort, but that means the capsules likely won't be bu...
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Wedding goes on - by livestream - for St. Viator sweetheartsMar 25, 2020 5:04 am - St. Viator High School sweethearts Matt Ptack and Paige Bonk had all the trappings of a traditional wedding planned: rehearsal dinner, hotel reservations for the wedding...
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Elk Grove Village bakery surprises residents with free baked goodsMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Some Elk Grove Village residents who are cooped up amid the state's stay-at-home order have been treated to a sweet surprise, thanks to a long-standing bakery in town. J...
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Mini libraries now double as mini food pantries in Mount ProspectMar 24, 2020 5:30 am - A series of 19 miniature libraries on front lawns throughout Mount Prospect now double as mini food pantries, thanks to the efforts of organizer Joey Carbone and their h...
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Controversial issues on hold in Arlington Heights as village focuses on essentialsMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - Nearly two weeks ago, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes was addressing local business leaders about top issues the village would be addressing, including a proposed incl...
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In unprecedented move for local town, Elk Grove issues $2.8 million coronavirus relief packageMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - In an unprecedented move for a local municipality, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on Monday signed a proclamation establishing a $2.8 million coronavirus relief p...
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Suburban gun shops see increase in gun, ammunition salesMar 21, 2020 1:00 am - Like grocery store shelves without toilet paper and disinfecting wipes, so too are suburban gun store owners finding it difficult to keep their shops stocked with firear...