Christopher Placek
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Pedestrian killed by train near Round LakeMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - A person was struck and killed by an outbound Metra train Thursday night between the Round Lake and Long Lake stations, authorities said. The unidentified victim was str...
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Online sticker renewals coming to Des PlainesMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines residents hoping to renew their city vehicle or pet licenses may not have to put a check in the mail or travel down to city hall anymore. For those connected...
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Should Des Plaines pay alderman's legal bills? Ordinance says maybeMar 04, 2015 4:30 am - Some Des Plaines aldermen are calling for a closer examination of a city ordinance that allows for the city to pay the legal bills of elected officials who are sued. Th...
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Apartments for disabled proposed in Des PlainesMar 03, 2015 4:30 am - A 5-story independent living apartment building for people with physical disabilities has been proposed near downtown Des Plaines. The city council voted 5-2 Monday to a...
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Bids come in for $10 million, 23,000-square-foot Maine West gym additionMar 01, 2015 12:00 am - Maine Township High School District 207 officials have received six bids from contractors for a proposed $10 million expansion of the gymnasium at Maine West in Des Plai...
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Three candidates in Des Plaines' 6th Ward tout experienceFeb 28, 2015 6:37 am - Whoever is elected alderman in Des Plaines' 6th Ward this April will be a new face to the council - but not necessarily the community. The three candidates have each ser...
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Suburban O'Hare Commission hires consultants to help battle airport noiseFeb 27, 2015 4:30 am - A group of towns near O'Hare International Airport has hired two consulting firms to assist it in its battle against airport noise. The Suburban O'Hare Commission on Thu...
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Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad arrested on trespassing chargesFeb 27, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of criminal trespassing to property after walking into a resident's home unannounced Wednesday. ...
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Woman: Des Plaines alderman walked into her house unannouncedFeb 26, 2015 12:00 am - Alicia Carlile says she and her fiance got an unannounced visit from their Des Plaines alderman Wednesday night, claiming he walked into their house without their knowle...
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Wife chosen over husband to run Des Plaines farmers marketFeb 25, 2015 12:00 am - Jack Groat was the favorite to take over operations of a Des Plaines farmers market if the event resumed this year after a long hiatus, but now it appears that it's his ...