Christopher Placek
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Elk Grove Village taxes expected to riseOct 28, 2015 5:20 am - The property tax levy to fund pensions in Elk Grove Village likely will increase by 15 percent next year in an effort to fully fund village employee pensions over the ne...
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Dist. 59 wants public's input on whether to build or sellOct 27, 2015 5:30 am - Elk Grove Township District 59 officials are planning community forums and an online survey to gauge the public's feedback on whether to sell or build on properties the ...
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Des Plaines alderman tries again to eliminate insurance for elected officialsOct 25, 2015 7:30 am - Des Plaines Alderman Denise Rodd is renewing her push to eliminate health insurance benefits for the city's elected officials, but whether other aldermen go along with t...
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Dist. 62 names early learning center after outgoing superintendentOct 23, 2015 5:22 am - The building where many 3- and 4-year olds in Des Plaines begin their educations was renamed the Jane L. Westerhold Early Learning Center on Thursday in recognition of D...
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Niles man struck and killed by SUV on Golf RoadOct 23, 2015 1:00 am - An 84-year-old Niles man was struck and killed by an SUV early Friday morning as he crossed Golf Road, authorities said. The victim, identified as Richard S. Stern, was ...
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Is Cake Boss still coming to Rosemont?Oct 22, 2015 5:44 am - An Italian restaurant and bake shop run by the reality TV star known as the "Cake Boss" isn't a done deal yet, Rosemont officials said. Village officials and developer B...
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Des Plaines Mariano's inches closer to realityOct 22, 2015 1:00 am - A new Mariano's grocery store in Des Plaines is inching closer to reality now that the real estate deal for the project is complete, officials said. Abbott Land & Invest...
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Des Plaines OKs townhouses, apartments for vacant industrial siteOct 20, 2015 5:40 am - A long-vacant industrial site on Northwest Highway in Des Plaines will soon be home to new residents in townhouses and apartments after the approval of a $90 million dev...
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In attempt to break Cubs curse, Des Plaines aldermen OK goats at campgroundOct 20, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines aldermen, many clad in Cubs gear for their city council meeting this week, say they're doing everything they can to help break the curse of the billy goat. W...
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Rosemont plans gym addition and park upgradesOct 20, 2015 1:00 am - Rosemont is planning $4 million worth of park improvements, including a gymnasium, behind the Westin Hotel and apartment buildings near River and Higgins roads. The new ...