Christopher Placek
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Two new principals to start the school year at Field and Twain schools in WheelingJun 07, 2024 4:34 pm - Two new principals will start the school year at Field and Twain elementary schools in Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 following their recent hirings that formally take effect July 1.
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Retiring District 25 superintendent discusses medication scandal, pandemicJun 06, 2024 10:18 pm - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 Superintendent Lori Bein will retire next week, after a decade at the helm of K-8 district that included navigating through the p...
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‘Different culinary types’: Here’s a look at six new restaurants opening in Rolling MeadowsJun 05, 2024 7:01 pm - From sushi to Chicago-style hot dogs, a half-dozen restaurants are opening or reopening soon in Rolling Meadows, city officials said.
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’60s suburban rock scene regulars The Flock reuniting to open Ravinia seasonJun 04, 2024 7:22 pm - For those of a certain age, The Flock is remembered for being part of the golden era of 1960s Chicago garage rock. Anchored by violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Jerry Smith, The Return of the Flock will open the 2024 Ravinia season Friday.
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Shuttered Steak ‘n Shake in Rolling Meadows being converted into Citibank branchJun 03, 2024 7:45 pm - From steakburgers and milkshakes to deposits and withdrawals: the long-vacant Steak ‘n Shake on Algonquin Road in Rolling Meadows is being converted into a Citibank branch.
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‘This should have never happened’: Family of man fatally shot by police sues Elk Grove VillageMay 30, 2024 1:21 pm - The family of a 24-year-old Elk Grove Village man fatally shot by police has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the village and five officers. The civil complaint, fi...
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Arlington Heights art show opens Thursday nightMay 30, 2024 7:24 am - The Empty Corner in Arlington Heights will host an opening reception Thursday night for its second “100 Under $100” exhibition featuring local art for sale. Drawings, pai...
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Elk Grove Village buys Heavenly Bodies and neighboring properties for $6.15 millionMay 29, 2024 6:20 pm - For two decades, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson had a gentlemen’s agreement with the owner of gentlemen’s club Heavenly Bodies: Take my community’s name out of you...
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Glenbrook South yearbook investigation begins as tensions rise in communityMay 28, 2024 9:51 pm - Glenbrook Township High School District 225 officials said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate how a Glenbrook South student yearbook quote expressing support for ...
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‘We don’t have to operate that way’: An end to parent-teacher conferences in new District 214 teachers’ contractMay 24, 2024 7:35 pm - An end to “ceremonial” parent-teacher conferences, keeping the block schedule, and trying to retain in-house coaches and club sponsors are among the key provisions in a f...