Christopher Placek
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Why Rosemont is cracking down on fake weapons at fan festsJun 10, 2025 6:39 pm - A new Rosemont ordinance will let officers confiscate realistic-looking fake weapons at conventions and issue fines, prompted by cosplaying attendees who have carried imitation firearms and led to police calls in the past.
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New playground among first upgrades now finished at Recreation Park in Arlington HeightsJun 09, 2025 9:39 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District marked its 100th anniversary Monday by formally unveiling $4 million in upgrades to Recreation Park, the first part of a $32 million renovation.
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Rosemont buys former Ram restaurant building for $2.5 millionJun 06, 2025 9:02 pm - Rosemont has purchased the building that housed the Ram Restaurant and Brewery for $2.5 million, and now is seeking a new owner to fill the vacant space.
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Developer acquires more property as it reshapes South Arlington Heights Road corridorJun 04, 2025 7:07 pm - The developer behind a massive building in Arlington Heights has acquired more property on South Arlington Heights Road, with plans to reshape the corridor.
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With Rosemont’s help, school district will bypass bidding process for new $57 million buildingJun 04, 2025 6:38 am - The village of Rosemont will help cover the additional cost of a new $57 million school and pool, beyond the $40 million approved by voters.
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What’s next for Bears after legislature punts on stadium assistance?Jun 02, 2025 9:20 pm - The Bears failed to secure a long-term property tax break from the Illinois legislature that could save them millions for a proposed stadium project in Arlington Heights.
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Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary namingMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
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Rolling Meadows hires consultants to prepare for potential Bears stadium next doorMay 27, 2025 9:10 pm - Rolling Meadows officials on Tuesday moved to have a seat at the table in the potential Bears stadium redevelopment, hiring firms to handle lobbying, traffic and noise issues.
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‘The purpose of Memorial Day’: Communities gather to remember fallen heroesMay 26, 2025 6:31 pm - On Memorial Day, communities throughout the suburbs held parades and ceremonies to honor fallen service members. In Arlington Heights, that included public recognition - for the first time - of nine Civil War soldiers discovered by a local historian.
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History detective uncovers stories of Arlington Heights’ forgotten Civil War soldiersMay 22, 2025 7:38 pm - An Arlington Heights history buff discovered the names and stories of nine Civil War soldiers from Arlington Heights who died in the war. They’ll be honored for the first time Monday during the town’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.