Christopher Placek
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40 stranded on Carol Stream roadFeb 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Roughly 40 people had to be rescued from their vehicles stuck in the snow Tuesday night and Wednesday morning on Gary Avenue in Carol Stream, authorities said. Police Ch...
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Dist. 87 looks at updating capital planJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - Glenbard High School District 87 officials want to update a long-range capital plan that would address buildings and grounds needs at the district’s four schools. At a b...
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High-speed chase on I-90 ends in RockfordJan 28, 2011 12:00 am - Two men were taken into police custody following a high-speed chase that started in Forest Park, continued through the Northwest suburbs and ended in Rockford Friday aft...
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McHenry County Y files for bankruptcyJan 28, 2011 12:00 am - The YMCA of McHenry County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, but its doors are expected to remain open as it tries to sell its assets to the YMCA of ...
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Carol Stream students dance toward good healthJan 27, 2011 11:00 pm - Students at Carol Stream School got a health lesson and dance party in one on Friday afternoon during an event aimed at encouraging good nutrition and exercise. Represen...
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Carol Stream Library looking at long-range planJan 26, 2011 11:00 pm - Carol Stream Public Library officials are considering hiring an outside consultant to assist with long-range planning. But the proposal faces resistance from some librar...
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Glen Ellyn park director search to stretch into springJan 25, 2011 11:00 pm - Glen Ellyn now has two interim park directors while the search for a permanent executive director continues. The park district board voted 4-3 last week to appoint Super...
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No cell tower at Carol Stream libraryJan 25, 2011 11:00 pm - A 90-foot cell phone tower won’t be going up on Carol Stream Public Library property following resident concerns about health effects and aesthetics. The library’s board...
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Glen Ellyn eases home sprinkler requirementsJan 24, 2011 11:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn village board Monday eased some recently adopted requirements for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in remodeled houses. After months of discussi...
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Glen Ellyn asks for grant to help fund drainage projectJan 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Glen Ellyn officials are asking the state for a $570,000 grant to help fund construction of drainage outlets in the village’s Braeside area. The project calls for instal...