Christopher Placek
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Small fire forces school evacuationMay 29, 2014 1:01 am - B.J. Hooper Elementary School in Lindenhurst had to be evacuated for a short time Thursday morning because of a small fire in a bathroom, authorities said. Firefighters ...
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Construction crews strike gas main in CaryMay 29, 2014 1:01 am - A construction crew struck a gas main Thursday afternoon near the intersection of Route 14 and Spring Beach Way in Cary, officials said. Crews working near the intersect...
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Big kids have fun promoting Little Boots Rodeo in Elk Grove VillageMay 29, 2014 1:01 am - The seventh annual Little Boots Rodeo in Elk Grove Village is meant for little kids, but the big kids don't mind having some fun promoting it. Every year Little Boots Fo...
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Seven hurt in Antioch collisionMay 29, 2014 1:01 am - Seven people were taken to hospitals after a multivehicle crash Wednesday night in Antioch, authorities said Thursday. The wreck happened when a car traveling east on Ro...
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Elk Grove to upgrade sewer infrastructureMay 28, 2014 5:30 am - Elk Grove Village is embarking on a series of storm and sanitary sewer upgrades throughout town that will cost at least $38 million over the next four to five years. The...
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Full-day kindergarten coming to more District 59 schoolsMay 28, 2014 1:01 am - Full-day kindergarten will be offered next school year to students at four additional schools in Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59, officials said Wednesday. The...
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Sugar Factory coming to Rosemont entertainment districtMay 28, 2014 1:01 am - Rosemont's entertainment district is nearly built out - featuring bars and restaurants, a movie theater, bowling alley, comedy club, and recently opened indoor sky divin...
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Des Plaines plans $400,000 of improvements at Apache ParkMay 23, 2014 5:30 am - Des Plaines is planning about $400,000 in improvements at Apache Park and the surrounding neighborhood on the southeast side of town. The goal of the plan — developed ov...
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What it's like to sky dive indoors in RosemontMay 23, 2014 5:00 am - During frequent drives to and from college at Marquette University, I'd see sky divers free-falling above the cornfields alongside Interstate 94 between Kenosha and Milw...
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N. Chicago man accused of Waukegan bank robberyMay 23, 2014 1:01 am - A 30-year-old North Chicago man tried to open up an account at a Waukegan bank - even going so far as to provide an ID card and Social Security number - before leaving a...