Christopher Placek
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Former Elk Grove Park District intern set to become its next directorFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - A 23-year veteran of the parks and recreation industry who started his career as a college intern with the Elk Grove Park District is set to become its next leader. Ben ...
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Elk Grove pinball machine maker's tournament coming to ESPN 'The Ocho'Feb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - An Elk Grove Village-based pinball machine maker will have a moment in the national spotlight after rubbing elbows with ESPN at the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl. Stern Pin...
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Glass of wine at the salon? Arlington Heights says OKFeb 19, 2019 4:20 am - Patrons of Arlington Heights salons may soon be able to sip from a glass of wine while getting their nails done under new liquor code changes approved Monday by the vill...
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Arlington Heights Cypress Park construction project kicks off this springFeb 19, 2019 12:00 am - While it might be a temporary inconvenience to residents on the south side of Arlington Heights, village officials plan to kick off a three-phase stormwater, street reha...
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Four candidates, four visions in Rolling Meadows mayoral raceFeb 17, 2019 12:00 am - Crowded field in Rolling Meadows
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Inside the warehouse: Police detail their search for the shooterFeb 16, 2019 12:00 am - Aurora police Saturday detailed the dramatic 1 hour and 35 minutes at the Henry Pratt manufacturing warehouse Friday afternoon, from their initial response to the shoote...
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Vigils planned to honor Aurora shooting victimsFeb 16, 2019 12:00 am - Vigils are planned over the next few days to honor the five victims of the Aurora workplace shooting, while fundraisers have also been organized to help their families. ...
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Aurora shooting victims named; shooter had gun illegally, cops sayFeb 16, 2019 12:00 am - Friday was Trevor Wehner's first day on the job at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora. The 21-year-old human resources intern - set to graduate from college in May - was sitting ...
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Rolling Meadows alderman faces backlash over grant applicationFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - This story has been updated to clarify Alderman Joe Gallo's relationship to the Illinois Autonomous Vehicles Association . A Rolling Meadows alderman and mayoral c...
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Report: Elk Grove sees 40-to-1 return on bowl game investmentFeb 13, 2019 4:03 am - Elk Grove Village officials said Tuesday the village received a 40:1 return on investment from its sponsorship of the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl last year, as trustees p...