Christopher Placek
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Two charged in downtown Naperville bar fightJan 28, 2013 10:00 pm - Two people were arrested and two others were cited early Sunday morning after a fight at a downtown Naperville bar, authorities said Monday. The dispute occurred at 12:4...
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New library director begins work in Carol StreamJan 28, 2013 2:29 pm - The Carol Stream Public Library recently turned 50, but it’s likely the past six months have been among its most tumultuous. In that time, the sharply divided library bo...
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Future uncertain for 36-year-old COD orchestraJan 26, 2013 7:00 am - Future uncertain for 36-year-old COD orchestra
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Sprinklers douse Elk Grove factory fireJan 25, 2013 8:03 pm - An automatic sprinkler system helped extinguish a fire at a manufacturing plant in Elk Grove Village Friday, authorities said. The fire started in a paint spraying room ...
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Waukegan man arrested on drug, gun chargesJan 25, 2013 5:37 pm - Waukegan police said Friday they recovered drugs and a weapon after a search of a man’s house spurred by complaints from area residents. Police charged Marcus Brewton, 3...
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E. Dundee garage fire put out quicklyJan 25, 2013 5:27 pm - Firefighting crews quickly extinguished a garage fire in East Dundee Friday morning, authorities said. Officials from the East Dundee Fire Protection District said crews...
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Car breaks down on tracks, struck by trainJan 25, 2013 4:54 pm - An outbound Metra train struck an unoccupied car near the Des Plaines train station during the Friday evening rush hour, authorities said. The vehicle broke down as it w...
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Mount Prospect man capturedJan 25, 2013 4:11 pm - Authorities arrested a Mount Prospect man Friday who they considered armed and dangerous following a domestic incident earlier this week. Joseph L. Lopez Jr., 34, of the...
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Carol Stream could pay more for flood projectJan 25, 2013 4:30 am - Carol Stream Park District may have to pay DuPage County more than expected for stormwater storage space at soon-to-be constructed flood reservoirs in Armstrong Park. Pa...
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Carol Stream may allow beer, wine sales at gas stationsJan 23, 2013 3:52 pm - Beer and wine sales soon could be allowed at gas stations in Carol Stream in response to requests from owners who say such sales could boost their bottom lines. Village ...