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Christopher Placek

Christopher Placek

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Staff Writer, Daily Herald

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  • Smooth operator: Rosemont buying new $114K Zamboni for Allstate Arena

    By Christopher Placek Verified| Daily Herald Verified Rosemont is buying a new Zamboni ice resurfacing machine for the Allstate Arena. Courtesy of Frank J. Zamboni & Co. A machine that’s been smoothing sheets of ice almost as long as the Chicago Wolves have been playing hockey in Rosemont is due for replacement. The Zamboni ice resurfacer — seen during intermissions of Wolves games and other ice rink events at the Allstate Arena — is now 30 years old.

    By Christopher Placek Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Developer pulls plug on Arlington 425 project plagued by delays and financing woes

    By Christopher Placek Verified| Daily Herald Verified Plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of the long-vacant Block 425 in downtown Arlington Heights have been scrapped, officials said Tuesday. Courtesy of the Village of Arlington Heights Seven years after it was proposed, Arlington 425 — the three-building residential and commercial campus touted as the largest development in more than two decades in Arlington Heights — won’t get a shovel in the ground, village officials said Tuesday.

    By Christopher Placek Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Smooth operator: Rosemont buying new $114K Zamboni for Allstate Arena

    By Christopher Placek Verified| Daily Herald Verified Rosemont is buying a new Zamboni ice resurfacing machine for the Allstate Arena. Courtesy of Frank J. Zamboni & Co. A machine that’s been smoothing sheets of ice almost as long as the Chicago Wolves have been playing hockey in Rosemont is due for replacement. The Zamboni ice resurfacer — seen during intermissions of Wolves games and other ice rink events at the Allstate Arena — is now 30 years old.

    By Christopher Placek Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Daily Herald

Daily Herald Media Group is a leading content provider and marketing solutions company located in the Chicago suburbs. It is closely linked to the Daily Herald newspaper, which serves the northern, northwestern, and western suburbs of Chicago, covering several counties including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. The company is part of Paddock Publications, Inc., which transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan in 2018. The Daily Herald Media Group offers a variety of services, including newspaper publishing, online content, and mobile services, delivering award-winning journalism that covers both national and local news. It specializes in tailored marketing solutions for businesses targeting suburban audiences, providing print and digital advertising options. The company focuses on engaging a more affluent and educated demographic, making it an appealing platform for businesses looking to connect with this audience. Additionally, the Daily Herald Media Group is committed to community engagement, serving as a key information source for local news, schools, and events.

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