Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines alderman questions mayor's appointeesDec 17, 2014 4:30 am - Des Plaines aldermen are delaying their confirmation vote on four of Mayor Matt Bogusz's appointments to city panels at least another three weeks. Fourth Ward Alderman D...
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Des Plaines aldermen Robinson, Sayad, Charewicz file for re-electionDec 15, 2014 12:01 am - At least three incumbent Des Plaines aldermen will try to hold onto their seats in the upcoming spring election. On the first day candidates were allowed to file their n...
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Rosemont renews janitorial, parking contracts with mayor's brotherDec 15, 2014 12:01 am - Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens says the village is getting the best deal and good service from a company owned by his brother, recently awarded contract renewals to clean ...
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Four-story “Polar Peak” snow hill opens Friday in Rosemont entertainment districtDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - There may not be any real snow on the ground, but Rosemont's four-story tubing hill is ready for its inaugural ride Friday night. Polar Peak is the latest addition t...
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Elk Grove library trustee proposes expanding services to unincorporated residentsDec 10, 2014 4:30 am - There's a long-term effort beginning to expand the services of the Elk Grove Village Public Library beyond the town's borders into unincorporated areas that supporters s...
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Gene & Georgetti picks Rosemont for first expansionDec 10, 2014 12:00 am - The oldest family-owned steakhouse in Chicago is opening a second location — the first time the owners have done so in 75 years — in Rosemont. Gene & Georgetti is expand...
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Investigation continues into Rosemont hotel gas leak during furry conventionDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - Police continue to investigate how chlorine was leaked inside a Rosemont hotel this weekend, leading to an evacuation of hundreds of guests and sending 19 people to hosp...
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Des Plaines officials want to bring back downtown farmers marketDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - Des Plaines aldermen want to bring a farmers market back to town, but how it will be operated and who will run it are still to be determined. First Ward Alderman Patrici...
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Des Plaines sets impact fee for pot dispensaryDec 02, 2014 4:30 am - Any business that wants to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in Des Plaines — and gets one of the coveted state licenses to do so — will be required to pay an annua...
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Des Plaines aldermen critical of Mayor Matt Bogusz's appointmentsDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - A battle is looming between some Des Plaines aldermen and Mayor Matt Bogusz over appointments to city advisory panels. Rather, it's the appointments Bogusz isn't making ...