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2021 In Arlington Heights: Patch Looks Back
A timeline of some of the top stories we covered during the past calendar year.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — As journalists, we attempt to cover the important stories that readers care about each and every day. The past year has been filled with many of them in Arlington Heights and the nearby area. We look back at a few while also preparing for what's ahead in 2022.
JANUARY
- Northwest Community Hospital Officially Joins NorthShore
- First Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Prospect Heights
- Attempted Murder Of Mailman Nets Elk Grove Man 16 Years In Prison
- $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Elk Grove Village
- Resident Killed In Wisconsin Sledding Accident: Police
- 109-Year-Old Arlington Heights Woman Receives Vaccine
- Arlington Heights Schools Get $4.5M In COVID-19 Relief Funding
Arlington Heights recognizes #BlackHistoryMonth, a celebration of the contributions and culture of African Americans. The Village is planning a showcase display honoring Frank White, the first African American Firefighter in the Village. https://t.co/Di7dxOs4DE via @dailyherald pic.twitter.com/CvqTAYpuXu
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) February 1, 2021
FEBRUARY
At 8:16 a.m. on February 4, 2021 Arlington Heights Fire and Police responded to a house fire on the 1900 block of Spruce Terrace. Sadly, two occupants were found in the home, transported to the hospital and have since passed of their injuries. An investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/XPZzO1x6CQ
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) February 4, 2021
- First Virtual Restaurant Opens In Downtown Arlington Heights
- Arlington Heights Hospital Ranked Among 2021's Best
- 4 Killed In Highway Crash In Rolling Meadows
- 'Sad Day' In Arlington Heights As Racetrack Goes Up For Sale
- Golden Apple Finalist: Elk Grove Teacher Receives Honor
MARCH
- 'Violent Crime Spree' Indictments: Duo Accused Of 12 Armed Heists
- District 214 Will Return To Full In-Person Learning On April 5
- 3 Killed In Mount Prospect Rollover Crash
- Frontier Days Festival Canceled Again In Arlington Heights
- Pritzker Announce $824K Arlington Heights Transportation Grant
- Man Killed After Car Strikes Tree In Arlington Heights
- Memorial Day Parade Canceled In Arlington Heights
- Schaumburg Businessman Seeking GOP Nomination For Governor
APRIL
- Incumbents Keep Seats On Arlington Heights Village Board
- Arlington Heights Election Results: School Board Projections
- Arlington Racetrack Releases Stakes Schedule For Final Season
- Chicago Bears Honor Prospect Football Player Moeller
- Employee Accused Of Recording Customers In Restroom Of Restaurant
- $150M Arlington 425 Residential Campus Receives Approval
- 155 Students Enter Coronavirus Quarantine At Hersey High School
- Bank Robbery Photos Released From April 7 In Arlington Heights
- Mayor Thinks Bears Could Be Good Fit For Arlington Racetrack
Happy #ArborDay! 🌳 Trees are vital to the health of our ecosystem, and to celebrate, we partnered with the Village of Arlington Heights to plant a Tri-Colored Beech Tree at Lake Arlington this morning. pic.twitter.com/Ns6hcpO5gL
— AH Park District (@AHParkDistrict) April 30, 2021
MAY
- Village Votes To 'Keep Door Open' For Horse Racing At Racetrack
- Best Burger Near Arlington Heights: Readers Pick
- Off-Duty Cop Dies In Crash Fleeing Police
- Man Touches Girl On Buttocks During Walk To School
- Mass Vaccination Clinic Opens In Arlington Heights
- Burglary Suspect Used Stolen Cards At Best Buy, Dick's
- Arlington Heights Football Players Receive All-State Honors
- Woman, 84, Dies In Residential Fire In Schaumburg
JUNE
- 2 Killed After Car Strikes Deer Near Hoffman Estates
- Man In Wheelchair Struck While Crossing Street In Mount Prospect
- Village Offering Forgivable Loan Program For Small Businesses
- Special Event Planned At Conclusion Of Arlington Alfresco In Fall
- Brewery, Taproom Planned For Arlington Heights
- Horse Racing Group Announces Bid To Buy Arlington Racetrack
- Carnival Jamboree Returns With Frontier Days Moved To 2022
- Bears Submit Bid To Buy Arlington International Racecourse
- Man Rescued From Burning Car At Car Wash In Mount Prospect
- Girl, 5, Struck And Killed By Truck Near Arlington Heights
- Bears Partner With Arlington Park Owner In Gambling Deal
- Tornado Sirens Malfunction Throughout Northwest Suburbs
- Bears Move To Arlington Heights Is A Private Decision: Pritzker
This past Sunday, #ArlingtonHeights Police Officers participated in the 2021 Special Olympics Torch Run to support the athletes of Special Olympics! See attached for event highlights! pic.twitter.com/S9hr4ze0wG
— A.H.P.D. (@ArlHtsPOLICE) June 16, 2021
JULY
- Motorcyclist Killed In Highway Crash With SUV Near Schaumburg
- Opposite-Sex Clothing Ban Repealed In Elk Grove Village
- Alternative Fuel Corridor Signs Going Up on Interstate 55
- Indoor Mini-Golf Course Planned At Former Chuck E. Cheese
- Sears Pulls Controversial Ashli Babbitt 'Patriot' T-Shirt
- Pride Flag Will Not Fly At Village Hall In Arlington Heights
- SUV Crashes Through Barber Shop In Prospect Heights
- 1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Schaumburg Car Crash
