Christopher Placek
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Frontier Days: Arlington Heights' hometown gatheringJun 25, 2017 11:00 pm - One of the biggest Northwest suburban festivals over the Fourth of July weekend is Arlington Heights' Frontier Days, which organizers affectionately refer to as the vill...
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Rolling Meadows launches survey to gauge opinions of business ownersJun 25, 2017 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows has launched an online survey to solicit opinions from the business community about the strengths and weaknesses of doing business in town. The survey, w...
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Why many minimum wage workers in suburbs won't be getting a raise July 1Jun 24, 2017 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story was changed to say that under the county’s sick leave ordinance, workers are eligible for up to five days of paid sick leave each year. So...
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Metropolis chair repairs too costly, trustee saysJun 22, 2017 1:00 am - Attendance at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre shows is so good, officials say, that the theater's chairs are getting a real workout. And while the original 309 seats a...
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Rolling Meadows sticks with plan to move fire stations, for nowJun 21, 2017 5:22 am - For now, Rolling Meadows will proceed with plans to relocate and build two new fire stations, though the controversial proposal still isn't a done deal. Aldermen voted 4...
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Two dogs die, firefighter injured in Buffalo Grove townhouse fireJun 21, 2017 1:00 am - Two family dogs died in a Buffalo Grove townhouse fire Tuesday that appeared to be electrical in nature, authorities said Wednesday. One firefighter was also injured bat...
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Arlington Heights trustees unanimously back housing for disabledJun 19, 2017 1:00 am - Arlington Heights trustees voted 7-0 Monday to approve plans for a supportive housing development for people with disabilities near Arlington Heights and Dundee roads - ...
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District 214 to sue Mount Prospect over new TIF districtJun 16, 2017 1:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 plans to file suit Monday against the village of Mount Prospect over creation of a new tax increment financing district that ...
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New entry signs to welcome drivers to Rolling MeadowsJun 15, 2017 1:00 am - One relocated and two new entry signs will welcome drivers to Rolling Meadows this summer. The city is ordering two new single-sided LED illuminated entry markers to rep...
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Rolling Meadows to hire 'business advocate' instead of new directorJun 14, 2017 5:30 am - Rolling Meadows is restructuring its community development department and hiring a new “business advocate” tasked with recruiting and retaining businesses. The city coun...