Christopher Placek
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St. Edna's hopes new parish center increases participationNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Officials at St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights hope a new 13,700-square-foot parish center will help increase parishioners' participation in church activitie...
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Outcry over McDonald's plans to tear down Des Plaines replicaNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - News that McDonald's plans to tear down the replica of its first franchised restaurant in Des Plaines garnered quick reaction Tuesday from locals and historic preservati...
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McDonald's plans to tear down Des Plaines replica restaurantNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - For years, the golden arches and neon "Speedee" road sign at 400 Lee St. in Des Plaines have served as a roadside attraction and reminder of the suburban roots of what's...
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Race discussion Friday in Arlington HeightsNov 16, 2017 12:00 am - Northwest suburban community leaders, clergy and residents will gather at an Arlington Heights church Friday to talk about America's racial divisions - a topic organizer...
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Police: 27 cars stolen this year in Arlington HeightsNov 15, 2017 12:00 am - Residents in Arlington Heights' Scarsdale neighborhood woke up Wednesday morning to find a car stolen and others ransacked - part of a trend of motor vehicle thefts and ...
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Why Arlington Heights might raise property tax levyNov 14, 2017 4:30 am - Arlington Heights is proposing a 2.6 percent property tax levy increase next year to offset lower revenues from sales, income and telecommunication taxes. It would mark ...
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District 21 interviewing superintendent candidates SaturdayNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - Wheeling Elementary District 21 school board members will conduct a marathon round of interviews Saturday, Nov. 11, with seven candidates for the superintendent job. Sea...
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Capital One plans 452 layoffs at Rolling Meadows call centerNov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - Capital One plans to lay off 452 workers from its Rolling Meadows call center starting next month amid declining call volumes, officials said. The McLean, Virginia-based...
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Lyft gets use of lot to pick up customers at Allstate ArenaNov 09, 2017 12:00 am - Rosemont has inked a $150,000 deal with Lyft that will allow the ride-sharing company exclusive use of a lot near the Allstate Arena to pick up customers after events. T...
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Parking woes doom Arlington Heights 12-story boutique hotel projectNov 08, 2017 4:30 am - Arlington Heights trustees have reviewed plans for a boutique hotel on the village's south side three times, and while they've liked the overall concept, one recurring c...