Christopher Placek
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After previous defeats, redistricting reformers start lobbying legislatorsMar 28, 2018 5:07 am - A coalition of good-government groups is renewing its push for a state constitutional amendment to reform the way legislative districts are drawn in Illinois. After prev...
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Police coax man out of Rolling Meadows condoMar 28, 2018 1:00 am - An hourslong barricade situation at a Rolling Meadows condominium complex Wednesday ended after the man in question finally came outside, authorities said. Police and a ...
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Two events in Northwest suburbs to mark MLK deathMar 27, 2018 11:00 pm - The Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations is hosting two events in the Northwest suburbs next week to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Ma...
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Elk Grove veterans group hands over cane donations as it prepares to closeMar 26, 2018 1:00 am - An Elk Grove Village-based veterans organization is handing over the reins of its marquee program to a Palatine military support group, as the former prepares to shut do...
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Arlington Heights selling lots once intended for stormwater controlMar 22, 2018 1:00 am - Arlington Heights is selling two buildable residential lots on Ridge Avenue that at one time were contemplated for stormwater control purposes. The two 10,875-square-foo...
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Rolling Meadows aldermen back plan to offer restaurants incentivesMar 22, 2018 1:00 am - Most Rolling Meadows aldermen voiced support this week for a proposal that would provide restaurants with financial incentives to lure them to town. Aldermen John D'Asti...
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Corrigan beats Miller in GOP primary for Harris' Dist. 53 seatMar 20, 2018 7:00 pm - Eddie Corrigan defeated 53rd state House District opponent Katie Miller Tuesday in what became a bitter Northwest suburban Republican primary contest. With 73 of 75 prec...
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Gillespie beats Sonnefeldt by 3-1 ratio in 27th state Senate DistrictMar 20, 2018 7:00 pm - First-time candidate Ann Gillespie was coasting to victory by a 3-1 ratio Tuesday in a Democratic primary campaign bolstered by the backing of several elected Democrats ...
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Arlington Heights approves new plans for apartments for disabled residentsMar 20, 2018 1:00 am - A supportive housing development for people with disabilities planned for Arlington Heights' north side will now include one-bedroom apartments, officials said. The prev...
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Downtown Arlington Heights apartment project rejected againMar 19, 2018 1:00 am - After rejecting an earlier version, the Arlington Heights village board Monday denied the latest plan for an apartment complex on a portion of a long-vacant block downto...