Christopher Placek
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Elk Grove Village library searches for new directorJun 20, 2014 1:01 am - The Elk Grove Village Public Library is searching for a successor to longtime library director Lee Maternowski, who retired Friday. The library board has hired Lynn Elam...
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Plan to ease flooding along Salt Creek is comingJun 19, 2014 5:30 am - Engineers will put together final blueprints for changes to the Busse Woods Dam in an effort to alleviate flooding along Salt Creek in Cook and DuPage counties. Elk Grov...
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Auto enthusiasts share stories at Daily Herald eventJun 19, 2014 5:00 am - A walk through any car show is sure to yield dozens of stories and memories from the owners who proudly stand beside their vehicles. That's what the Daily Herald's Matth...
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Two accused of lying about kidnapping friendJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Two people are facing disorderly conduct charges after authorities say they lied about holding a friend for ransom in an attempt to get money from her grandfather. DuPag...
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Freight train hits pedestrian in Lake ForestJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - A freight train struck a pedestrian Thursday night near the Metra station in Lake Forest, officials said. Police responded to the scene about 8 p.m. near Everett and Wau...
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Lightning strikes Glen Ellyn-area homeJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - A reported lightning strike caused a fire on the roof of a house Thursday night in an unincorporated area near Glen Ellyn, authorities said. The Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fir...
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Elk Grove Village to remove 2,050 more ash treesJun 18, 2014 1:01 am - Elk Grove continues battle against ash borer
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Wheeling to field 911 calls from Des PlainesJun 17, 2014 5:15 am - Starting next year, anyone who calls 911 for police in Des Plaines will get their call answered by someone in Wheeling — the result of a five-year contract approved by D...
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Streets north of Allstate Arena in Rosemont to be repavedJun 14, 2014 8:00 am - More than $1 million worth of street paving work will begin as soon as this month in a multifamily residential area north of the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The resurfac...
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Rosemont convention center could get smoking ban exemptionJun 12, 2014 5:30 am - Tobacco Plus Convenience Expo wants exception to Illinois smoking ban