Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines ordered to pay $1.15 million in flood suitMay 02, 2014 1:01 am - A Cook County jury has determined that the city of Des Plaines must pay $1.15 million to the owners of an office complex that sustained flood damages when a lake used fo...
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Ride of Silence to honor Elk Grove cyclistMay 01, 2014 1:01 am - Cyclists around the world will embark on a "Ride of Silence" May 21 to honor those who have been killed or injured while biking on public roadways. One such ride being p...
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District 59 delays move on cutting hours at RidgeApr 29, 2014 5:00 am - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board has delayed a decision on cutting class times by as much as 70 minutes a day at the Ridge Family Center for Le...
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Speedway gas station in Des Plaines plans expansionApr 29, 2014 1:01 am - A popular gas station on Des Plaines' south side plans to expand, though at least one city alderman is concerned about the impact it would have on traffic. The Speedway ...
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Elk Grove Dist. 59 pitches shorter day at Ridge, longer day at 12 schoolsApr 27, 2014 8:00 am - Elk Grove parents not pleased by Ridge's loss of class time
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New boathouse opens near Busse ReservoirApr 26, 2014 8:00 am - A new 2,050-square-foot boathouse has opened along the banks of the Busse Reservoir, a centralized location within the Ned Brown Forest Preserve near Elk Grove Village w...
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New coffee shop coming to Des Plaines train station by AugustApr 24, 2014 1:01 am - Commuters at the Des Plaines Metra station will soon be able to get a cup of coffee or pastry before heading to their train or bus. The city council approved a five-year...
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Former Maine West soccer coach's firing upheld in hazing caseApr 24, 2014 1:01 am - A hearing officer has upheld the firing of a former Maine West soccer coach dismissed by Maine Township High School District 207 last year for not appropriately respondi...
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Lee Street exit off I-90 wanted but cost an issueApr 23, 2014 5:00 am - A proposed eastbound exit at Lee Street on the Jane Addams Tollway is being billed as a boon for local businesses and future economic growth near Des Plaines, Rosemont a...
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Des Plaines expands business incentive programs citywideApr 23, 2014 1:01 am - Des Plaines is expanding its business incentive programs that until now have been restricted to downtown businesses. The programs will offer grants for eligible business...