Christopher Placek
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Elk Grove Village buys property for community events, concertsJun 23, 2014 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village is planning to pave over a portion of land it recently purchased on Lions Drive to expand parking and host community events such as concerts during Rot...
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Elk Grove library director retires Friday after 38-year careerJun 20, 2014 5:30 am - He's going to read, of course!
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Dawn Patrol: Joe Walsh pulled off radio; Roskam out of leadership post?Jun 20, 2014 5:00 am - Walsh pulled off radio for use of racial language Former Republican congressman and current radio host Joe Walsh is “off the air until further notice” after he used...
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More Des Plaines streets to be resurfaced thanks to back sales taxesJun 20, 2014 1:01 am - A Des Plaines business that owed the city millions in back sales taxes is helping fund a $2 million street resurfacing project this summer. City officials decided to acc...
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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...