Christopher Placek
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'Bears players have called Lake County their home': Waukegan makes its own pitch to host stadiumJun 13, 2023 1:00 am - With Chicago Bears officials saying their proposal for a new stadium at Arlington Park is “at risk,” yet another city is reaching out to team officials in hopes of lurin...
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Once seized by the feds, Rosemont hotel undergoes $35 million transformationJun 12, 2023 5:30 am - When developer Rich Curto's deal to buy an old car dealership in Barrington's downtown fell through, his real estate agent directed him to what would be an even larger a...
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After meeting with Chicago and Naperville mayors, Bears president coming to Arlington HeightsJun 08, 2023 1:00 am - New Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren's introductory tour of the city and suburbs continues when he comes to Arlington Heights for a community conversation Ju...
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A bear in the suburbs? Police investigate sighting near Gurnee Mills mallJun 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Chicago football team may not be the only bears exploring a move to the suburbs. Gurnee police said a real bear may have been spotted near Gurnee Mills mall on Wedne...
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Bears can continue to gain revenue from Arlington Park billboard, board decidesJun 06, 2023 5:00 am - Even as the Bears flirt with Naperville, Arlington Heights village board members didn't use any leverage of their own Monday when they granted an extension to an electro...
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District 25 launches search for Bein's successorJun 06, 2023 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 board has launched a search for the successor to Superintendent Lori Bein, who is set to retire about a year from now. After...
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Tri-State Tollway bridge to be named for late Rosemont Mayor Donald E. StephensMay 31, 2023 11:00 pm - Donald E. Stephens' mark on Rosemont and Illinois politics is etched in the history books. Now his name will be etched on the side of a state bridge. The Balmoral Avenue...
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How a woman in Switzerland got a Civil War veteran from Arlington Heights his long overdue honorMay 26, 2023 5:00 am - Years ago, Nadine Lussman now admits, she looked upon her family tree as little more than a collection of names and dates and places. But she eventually became fascinate...
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Arlington Heights approves first Bears demolition permit for Arlington ParkMay 26, 2023 1:00 am - Arlington Heights officials approved a building permit Friday for the first phase of demolition at the Bears' Arlington Park property. An application for the permit was ...
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If Bears' plan means widening Wilke, don't expect money from Rolling Meadows, alderman saysMay 25, 2023 1:00 am - Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows are sharing the local costs of a $4.5 million resurfacing of Wilke Road and other improvements along the thoroughfare. But if the r...