Christopher Placek
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’60s suburban rock scene regulars The Flock reuniting to open Ravinia seasonJun 04, 2024 7:22 pm - For those of a certain age, The Flock is remembered for being part of the golden era of 1960s Chicago garage rock. Anchored by violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Jerry Smith, The Return of the Flock will open the 2024 Ravinia season Friday.
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Shuttered Steak ‘n Shake in Rolling Meadows being converted into Citibank branchJun 03, 2024 7:45 pm - From steakburgers and milkshakes to deposits and withdrawals: the long-vacant Steak ‘n Shake on Algonquin Road in Rolling Meadows is being converted into a Citibank branch.
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‘This should have never happened’: Family of man fatally shot by police sues Elk Grove VillageMay 30, 2024 1:21 pm - The family of a 24-year-old Elk Grove Village man fatally shot by police has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the village and five officers. The civil complaint, fi...
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Arlington Heights art show opens Thursday nightMay 30, 2024 7:24 am - The Empty Corner in Arlington Heights will host an opening reception Thursday night for its second “100 Under $100” exhibition featuring local art for sale. Drawings, pai...
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Elk Grove Village buys Heavenly Bodies and neighboring properties for $6.15 millionMay 29, 2024 6:20 pm - For two decades, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson had a gentlemen’s agreement with the owner of gentlemen’s club Heavenly Bodies: Take my community’s name out of you...
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Glenbrook South yearbook investigation begins as tensions rise in communityMay 28, 2024 9:51 pm - Glenbrook Township High School District 225 officials said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate how a Glenbrook South student yearbook quote expressing support for ...
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‘We don’t have to operate that way’: An end to parent-teacher conferences in new District 214 teachers’ contractMay 24, 2024 7:35 pm - An end to “ceremonial” parent-teacher conferences, keeping the block schedule, and trying to retain in-house coaches and club sponsors are among the key provisions in a f...
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‘We did listen to your concerns’: Elk Grove park board brings back pickleball plan despite neighborhood oppositionMay 24, 2024 4:57 pm - Nearly two months after withdrawing a proposal for pickleball courts amid neighborhood opposition, Elk Grove Park District commissioners revived the plan and agreed to send it back to the village board for approval.
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Nano brewery proposed for downtown Arlington HeightsMay 23, 2024 1:52 pm - The recently-closed Bangkok Cafe at 17 N. Vail Ave., in Arlington Heights is proposed to become Eric Lamkins’ nano brewery, where the bearded home brewer will craft small batches of his favorite suds.
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Rosemont’s bronzed Don makes delicate move across townMay 22, 2024 7:52 pm - The larger-than-life bronze likeness of Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens is now in place at its new home after movers completed a tedious relocation across town. It took a c...