Christopher Placek
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Overdose reversal drug now available throughout Elk GroveSep 20, 2018 1:00 am - The overdose reversal drug Narcan is now available at some 20 public locations in Elk Grove Village - the signature initiative of the village government's campaign to co...
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Cook County assessor to inspect Horcher farm in WheelingSep 19, 2018 1:00 am - The Cook County assessor's office said Wednesday it's planning to inspect the property that's at the heart of a recall effort against Wheeling Village President Pat Horc...
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Campaign starting for Arlington Heights village board seatsSep 18, 2018 1:00 am - A one-time candidate for Arlington Heights village board says he'll make another run next year, marking the start of the local campaign season. Tom Schwingbeck Jr. annou...
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85-year-old woman identified as victim of Des Plaines-area condo fireSep 17, 2018 1:00 am - An 85-year-old woman was identified Monday as the victim killed in a weekend fire that injured seven others at a Des Plaines-area condominium building. Hilda Edelman, 85...
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Rosemont adding more parking to entertainment complexSep 13, 2018 1:00 am - Rosemont will reconfigure a ring road on the outer edge of its entertainment district to make space for free daytime parking. The village board on Wednesday approved con...
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New Rolling Meadows fire station will cost more than expectedSep 12, 2018 5:30 am - Despite escalating costs for a new Algonquin Road fire station, Rolling Meadows aldermen narrowly agreed Tuesday to approve a $5.8 million construction contract to build...
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Longest-tenured Elk Grove trustee won't seek reelectionSep 12, 2018 1:00 am - When James Petri first was elected to the Elk Grove Village board of trustees, the quiet suburban town still had cornfields west of Meacham Road, an antiquated business ...
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Longtime Rolling Meadows pastor honoredSep 11, 2018 11:00 pm - The longtime pastor of Community Church of Rolling Meadows was honored this week for being the driving force behind programs at the church and his involvement in the com...
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Teacher of the Year finalist from Elk Grove is a 'risk taker' in the classroomSep 10, 2018 6:00 am - When she's not in the classroom, Sara Magnafichi is busy meeting children's literature authors to invite them to her school, talking with parents at PTO meetings, or lea...
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Harper College unveils renovated rec center, pool, clinicSep 10, 2018 1:00 am - Though it's located on Harper College's Palatine campus, a renovated and expanded 38-year-old building is now open for students and community members alike who want to s...