Christopher Placek
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With Rosemont’s help, school district will bypass bidding process for new $57 million buildingJun 04, 2025 6:38 am - The village of Rosemont will help cover the additional cost of a new $57 million school and pool, beyond the $40 million approved by voters.
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What’s next for Bears after legislature punts on stadium assistance?Jun 02, 2025 9:20 pm - The Bears failed to secure a long-term property tax break from the Illinois legislature that could save them millions for a proposed stadium project in Arlington Heights.
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Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary namingMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
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Rolling Meadows hires consultants to prepare for potential Bears stadium next doorMay 27, 2025 9:10 pm - Rolling Meadows officials on Tuesday moved to have a seat at the table in the potential Bears stadium redevelopment, hiring firms to handle lobbying, traffic and noise issues.
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‘The purpose of Memorial Day’: Communities gather to remember fallen heroesMay 26, 2025 6:31 pm - On Memorial Day, communities throughout the suburbs held parades and ceremonies to honor fallen service members. In Arlington Heights, that included public recognition - for the first time - of nine Civil War soldiers discovered by a local historian.
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History detective uncovers stories of Arlington Heights’ forgotten Civil War soldiersMay 22, 2025 7:38 pm - An Arlington Heights history buff discovered the names and stories of nine Civil War soldiers from Arlington Heights who died in the war. They’ll be honored for the first time Monday during the town’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.
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New eateries spice up Rolling Meadows food sceneMay 21, 2025 7:56 pm - New restaurants in Rolling Meadows include Meetch’s Wings and Things, Parlor Doughnuts and Michoacana Express RM, as well as coming attractions IZI Lounge and the rebranded Uyghur Lagman House.
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Rosemont kicks off 18-show summer concert series SundayMay 21, 2025 10:18 am - Rosemont’s annual free summer concert series Rockin’ in the Park — featuring 18 bands plus fireworks — begins this weekend at Parkway Bank Park.
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Arlington Heights spending $3.5 million to rebuild roads this summerMay 20, 2025 2:32 pm - Arlington Heights will spend $3.5 million on road reconstruction this summer. The project involves rebuilding 1.62 miles of deteriorated roads in residential neighborhoods on the north and south sides of town.
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Arlington Heights mayor: Bears stadium not done dealMay 19, 2025 9:41 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia expressed caution about the Bears’ announced shift in stadium development focus back to the village, stating that there will be a process and opportunities for public input if the move is confirmed.