Christopher Placek
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With elections behind and budgets ahead, suburbs start enacting grocery taxesApr 10, 2025 4:35 pm - Suburban towns are starting to implement grocery taxes to replace an expiring state tax, with an eye toward preserving revenues they have relied on for years.
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Rolling Meadows restaurant temporarily closing for rebrandApr 09, 2025 1:57 pm - A Central Asian restaurant in Rolling Meadows has temporarily closed for renovations. A new concept is planned, officials said.
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Arlington Heights examines response to larger-than-expected protestApr 08, 2025 5:52 pm - Officials in Arlington Heights are evaluating policies and procedures for handling large protests after a recent demonstration of about 2,000 people temporarily blocked major roads.
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All-you-can-eat Asian barbecue to open this month in former Rack House in Arlington HeightsApr 07, 2025 8:55 pm - A highly anticipated Asian restaurant is set to open in Arlington Heights later this month, offering an all-you-can-eat tableside barbecue and hot pot experience.
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Changes at the top: Meet the new mayors of the North and Northwest suburbsApr 05, 2025 12:00 pm - Here’s a look at the new mayors and village presidents who were elected across the Northwest suburbs and Lake County last week, and what they hope to accomplish.
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Saint Viator names parent, former board member as new principalApr 04, 2025 5:37 pm - Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights has named Erika Mickelburgh, a current parent and former board member, as principal starting July 1.
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Back to the ‘burbs? Bears say Arlington Heights again in the mix for stadium siteApr 02, 2025 11:44 am - The Bears are considering both downtown Chicago and Arlington Heights for their new stadium, team officials said Wednesday. “Two great locations,” said Chairman George McCaskey. “Both have their pluses and minuses. Both present fantastic opportunities and we’ll just have to see how it plays out.”
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Bertucci, Santa Maria, Zyck and Manganaro top crowded Arlington Heights trustee raceApr 01, 2025 8:12 pm - Jim Bertucci, Carina Santa Maria, Greg Zyck and Bill Manganaro were the top vote-getters in the race for Arlington Heights village board, according to unofficial results.
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Tinaglia to take over as Arlington Heights mayor amid Bears stadium talksApr 01, 2025 7:53 pm - Jim Tinaglia is set to become the next mayor of Arlington Heights. The 12-year village trustee and local architect defeated Tom Schwingbeck and Jon Ridler in the race to succeed three-term mayor Tom Hayes, according to unofficial returns.
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Guide to voting in the suburbs Tuesday: Polling places, ID rules, write-ins and moreMar 31, 2025 4:01 pm - Suburban voters head to polls Tuesday to decide local races and referendums. Find out where your polling place is located, what ID to bring if you’re not registered to vote, and answers to other frequently asked questions about Election Day.