Christopher Placek
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Woman dies in motorcycle crash on Route 20 in ElginJul 02, 2016 1:00 am - A 54-year-old woman died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on Route 20 on Elgin's west side, authorities said. The victim was riding on the back of the 2006 Harley Davidson...
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Key figure in Rauner's administration steps downJul 02, 2016 1:00 am - Linda Lingle, a key figure in Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration, stepped down Friday, the governor's office said. Lingle, who served as Hawaii's governor from 2002 to 2...
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Arlington Heights park director gets $85,000 for unused sick, vacation daysJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - When Steve Scholten retired this week as executive director of the Arlington Heights Park District, his compensation included some $85,000 worth of unused vacation and s...
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Hot barbecue coals start Des Plaines house fire, authorities sayJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Hot barbecue coals ignited a wood deck at a Des Plaines home early Friday morning, and the fire spread to the attic of the single-family house, authorities said. The fla...
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Head of Arlington Heights Park District retires after 40 yearsJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Steve Scholten wrapped up a 40-year career in parks and recreation this week, retiring as executive director of the Arlington Heights Park District - in a town that for ...
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Des Plaines business hopes to provide an escape from boredomJun 30, 2016 1:00 am - Few know of the dangers lurking from the basement of a Des Plaines office building that a group of scientists are trying to contain. OK, it's only pretend, but the purpo...
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Dawn Patrol: Editorial tells lawmakers enough is enoughJun 29, 2016 5:00 am - Editorial: Enough! Time for leaders, lawmakers to produce a budget Today the Daily Herald joins with newspapers around the state that are entreating the lawmakers a...
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Police: Death at cheerleading camp not suspiciousJun 29, 2016 1:00 am - After two days of investigation and interviews, Park Ridge police said Wednesday they do not believe the death of a 7-year-old girl who collapsed at a Maine South High S...
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Dist. 59 talks cost, size of new centerJun 28, 2016 5:49 am - A longtime Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board member says the district's proposed administration center is too big and too costly, though administrat...
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No one injured in Gurnee fire, officials sayJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - A fire was contained to a bedroom of a two-story house Tuesday night in Gurnee, authorities said. Crews were dispatched to the fire on the 300 block of Churchill Lane at...