7 Percent Raise Approved For Arlington Heights Village Manager

The updated contract for Randy Recklaus runs through 2026, according to the Arlington Heights Village Board.

First Lady Visiting Students At Rolling Meadows High School Monday

Dr. Jill Biden, along with Biden Administration officials, will meet students in the Career Pathways program as part of a trip to Chicago.

Village Approves Predevelopment Agreement With Chicago Bears

The move is intended to assist the NFL team's pending purchase of the former Arlington Park property.

Arlington Heights 2022 Unofficial Midterm Election Results

Here is a roundup of the results of races Arlington Heights voters weighed in on for Tuesday's midterm election.

Krishnamoorthi Projected Winner In IL 8th Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi is projected to win a fourth term Tuesday night, facing a challenge from Republican Chris Dargis.

Illinois' 8th Congressional District Race: General Election 2022

Democratic incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi faces off with Chris Dargis, running on the Republican side.

Brad Sandefur: Cook County Sheriff Candidate

Sandefur, who has been with the CCSO for 32 years, is the Libertarian candidate in the Nov. 8 general election.

Arlington Heights Trustee Scaletta Not Seeking Re-election Next Spring

John Scaletta, first elected in 2007, said he wants "to focus on and spend more time with my family."

Arlington Heights 2022 Voters Guide

Early voting is under way. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 election.

Bears' Plans For Arlington Park Could Be Rejected By Board: Mayor

A pre-development agreement between the Chicago Bears and the Village may be voted on at a Nov. 7 meeting.

Library Board To Vote On Borrell Appointment In Arlington Heights

The recent retirement and resignation of Trustee Debbie Smart created a vacancy.

Pre-Development Agreement For Bears At Arlington Draws Some Skepticism

An official vote is scheduled for the Nov. 7 Arlington Heights Village Board meeting.

Arlington Heights Trustees Nix Corporate Welfare Measure For Stadium

The board voted 9-0 to reject the proposed ordinance that would keep the village from providing incentives for a new Chicago Bears stadium.

Publisher Voids Contract With 'Fake' Newspapers After Pritzker Letter

Paddock Publications, the Schaumburg-based parent company of Daily Herald, has been publishing mailers from a "right-wing" organization.

Cases Of Scabies Discovered Among Migrants At Elk Grove Village Hotel

Village officials are monitoring at least two confirmed cases at the La Quinta Inn where 90 migrants were shipped to last week from Texas.

Bus Carrying 90 Migrants From Texas Arrives In Elk Grove Village

Officials said there was little warning that State’s plan for welcoming migrants included sending them to hotels in suburban communities.

Applicants Sought For Arlington Heights Library Board Vacancy  

Trustee Debbie Smart recently announced that she will retire from her board duties and is resigning Sept. 21.

Rep. Casten Hosting Inflation Town Hall On Saturday In Palatine

The event at village hall will focus on the $700 billion Inflation Reduction Act, according to organizers.

Group Opposes New Chicago Bears Stadium Using Taxpayer Funds

Americans for Prosperity urges the Arlington Heights Village Board to adopt an "anti-corporate welfare" ordinance, reject stadium proposal.

Petition Could Put Wrench In Arlington Heights' Plans To Attract Bears

The petition stared by Americans For Prosperity would have a crippling effect on the village's economic development plans, officials said.

Shelter Home For Refugee Girls Approved In Arlington Heights

The proposed reuse of the Sisters of the Living Word building would be overseen by Des Plaines-based Maryville Academy.

Krishnamoorthi, Dargis Projected Winners In IL 8th District Primary

Incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi faced a challenger on the Democratic side. Republicans made a choice among five.

Illinois' 8th Congressional District Race: Primary Election 2022

Two Democratic candidates face off, including incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi. For the Republicans, the primary involves five candidates.

Gillespie Denounces Supreme Court Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade

The Arlington Heights state senator called Friday's decision "appalling."

Walker Effort To Strengthen Consent Laws Signed By Governor

Walker’s House Bill 5441 adds language to the state’s definition of "unable to give knowing consent."

Walker, Gillespie To Host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar

The seminar will take place at the Mount Prospect Public Library on June 16.

Primary Election 2022: Early Voting Underway In Arlington Heights

The Illinois Primary Election is scheduled for June 28.

Junaid Ahmed: Illinois' 8th Congressional District Candidate

Ahmed has been a small business owner for the last 15 years.

Chad Koppie: Illinois' 8th Congressional District Candidate

Koppie has been a farmer for the past 40 years and is a retired 20-year jet pilot.

Phillip Owen Wood: Illinois' 8th Congressional District Candidate

Wood is a pastor and licensed mental health counselor.

New Gillespie Law To Improve Staffing And Care At Nursing Homes

House Bill 246 was signed by the governor on Tuesday and is effective immediately.

New Gillespie Law Expands Medicaid Services

The law cuts red tape for re-enrollment.

Arlington Heights Officials Hope To Huddle With Bears In The Fall

Mayor Tom Hayes doesn't anticipate seeing detailed stadium plans for the Arlington Park property but is excited about taking initial steps.

New Bills Sponsored By Arlington Heights Senator Protects Car Owners

Democrat Ann Gillespie sponsored the bills which reclassify catalytic converters as recyclable and that stiffen laws on car burglary tools.

Walker Announces $3 Million In State Funds Secured For Clearbrook

“Clearbrook has been providing critical services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities for decades,” the state rep said.

Karen Kolodziej: Illinois' 8th Congressional District Candidate

The caregiver is a Republican candidate in the Illinois' June 28 primary elections.

Gillespie Appointed To State Housing Task Force

"We must do all we can to build a more fair and equitable housing market for working families," the state senator said.

Chris Dargis: Illinois' 8th Congressional District Candidate

The businessman and Palatine resident is a retired Naval officer and nuclear engineer.

Texas School Shooting: Arlington Heights Leaders React To Tragedy

Police officers were at all nine Arlington Heights School District 25 schools Wednesday morning during arrival to provide support.

Pride Flag: Arlington Heights Library Board To Hold Special Meeting

The board voted 4-2 last week to allow the LGBTQ flag, among others, to fly at the library.