Christopher Placek
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Carpentersville man convicted of sex assaultApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - A Carpentersville man was convicted this week on charges of sexually assaulting a girl he knew. Teodolfo Salcedo-Vazquez, of the 0-100 block of Hickory Drive, was found ...
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Crash brings I-90 traffic to a crawlApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - Rush-hour traffic is crawling through the area around the Des Plaines oasis on westbound Interstate 90 due to a three-vehicle crash. The collision, which occurred about ...
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Aurora man admits sex abuseApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - An Aurora man has admitted to having sexual contact with a girl he knew, authorities said. Efrain Castillo, 38, of the 1400 block of East Galena Boulevard, pleaded guilt...
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Downers Grove business owner indictedApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - The owner of a Downers Grove construction company was indicted on charges of filing false federal individual income tax returns and underreporting his business’ income. ...
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One injured in Elgin ambulance crashApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - An ambulance on the way to a call was struck by another vehicle Friday afternoon in Elgin, resulting in one injury, authorities said. The three-person paramedic crew was...
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Prosecutors: Canadian man researched death penalty, then killed Westmont womanApr 14, 2011 2:00 am - First, the Canadian man made sure the death penalty had been abolished in Illinois. Then he bugged his victim's vehicle before tracking her down and shooting her to deat...
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Carol Stream seeks federal funds to buy flood-prone houseApr 14, 2011 12:00 am - Carol Stream is seeking federal funds to help purchase a house in a flood-prone neighborhood as part of a voluntary buyout program. As a result of a major flood south of...
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Glen Ellyn family hosts ALS fundraiserApr 14, 2011 12:00 am - Every day Sarah Madden goes to work, she's reminded why she does what she does. Her father, Bob, passed away in 2007 at age 51 from complications of amyotrophic lateral ...
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Glenbard-area schools pooling resources to save moneyApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - Glenbard High School District 87 and some of its elementary feeder districts are working together on transportation and legal projects to share costs and save money, off...
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Glen Ellyn debates ways to attract businessApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Glen Ellyn plans to reduce funding for a local economic development group, but village officials say that doesn’t mean they’re not serious about attracting and retaining...