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In today's newsletter:

  • How long Dundee Road lane closures could disrupt your daily commute
  • How you can help fill the white Ranger for local families
  • What Arlington Heights police say about a new Tylenol murder lead

Also on today's calendar: Two Year Anniversary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dundee Road resurfacing project begins with lane closures expected (lakecountygazette.com) — Drivers in Arlington Heights should prepare for daily lane closures on Dundee Road as IDOT begins a long-term resurfacing project between Kenicott Avenue and First Street in Wheeling. Crews are replacing deteriorated concrete, sidewalks, and ADA ramps this fall, with utility work over winter and full asphalt resurfacing planned next summer, so plan extra travel time through Buffalo Grove and nearby stretches.
   

2. Arlington Heights Ford on Dundee Road Hosting Food Drive Now Through October 7, 2026 (arlingtoncardinal.com) — A local food drive at Arlington Heights Ford on Dundee Road is collecting non-perishable items now through October 7 to support the Faith Feeds pantry serving nearby families. Residents can drop donations inside the white Ford Ranger in the showroom or in service-drive boxes at 801 W. Dundee Road, helping neighbors in Arlington Heights and surrounding communities.
   

3. 'Brilliant' man ID'd in Idaho cold case may have connection to 1982's unsolved Tylenol murders, authorities say (wkrg.com) — Arlington Heights police say they are reviewing new information from Idaho investigators who identified a cyanide suicide victim that may have a possible link to the 1982 Tylenol murders, including one bottle sold in the village. While emphasizing the FBI still leads the case, local police stress they remain committed to pursuing any viable leads and will share credible updates when evidence supports them.
   

4. 'I miss the racetrack': Five years after Arlington Park's final race, regulars recall its legacy (dailyherald.com) — Five years after Arlington Park's final race, Arlington Heights residents and former track workers are still mourning the loss of the racetrack and wondering what will become of the now-vacant Bears-owned property at Euclid and Wilke. Longtime announcers, trainers, clerks, and fans share memories of family outings, big wins, and lost opportunities as horse racing nearly disappears from Illinois.
   

5. 7 Masked Suspects Smash Gaming Machines In Buffalo Grove Armed Robbery (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove police are investigating an early-morning robbery where seven masked suspects smashed gaming machines at a Lake Cook Road gas station and stole cash from one machine. The weekly blotter also details several DUI and child endangerment arrests, including one near Arlington Heights and Lake Cook roads, plus a vehicle vandalism report at Villa Verde.
   

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  • North Suburban YMCA Launches First-Ever Card Show on October 25th —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • I want to sincerely thank our neighbor that helped my wife up after a terrible face forward fall and drove her home.
    It is that kind of thoughtfulness to help each other that will eventually pull us out of this horrible time in our country. (Nextdoor Heritage Park)
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