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Village's population increases; a helicopter crashed; police flag patch removed: Arlington Heights Week in Headlines, Aug. 9-15, 2021.

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Arlington Heights and beyond.
Arlington Heights Population Increased In 2020 Census Data
The Village saw an increase in the population between the 2010 Census and the current one.
Colorful Cardinal, 'Squishmallows' And Nectar Sips: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
Remodeled ALDI Set To Reopen Aug. 19 In Schaumburg
The Germany-based grocer is investing more than $5 billion to remodel existing stores and open hundreds of new stores across the country.
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Mural Competition Underway For Underpass In Arlington Heights
The Kensington Road pedestrian underpass located east of Village Hall was vandalized in the past with racist graffiti.
Thin Blue Line Flags Removed From Mount Prospect Police Uniforms
The Mount Prospect Village Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to eliminate the patch.
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Helicopter Crashes In Prospect Heights, Minor Injuries For Pilot
Motorists were advised to avoid the area of Milwaukee Ave near Palatine Road Wednesday morning.
Principal Takes Medical Leave At John Hersey In Arlington Heights
Township High School District 214 announced Monday that Keir Rogers, the current principal of the Specialized Schools, will take over.
106 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Last Week In Arlington Heights
There has been a 148 percent increase in coronavirus cases over the last 14 days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.

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