Christopher Placek
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Dave & Buster's buys Rosemont building for $11.4 millionSep 11, 2023 1:00 am - Dave & Buster's will pay Rosemont $11.4 million to purchase the 40,500-square-foot building it's been renting from the village since 2018, under a deal approved by the v...
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New Rolling Meadows tea shop gets city funds for upgradesSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - Though it opened nearly a year ago, a Rolling Meadows tea shop is first getting a city restaurant incentive to fix broken doors and complete a larger dining room build o...
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District 25 survey and forums on new superintendent start next weekSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 will launch a survey and host a series of community forums and focus groups as part of the search for its next superintendent. C...
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Arlington Heights officials: Arlington Park redevelopment is top prioritySep 06, 2023 5:00 am - It probably goes without saying, but the Arlington Heights village board has formally declared it in writing: The redevelopment of Arlington Park is the elected panel's ...
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Immersive art experience and restaurant space planned in RosemontAug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - A 25,000-square-foot exhibit space for immersive art experiences and pop-up museums is planned for The Pearl District in Rosemont. Called "Expressions," the entertainmen...
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'They just need that chance': Arlington Heights coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities opensAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - At the front counter of an Arlington Heights coffee shop Thursday morning, barista David Ha made lattes with espresso and oat milk, while co-worker Jennifer Vargas blend...
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Old pet shop space to become French-Asian bakery in Arlington HeightsAug 24, 2023 5:30 am - Three Asian-inspired eateries are planned for an old shopping center that's under new ownership on the south side of Arlington Heights. The new owner of the Arlington To...
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'It's come to kind of a critical point': Arlington Heights hires lobbyists on Bears tax-break billAug 22, 2023 5:00 am - As Springfield negotiations over Bears legislation begin to ramp up, Arlington Heights officials Monday hired lobbyists who could influence the cut of revenue the villag...
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Bird's Nest will open its first suburban chicken wing bar next week in Arlington HeightsAug 22, 2023 1:00 am - For years, customers have been begging the owners of a Lincoln Park sports bar to bring their award-winning chicken wings to the suburbs. Finally, next Monday, Bird's Ne...
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'We wanted to stand out': How an old Holiday Inn became Northwest suburbs' first boutique hotelAug 19, 2023 1:00 am - Six years after being proposed and $6 million in renovations later, an old Holiday Inn has been transformed into something completely different: what owner Sam Patel cal...