Christopher Placek
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Steaks sizzle at Rosemont Gene & Georgetti's opening nightJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - The steaks were sizzling and cocktails poured strong Wednesday night at the grand opening of the new Gene & Georgetti restaurant in Rosemont - only the second location i...
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Dist. 207 superintendent gets one-year contract extensionJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - Maine Township High School District 207 Superintendent Ken Wallace has received a one-year contract extension that will keep him in his job through the end of the 2019-2...
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How you can fight all the mosquitoes you're seeingJul 21, 2015 5:30 am - This summer's torrential downpours, coupled with more recent steamy temperatures, has created a comfortable atmosphere for the pesky, biting bugs that make enjoying the ...
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Des Plaines manager to get controversial $22,000 raiseJul 21, 2015 5:30 am - Des Plaines City Manager Mike Bartholomew is getting a $22,000 raise, though approval of the controversial pay boost didn't come without verbal sparring Monday by alderm...
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One Blagojevich juror not surprised some counts were overturnedJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - It's been four years since John McParland served on the jury that convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. But the 56-year-old Villa Park man, who works as a custodian for...
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Des Plaines alderman files motion to overturn trespassing convictionJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad has hired a Park Ridge criminal defense attorney to try to convince a judge to overturn the guilty verdict in the alderman's criminal tre...
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Firefighters use old Des Plaines garden center for trainingJul 16, 2015 1:00 am - Gardeners purchasing flowers and shrubs at Lurvey Landscape Supply & Garden Center in Des Plaines this week can't help but notice firefighters and hook and ladder trucks...
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Which houses have best Curb Appeal in Des Plaines?Jul 16, 2015 1:00 am - Voting continues through the end of the month to determine which front yards in Des Plaines look the best, and those that look better than they did before. Residents can...
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Des Plaines city manager in line for $22,000 raiseJul 15, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines City Manager Mike Bartholomew could be in line for a $22,000 pay boost, though he says his salary is still below the average of what his peers make. The city...
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Local Marines ensure Arlington Heights veteran was buried in dress bluesJul 12, 2015 7:00 am - Marines give off their own uniforms for a comrade