Christopher Placek
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Durbin, at Harper College, says he's confident of bipartisan border deal but unsure of Trump supportFeb 08, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, appearing Friday at Harper College in Palatine, remained confident heading into the weekend that he and a bipartisan group of legislators could re...
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Mount Prospect veteran leads effort to honor the fallenFeb 07, 2019 4:33 am - Army veteran Loren Helwink often visits Mount Prospect's veterans memorial in Lions Park - a display of 25 brick-filled columns with the names of local heroes, encirclin...
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Arlington Heights foster parents describe power of prayerFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - For more than a decade, the Arlington Heights home of Beth and George Drost has welcomed 47 children on a temporary basis, providing a brief respite for families in cris...
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Mobile home park residents near Elk Grove remain without clean waterFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - At least seven residents in a mobile home park in unincorporated Elk Grove Township are without clean water after pipes froze and burst during last week's polar vortex. ...
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Indiana sports bar chain considers Elk Grove after Bahamas Bowl sponsorshipFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - An Indianapolis-based sports bar chain is considering a location in Elk Grove Village, and it's in large part because the owner/CEO - a former Indianapolis Colts linebac...
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Arlington Heights library eyes its old building for new tech learning centerFeb 04, 2019 4:33 am - When an 8,000-square-foot brick building opened at the corner of Belmont Avenue and Miner Street in Arlington Heights in 1952, it served as the village's first stand-alo...
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Doctors to examine ex-Rosemont cop charged in armed robberiesFeb 04, 2019 12:00 am - A Rosemont panel will pay for three doctors to evaluate a former cop who is seeking his pension while awaiting trial on armed robbery charges. The public safety officers...
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Another builder plans homes on former Dominick's site in Rolling MeadowsFeb 01, 2019 4:33 am - Another homebuilder is expected to submit plans for redevelopment of the vacant Dominick's site in downtown Rolling Meadows, after the previous developer dropped out due...
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After Bulgaria trip, Elk Grove closer to getting new Sister CityFeb 01, 2019 12:00 am - Two Elk Grove Village officials who returned this week from Bulgaria brought back a few souvenirs and mementos, and even a couple of bottles of wine. But they also have ...
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Nine people get CO poisoning after charcoal grill used to heat Wheeling homeJan 30, 2019 12:00 am - Nine people, including a 2-month-old baby, were taken to hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday afternoon after they used a charcoal grill to heat their Wheel...