Christopher Placek
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Elk Grove Village library will close early on concert nightsJun 06, 2014 1:01 am - The Elk Grove Village Public Library will close early every Tuesday in July to accommodate the crowds expected at the Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series. The library boa...
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McHenry man charged in death of Island Lake womanJun 05, 2014 1:01 am - A 49-year-old McHenry man has been charged with the murder of an Island Lake woman found dead in her house Monday night, authorities announced Thursday. Howard E. Dibber...
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Former Boston Blackie's owners sentencedJun 05, 2014 1:00 am - The former father and son owners of the Boston Blackie's restaurant chain have been sentenced for their roles in a check-kiting scheme that defrauded two Chicago-area ba...
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Des Plaines debates take-home vehicles for officialsJun 04, 2014 5:00 am - Des Plaines aldermen are considering slashing the number of vehicles city employees are allowed to take home from 14 to four. Fourth Ward Alderman Dick Sayad's proposal ...
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Maryville hospital in Des Plaines has prospective buyerJun 04, 2014 1:01 am - A national mental health care provider has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Maryville Behavioral Health Hospital in Des Plaines - news that comes just before Ma...
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Former Des Plaines cop admits to inflating DUI arrest figuresJun 03, 2014 11:00 pm - A former Des Plaines police commander has pleaded guilty to charges of inflating DUI arrest numbers to receive federal funds for police overtime reimbursements. Tim Veit...
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Smaller raises in Des Plaines police's 5-year contractJun 03, 2014 5:00 am - Des Plaines city officials and its largest police union have agreed to a new five-year labor agreement that comes more than two years after the old contract expired. Neg...
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Maine West coach connected to hazing scandal formally firedJun 03, 2014 1:00 am - A former Maine West soccer coach connected to a hazing scandal has been formally fired by the Maine Township High School District 207 board. The action comes almost a ye...
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Dawn Patrol: Teen guilty in fatal huffing DUI; testimony in Engelhardt caseMay 30, 2014 5:00 am - Teen guilty of aggravated DUI in death of 5-year-old girl A Highland Park teenager faces up to 14 years in prison after she was found guilty yesterday for running o...
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Elk Grove District 59 superintendent gets contract extensionMay 30, 2014 1:01 am - Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler has received a two-year contract extension after less than a year in the job. The contract, unanimou...