Christopher Placek
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From ‘ghost town’ to boom town: How Arlington Alfresco kept downtown thrivingApr 17, 2025 6:52 pm - The co-owners of Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights faced financial difficulties when COVID-19 forced their business to close, but they recall how the village’s Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining initiative helped them survive.
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Smooth operator: Rosemont buying new $114K Zamboni for Allstate ArenaApr 16, 2025 5:16 pm - The Allstate Arena in Rosemont is replacing its 30-year-old Zamboni ice resurfacer that broke down.
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Developer pulls plug on Arlington 425 project plagued by delays and financing woesApr 15, 2025 7:52 pm - The ambitious Arlington 425 development that would have transformed the face of downtown Arlington Heights and been the largest project in some two decades in town has been scrapped, Arlington Heights officials said Tuesday.
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Animatronic mayor to tell Rosemont’s story in new history museumApr 14, 2025 7:14 pm - Rosemont's history museum, set to open in 2026, will likely feature an animatronic likeness of late Mayor Donald E. Stephens, chronicling the town’s transformation from swamps to a business and entertainment hub.
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Two District 21 administrators on leave to receive severance; third reassignedApr 11, 2025 8:39 pm - Two Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 administrators were granted severance pay after being asked to leave their positions permanently, while a third was reassigned to a teaching role.
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Elk Grove mayor touts data centers as cash cows for local governmentApr 10, 2025 9:10 pm - Elk Grove Village’s mayor on Thursday touted the benefits of data centers, which pay millions in taxes but require few services from local government.
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With elections behind and budgets ahead, suburbs start enacting grocery taxesApr 10, 2025 4:35 pm - Suburban towns are starting to implement grocery taxes to replace an expiring state tax, with an eye toward preserving revenues they have relied on for years.
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Rolling Meadows restaurant temporarily closing for rebrandApr 09, 2025 1:57 pm - A Central Asian restaurant in Rolling Meadows has temporarily closed for renovations. A new concept is planned, officials said.
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Arlington Heights examines response to larger-than-expected protestApr 08, 2025 5:52 pm - Officials in Arlington Heights are evaluating policies and procedures for handling large protests after a recent demonstration of about 2,000 people temporarily blocked major roads.
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All-you-can-eat Asian barbecue to open this month in former Rack House in Arlington HeightsApr 07, 2025 8:55 pm - A highly anticipated Asian restaurant is set to open in Arlington Heights later this month, offering an all-you-can-eat tableside barbecue and hot pot experience.