Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines 4th Ward race pits city council veteran against newcomerFeb 16, 2015 4:30 am - A longtime Des Plaines alderman often at odds with the city's rookie mayor is being challenged by a political newcomer who has the mayor's backing in the upcoming electi...
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Candidates in Des Plaines 7th Ward aldermanic race offer contrasting stylesFeb 15, 2015 7:00 am - Voters in the 7th Ward on the north side of Des Plaines will be able to choose from two candidates this election with contrasting styles in how they'd approach the job o...
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New exhibit highlights Des Plaines' role in WWIIFeb 13, 2015 4:30 am - Des Plaines' role in WWII comes to light in new exhibit
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Rosemont board gives mayor more power over leasesFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Rosemont's village board Wednesday adopted a policy enabling Mayor Brad Stephens to extend lease agreements of village properties up to five years without trustees' over...
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Rosemont blocking some traffic north of stadiumFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Rosemont will install two access control gates on a street that borders the Allstate Arena to prevent traffic on major streets from cutting through the neighborhood. The...
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Buffalo Wild Wings coming to Elk Grove Village Town CenterFeb 11, 2015 1:00 pm - Buffalo Wild Wings will open a location in Elk Grove Village this summer, village officials said. The popular restaurant and sports bar chain, which has some 40 location...
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Elk Grove Village selling vacant building to printerFeb 11, 2015 4:30 am - Elk Grove Village is selling a vacant building once used as a temporary police station because officials say they have no foreseeable need for the property. The village ...
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Only one candidate at forum in Des PlainesFeb 09, 2015 12:00 am - Only incumbent Dick Sayad attended a 4th Ward alderman candidates forum Monday night hosted by VFW Post 2992 in Des Plaines. His opponent in April's election, Mark Setze...
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Oakton Community College search committee names three finalists for presidentFeb 09, 2015 12:00 am - Oakton Community College's presidential search committee announced Monday the names of three finalists to succeed retiring President Margaret Lee. The 15-member committe...
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Des Plaines using casino money to help solve floodingFeb 07, 2015 6:00 am - Thanks to the state's highest grossing casino in its front yard, Des Plaines has casino revenues it plans to use this year to pay for infrastructure for a new city water...