Christopher Placek
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Longtime incumbent McAuliffe re-elected in 20th HouseNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Longtime state legislator Mike McAuliffe - the only elected Republican in Chicago - said Tuesday after winning another 2-year term to the state House that part of his st...
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Des Plaines aldermen agree to dissolve failed Five Corners TIFNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Nearly eight years to the day from when Des Plaines aldermen approved a controversial tax increment financing district, the current city council has decided to dissolve ...
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Voters reject calls to trim Elk Grove Rural fire board from 7 to 5Nov 03, 2014 10:00 pm - Voters within the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District have decided to maintain the size of the district's board of trustees, despite calls from district officials t...
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Voters support electrical aggregation in Des Plaines, Maine TownshipNov 03, 2014 10:00 pm - Voters in Des Plaines and Maine Township have given elected officials the OK to explore getting an alternative electricity supplier that could offer cheaper rates than C...
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Des Plaines aldermen favor making 2-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase permanentOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - A majority of Des Plaines aldermen favor making a temporary 2-cent-per-gallon gas tax permanent. The city tax was increased from 2 to 4 cents in 2009 to help pay for cap...
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Science & Arts Academy in Des Plaines cuts hair for a causeOct 30, 2014 1:01 am - Some students, teachers and parents at a Des Plaines gifted school are walking around with new haircuts today in support of those who don't have any hair at all. The Sci...
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Our Lady of Destiny, St. Zachary schools in Des Plaines to partner upOct 30, 2014 1:01 am - Officials from two Catholic elementary schools in Des Plaines are being tasked with combining elements from both schools in preparation for their consolidation at the en...
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Our Lady of Destiny School in Des Plaines closing next yearOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - Our Lady of Destiny Catholic School in Des Plaines is one of nine Catholic elementary schools in Cook and Lake counties closing their doors at the end of the school year...
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Moylan and Thillens exchange differences one last time before electionOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - Candidates engaged in a tight battle for state representative of the 55th District met Wednesday for a final debate to lay out their differences before Election Day. Sta...
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11 towers, 'whole community' envisioned near Rivers CasinoOct 28, 2014 5:30 am - Owner envisions a 'whole community' on Des Plaines site