Des Plaines|News|
FBI: Bank Robber Identified by Family, Co-workers
A man suspected by law enforcement of robbing banks in Des Plaines, Oak Brook and Buffalo Grove was taken into custody on Monday.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
- Des Plaines, IL
I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.
For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.
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Des Plaines|News|
Rivers Casino Reverses Decline in Illinois’ Gaming Income
Since the smoking ban took effect in 2008 Illinois casinos’ total annual adjusted gross receipts have decreased, until Rivers Casino opened in Des Plaines in 2011.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
What Is The Worst Christmas Gift You Received?
We’ve all been disappointed by a lousy Christmas gift, but it's the thought that counts, right? What was your's and what did you do with it?
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Traffic Alert: 80K-100K Expected for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Des Plaines police will manage roadway closures during the annual two-day religious celebration at Maryville Academy.
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Des Plaines|News|
Attendance Up, Revenue Down at Rivers Casino in November
Rivers Casino has produced more than $30 million in adjusted gross receipts 14 of the 17 months it has been open, according to reports from the Illinois Gaming Board.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Poll Results: Majority Believes Schools Breeding Ground for Hazing, Bullying
Patch readers voted in a poll which asked, are schools doing enough to stop hazing, bullying?
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Des Plaines|News|
Experts Explain When, Why Hazing Persists
The Daily Herald reported several experts’ explanations about how and why hazing occurs.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Poll Results: Majority Believes Schools Breeding Ground for Hazing, Bullying
Patch readers voted in a poll which asked, are schools doing enough to stop hazing, bullying?
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Des Plaines|News|
House Fire Displaces Two; Family Cat Rescued
A fire that began in an attached garage caused an estimated $120,000 in damage to a Des Plaines residence Saturday morning, according to the Des Plaines Fire Department.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Poll Results: Schools Are Breeding Ground for Hazing, Bullying
Patch readers voted in a poll which asked, are schools doing enough to stop hazing, bullying?
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Des Plaines|News|
Des Plaines House Catches Fire
The Des Plaines Fire Department responded to a fire report at a Des Plaines residence early Saturday morning, the Daily Herald reported.
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Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Our Lady of Guadalupe Coming Through Niles
Approximately 80,000 to 100,000 worshipers are expected to walk up Milwaukee Avenue in Niles on their way to the Maryville Shrine in Des Plaines Tuesday and Wednesday.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Des Plaines on YouTube: Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
Approximately 80,000 to 100,000 worshipers are expected to descend on the holy place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the City of Des Plaines stated.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Kids-Only Holiday Gift Store, Crafty Fundraiser, More in Get Out: Dec. 7-9
Park Ridge Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Rivers Casino Workers Vote ‘No’ to Union
A group of parking and valet personnel voted against joining Teamsters Local 727 based in Park Ridge.
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Des Plaines|News|
Moylan Backs Bogusz for Mayor
Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan endorsed Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz in his candidacy for mayor at a fundraising event on Wednesday. Moylan was elected to represent Illinois 55th House District on Nov. 6.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Park Ridge, IL|News|
Kids-Only Holiday Gift Store, Crafty Fundraiser, More in Get Out: Dec. 7-9
Park Ridge Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Foreign Languages at Maine West, Des Plaines Band Concert, More in Get Out: Dec. 7-9
Des Plaines Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Bank Robbery Similarities in Des Plaines, Oak Brook, Buffalo Grove Investigated
The FBI and local law enforcement are reviewing a possible connection between three bank robberies in the Chicago suburbs.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
Des Plaines|News|
Maine West Students Rally Facebook Support for Coaches
Hundreds like page started to express support for two coaches named in a bullying and hazing lawsuit.
Christopher Brinckerhoff, Patch Staff
