Christopher Placek
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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...
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Hoffman Estates chamber hands out annual awardsJan 30, 2015 4:30 am - Andy Spentzos and his brother Peter grew up in the restaurant business, busing tables and cooking in the kitchen at their father's restaurant. Since 2002, they've operat...
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Entertainment venues side with Rosemont on not releasing show recordsJan 30, 2015 4:00 am - Does a publicly owned entertainment venue have to disclose financial information contained in its contracts with performers, including incentives that may have helped lu...
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Cubs owner Tom Ricketts says World Series prediction not 'completely crazy'Jan 28, 2015 4:30 am - Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said Tuesday that a national sports publication's prediction of his team winning the World Series may not be that far off. And unlike previous...
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Hiring of new Oakton president expected by MayJan 28, 2015 12:01 am - A new president of Oakton Community College is expected to be announced in April or May, the chairman of the board of trustees said Wednesday. A board-hired consultant, ...