Christopher Placek
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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...
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Rolling Meadows HS choir virtual 'West Side Story' performance goes viralMar 21, 2020 1:00 am - The Rolling Meadows High School Choir was set to perform the music of "West Side Story" in concert Thursday night to a crowd of hundreds. Their substitute viral virtual ...
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Dist. 214 board authorizes emergency spending powers, e-learningMar 20, 2020 5:10 am - At one of the rare public meetings that wasn't canceled, Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board members - some wearing disposable gloves and all sitting six f...
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Some families bring relatives home from Arlington Heights senior living centerMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - After learning a staff member at the Church Creek Senior Living center in Arlington Heights contracted COVID-19, Kathy Brush decided to take her 95-year-old mother out o...
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Arlington Heights mayor encourages donations, support of local restaurantsMar 18, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes wrote in a community letter Wednesday that the village government is here to help and officials' top priority is the health, safety and...