Christopher Placek
-
As she nears 100, retired Arlington Heights educator Mary Stitt is still learningMar 26, 2025 1:06 pm - Mary Stitt, retired principal of the Arlington Heights elementary school that bears her name, is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 14. Stitt, who reads the newspaper on her iPad and participates in a book club, attributes her longevity to good nutrition, avoiding cigarettes, and being a lifelong learner.
-
Would Arlington Heights candidate have to forfeit liquor licenses if elected?Mar 25, 2025 7:36 pm - A trustee candidate in Arlington Heights may have to give up the liquor licenses for his restaurant if elected due to state statute and village code prohibiting elected officials from selling booze.
-
Wheeling School District 21 places three administrators on leaveMar 24, 2025 8:11 pm - Three administrators were placed on administrative leave by Wheeling Township Elementary District 21, but officials denied any criminal or financial misconduct.
-
State regulators block shutdown of psychiatric unit at Arlington Heights hospitalMar 19, 2025 6:31 pm - State regulators have put up a roadblock to plans to eliminate inpatient psychiatric services at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights.
-
District 21 board member steps down after 18 yearsMar 18, 2025 8:55 pm - Longtime Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board member Staci Allan has resigned, citing her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
-
Chuck E. Cheese among Arlington Heights businesses fined for underage alcohol salesMar 17, 2025 9:56 pm - Arlington Heights’ mayor issues fines to Chuck E. Cheese, Aldi and Egg Harbor Cafe for selling alcohol to minors as part of a police sting operation.
-
Bears stadium or not, Rolling Meadows considers shrinking nearby Kirchoff RoadMar 16, 2025 9:00 pm - Rolling Meadows officials have proposed reducing Kirchoff Road from five lanes to three, with bike lanes and on-street parking, to improve safety and create a town center district. But some are concerned about increased traffic from a potential Bears stadium at nearby Arlington Park.
-
Bears stadium plans draw excitement, caution from Arlington Heights trustee candidatesMar 14, 2025 5:46 pm - Candidates for Arlington Heights village board expressed varying levels of support for the Bears' potential move to town, ranging from excitement to cautious consideration of the financial and logistical impacts.
-
Health director’s retirement is latest administrative turnover in Arlington HeightsMar 14, 2025 3:24 pm - James McCalister, director of health and human services in Arlington Heights, is retiring after a 38-year career, marking the latest administrative turnover at village hall.
-
‘On the right path’: Hayes thinks Bears will choose Arlington HeightsMar 13, 2025 5:36 pm - In his final state of the village address, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Thursday it would be a “dream” for the Bears to build their next stadium in his town, and he thinks that dream will come true.