Christopher Placek
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District 59 closer to securing hot lunches for end of school yearFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Elk Grove Township Elementary School District 59 is inching closer to inking a short-term agreement with a vendor to serve hot lunches through the end of the school year...
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Des Plaines could condemn historic theater in order to save itFeb 19, 2016 4:00 am - Dormant for more than two years, the Des Plaines Theatre is the topic of discussion once more as city officials contemplate what to do with the historic structure. One i...
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Roofs damaged, canopy toppled, power outages in suburbsFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Unusually high February winds raced through the suburbs Friday, causing pieces of roof materials to descend to sidewalks and leading to the collapse of a gas station can...
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Des Plaines firefighter memorial statue gets fresh coat of paintFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - A memorial statue that serves as a tribute to a fallen Des Plaines firefighter will be back on display at the city's Thacker Street fire station, but this time it'll be ...
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New Dist. 62 boss to get coaching from former superintendentsFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - When new Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 Superintendent Floyd E. Williams Jr. starts his position this summer, he'll be getting advice from two former superint...
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Des Plaines plans tax on drivers who use compressed natural gasFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - Des Plaines plans to tax drivers who fuel their vehicles with compressed natural gas, with an eye toward gaining revenues from a new gas station expected to open at Mann...
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Dawn Patrol: Two crashes near Gurnee lead to DUI charge; Snowmobiler rescuedFeb 16, 2016 4:00 am - Grayslake man charged with DUI after two crashes near Gurnee A driver who had to be cut from his SUV after two separate crashes near Gurnee was charged Monday night...
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Aldermen criticize Des Plaines mayor over his health benefit cutsFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect that elected officials in Palatine and Schaumburg are eligible to receive municipal health coverage. Des Plaines Mayor Matt B...
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Snowmobiler rescued from Nippersink Lake after falling through iceFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - Divers rescued a snowmobiler from the icy waters of Nippersink Lake Monday night after a Fox Lake resident heard him screaming for help, authorities said. The snowmobile...
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Driver charged with DUI after two crashes near GurneeFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - A driver who had to be cut from his SUV after two separate crashes near Gurnee was charged Monday night with driving under the influence. The driver, Craig A. Schulz, 58...