Christopher Placek
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Bears resume studies for potential redevelopment of Arlington ParkMar 01, 2025 5:07 pm - The Chicago Bears have resumed studies and begun to refine plans for a potential $5 billion redevelopment of the former Arlington Park racetrack site. The team's consultants had paused work due to a property tax dispute, which was resolved through a recent agreement with local school districts.
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Honoring history: Elk Grove Village’s plan to revive a revolutionary relicFeb 27, 2025 7:16 pm - Elk Grove Village plans to annex an historic cemetery and launch a fundraising campaign to pay for $750,000 worth of upgrades, including repairs to sunken and faded gravestones.
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Arlington Heights mayoral candidates deny conflicts with their day jobsFeb 26, 2025 6:40 pm - Two candidates for Arlington Heights mayor, Jim Tinaglia and Jon Ridler, denied any conflicts of interest between their day jobs and the elected role they’re seeking.
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Schaumburg mom’s mission is to find cure for son’s rare conditionFeb 26, 2025 2:21 pm - A Schaumburg mother launches a foundation to fundraise for a gene therapy cure for her son’s rare disorder. Only 500 people worldwide have the POGZ gene mutation, including 9-year-old Ved.
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Complaint claims Arlington Heights trustee candidate violated donation limitsFeb 26, 2025 8:56 am - Arlington Heights trustee candidate Michele Hunter received campaign contributions exceeding local limits from the Illinois Republican Party and an individual donor, according to a formal complaint filed at village hall.
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Wheeling landscaping business could get uprooted for new District 21 preschoolFeb 24, 2025 7:37 pm - Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is considering eminent domain proceedings to acquire a landscaping business property for a new preschool building.
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Which teams could score under state bill that would ban stadium subsidies for losing teams?Feb 23, 2025 7:41 am - A North Shore lawmaker has proposed a law requiring professional sports teams seeking public funding for stadiums to have winning records. The Bears and White Sox wouldn’t qualify, but some other teams would.
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Handmade tortillas and spit-grilled meats at new Arlington Heights taqueriaFeb 21, 2025 6:48 pm - Tijuana-style street tacos are the featured item at Thlaco Taco Tijuanense #2, opening soon in Arlington Heights.
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Lithium ion battery likely sparked Arlington Heights garbage truck blast, officials sayFeb 19, 2025 9:01 am - Arlington Heights fire officials believe a lithium ion battery started a garbage truck fire and explosion. They also pointed to mechanical failures with pressure relief devices that prevented the truck's compressed natural gas tanks from emptying, resulting in the blast.
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Arlington Heights candidates face off in upcoming forumsFeb 18, 2025 9:03 pm - A series of public candidate forums are planned in Arlington Heights for the upcoming municipal election on April 1, allowing voters to hear from candidates for mayor, trustee and other local positions.