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New DPW Director | Bridge Work | $1M Vaccine Winner

A new director of the DPW was named; Illinois 53 bridge work begins; vaccine win: Arlington Heights Week in Headlines, Aug. 23-29, 2021.

Check out the week that was in Arlington Heights.
Check out the week that was in Arlington Heights. (Patch)

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.

March On For Voting Rights Saturday In Elk Grove Village

Marches are planned to protest restrictive voting laws and call on Congress to protect voting rights.


$1 Million Winner In Vaccine Lottery Lives In Rolling Meadows

It was the final drawing of the state's "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.

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Water Birds, Impeccable Camouflage And Lakota Fire: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.


High School Football Returns To Arlington Heights

Fans and alums of John Hersey, St. Viator prepare for a return to fall prep football.

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llinois 53 Bridge Repairs Begin Sep. 7

The bridge carries southbound Illinois 53 over Northwest Highway (U.S. 14), in Palatine, Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows.


Arlington Heights Company Makes Fastest-Growing List: Inc.

The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.


Papierniak Named New Arlington Heights Public Works Director

Cris Papierniak has worked as assistant director of public works for Arlington Heights since 2014.


COVID-19 Cases Continue 7-Week Climb In Arlington Heights

There was an increase of 64 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.

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