Biden Cancels Trip To Illinois: What's Happening Wednesday

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Arlington Heights:

1. Biden Cancels Wednesday Trip To Illinois (Arlington Heights Patch)
2. Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces $200,000 Grant Supporting Lawrence Hall (Press Release Desk)
3. Identity Of Pedestrian Killed In Mount Prospect Released (Arlington Heights Patch)
4. Arlington Heights board votes 8-1 for Crescent Place affordable housing project (Daily Herald)
5. 1 Injured, Truck Spills Load Of Gravel After Crash Monday: ISP (Arlington Heights Patch)
6. NCH Wellness Center offers three free Fridays (Chicago Daily Herald)
7. National Coffee Day In Arlington Heights: Where To Get Your Fix (Arlington Heights Patch)
8. Truck Driver Injured in Rollover Truck Crash EB Palatine Rd East of Route 53, Arlington Heights (arlingtoncardinal.com)
9. Arlington Park International Racecourse, Illinois horse racing track, closes after nearly a century (WLS-TV)
10. MARY OPON Obituary (2021) - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - Daily Herald (Legacy.com)

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Today in Arlington Heights:

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Arlington Heights Patch Notebook

• Arlington Heights Police Department: "Thank you Arlington Park for inviting the Arlington Heights Police Department Honor Guard to help commemorate the closing of the track's 93 year history with a ceremonial lowering of the American Flag." (Facebook)
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "Cook County Sheriff's Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Injured Man Found in Ford Heights Cook County Sheriff's Police are requesting the public's help in identifying an injured man found in Ford Heights. At approximately 5:20 p.m. M..." (Facebook)
• Arlington Heights Police Department: "Officer Topczylko had a great time as Officer Friendly teaching students about police, safety, and how to turn on the sirens in his police car. #inspiringouryouth" (Facebook)
• Melissa Schwartz: "Pumpkin day at Grizzy's in Marengo yesterday! Yes, I did bring home some gourds and colorful corn! So happy for fall! . . . #pumpkins #gourds #corn #cornstalks #harvest #harvesttime #pumpkinlove #falldecor #fallishere #farmlife #visitmch..." (Instagram)
• Forest Preserve District of Cook County: "✨Join us for an evening of discovery as we celebrate the night sky!✨ Hikes, activities and crafts will be offered to help us better understand the wonders of the natural light from the moon and stars. The Adler Planetarium will be out pr..." (Facebook)
• Community Consolidated School District 59: "It's not every day your Superintendent races your Board President! Dr. Bresnahan competed with Mr. Randy Reid at Saturday's Fall Festival to the delight of everyone on hand. One visitor was kind enough to share this video. Thank you to a..." (Facebook)
• Melissa Schwartz: "The best empanadas EVER from Savory Crust! I had my fave Spinach Feta and the new Veggie Medley with Cheese! Also, their sauces are tops — here are the Chimichurri and Avocado Lime! We picked these up at the Morton Grove location after..." (Instagram)
• A Little Time and a Keyboard: "Spectacular hike at Coral Woods yesterday! Very minute color changes at the tippy-top of some trees. However, the forest floor did have some nice fall leaf sprinklings. We enjoyed the more rugged trail which treated to ravine views! McHe..." (Facebook)
• Arlington Heights Park District: "Calling all early risers! Join our Children At Play (CAP) team and help shape our community's young minds. This is a great opportunity to work close to home and earn extra money while still keeping your nights and weekends free. Apply to..." (Facebook)
• Cook County Department of Public Health: "CCDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Partners are providing in-home vaccinations for suburban Cook County residents who are unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical impairment. Learn more: http://ow.ly/N3t050Gh9JG" (Facebook)
• A Little Time and a Keyboard: "We visited Rocky Mountain National Park at golden hour. The different ways the light highlighted the features of the park certainly dazzled!" (Facebook)
• A Little Time and a Keyboard: "I did pick up harvest goodies at Grizzy's! 😊" (Facebook)
• Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce: "Only 3 more days until Harmony Fest! Don't miss the great food, live music, local businesses and more! Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible every year! https://arlingtonhcc.com/harmo... Arlington Heights Chamb..." (Facebook)
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "We were so happy to help reunite a lost dog with her owner! About two weeks ago, our staff noticed a lost dog at the Sheriff's Mental Health Transition Center, but she eluded our staff each time they tried to catch her. Our staff started..." (Facebook)

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