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And on the Arlington Heights Patch calendar - Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

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Hey there, Arlington Heights! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Chief Pecora's retirement means for Arlington Heights policing next.
  • Which Arlington Heights streets saw the latest arrests this week?
  • How a new bridge over Arlington Heights Road could change your ride.

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arlington Heights Police Chief Nick Pecora To Retire After 44 Years (patch.com) — Arlington Heights residents will soon see a change at the top of their police department, as Chief Nick Pecora plans to retire in November after 44 years with the village. He rose through the ranks since 1982, oversaw major local changes, and led the department to its sixth national accreditation. The village is launching a competitive search for his successor, with updates to be posted on its careers website.
   

• Reckless Firearm Discharge, Domestic Battery: Arlington Heights Police Blotter (patch.com) — Recent Arlington Heights police reports detail arrests for reckless firearm discharge, domestic battery, retail theft, DUI, and warrant violations, many involving village residents and familiar streets. Each person is charged, not convicted, with court dates set mostly in Rolling Meadows. The blotter offers a snapshot of current public safety issues affecting neighborhoods across Arlington Heights.
   

• Reflecting on progress: Suburban cycling infrastructure improvements have come a long way (dailyherald.com) — Cyclists near Arlington Heights will benefit from a new Elk Grove Village bridge over Arlington Heights Road, linking Busse Woods trail users to a major mixed-use development. The column highlights how suburban communities like Rolling Meadows, Mount Prospect, and Prospect Heights have expanded bike paths and bridges with county, state, and federal grants. It also warns that future federal funding for biking projects may be at risk under recent transportation policy shifts.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thunderstorms prompt ground stop until 7am CDT at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois.
    4:56AM on Sep 19: Thunderstorms prompt ground stop until 6am CDT at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois. 4:54AM on Sep 19: Inbound… (Nextdoor )
  • dog found.
    Believe name is Pixar. Taken to Arlington Heights police department. After that, he/she will go to Golf Rose animal hospital. (Nextdoor N Stratford Rd)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Arlington Heights. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL S30513 in Arlington Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rolling Meadows

  • 13.9% of Rolling Meadows High School graduates who enrolled in Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com)

Mount Prospect

Palatine

  • Conant's 'Me for We' mentality pays off in win over Palatine (dailyherald.com)
  • ECC teacher credits horror mask career to TV's Svengoolie (dailyherald.com)

Ok Arlington Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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