Christopher Placek
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Glen Ellyn votes on ethics ordinance tonightFeb 12, 2011 11:00 pm - After nearly two years of discussion, Glen Ellyn’s proposed ethics ordinance will be put to a vote Monday. It’s only a nonbinding “straw vote,” but it could provide an i...
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Love songs at Glenbard SouthFeb 12, 2011 12:00 am - Instead of sending a Valentine’s Day card in the mail, some well-wishers will share their greetings by way of four singing seniors at Glenbard South High School. Known a...
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Buffalo Grove man stops restaurant attackFeb 11, 2011 11:00 pm - A 21-year-old Buffalo Grove man credits his kung fu training for helping him stop someone who was trying to set a Chicago restaurant on fire this week. Ajay Kumra stoppe...
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Valentines for Vets program provides touch of homeFeb 11, 2011 11:00 pm - This Valentine’s Day, letters, cards and other written greetings will be warming the hearts of thousands of veterans. That’s the hope of organizers of the Valentines for...
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Camaro overturns in ElginFeb 11, 2011 12:00 am - A Chevy Camaro was flipped upside-down in a center median on Route 20 near Randall Road in Elgin around 8 p.m. Friday, though it's unclear exactly how it ended up that w...
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Carol Stream gets early peek at rec center plansFeb 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Exactly a year after Carol Stream residents approved a $37 million referendum for park improvements, they got a look at updated project plans, highlighted by a new 88,00...
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Dist. 41 eyes options to handle growthFeb 08, 2011 11:00 pm - Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 officials are wondering if the district’s facilities are adequate to handle steadily increasing enrollment. One option they’re consider...
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Glen Ellyn hopes to name manager by MayFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Glen Ellyn Village President Mark Pfefferman said the village has received 20 resumes from those interested in becoming the next village manager, which is one of three t...
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Dist. 87 debates lights for Glenbard W. fieldFeb 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Residents who live near Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn told Glenbard School District 87 board members Monday that installing lights on a school playing field wo...
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Glen Ellyn girl has essential Super Bowl roleFeb 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Glen Ellyn fifth-grader Ava Childs is playing an essential role at the Super Bowl Sunday in Dallas. After all, you need a ball to play the game. Thousands at Cowboys Sta...