Christopher Placek
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Maine East classmates recall 'Harry' Ford before 'Star Wars' fameDec 16, 2015 12:00 am - Before the days of YouTube, DVDs or even VHS, a shy teenage boy who went by the name of Harry Ford rolled a film projector cart up and down the hallways of Maine Townshi...
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Hamilton: 'My intent was always to get along' on COD boardDec 14, 2015 12:00 am - Kathy Hamilton says she thought about stepping down as chairwoman of the College of DuPage board for several weeks before making her resignation official Sunday night - ...
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Thousands pray to Our Lady Of Guadalupe in Des PlainesDec 11, 2015 12:00 am - Maria Reza regularly comes to pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines throughout the year. It's no wonder that Reza's last name, translated from Spani...
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Daily Herald honors eight employees for excellenceDec 10, 2015 12:00 am - Eight employees of Paddock Publications Inc., parent company of the Daily Herald and other publications, were recognized this week for professional excellence and commit...
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Dawn Patrol: Justified cop shooting; waiting driver killedDec 09, 2015 4:02 am - Berlin: Lisle officer justified in fatal shooting DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said a Lisle police officer won't be charged after Berlin determined ...
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Rosemont pledges $500,000 to Moretti's to spur openingDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - Rosemont will give the owners of Moretti's $500,000 over the next four years to help pay for improvements of a new restaurant at a Higgins Road strip mall. They'll get t...
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Thousands expected in Des Plaines for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrationDec 08, 2015 6:00 am - Thousands of pilgrims are expected to flock to Des Plaines starting Friday, Dec. 11, for the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, ...
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Brookfield woman killed in Oak Brook crashDec 08, 2015 12:00 am - An 86-year-old Brookfield woman was killed Tuesday in Oak Brook when her disabled car was struck from behind by a truck, authorities said. Police say an initial investig...
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Des Plaines buys land from Rosemont Park District for redevelopmentDec 08, 2015 12:00 am - The Rosemont Park District is selling a 3.6-acre property to Des Plaines that could become part of larger redevelopment plans at the corner of Mannheim and Higgins roads...
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One person hurt in Naperville crashDec 08, 2015 12:00 am - One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night on Ogden Avenue in Naperville, authorities said. Emergency responders were sent to the intersection of Ogden ...