Christopher Placek
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New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieveFeb 11, 2013 4:00 pm - A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage has been called back for an encore. College officials have agreed...
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Political rifts re-emerge in Bensenville mayoral raceFeb 11, 2013 4:30 am - Four years after a bitter Bensenville mayoral election resulted in the defeat of a 24-year incumbent, the political divisions in town appear to be just as strong. Villag...
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Carol Stream parks, village bicker over sign costsFeb 08, 2013 4:42 pm - What’s your sign? In Carol Stream, ask village and park officials and they’ll say it could cost you $210,000 to find out. That’s the estimated maximum price to redo one ...
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Dawn Patrol: Commute should be easier; W. Chicago Dist. 33 falloutFeb 08, 2013 4:00 am - Snow hits the suburbs This morning’s commute should be better than last night’s trip home was for many suburban drivers. Steady rain changed to snow and hit the are...
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Fire ravages home near WarrenvilleFeb 07, 2013 7:49 pm - A fire overnight Wednesday destroyed a single-family home near Warrenville, authorities said. It took fire crews from eight departments four hours to fight the blaze at ...
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Robber hits Mt. Prospect bankFeb 07, 2013 5:24 pm - A man wearing a ski mask robbed a bank Thursday afternoon in Mount Prospect, authorities said. The robbery occurred at 2:40 p.m. at the Bank of America branch at 1080 S....
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Aurora bank robber flees in taxiFeb 07, 2013 4:31 pm - A bank robber fled in a waiting cab Thursday after taking money from a teller in Aurora, authorities said. The robbery occurred about 12:10 p.m. at Banco Popular, 2 S. B...
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Storm disrupts flights from O’Hare to east coastFeb 07, 2013 2:21 pm - The snow has stopped falling in the Chicago area, but flights at O’Hare International Airport continue to be canceled due to a winter storm pounding the east coast. Nea...
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Possible progress in District 33 contract talksFeb 06, 2013 12:37 pm - There were signs of possible progress in contract talks Wednesday in West Chicago Elementary District 33 as teachers walked picket lines for the third consecutive day. T...
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Carol Stream OKs beer sales at gas stationsFeb 05, 2013 4:56 pm - Those who stop at gas station convenience stores in Carol Stream may soon be able to pick up a six-pack of beer along with their beef jerky and Lotto tickets. The villag...