Christopher Placek
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Rauner on Illinois' Amazon HQ bid: 'I believe we're going to win'Oct 17, 2017 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner reiterated his pitch to lure Amazon's second headquarters during a visit Tuesday to a manufacturing expo in Elk Grove Village. "We are the best locatio...
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Driver charged with striking Palatine High student in crosswalkOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - A Palatine man has been charged with striking a Palatine High School student with his car by speeding in reverse in the school parking lot. Police say the 23-year-old dr...
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As Rosemont prepares new TIF district, theater's future uncertainOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - Rosemont is setting up its ninth tax increment financing district in hopes of luring a redevelopment opportunity that could result in the demise of the 22-year-old Rosem...
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High-speed crash deaths in suburbs mirror national increaseOct 12, 2017 5:34 am - Last month's fatal Wheaton crash, in which Brian Thunderkick is accused of driving at 135 mph, is among several in the suburbs this year involving cases of extreme speed...
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Rolling Meadows resident will appear on 'Jeopardy!' FridayOct 12, 2017 1:00 am - The answer: This is a "very cool experience" and a bucket list item Rolling Meadows resident Michelle Kritselis says she always wanted to do. The question: What is her a...
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Rolling Meadows eyes land on Hicks Road for second firehouseOct 11, 2017 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows could purchase property less than a mile from its existing fire station on Plum Grove Road for the second of two proposed fire stations. The city plans t...
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Rosemont entertainment district will get a new name on Jan. 1Oct 11, 2017 1:00 am - MB Financial Park at Rosemont will get a new moniker Jan. 1 after a different bank cut a deal with the village for naming rights for the village's entertainment district...
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Arlington Heights One Book, One Village author chat fills up quicklyOct 06, 2017 1:00 am - A big crowd is expected next week in Arlington Heights when the author of this year's One Book, One Village selection talks about his novel, which delves into the ever-i...
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Peggy Kinnane's recognized for employing people with disabilitiesOct 05, 2017 1:00 am - Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub owner Derek Hanley has received several community awards in the 17 years his business has been in Arlington Heights, but the one h...
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Aurelio's Pizza in Arlington Heights closing SundayOct 05, 2017 1:00 am - Aurelio's Pizza in Arlington Heights is closing Sunday, to be replaced soon with a breakfast-oriented restaurant, officials said. The 5,100-square-foot restaurant opened...