Christopher Placek
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Busse Woods dam flood control project in Elk Grove finally operationalMar 24, 2016 1:00 am - After eight years of planning, the new and improved Busse Woods dam in Elk Grove Village finally went operational this week, aimed at reducing flooding in the area. And ...
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Des Plaines wants developer's help with infamous S-curveMar 23, 2016 5:00 am - Aldermen want developer to pay for pedestrian access study
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Rosemont sues Uber and Lyft for airport feesMar 23, 2016 1:00 am - Rosemont is suing ridesharing services Uber and Lyft, arguing they should pay the same fees the village receives from taxi services for pickups at O'Hare International A...
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Des Plaines aldermen go against mayor, OK health insurance benefitsMar 22, 2016 5:00 am - It's official: Health insurance benefits for elected officials in Des Plaines are now part of city code. The city council's 6-2 second reading vote Monday night follows ...
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Des Plaines District 62 hires four new administratorsMar 22, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 has hired four new administrators, including a permanent principal for Orchard Place Elementary School. Jennifer Suarez Bautist...
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Four suburban flood buyouts tied up in state budgetMar 21, 2016 5:45 am - While the flood buyouts in Des Plaines and downstate Alexander County involve the most money and homeowners in limbo because of pending contracts, other projects earmark...
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Budget crisis may leave suburban flood buyout families under waterMar 21, 2016 5:00 am - After living through four major floods over the past three decades, Jim Bataille is ready to move out of his Des Plaines home. The 78-year-old semiretired designer was p...
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Dawn Patrol: Breuder contract called illegal; Cadillac Ranch closingMar 18, 2016 5:01 am - Berlin: COD broke law with Breuder's contract extension DuPage State's Attorney Robert Berlin says College of DuPage trustees violated the Illinois Open Meetings Ac...
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After 25 years, Cadillac Ranch will have final line danceMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - After 25 years, the Cadillac Ranch country music nightclub in Bartlett is expected to close later this month, but officials are promising a new concept in its place befo...
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Palatine man charged with helping 16-year-old set fires at apartment complexMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - A 19-year-old man faces charges accusing him of helping a 16-year-old set fires to the common areas of a Palatine apartment complex, police said Thursday. Santo Marquez ...