Christopher Placek
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Dawn Patrol: Protesters target Portillo's openingNov 16, 2016 4:00 am - Protesters attend Portillo's opening in Deerfield About two dozen members of a group called "Peaceful Communities" capitalized on Portillo's huge popularity Tuesday in D...
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Elk Grove police chief to retire after 41 yearsNov 16, 2016 12:00 am - In a career spanning more than four decades, retiring Elk Grove Village Police Chief Stephen Schmidt has rubbed shoulders with the likes of a U.S. president and a famous...
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Students honor teacher who died at Buffalo Grove HSNov 16, 2016 12:00 am - Buffalo Grove High School students are finding ways to honor teacher Stephanie Ramos, who collapsed and died in the school building Monday. BG Gives Back, a student-led ...
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Cloud looms over Arlington Heights budgetNov 15, 2016 4:40 am - Arlington Heights is budgeting for the upcoming year with a $180.35 million spending plan, but the ongoing state budget stalemate continues to "loom over all of us," vil...
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Two Naperville Central students disciplined after fight over racial textNov 15, 2016 12:00 am - A "racially motivated" text message between two Naperville Central High School students resulted in a physical altercation at the school last week, authorities said Tues...
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New guide seen as way to attract Arlington Hts. hotel guests downtownNov 15, 2016 12:00 am - Arlington Heights officials will try to lure hotel guests on the southern end of town away from dining and entertainment options in Schaumburg and other suburbs, to Arli...
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Buffalo Grove HS mourns teacher who collapsed, died at schoolNov 15, 2016 12:00 am - A 39-year-old teacher at Buffalo Grove High School collapsed and died in the school building Monday after students had left for the day, authorities said Tuesday. Stepha...
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Arlington Hts. students honor veterans with hallway paradeNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - It's an annual Veterans Day tradition at Windsor Elementary School in Arlington Heights that's become more popular every year. A total of 51 veterans - eight more than l...
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Residents oppose plans for 24-hour gas station in Arlington HeightsNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - A proposal to make an Arlington Heights gas station a 24-hour operation is meeting opposition from neighbors and village trustees. Franchisee Steven Chacko wants to conv...
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Prospect Heights District 23 names new superintendentNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 is promoting from within for its new superintendent, officials said Thursday. Assistant Superintendent Don Angelaccio will take o...