Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines plans to restructure special tax districtJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - Des Plaines officials want to restructure a special taxing district that's long operated in the red, with an eye toward making the area more enticing for developers. The...
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Scout's project brings bocce courts to Des PlainesJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - Last fall, John Meyer of Boy Scout Troop 6 in Des Plaines was looking for a service project - the marquee requirement of a Scout pursuing the rank of Eagle - Scouting's ...
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Elk Grove concerts kick off Tuesday with America the bandJun 30, 2014 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village's sixth annual Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series kicks off Tuesday and continues weekly through the month of July. The band America, led by Gerry Beck...
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Wounded Warrior Project veterans ride cycles through Rosemont, Des PlaniesJun 27, 2014 1:01 am - Veterans are taking to the streets of the city and suburbs this weekend on a veterans support organization's annual bicycle "soldier ride." For some, it means riding ha...
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Des Plaines Theatre owner considering offersJun 26, 2014 5:30 am - The owner of the Des Plaines Theatre says he is still mulling over two proposals from those interested in either buying or running the theater. Dhitu Bhagwakar met with ...
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Neighbor helps Arlington Heights boy in need of heart transplantJun 26, 2014 1:01 am - An Arlington Heights man is organizing a fundraiser to help defray medical expenses for his neighbor, an 8-year-old boy in need of a heart transplant. David Kane is hopi...
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Maine West plans $9.3 million gym additionJun 26, 2014 1:00 am - Expansion will include locker rooms, weight room and wrestling room
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Oakton replacing slab that crackedJun 25, 2014 5:30 am - Problem delays building's opening
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Des Plaines Theatre owner to review 2 takeover pitchesJun 24, 2014 5:00 am - The owner of the shuttered Des Plaines Theatre will meet with city officials today to review two proposals from those who may be interested in purchasing or managing the...
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Architect to design drawings for Dist. 59 early learning facilityJun 24, 2014 1:01 am - An architect will design schematics for a proposed early childhood learning center in Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59. The school board voted this week to hire...