Christopher Placek is a reporter at the Daily Herald. He covers news in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, and Rosemont, with a focus on local controversies and regional interests, including construction, real estate, and food and beverages. Placek's work has been featured in Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago Sun-Times, and NewsBreak.
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By: Christopher Placek
A suspect was arrested after the accidental discharge of a fake gun Saturday at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, police said.
By: Christopher Placek
A 56-year-old Nevada man faces an aggravated arson charge alleging he started a fire that caused $1.5 million in damages to the Target in Rosemont, leaving the store temporarily closed, officials said.
By: Christopher Placek
A Joliet man was charged with disorderly conduct after the accidental discharge of a fake gun Saturday at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, police said.
By: Christopher Placek
The stalled Arlington 425 redevelopment project — what would be the largest development in more than two decades in Arlington Heights — received another six-month extension of approvals from the village board Monday while complexities of the project are worked out.
By: Christopher Placek
Patients will be on the move Wednesday at Ascension Alexian Brothers hospital in Elk Grove Village, where a new 36-bed neurosciences unit opens. The 24,000-square-foot space encompasses the fifth floo...
By: Christopher Placek
A gambling café in Elk Grove Village was cited Tuesday for selling alcohol to a minor during a recent undercover police department sting. Erin’s Eatery & Gaming, 600 E. Devon Ave., was the lone...
Citing public safety, Rolling Meadows officials banned the retail sale of hemp-derived THC, kratom and tianeptine products within city limits and urged neighboring towns and state legislators to take ...
By: Christopher Placek
Arlington Heights legislators involved in behind-the-scenes Bears stadium discussions have left open the door to providing some public assistance for redevelopment should the NFL franchise redirect it...
By: Christopher Placek
Now that it’s held its last dance, the shuttered Heavenly Bodies strip club is due to meet the wrecking ball in the coming months as its new owner — Elk Grove Village — primes the area for redev...
By: Christopher Placek
An assisted living facility in Rolling Meadows plans to expand its footprint to meet a growing demand. Plum Creek Supportive Living, 2801 Algonquin Road, will build a four-story, 52-unit addition on i...
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