Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines to further tighten ethics rulesNov 09, 2016 12:00 am - Des Plaines aldermen are poised to further strengthen city ethics rules that would ban most political contributions from city contractors, subcontractors, and those seek...
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District 57, 59 voters end layer of governmentNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Voters in two school districts in Elk Grove Township agreed Tuesday to eliminate a little-known layer of government. Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 and Mount ...
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Moylan gets nod for third state House termNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Two-term Democratic incumbent State Rep. Marty Moylan is going back to Springfield after cruising to victory in the 55th House District race. According to unofficial num...
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Des Plaines OKs 113 apartments for Sim's siteNov 08, 2016 4:45 am - Des Plaines aldermen gave final approval Monday to a plan for 113 downtown apartments on the site of the former Sim's Bowl. Earlier proposals to develop the property at ...
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Traveling Vietnam Wall coming to Des Plaines in 2017Nov 08, 2016 12:00 am - It's a big week for Des Plaines VFW Post 2992. Post members started the week by raising the Marine Corps flag on a City Hall flagpole, planning to fly the other military...
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McAuliffe wins country's most expensive legislative raceNov 07, 2016 10:00 pm - A 20-year Chicago Republican incumbent lawmaker retained his seat Tuesday despite his toughest election challenge in years, in what became one of the most closely-watche...
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Murphy defeats Thillens in state Senate raceNov 07, 2016 10:00 pm - Democratic incumbent Sen. Laura Murphy, who has been in office a year, said after her victory Tuesday she's ready to go back to pursue her agenda focused on the middle c...
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6 suburbanites' views of the Cubs rallyNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - The day began early for Cubs fans looking to be part of the celebration of breaking a 108-year drought since the team's last World Series Championship. Here's a look at ...
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Millions celebrate at Cubs parade, Grant Park rallyNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - The Chicago Cubs celebrated in grand style with millions of fans Friday throughout the city in a rally and parade 108 years in the making. Indeed, these weren't just Chi...
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Writer tells readers how to be geniusesNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Author Eric Weiner has traveled the world, reporting from more than 30 countries and finding along the way how certain locales are hotbeds of genius. Speaking to student...