Christopher Placek
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Bears stadium legislation advances in Indiana as Illinois hearing abruptly canceledFeb 19, 2026 10:07 am - Northwest suburban officials were expected to testify in Springfield Thursday on behalf of a bill that would pave the way to a stadium at the former Arlington Park racetrack. Instead, that scene was playing out across state lines at Indiana’s state capitol.
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‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talksFeb 18, 2026 7:40 pm - Northwest suburban officials, including those from Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, are in Springfield to push for legislation that would provide a property tax break for a potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park.
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Elk Grove gateway project gets $700,000 more in public fundsFeb 17, 2026 5:56 pm - Elk Grove Village increased tax increment financing funding for a key redevelopment project by $700,000 to cover higher environmental and site costs.
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Beloved Elk Grove bakery opens new digs just in time for Paczki Day rushFeb 17, 2026 10:53 am - Jarosch Bakery experienced high demand at its new location on Paczki Day, with a crowded parking lot and long lines for the pre-Lenten Polish deep-fried and sugar-filled doughnutlike delights, offered in more than 30 varieties.
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Arlington Heights declares Tuesday ‘Stranger Things’ Day, when local teen actor will be honoredFeb 16, 2026 6:54 pm - Teen actor Jake Connelly will be at Tuesday night’s Arlington Heights village board meeting to receive a proclamation declaring it “Stranger Things” Day in town.
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War or genocide? Schneider and Coghill clash over Israel-Gaza conflictFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and Democratic primary opponent Morgan Coghill are divided on Israel’s military action in Gaza, debating whether it’s a genocide or a war.
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‘Positive signs of movement’: Bears bill set for first hearing in Springfield this weekFeb 14, 2026 11:15 am - Legislation that would give the Bears a long-term property tax break for a stadium complex on the former Arlington Park racetrack site is set for a hearing this week in the Illinois House.
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‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadiumFeb 11, 2026 9:41 pm - Politicians, business and union leaders, and other supporters rallied Wednesday night to support legislation they say would clear the way to a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. The event was held amid increasing efforts by Indiana officials to lure the team over the state line.
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Arlington Heights trustees want penalties in new license-plate camera contractsFeb 10, 2026 7:56 pm - Arlington Heights village trustees are willing to extend contracts with Flock Safety for automated license-plate reader cameras, but want a penalty inserted in case the company breaks the rules.
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Barrington, Hersey students stage walkouts to protest immigration enforcementFeb 10, 2026 6:15 pm - Students from high schools in Barrington and Arlington Heights walked out of classes Tuesday morning to protest federal immigration enforcement actions.