Christopher Placek
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Developer behind Rosemont, Elk Grove ice rinks acquires Vernon Hills facilityAug 01, 2025 5:22 pm - The Mount Prospect-based Nicholas Family of Companies has acquired the Glacier Ice Arena, a 63,000-square-foot, twin-sheet indoor rink in Vernon Hills, and plans large-scale renovations with a potential new restaurant.
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Rolling Meadows using potential Bears stadium to lure developersAug 01, 2025 7:09 am - Rolling Meadows officials are seeking developers for a one-acre, city-owned site near the possible Bears stadium redevelopment, touting its proximity as an advantage for retail and dining.
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Arlington Park 40 years ago: Racetrack’s regulars recall devastating blazeJul 30, 2025 7:24 pm - Former Arlington Park employees and fans recall the raging fire 40 years ago that burned down the iconic racetrack’s grandstand and is regarded as the biggest blaze in suburban history.
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Ads on campus? District 214 latest to eye corporate sponsorships for school spacesJul 29, 2025 7:04 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering corporate sponsorships and advertising to help pay for renovation costs across its six district schools.
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Rolling Meadows hopes for redevelopment near Bears’ potential new homeJul 27, 2025 9:00 pm - Rolling Meadows officials may establish a tax increment financing district to help revive an area of office buildings plagued by vacancies and a blighted, shuttered Holidome motel.
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Arlington Heights Library’s Bookmobile nears end of the road; $600,000 replacement on the wayJul 25, 2025 7:16 pm - After 16 years, 70,000 miles and annual repairs, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is retiring its current Bookmobile. A replacement will cost about $600,000 and be funded partly by donations.
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Police: Man shot in face in unincorporated area near Arlington HeightsJul 25, 2025 10:57 am - A man was shot in the face early Friday in an unincorporated area north of Arlington Heights, authorities said.
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Rolling Meadows aldermen call for sidewalks near school and new playgroundJul 23, 2025 8:52 pm - Rolling Meadows City Council members approved plans for the Palatine Park District’s new playground and other upgrades across the street from Plum Grove Middle School, but called for more sidewalks and crosswalks to be installed for the safety of students.
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Arlington Heights board divided on public sleeping banJul 22, 2025 6:47 pm - Arlington Heights village board members debated potential rules to restrict sleeping or camping on public property for extended periods, prompted by complaints about a group loitering near a downtown condominium.
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New rooftop lounge approved for Chez Hotel in Arlington HeightsJul 21, 2025 9:38 pm - A restaurant and bar atop the Chez Hotel in Arlington Heights has received zoning permissions from the village, allowing it to open to the public.