Christopher Placek
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Robber hits bank in West Dundee JewelJan 03, 2011 10:00 pm - A man robbed a bank inside a Jewel grocery store in West Dundee Monday night after handing a teller a note demanding cash, authorities said. The suspect left with an und...
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Police arrest suspect in 52 Arlington Heights car burglariesJan 03, 2011 10:00 pm - Police have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of committing 52 vehicle burglaries since last June. Samuel H. Lee, who has lived in Arlington Heights, Naperville and ...
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Kane Co. firefighters lend a hand to brethren in ChileJan 01, 2011 10:00 pm - Firefighters from Elgin plan to travel to Chile help their South American counterparts deal with the ongoing challenges they face in the wake of two earthquakes — one on...
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Enjoy golf for at least another year at Rolling Knolls in ElginDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Golfers will be able to hit the links for at least another year at Rolling Knolls Golf Course in Elgin, but it's unlikely the popular fish fries at the clubhouse will re...
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Customers say goodbye to Elgin institution, Keeney'sDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Charlene Sligting-Doud made what is likely one of the last purchases at Keeney's Sporting Goods, which closed up shop — for now — after ...
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South Elgin robbery suspect might've had accomplice, police sayDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Police say the man who robbed a Jewel store in South Elgin Tuesday night may have been assisted by a getaway driver. Video surveillance from the store suggests the robbe...
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Beloved Elgin businesswoman Keeney leaves legion of friendsDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - People who best knew Patricia Keeney, whose family-owned store has been in Elgin for more than a century, say she didn't mind giving her opinion. She gave it to you stra...
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Any modified ward system a ways off for ElginDec 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Supporters of a mixed electoral system in Elgin, where city council members would be elected both at-large and in districts, are putting the brakes on a petition drive t...
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Senior complex coming to S. ElginDec 22, 2010 10:00 pm - A $50 million, 188,000-square-foot nursing and rehabilitation facility is planned for the southwest corner of Route 25 and Middle Street in South Elgin. Village trustees...
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Will Elgin take over struggling Tower Building?Dec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - The foundation that oversees day-to-day operations of the 81-year-old Elgin Tower building in the city's downtown is trying to keep the landmark's lights on. With about ...