Christopher Placek
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Former Elk Grove police chief to join two incumbents on boardApr 02, 2019 7:00 pm - The first open seat on the Elk Grove Village board in 22 years will go to retired police chief Stephen Schmidt, joining longtime incumbents Nancy Czarnik and Sam Lissner...
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Arlington Heights OKs building transfer to library for 'makerspace'Apr 02, 2019 5:24 am - Arlington Heights trustees have approved transferring the shuttered village teen center building to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, which intends to open a "make...
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Northwest suburban ballot questions include requests for school, library upgradesMar 30, 2019 1:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the amount of the expected tax hike if voters approve the the River Trails District 26 referendum. Northwest suburban Cook Co...
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Rolling Meadows harassment report released; alderman questions its credibilityMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - An internal Rolling Meadows investigation by City Manager Barry Krumstok determined Alderman Joe Gallo harassed Alderman Laura Majikes during at least one closed-door, p...
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New St. Edna parish center to be dedicated SaturdayMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - After years of planning and fundraising, St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights will dedicate its new parish center Saturday. Cardinal Blase Cupich will celebrate...
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Arlington Heights officials like Arlington 425 plan, but parking issues still unresolvedMar 28, 2019 5:30 am - Calling it a well-designed and thought-out plan, Arlington Heights officials support the proposed redevelopment of much of a long-vacant downtown block, though say parki...
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Rolling Meadows one step closer to putting townhouses on Dominick's siteMar 27, 2019 5:00 am - Despite an attempt to delay a vote, Rolling Meadows aldermen have given preliminary approval to plans for 106 townhouses on much of the former Dominick's property in the...
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More political fallout from Rolling Meadows grant applicationMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - Political fallout continues - with less than a week until Election Day - over Rolling Meadows Alderman Joe Gallo's filing of paperwork for a grant without the city counc...
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A week from Election Day, Rolling Meadows mayor makes pitch to businessesMar 25, 2019 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows Mayor Len Prejna made his pitch Monday to local business leaders about a city on the upswing. In a week, he'll learn if voters agree. Prejna delivered hi...
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Cell tower planned at Arlington Heights church propertyMar 22, 2019 1:00 am - A proposed 75-foot antenna tower along Rand Road in Arlington Heights is intended to improve cellphone coverage, while providing an extra source of revenue for the churc...