Christopher Placek
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Bensenville police offer $10,000 reward in slaying of store clerkFeb 06, 2014 4:30 pm - On Jan. 19, Kamal Faraj was planning a special birthday dinner for his sister, and wanted to make sure his brother-in-law was there on time. Hussein Saghir, described by...
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Tap House Grill now open in Des PlainesFeb 06, 2014 3:52 pm - The latest addition to Des Plaines’ downtown Metropolitan Square development is open for business — and quite a different concept from the restaurant it replaced. Tap Ho...
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Dawn Patrol: Autopsy today on hospital nurse; 2 pets die in fireFeb 06, 2014 4:00 am - Autopsy today on hospital nurse Lake County sheriff’s office authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash that occurred ear...
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Residents escape Hoffman Estates house fire, cause under investigationFeb 05, 2014 10:15 pm - Two pets were found dead in a Hoffman Estates fire that started Wednesday afternoon in an attached garage, spread to the home and left it uninhabitable, authorities said...
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No injuries in Cary basement fireFeb 05, 2014 8:49 pm - No injuries were reported after a basement fire Wednesday night in Cary, authorities said. Cary firefighters responded to the home on the 300 block of East Sherwood Driv...
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Gurnee homeowner’s association treasurer charged with theftFeb 05, 2014 6:21 pm - A Gurnee homeowner’s association treasurer has been charged with stealing more than $10,000 from the organization’s bank accounts, police said Wednesday. Brian W. Moy, 5...
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Des Plaines council narrowly approves city attorney’s raiseFeb 04, 2014 1:30 pm - Des Plaines’ city attorney is getting a pay raise, though aldermen were split on how much it should be. Retroactive to Jan. 1, the law firm Holland & Knight will receive...
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Des Plaines’ new garbage contract lowers rates, especially for seniorsFeb 03, 2014 10:18 am - Senior citizens in Des Plaines will be getting a discount on the amount they pay for garbage collection — one part of a new 7-year waste hauling contract approved Monday...
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Updated Elk Grove aquatics facility reopens todayFeb 01, 2014 7:00 am - The Elk Grove Park District today will unveil its refurbished Pavilion Aquatics Center, which has undergone some $9 million worth of renovations since last April. The fa...
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Des Plaines Theatre forced to close againJan 31, 2014 4:30 am - The Des Plaines Theatre has closed its doors after its owner failed to meet a city-imposed deadline to fix building code issues, leaving promoters who scheduled events t...