Christopher Placek
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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 ...
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McAuliffe, 18-year incumbent, faces political newcomer in 20th House DistrictSep 26, 2014 1:01 am - A longtime state representative for Chicago and the near Northwest suburbs is facing a fall election challenge from a political newcomer making his first general electio...
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Medical marijuana sellers, growers hope to get licenses in Elk GroveSep 24, 2014 1:01 am - A total of 12 businesses are seeking to become either a medical marijuana grower or seller in Elk Grove Village. The village board on Tuesday endorsed development and op...
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Animal rights activists protest circus in Elk Grove VillageSep 23, 2014 1:00 am - Animal rights supporters picketed Tuesday night outside the traveling Kelly Miller Circus in Elk Grove Village to object to the circus' treatment of animals. A group of ...
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Niles man killed in motorcycle crash by Oakton CollegeSep 22, 2014 1:01 am - A 23-year-old Niles man was killed near Oakton Community College in Des Plaines early Monday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a car hea...
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Moylan-Thillens 55th House district race key to state balance of powerSep 22, 2014 1:01 am - One of this election season's more hotly contested suburban races lies in what some consider a politically "purple" district. The race for state House's 55th District se...