Christopher Placek
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Dawn Patrol: Measles at Palatine day care; Rauner's debatable phraseFeb 06, 2015 4:00 am - Officials: As many as 15 infants affected by Palatine measles cluster At least five infants enrolled at a Palatine day care center have contracted measles, and it's...
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Fire breaks out in Des Plaines homeFeb 05, 2015 12:00 am - A Des Plaines house sustained moderate to extensive damage Thursday night in a fire, authorities said. Firefighting crews were dispatched to the one-story, single-family...
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Des Plaines fish market employees honored for saving lifeFeb 05, 2015 12:00 am - An employee of Boston Fish Market in Des Plaines is doing very well today because of the lifesaving actions of two of her co-workers and police and firefighter/paramedic...
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Police seek driver who took pictures of girlsFeb 05, 2015 12:00 am - Downers Grove police said Thursday they are looking for a man who they say stopped his car and snapped pictures of two girls playing in a front yard. Authorities said ma...
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Sandwich maker honored for apprehending Elk Grove robberFeb 04, 2015 4:30 am - Sam Watkins was cleaning up and getting ready to close the Jersey Mike's sandwich shop in Elk Grove Village for the night. It was the evening before Thanksgiving, and Wa...
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Tom Busby to succeed Mike Brottman as Elk Grove park directorFeb 04, 2015 12:00 am - For the past decade, Tom Busby has been responsible for handling the Elk Grove Park District's finances. Now, he's been chosen to take over the top spot in the district,...
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Des Plaines leaders tour Wheeling's 911 centerFeb 03, 2015 4:30 am - Dispatchers answering calls from both towns
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Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad changes vote on summer fest operatorFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines 4th Ward Alderman Dick Sayad has changed his vote on hiring an outside firm to manage the city's downtown summer festival, but his switch will not kill the p...
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Des Plaines taking the (frigid) plunge for Special OlympicsFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz is challenging residents to take a dip in the frigid waters of Lake Opeka later this month for a good cause. Bogusz this week announced pla...
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New $39 million Oakton science and health building open for classesJan 31, 2015 6:43 am - The $39 million Margaret Burke Lee Science and Health Careers Center has opened at Oakton Community College - the culmination of the largest construction project since t...