Christopher Placek
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Will Des Plaines take away city employees' cars?Jul 23, 2014 1:01 am - Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad said Wednesday he thinks as many as eight city-owned take-home vehicles could be eliminated as part of an effort to cut costs - but isn't...
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Dawn Patrol: Teen's body found in Third Lake; no to U-46 charterJul 22, 2014 5:01 am - Grayslake Central student's body found in Third Lake Friends and family are mourning the death of a junior at Grayslake Central High School after his body was pulle...
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Mobile home park residents protest after manager removes belongings from yardsJul 22, 2014 5:00 am - Residents of a mobile home park near Des Plaines are upset with their property manager for taking belongings from their yards and levying fines on them — an apparent enf...
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Des Plaines to allow chickens at Methodist CampgroundJul 22, 2014 1:01 am - Staff at the Historic Methodist Campground in Des Plaines now have permission to raise chickens, though aldermen stopped short of allowing the practice citywide. Officia...
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Four finalists battle for best curb appeal in Des PlainesJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Des Plaines residents have a week left to choose who, among four of their neighbors, has the best looking front yard in town. Four finalists in Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bo...
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Man stabbed woman in Elgin, police sayJul 21, 2014 1:01 am - A man stabbed a woman during an apparent domestic disturbance Monday night in Elgin, authorities said. Officers responded to a home on the 600 block of Shenandoah Trail ...
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Woman charged after collision in Crystal LakeJul 21, 2014 1:01 am - A 20-year-old McHenry woman has been cited for causing a two-vehicle crash that snarled traffic Saturday morning near a major Crystal Lake intersection, authorities said...
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Fox River drowning victim identifiedJul 21, 2014 1:00 am - A 27-year-old Mount Prospect man was identified Monday as the swimmer who drowned the day before in the Fox River near Carpentersville. An autopsy conducted Monday on th...
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Beach volleyball tournament comes to RosemontJul 19, 2014 7:23 am - The center of Rosemont's entertainment district has been transformed into a beach to play host to a professional volleyball tournament this weekend. The EVP Rocks Rosemo...
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Officials: Mariano's looking to build in Des PlainesJul 18, 2014 5:00 am - The ever-growing Mariano's grocery store chain is looking to open a new location in Des Plaines, city officials confirmed Thursday. The popular grocer is planning to bui...