Christopher Placek
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Des Plaines driving range eyed for flood reservoirJan 23, 2014 4:30 am - Golfers at the Harry Semrow Golf Driving Range in Des Plaines could soon be launching golf balls onto an open field that doubles as a reservoir during local flooding. Th...
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Des Plaines lowers bill for Guadalupe event to $7,000Jan 21, 2014 3:39 pm - Des Plaines police department officials have agreed to lower their bill from $30,000 to $7,000 for providing traffic control last December during the Our Lady of Guadalu...
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Guadalupe organizers shocked by $30,000 Des Plaines police billJan 21, 2014 3:30 am - Organizers of the Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day celebration in Des Plaines will meet with the top brass of the city's police department today to discuss the $30,000 bi...
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Des Plaines mayor: Leave misperceptions of city at the doorJan 16, 2014 11:46 am - There are a lot of misperceptions about Des Plaines, says Mayor Matt Bogusz, but he told local business leaders Thursday to leave them at the door, while asking for thei...
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Former Elk Grove library building demolishedJan 15, 2014 4:11 pm - The site of a former Elk Grove Village library will remain as open space now that the 1960s-era building has been demolished. The building at 901 Brantwood Ave. served a...
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Former Des Plaines alderman John Dini diesJan 13, 2014 3:17 pm - A former Des Plaines alderman known for community involvement ranging from little league baseball umpire to organizer in local Republican party politics has died. John D...
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Dist. 203 principal remembered for hard work, happinessJan 10, 2014 4:30 am - Students at Highlands Elementary School in Naperville described their principal, Susan Stuckey, as someone who wasn't just a principal, but a great friend to every stude...
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Dawn Patrol: DCFS investigates baby death; Carol Stream stabbingJan 10, 2014 4:00 am - DCFS investigating parents of deceased infant The Department of Children and Family Services is investigating allegations of neglect against the parents of a Barrin...
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Person stabbed at Carol Stream apartmentJan 09, 2014 8:08 pm - A person was stabbed Thursday night at an apartment complex in Carol Stream, authorities said. Police were called to the apartment building at 130 Klein Creek Court abou...
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Massage parlor employee charged with assault of minorJan 09, 2014 5:27 pm - A Roselle man is facing criminal sexual assault charges in connection with an alleged attack on a minor at a Barrington massage parlor, police said. Tory R. Taylor, 35, ...