Christopher Placek
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Four finalists battle for best curb appeal in Des PlainesJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Des Plaines residents have a week left to choose who, among four of their neighbors, has the best looking front yard in town. Four finalists in Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bo...
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Man stabbed woman in Elgin, police sayJul 21, 2014 1:01 am - A man stabbed a woman during an apparent domestic disturbance Monday night in Elgin, authorities said. Officers responded to a home on the 600 block of Shenandoah Trail ...
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Woman charged after collision in Crystal LakeJul 21, 2014 1:01 am - A 20-year-old McHenry woman has been cited for causing a two-vehicle crash that snarled traffic Saturday morning near a major Crystal Lake intersection, authorities said...
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Fox River drowning victim identifiedJul 21, 2014 1:00 am - A 27-year-old Mount Prospect man was identified Monday as the swimmer who drowned the day before in the Fox River near Carpentersville. An autopsy conducted Monday on th...
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Beach volleyball tournament comes to RosemontJul 19, 2014 7:23 am - The center of Rosemont's entertainment district has been transformed into a beach to play host to a professional volleyball tournament this weekend. The EVP Rocks Rosemo...
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Officials: Mariano's looking to build in Des PlainesJul 18, 2014 5:00 am - The ever-growing Mariano's grocery store chain is looking to open a new location in Des Plaines, city officials confirmed Thursday. The popular grocer is planning to bui...
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Company offers $23 million for Maryville hospital in Des PlainesJul 18, 2014 1:01 am - A New York-based for-profit behavioral health care firm is offering $23 million to purchase the Maryville Behavioral Health Hospital in Des Plaines. The firm, 2014 Healt...
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Development efforts continue at Rosemont intersectionJul 17, 2014 5:00 am - Some economic development efforts are underway while others have stalled near a key intersection in Rosemont. The village board established its seventh tax increment fin...
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Christian group wants church in Elk Grove Village office parkJul 16, 2014 5:15 am - A Christian organization is seeking approval to operate a church within an existing office building in Elk Grove Village. While the request for a special use permit from...
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Leys stepping down from Dist. 207 boardJul 15, 2014 1:01 am - A longtime Maine Township High School District 207 board member, who had been one of the youngest elected leaders in the suburbs, will step down from his position later ...