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1. Metra Train Strikes Pedestrian In Arlington Heights (journal-topics.com) — A Metra train struck a pedestrian near Patton Avenue in Arlington Heights Monday afternoon, temporarily halting Union Pacific Northwest line service and causing delays up to 40 minutes. Several Arlington Heights stops and trains were affected, with riders rerouted and drivers urged to avoid the Patton Avenue and Northwest Highway intersection while police secured the scene.
2. 'We didn't have time': Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal (collinsvilledailynews.com) — State lawmakers ended their spring session without passing a stadium incentives deal, leaving Arlington Heights’ hopes for redeveloping Arlington Park and luring the Bears in limbo. Mayor Jim Tinaglia called the inaction a “fumble,” while Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders defended delaying the complex, late-arriving proposal and say talks will continue this summer.
3. Plainfield trustee wants village to rethink policy on flying Pride Month flag (shawlocal.com) — Arlington Heights is cited as a model for a strict flag policy as Plainfield leaders argue over whether to keep flying the Pride flag at Village Hall. One trustee wants a neutrality-focused policy like Arlington Heights and Palatine, while the mayor insists the Pride flag simply signals inclusion and has drawn no public backlash over six years.
4. After towns reject flag requests, advocates put signs of Pride in storefronts (dailyherald.com) — Downtown Arlington Heights businesses are putting up Pride-themed window clings and lawn signs to show support for LGBTQIA+ neighbors after village officials declined to fly the Pride flag. Led by local nonprofit Glen’s Friends, the campaign aims to create visibly welcoming spaces, influence future flag policy, and build a corridor of Pride across nearby suburbs.
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