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IHSA athletes must wear masks indoors; winning Lotto ticket, vaccine lottery; strike: Arlington Heights Week in Headlines, Aug. 2-8, 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.
Masks Temporarily Required For IHSA Indoor Sports
The Illinois High School Association said there are no restrictions to spectator limitations as football practices start Monday.
Chalk Art, A Majestic Owl And Two-Headed Giraffe: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
College Credits: Arlington Heights Student Graduates At Monmouth
Area students from Arlington Heights are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States
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Olympic Decathlon: Itasca's Ziemek Finishes 6th
The Lake Park High School graduate put up a strong showing at his second Olympics.
Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Arlington Heights: See Who
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus In State Is Cook County Man
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday the resident, who is in his 80s, became ill in mid-June and tested positive.
Winning $2.45M Lotto Ticket Sold In Hoffman Estates
The solo winning ticket at the 7-Eleven came from Monday's draw.
$100K Vaccine Lottery Winner Chosen In Schaumburg
The Illinois Department of Public Health also announced Tuesday the vaccination rate in the state was up 49 percent over the prior week.
Mechanics Strike After Rejecting Contract In Arlington Heights
IAM Mechanics' Union Local 701 said Sunday that an offer from the local dealers' group was rejected by 97 percent of present members.
COVID-19 Cases Increase 239% Last 14 Days In Arlington Heights
It marks the first increase in cases since early April, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.

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