Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines seniors can apply for garbage discount starting MondayFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - Seniors in Des Plaines will soon be able to apply for a discount on their garbage collection fees. An 8 percent senior discount is included in the city's new 7-year soli...
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Des Plaines wants to take lead on pension reformFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - Des Plaines will pay $10,000 to have a role in crafting police and fire pension reform legislation that Mayor Matt Bogusz says is sure to be considered by state lawmaker...
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Des Plaines to pay back IDOT for misusing grantFeb 19, 2014 4:30 am - The city of Des Plaines will pay the Illinois Department of Transportation $92,000 in a settlement over the police department's misuse of grant funds for traffic enforce...
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Oakton president announces retirementFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Oakton Community College President Margaret Lee, who announced this week her plans to retire in June 2015, has never strayed far from the classroom. Since being appointe...
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Oakton Community College raises tuition rate 16% over two yearsFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Tuition will be going up 16 percent at Oakton Community College over the next two years - partially the result of a decline in state funding support, officials said. The...
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Elk Grove's Mayor Johnson wants to point water-rate finger at EmanuelFeb 17, 2014 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village is trying to find a new, cheaper water source, even though the village is locked into a contract with Chicago for another decade. Elk Grove Mayor Craig...
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Jack Daniel's club planned at Allstate ArenaFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - You can already get a mixed drink at the Allstate Arena, but soon a certain type of whiskey will have a special place at concerts, basketball and hockey games, and other...
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Arlington Heights police issue alerts about 'suspicious' incidentsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Arlington Heights police on Friday issued two citizen alerts about "suspicious" incidents involving children and drivers of pickup trucks. Police believe the cases are n...
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Rosemont enacts 7th TIF district at Mannheim and HigginsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Rosemont has created its seventh tax increment financing district with an eye toward redevelopment of vacant land near Mannheim and Higgins roads, though no solid propos...
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Mt. Prospect demolishes part of historic buildingFeb 13, 2014 4:30 am - For those of a certain age who grew up in or around Mount Prospect, mere mention of the Meeske name is sure to evoke memories of trips to the corner grocery store, where...