Christopher Placek
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St. Charles spa worker charged with prostitutionMay 08, 2014 1:00 am - A worker at a St. Charles massage spa has been charged with prostitution after soliciting an undercover police officer, authorities said Thursday. Police said the employ...
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New contract gives Dist. 207 teachers merit payMay 06, 2014 1:01 am - Maine Township High School District 207 teachers who earn "excellent" ratings on annual evaluations will be eligible for $1,250 merit stipends, under terms of a five-yea...
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Agreement: Rivers Casino can't threaten workers wanting unionMay 06, 2014 1:00 am - Rivers Casino management must post a notice to employees promising not to threaten them if they seek to join a union, according to a settlement between the Des Plaines c...
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Decision on Maine West coach's future delayedMay 05, 2014 1:01 am - The Maine Township High School District 207 school board delayed taking final action Monday on firing a former Maine West soccer coach embroiled in a hazing scandal. The...
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Developers interested in Des Plaines' first McDonald'sMay 03, 2014 11:00 pm - A Des Plaines building that served as the first hospital in the Northwest suburbs could soon face the wrecking ball, making way for potential redevelopment that some hav...
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Des Plaines ordered to pay $1.15 million in flood suitMay 02, 2014 1:01 am - A Cook County jury has determined that the city of Des Plaines must pay $1.15 million to the owners of an office complex that sustained flood damages when a lake used fo...
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Ride of Silence to honor Elk Grove cyclistMay 01, 2014 1:01 am - Cyclists around the world will embark on a "Ride of Silence" May 21 to honor those who have been killed or injured while biking on public roadways. One such ride being p...
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District 59 delays move on cutting hours at RidgeApr 29, 2014 5:00 am - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board has delayed a decision on cutting class times by as much as 70 minutes a day at the Ridge Family Center for Le...
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Speedway gas station in Des Plaines plans expansionApr 29, 2014 1:01 am - A popular gas station on Des Plaines' south side plans to expand, though at least one city alderman is concerned about the impact it would have on traffic. The Speedway ...
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Elk Grove Dist. 59 pitches shorter day at Ridge, longer day at 12 schoolsApr 27, 2014 8:00 am - Elk Grove parents not pleased by Ridge's loss of class time