Christopher Placek
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After public dust-up between officials, second District 59 school to get copJun 16, 2024 9:24 pm - After a public dust-up between a Northwest suburban school district superintendent and mayor over the latter’s push to add a school resource officer to a junior high, now the school board — controlled by the mayor’s son — has approved hiring a cop to walk the hallways of another school.
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Seeking to strengthen ties with business community, Bears president joins state economic development panelJun 14, 2024 4:29 pm - Kevin Warren was named Friday to a statewide public-private economic development organization’s board — another recent sign of how the Chicago Bears president and CEO is ...
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Krishnamoorthi secures $1 million earmark for Rosemont’s gated community — even though it’s not in his districtJun 12, 2024 6:32 pm - Rosemont has never gotten a congressional earmark as large as the one U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi secured — nearly $1 million — even though it’s for a public works proj...
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Warren: Bears not ready to sell Arlington Park or minority stake in teamJun 12, 2024 6:48 am - The McCaskey family isn’t considering selling a minority stake in the team to free up cash to get a Bears stadium deal done in Chicago.They’re also not ready to put their 326-acre Arlington Heights property — initially envisioned to be home of the team’s new domed structure — up for sale.
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‘Aurora is here waiting’: Mayor renews Bears stadium pitchJun 10, 2024 7:43 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin thinks the Bears could move to “the City of Lights” without the same tax, legal and political hurdles the team is facing elsewhere.
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Two new principals to start the school year at Field and Twain schools in WheelingJun 07, 2024 8:25 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 07, 2024 10:30 am - 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 06, 2024 12:11 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 06, 2024 10:53 am - 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 04, 2024 9:31 am - 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.