Christopher Placek
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Palatine police believe two teens shot dead were targetedSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - Palatine police said Friday they believe the two 16-year-old boys shot and killed a week ago were targeted in a gang-related incident. And though no one is yet in custod...
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Books and barbecue: Arlington Heights' 'One Book, One Village' will start with outdoor partySep 21, 2023 5:45 am - For a decade, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's annual One Book, One Village communitywide reading program has featured related book discussions and programs, inc...
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A model to others: Elk Grove character coalition named 'exemplary' by national groupSep 21, 2023 1:00 am - What started as a character education initiative within Elk Grove-area schools two decades ago has evolved into a communitywide service coalition that on Thursday was aw...
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Arlington Heights acquires key parcel in Hickory-Kensington areaSep 19, 2023 5:30 am - Arlington Heights officials Monday acquired a key piece of property in an area they've long been priming for redevelopment. The village board agreed to pay $620,000 for ...
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A cell tower 'on wheels' is coming to this Arlington Heights office building parking lotSep 19, 2023 1:00 am - Verizon Wireless will install a temporary cellphone tower in a north side Arlington Heights office center parking lot just as its lease for antenna space is being termin...
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USA v. Barbie: Controversy erupts over football game theme at Rolling Meadows High SchoolSep 14, 2023 5:45 am - Rolling Meadows High School officials found themselves playing defense Wednesday amid a growing social-media fueled controversy over the student spirit theme for tonight...
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Amid uncertain Bears plans, Rolling Meadows puts hold on nearby Kirchoff Road redevelopmentSep 14, 2023 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows' move comes amid uncertainty about Bears' intentions
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Data center developer makes $950,000 offers for homes to be annexed into Elk Grove VillageSep 13, 2023 5:45 am - At long last, Elk Grove Village officials have voted to annex an unincorporated residential subdivision that's remained unscathed by surrounding industrial and commercia...
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Bears to pull back from Arlington Park tax break bill - at least for this fallSep 13, 2023 1:00 am - The Bears announced Wednesday they won't pursue legislation in Springfield this fall that would give them a massive long-term property tax break for a new stadium. Still...
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New exhibition to show art created outdoors in Arlington HeightsSep 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Artists will be in the outdoors across Arlington Heights over the next week, creating landscape artwork that will be displayed at The Empty Corner's upcoming Arlington H...