Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines alderman says resident wanted him to 'take care of' ticketMar 12, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad told police that the resident whose accusation led to his arrest for trespassing had asked “if there was anything he could do about” a ci...
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Pedestrian bridge planned near forest preserve in RosemontMar 12, 2015 1:00 am - Rosemont and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County are planning to install a pedestrian bridge over the Des Plaines River to connect Bryn Mawr Road to the Des Plai...
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Bicycle plan a step closer in Elk Grove VillageMar 11, 2015 5:30 am - More bike paths, wayfinding signage and signals allowing cyclists to cross busy streets are all recommendations of a proposed Elk Grove Village bicycle plan, but funding...
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Rosemont bans overnight parking to prevent airport travelers from leaving carsMar 11, 2015 1:00 am - Rosemont is banning overnight parking in village-owned lots to prevent drivers from leaving their cars behind when flying out of nearby O'Hare International Airport. Tho...
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Mayors: Rauner cuts could lead to property tax hikeMar 09, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban mayors testified before an Illinois Senate hearing Monday that a proposed reduction to their share of state income taxes could mean drastic cuts to public servi...
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Des Plaines mulls alternative fuel for city vehiclesMar 08, 2015 7:45 am - Des Plaines officials may make changes to three city vehicles that would enable them to run on compressed natural gas, under an alternative fuel pilot program being cons...
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Dawn Patrol: Girl meets stem cell donor; fire victim died from fallMar 06, 2015 4:00 am - Mt. Prospect girl meets her German stem cell donor Eight-year-old leukemia survivor Sabrina Chahir got to meet the 30-year-old German citizen to whom she owes her l...
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New Oakton president wants to keep tuition affordable, up graduation ratesMar 06, 2015 12:00 am - Incoming Oakton Community College President Joianne Smith is a psychologist by training - a background that may prove useful in examining some of the pressing demands on...
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Park Ridge mayor remembered as taxpayer advocateMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Park Ridge Mayor Dave Schmidt was remembered by local officials Thursday as a tireless advocate for taxpayers and his community. Schmidt, 57, was pronounced dead just be...
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Cicero official sues Naperville over arrestMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Cicero's town collector has sued the city of Naperville and three of its police officers, alleging the police used excessive force when she was arrested nearly two years...