Christopher Placek
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Police seek suspect who robbed teen in Gurnee McDonald's lotSep 20, 2016 1:00 am - Gurnee police said Tuesday they are looking for a suspect who reached into a vehicle and took money from a 13-year-old two weeks ago in a McDonald's parking lot. The rob...
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Fallout continues from Elk Grove library referendum bidSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - It's been days since a campaign for an Elk Grove library district referendum ended, but those on either side of the issue are still arguing about it. Tim Burns, an Elk G...
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Rosemont mayor moves political office to village hallSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens already has one office in village hall, but now he's getting a second one to do political work. Stephens, who also is committeeman of the Le...
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Rosemont adds to crowded suburban sports lineupSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - Rosemont approved financing Wednesday for about $76 million in big building projects, including its latest venture, a 6,300-seat minor league baseball stadium, expected ...
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Dave & Buster's, boutique hotel coming to RosemontSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - Dave & Buster's, the Dallas-based chain that combines dining with arcade-style games and entertainment, plans to open its fifth Chicago-area location in Rosemont's previ...
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Construction starts soon on $90 million redevelopment project in Des PlainesSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - Construction is expected to begin soon on a $90 million redevelopment of the former Littelfuse industrial site in Des Plaines with a mix of apartments and townhouses gea...
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Rivers Casino commits more than $2 million to Des Plaines TheatreSep 09, 2016 5:00 am - Rivers Casino has committed up to $2 million in matching funds to help the city of Des Plaines acquire and renovate the shuttered Des Plaines Theatre, according to a doc...
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Des Plaines, Rivers Casino, Onesti have plan to revive downtown theaterSep 08, 2016 5:00 am - Des Plaines officials revealed a plan Wednesday to acquire and renovate the dormant Des Plaines Theatre with partial financial backing from Rivers Casino, then hire note...
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Sponsor withdraws petition for Elk Grove library districtSep 08, 2016 1:00 am - An effort to create a new library taxing district in unincorporated Elk Grove Township through referendum has been withdrawn by its chief sponsor. Tim Burns, an Elk Grov...
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Des Plaines won't drop price of landSep 07, 2016 5:40 am - Des Plaines aldermen rejected a developer's request on a 4-3 vote Tuesday to drop the sale price of a piece of city-owned property intended for a hotel, restaurant and g...