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Wendy Gruen, chief financial officer for Turner Financial Services, and Chris Novak, owner of Professional Nerds, install wiring at Turner's new location on Touhy Avenue.
Displaced By Casino A Chance To Start Fresh
One of the critics of the way businesses would be displaced by the planned Des Plaines casino moved her company out of the casino's path last week.
The city's move to buy the downtown Sims Bowl property hit the brakes Monday night as aldermen rejected a proposal to borrow money for the purchase amid a flurry of questions about future use of the land and building. With some aldermen admitting that they changed their minds on the purchase proposal and others lobbying hard to either not buy or at least engage in more discussion, the determination was made that the matter will be the subject of a public meeting on Monday, Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. in city hall.
Domestic Investigation Leads To Big 'Pot' Bust
Casino Zoning, Signage Approved
Displaced By Casino A Chance To Start Fresh
More Republican Votes In Latest Primary
March 10-15, 2010
The Maine Teachers Association (MTA) has again rejected a proposal to negotiate salary concessions to save jobs in High School District 207.
Gas Leak To Blame In Mobile Home Fire?
'Super Terrific' Going Live At DP Theater
Off The Record: Gruen To Face Mulligan
Extra Special Honor Flight Experience Departs DP Today
Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child
Missing Woman's Body Found In River
Leaders Make Push For O'Hare Bypass
Alderman Considers Vehicle Sticker Crackdown
Better Not Go Around RR Gates...
Students Take Shot At Cutting Budget
Resident Stands Firm Against Video Gaming
March 3-8, 2010
Cost To Save Sims $600,000; Plan Meet
A city study of the former Sims Bowl property in downtown Des Plaines says the cost to rehabilitate the property for use as a bowling operation could far exceed $600,000.
Alderman: Wait & See On Red Light Cameras
Off The Record: Casino Ethics Must Sparkle
Organizers Push For Villas Area Bike Race
Union Vote On Re-Opening Contract Expected Tuesday
City Eases Up On Forcing 'Green' Casino
Zoning Decision On Casino Signage Will Have To Wait
Treasurer On Dist. 207: 'Good Job With Money'
Maine East's Steven Isoye Honored By Illinois Principal Association
Des Plaines To Celebrate 175th Anniversary
Township Eyes New Budget, To Host Town Meeting Apr. 13
District 63 Eyes Long-Term Finances
Golf Mill Target Store Cleared To Sell Alcohol