Christopher Placek
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$20 million worth of renovations at Rosemont hotel to be complete by MayMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - Some $20 million worth of renovations are nearing completion at a Rosemont hotel, expected to reopen by May. A 200-room Hyatt Place Hotel is one piece of the former Wynd...
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K-9 who bit Elk Grove police handler could return to serviceMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Were you worried about what would happen to the Elk Grove Village police dog who bit his handler and had to be Tasered? Despite the attack, the 3-year-old Belgian Malino...
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Six candidates for three spots on Metropolitan Water Reclamation District boardMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Six Democratic candidates - most with ties to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - want to address flooding issues and wastewater treatment i...
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Could vote on health perks lead to Des Plaines mayoral veto?Mar 02, 2016 12:00 am - Des Plaines aldermen Monday are expected to put into writing what has been the policy and practice of the city for at least three decades: health insurance benefits for ...
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Elk Grove police dog will be replaced after biting handlerMar 01, 2016 12:00 am - A few months after joining the force, an Elk Grove Village police K-9 will return to the kennel after biting his handler and refusing to let go, authorities confirmed Tu...
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District 59 wants kitchen in new adminintration building for student lunchesFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - After Elk Grove Township Elementary School District 59's food service contractor Sodexo threatened to stop serving lunches before the end of the school year, district of...
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Joe's Live/Bub City has grand opening in RosemontFeb 25, 2016 4:00 am - Lettuce Entertain You has had its sights on Rosemont's entertainment district for a while now. On Thursday, the Chicago-based restaurant empire finally got its chance, w...
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The Buckinghams to perform at Elk Grove Village's tree-lighting ceremonyFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - The Buckinghams will help usher in the Christmas spirit at Elk Grove Village's tree-lighting ceremony in November, village officials said this week. It'll mark the secon...
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State's OK removes hot lunch hurdle in Dist. 59Feb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Students in Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 likely will have hot lunches through the end of the school year, now that state officials have given permission for...
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New exhibit explores Des Plaines house architectureFeb 23, 2016 10:00 am - Often people who visit the Des Plaines History Center are new residents or those who grew up in town and are coming back for a visit. In both cases, they're interested i...