Christopher Placek
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Dawn Patrol: Bland's mother speaks at DNC; Sox beat CubsJul 27, 2016 5:01 am - Bland's mother at DNC: Black life cut short 'a national loss' The mother of former Naperville woman Sandra Bland led a group of mothers who lost children to violenc...
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Fight over drugs leads to Zion stabbing, police sayJul 26, 2016 1:00 am - An argument over drugs led to a fatal stabbing at a Zion gas station on Monday night, police said Tuesday. Bernardino Giustino, 21, of Zion, was charged Tuesday afternoo...
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Man rescued from ditch after Elk Grove Village crashJul 26, 2016 1:00 am - A driver was rescued from a water-filled ditch after colliding with another car Tuesday in Elk Grove Village, authorities said. Firefighters extended a ladder into the d...
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Des Plaines officials weigh spending up to $8.8 million on new downtown garageJul 21, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines officials are considering whether to spend more than $8 million for a new downtown parking deck behind city hall and the police station. They say the current...
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Controversial plan for 58 townhouses in Des Plaines in limboJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - A controversial plan for 58 townhouses in downtown Des Plaines is in limbo after the city council tentatively rejected the proposal this week — months after initially ap...
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Des Plaines could reduce water bills, but how soon?Jul 20, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines residents could see their water bills cut under a plan proposed this week by three aldermen. But the mayor says it's too soon to pass along savings the city ...
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Thin blue line flag not yet flying in Des PlainesJul 19, 2016 1:00 am - The thin blue line flag was not yet flying over Des Plaines city hall Tuesday, even after aldermen voted to allow it amid debate whether they should have a say in what f...
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Boil order for two dozen Buffalo Grove homesJul 19, 2016 1:00 am - About two dozen homes in Buffalo Grove continue to be under a boil order Tuesday, after a water main break, officials said. Crews repaired the segment of water main Mond...
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Dist. 62 board president says give new superintendent a chanceJul 18, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines Elementary District 62 board President Stephanie Duckmann asked the community Monday to give new Superintendent Floyd Williams Jr. a chance, days after a Dai...
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Des Plaines may allow police flags on city-owned propertyJul 16, 2016 7:49 am - Thin blue line banner could be formally OK'd