Christopher Placek
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A raffle for ‘the American dream’? Elk Grove’s unique solution to housing affordability crisisMay 27, 2026 5:36 pm - Elk Grove Village residents can enter a raffle to get first crack at purchasing a new single-family home, under an unconventional public-private partnership that officials hope may be a model to ease the housing affordability crisis.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutinyMay 26, 2026 6:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Tuesday defended a property tax financing mechanism the Bears would use in Arlington Heights, after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a critical report questioning the special tax arrangement.
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Property tax break would help Bears, but economic benefits ‘murky’ for taxpayers, treasurer’s report saysMay 26, 2026 5:00 am - A Cook County Treasurer’s report is skeptical of pending legislation that would give the Chicago Bears significant property tax breaks for a potential Arlington Heights stadium.
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Why Arlington Heights Fire Department will start charging for repeated assist callsMay 21, 2026 6:40 pm - The Arlington Heights Fire Department will begin charging fees for frequent non-emergency requests for so-called lift assists from nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and residents.
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Rosemont’s Stephens gets hospitality award from Illinois hotel groupMay 21, 2026 2:26 pm - Brad Stephens, Rosemont’s mayor and a Republican state representative, received an Ambassador of Hospitality award from the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association.
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Drinks to go? Arlington Heights could allow patrons to sip and stroll this summerMay 20, 2026 7:03 pm - Arlington Heights is considering a pilot “social district” program that would allow patrons to carry alcoholic beverages from licensed establishments while walking through the downtown Arlington Alfresco dining zone.
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Rosemont summer concerts kick off with tighter securityMay 20, 2026 2:14 pm - Rosemont’s free summer concert series “Rockin’ in the Park” returns Sunday, May 24, with enhanced security measures, including magnetometers at entry points.
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How Rolling Meadows hopes to breathe new life into parts of Algonquin Road corridorMay 20, 2026 10:28 am - Rolling Meadows has approved two tax increment financing districts along Algonquin Road to address commercial vacancies, including a shuttered Holiday Inn and attached Holidome.
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Arlington Heights mayor promises public input on Bears project — after vote in SpringfieldMay 19, 2026 5:06 pm - Arlington Heights residents demanded greater transparency from village officials about the Bears’ proposed stadium development at the former Arlington Park site.
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While slamming Chicago mayor for having ‘no plan,’ Pritzker optimistic about Bears stadium deal in Arlington HeightsMay 18, 2026 6:19 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday expressed confidence that legislation for the Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights will pass before May 31. He also criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having “no plan” to keep the team in the city.