Christopher Placek
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Streamwood looking at tightening its beltSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Streamwood may make it through 2011 without cutting services or dipping into its reserves, but beyond that, the village may have to. That's the hard truth trustees and v...
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Lee remains down-to-earth with fans at homeSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Lee DeWyze has gone from the suburbs to Hollywood, winning the popular "American Idol" singing competition, scoring a record deal, and gaining a following of countless f...
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Prospect Hts. roads referendum 'has a chance,' Vole saysSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The number one complaint Prospect Heights Mayor Dolly Vole says she hears from residents is the poor condition of the city's roadways. "When people come to council, they...
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Art on display at Buffalo Grove Village HallAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Next time you go to Buffalo Grove's Village Hall to fill out a permit application or pay a bill, take a look around - you might feel like you're in an art gallery. Since...
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Official looks into Buffalo Grove openness complaintsAug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Two complaints have been filed with the Illinois Attorney General about whether Buffalo Grove trustees violated the Open Meetings Act in e-mail exchanges before a contro...
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Complaint filed against Buffalo Grove trustee StoneAug 05, 2009 11:00 pm - A private citizen has filed a complaint against Buffalo Grove Trustee Lisa Stone, stating that she improperly reported financial details on a campaign disclosure report....
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FBI looks for 'Scarecrow Bandit' in connection with bank robberiesAug 03, 2009 11:00 pm - The FBI is looking for a man it's calling the "Scarecrow Bandit," who's suspected of armed robberies at two Northwest suburban banks this summer. He's being sought in co...
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WWII veteran takes flight to rememberAug 03, 2009 11:00 pm - World War II veteran Martin Bader used to build aircraft like the B-17 and B-24 bombers on display last weekend at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling. The 89-year-old...
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Ditch dispute leaves neighbor high and dry -- and that's the problemAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Carl Heyden has spoken to anyone who would listen about the flood-prone drainage ditch easement that runs adjacent to his yard in unincorporated Prairie View, a small co...
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BG cops to go undercover to find red light violatorsJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove police will be stepping up their efforts to catch red-light violators next week, including covert enforcement at a selected high-crash intersection in the ...