Christopher Placek
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After mulling sale, Silver Stallion restaurant owner to stay put in Des PlainesOct 06, 2014 1:01 am - The Silver Stallion restaurant in Des Plaines is keeping its doors open, even though its owner toyed with the idea of selling to a seafood restaurant. Owner Gus Kalantzi...
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Embattled Batavia teacher to step downOct 04, 2014 7:30 am - A Batavia High School teacher who advised his students that they had a constitutional right not to fill out a school survey on risky behavior is retiring from his positi...
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Teacher accidentally fires gun at Technology Center of DuPageOct 03, 2014 1:01 am - A criminal justice instructor at Technology Center of DuPage in Addison accidentally discharged a handgun during class Friday afternoon, striking a file cabinet and holl...
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Jackie Robinson West fall team in Rosemont SaturdayOct 02, 2014 1:01 am - Little leaguers hoping to become the next champions in the Jackie Robinson West program will play this weekend at Rosemont's Dome at the Ballpark. Nearly 100 members of ...
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Former Des Plaines cop gets six months in prison for inflating DUI numbersOct 02, 2014 1:01 am - A former Des Plaines police commander will spend six months in prison for misreporting drunken driving arrest numbers to fraudulently obtain overtime reimbursement throu...
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Dawn Patrol: Person of interest in stabbing death; fire in Elk GroveOct 01, 2014 5:01 am - Person in custody after death of Carpentersville woman A "person of interest" remains in custody after a Carpentersville woman was found dead Monday night in her ho...
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Suburban mayors oppose property tax breaks for homeowners near O'HareOct 01, 2014 5:00 am - State representative's plan would benefit homeowners affected by noise
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Moylan, Thillens disagree on whether to raise state minimum wageOct 01, 2014 1:01 am - Among the issues separating 55th District State House candidates Marty Moylan and Mel Thillens - competing in one of this year's most closely watched legislative races -...
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Des Plaines plans to spend more, but not raise taxesSep 30, 2014 5:30 am - Des Plaines officials are planning to spend millions next year on infrastructure upgrades and other expenses, but they won't increase taxes to do it. The proposed $153 m...
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Dist. 207 administration building improvements $254,000 over budgetSep 27, 2014 7:30 am - A plan to convert a recently purchased Park Ridge office building to Maine Township High School District 207's new administration center and alternative school is going ...