- PGA Golfer Ghim Named Honorary Ambassador Of First Tee
- Flag Vote Protest Planned In Arlington Heights
- Closing Bell: Arlington Heights Mortgage Broker Honored At NYSE
We hosted an event with @SelectChicagoUS an organization that helps build partnerships between foreign businesses & investors in the US. AH currently hosts 36 Japanese companies/ 615 jobs in the community. PHOTO: Mayor Hayes & Kenichi Okada, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/hqWqG9egxO
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) July 29, 2021
AUGUST
- $100K Vaccine Lottery Winner Chosen In Schaumburg
- Winning $2.45M Lotto Ticket Sold In Hoffman Estates
- Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Arlington Heights
- Principal Takes Medical Leave At John Hersey In Arlington Heights
- Recognition Status Pulled Over Masks For Arlington Heights School
- March For Voting Rights Held In Elk Grove Village
- $1 Million Winner In Vaccine Lottery Lives In Rolling Meadows
- lllinois 53 Bridge Repairs Begin
- Arlington Heights Company Makes Fastest-Growing List
- Papierniak Named New Arlington Heights Public Works Director
The Village of Arlington Heights has named Cris Papierniak as the new Director of Public Works. Cris has worked as Assistant Director of Public Works for Arlington Heights since 2014 and brings a wealth knowledge to the director position. https://t.co/xNumlXmpBz pic.twitter.com/ep4GzFSAAh
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) August 20, 2021
- Firefighter Hospitalized After Serious Spinal Cord Injury
- Mask Suspension: Student Reprimanded For Not Wearing Mask
- Thin Blue Line Flags Removed From Mount Prospect Police Uniforms
- Helicopter Crashes In Prospect Heights, Minor Injuries For Pilot
SEPTEMBER
- Teen Stabbed To Death Following Fight In Schaumburg: Police
- Bears Sign Purchase Agreement To Buy Arlington Park For $197M
The Chicago Bears and Churchill Downs Incorporated recently executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Arlington Park land parcel. See Village statement & press release: https://t.co/0fyutD3Rwg. pic.twitter.com/J5dwxsdbaA
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) September 29, 2021
- Biden Cancels Trip To Elk Grove Village
- Identity Of Pedestrian Killed In Mount Prospect Released
- Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Mount Prospect
- Sears Closing Last Department Store In Illinois
- 11 John Hersey Students Named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists
- Schaumburg Man Dies After Canoe Accident On Fox Lake
OCTOBER
- New Indoor Rock Climbing Business Coming To Arlington Heights
- Northwest Suburban Pride Action Fund Created
- Boy Scout Addresses Village Board Regarding Lack Of No-Idling Law
Join our efforts to idle less! The Village invites drivers to reduce idling, which leads to improved community health. Vehicle emissions are a significant contributor to outdoor air pollution, so your efforts will enable everyone to breathe easy. https://t.co/S8nRAoc3IM pic.twitter.com/pzpwmy4arh
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) December 29, 2021
- Affordable Housing Building For Seniors Opens In Mount Prospect
- Schaumburg Man Among Accused Of Trafficking Guns From St. Louis
- Hampshire Man Dies Following Crash On I-90 Near Schaumburg
- Trooper Struck By DUI Driver While Investigating A Stolen Vehicle
- Rolling Meadows Shooting: Woman Accused Of 1st Degree Murder
- 12 Arlington Heights Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News
- Man Killed After Jeep Collides With Semi-Truck In Mount Prospect
- Work On $20M Upscale Rental Development Done In Mount Prospect
NOVEMBER
- Hersey QB Makuh Named To All-State Football Team By Coaches
- Proposed Budget Shows 0% Tax Levy Increase For 3rd Straight Year
- Stabbing Death: Teen's Charge Upgraded To First-Degree Murder
- CTA Stabbing: Arlington Heights Man Charged With Attempted Murder
- Illinois Capitol Rioter, Ex-CEO Gets Jail Time In Jan. 6 Breach
- Northwest Community Earns High Mark In Leapfrog's Hospital Grades
- Track Owner Blames 'Archaic' Horse Racing Laws For Sale To Bears
- COVID-19 Outbreak Shuts Down Rolling Meadows School For 2 Weeks
- Schaumburg Police Mourn Loss Of Veteran Officer
- Prospect Heights Woman Dies In Condo Complex Fire
- Streets Of Woodfield Shopping Center Hits Market
DECEMBER
- COVID-19 Self-Tests Selling Out At Arlington Heights Walgreens
- Sears Selling Headquarters In Hoffman Estates
- Rolling Meadows' Groark Chosen To Play In All-Star Football Game
- Man Found Dead In Grass Near Arlington Heights Train Station
- 'Road Diet' Could Pave Way For Bike Lanes On Windsor Drive
- SUV Crashes Into Home In Arlington Heights
- Pritzker Expands Sexual Abuse Law Protecting Students
- United Airlines Moving 900 Employees To Arlington Heights
- Unknown Person: Schaumburg Police Trying To Identify Hotel Guest
The Senior Center kicked off the holiday season with their first annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event this past Saturday. For information on upcoming programs and events check out: https://t.co/BgAeAgAgn3 pic.twitter.com/hYjSqJpVtU
— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) December 6, 2021
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