Christopher Placek
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Police investigate after bullet found at Rolling Meadows High SchoolOct 28, 2025 3:47 pm - A bullet was found by a student at Rolling Meadows High School Tuesday, prompting a brief lockdown and investigation by police.
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Preckwinkle, Kaegi face primary challengers in Cook CountyOct 27, 2025 7:07 pm - Democratic primary battles formally got underway on the first day of candidate filing Monday for Cook County Board president and assessor.
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After a 35-year marathon, Arlington Heights running store crosses the finish lineOct 24, 2025 6:26 pm - After 35 years in business, specialty running store Runners High ‘n Tri has closed its doors in downtown Arlington Heights.
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Elk Grove Village hires well-connected municipal lawyer as new counselOct 23, 2025 8:03 pm - Prominent municipal attorney Michael Del Galdo, whose clients range from Broadview to Cicero, has been appointed as the new village attorney in Elk Grove Village.
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District 214 renovations could cost average homeowner $421 more per yearOct 22, 2025 6:20 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering a renovation plan worth as much as $912.5 million, which could add up to a $421 annual tax increase for the average homeowner.
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Qargo Coffee blends cozy with on-the-go convenience in plans for Arlington Heights cafeOct 22, 2025 11:19 am - Qargo Coffee, a Miami-based chain offering Italian coffee and pastries, is opening a location in Arlington Heights with a drive-through and indoor seating for 70 people.
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Arlington Heights mom appointed to District 21 school boardOct 21, 2025 8:04 pm - Angelika Husmann, an Arlington Heights resident and parent, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 school board.
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Shift in work hours for Arlington Heights patrol officers, under new contractOct 20, 2025 9:43 pm - All police officers in Arlington Heights will receive a 3% raise - while those who work a beat will get new work hours - under a new one-year labor agreement approved Monday.
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‘An institution’: Elk Grove Village Attorney George Knickerbocker to retire after 54 yearsOct 17, 2025 8:05 pm - Elk Grove Village Attorney George Knickerbocker will retire next Friday after 54 years as the municipality’s legal counsel.
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Arlington Heights board rejects ban on sleeping in public placesOct 16, 2025 6:33 pm - Arlington Heights village board members this week rejected proposals to ban sleeping or camping on public property, with the majority of trustees expressing concerns about the perceived criminalization of homelessness.