Christopher Placek
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Bears team chaplain tells of keeping the faith to Arlington Heights crowdFeb 06, 2020 12:00 am - As team chaplain for the Chicago Bears for the past five years, Pastor Jonathan Wilkins says people often tell him: "Your prayers aren't being answered." His response? "...
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Truck driver cited after crashing into building in Elk GroveFeb 04, 2020 12:00 am - A truck driver was issued two traffic citations after he lost control of his semitrailer and crashed into a building early Monday in Elk Grove Village, police said Tuesd...
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Elk Grove Park District plans $10 million golf clubhouse, maintenance buildingFeb 04, 2020 12:00 am - The Elk Grove Park District could spend up to $10 million to replace its aging Fox Run Golf Links clubhouse and maintenance buildings in a project at least a decade in t...
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Elk Grove H.S. principal named finalist for Golden Apple awardFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - Elk Grove High School Principal Paul Kelly - named Illinois High School Principal of the Year two years ago - is one of six finalists for a prestigious Golden Apple awar...
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Driver escapes injury after semi crashes into Elk Grove Village buildingFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - Landmeier Road in Elk Grove Village was closed for hours between Busse Road and Lively Boulevard after a semitrailer truck crashed into a building early Monday morning. ...
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Arlington Heights chamber celebrates successes, hopes to gain traction in 2020Jan 31, 2020 12:00 am - Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce officials feted local business award winners and celebrated successes of the past year during the organization's 73rd annual awards...
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Elk Grove promises TIF assistance for tech park hotelJan 30, 2020 12:00 am - This story has been updated to say Chicago-based Shapra Group II is the hotel developer and Schaumburg-based EquityRoots is its equity partner. Elk Grove Village wi...
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'Enough is enough': Amid anonymous mailers, robocalls, Elk Grove mayor starts 'naming names'Jan 29, 2020 4:00 am - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on Tuesday lashed out at a local developer and other political opponents, accusing them of being behind a series of anonymous roboc...
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Pit bull attacks, kills corgi in Arlington HeightsJan 29, 2020 12:00 am - A Welsh corgi dog out for a walk with its owner this week in Arlington Heights was mauled to death by a pit bull that escaped from its house. "It was the worst thing I h...
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New art installation to transform Rosemont mall entranceJan 28, 2020 10:00 pm - A new contemporary art installation is transforming the grand entrance of the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. Called "Shimmering Mirage (Red)" and "Descent into ...