Christopher Placek
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Arlington Heights says no to immigration agents using public spacesNov 18, 2025 6:10 pm - Arlington Heights village board members voted unanimously Monday to ban immigration enforcement officials from using municipal property, though some trustees questioned the measure’s enforceability.
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Arlington Heights taps former Antioch, Niles official as new economic development chiefNov 17, 2025 8:21 pm - Arlington Heights has hired Kim Biederman as its new economic development manager. She previously held a similar role in Antioch, and led several civic and nonprofit organizations.
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After public polling, District 214 may scale back potential referendum askNov 14, 2025 6:50 pm - Survey data shows public support for a potential $400 million referendum for facility upgrades in Northwest Suburban High School District 214, but some school board members remain skeptical about a tax increase passing at the ballot box.
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‘You do in fact have rights’: Rolling Meadows officials provide info to residents amid ICE crackdownNov 13, 2025 7:18 pm - City officials in Rolling Meadows are providing resources and information to residents amid increased immigration enforcement operations in town.
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Central Road rebuild will cause detours for Rolling Meadows students, residentsNov 12, 2025 6:52 pm - Central Road in Rolling Meadows will be reconstructed and resurfaced, including portions near Rolling Meadows High School and other facilities.
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Chubby Cattle’s all-you-can-eat Wagyu barbecue coming to Rosemont in 2026Nov 11, 2025 6:06 pm - Chubby Cattle BBQ, specializing in tableside barbecuing of Wagyu beef, is set to open in Rosemont’s entertainment district in summer 2026.
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How a 101-year-old WWII veteran from Barrington Hills brought a daughter closer to her late fatherNov 10, 2025 6:44 pm - Kathy Rennie never got to meet her father, who perished in World War II. But through her discovery of a 101-year-old veteran from Barrington Hills — and their subsequent, blossoming friendship — she feels like she knows her dad a little bit.
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Arlington Heights 2026 budget: Spending is down, so why is levy up?Nov 06, 2025 6:59 pm - Arlington Heights officials have proposed a 2.29% property tax levy increase, mainly due to increases in public employee pension costs.
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Puck drops on new $34.5 million hockey hub in RosemontNov 05, 2025 6:33 pm - A new $34.5 million, 103,000-square-foot indoor ice arena has opened in Rosemont, catering to hockey enthusiasts from youth to professional levels.
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Rolling Meadows 2026 events: Meadows Fest rocks on, but Hoedown gets the bootNov 05, 2025 11:06 am - Rolling Meadows officials plan to bring back Meadows Fest in 2026 after its successful debut in 2025, but will eliminate the Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest and Bites & Beats due to low attendance.