Recreational Pot Approved | Racetrack Opens | No COVID-19 Deaths

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.

Recreational Marijuana Gets Thumbs Up In Arlington Heights

By a 7-1 margin, trustees agreed Monday to move forward with a pilot program at Verilife, a medical cannibas dispensary at 1816 S. Arlington Heights Road.... Read more

Live Racing Minus Spectators Returns To Arlington Racetrack

The Arlington International Racecourse summer meet is officially underway. Live horse racing, minus spectators, returned Thursday with a shortened slate of racing.... Read more

No New Coronavirus Deaths Last 2 Weeks In Arlington Heights

State health officials on Friday announced 1,532 new cases of the coronavirus and 19 additional deaths from COVID-19 in Illinois.... Read more

Sports Delayed Until 2021? IHSA Considering The Possibility

In an email to athletic directors across the state Wednesday, IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson hinted at the possibility of all sports being delayed until 2021.... Read more
Related: Petition To Save Sports Nears Signature Goal

Glenview Pool Reopens Saturday Following Coronavirus Cases

The pool has been closed since July 15 after five lifeguards were diagnosed with the coronavirus in less than a week.... Read more

Northbrook Man 37, Found Dead; Person In Custody Released: Police
A person was taken to the police station after a death at a mortgage brokerage firm in Northbrook, but police said they have been released.... Read more

Portillo's Launching Delivery System In Arlington Heights

The restaurant chain, which has 62 locations, will continue to use third-party delivery platforms but expects to hire hundreds of drivers.... Read more

$1.3M Arlington Heights Wow House: Build Your Dream Home

This brand new construction is within walking distance to award-winning schools, library, Metra station and local parks.... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Tire Slashing At Buick Dealer; Potted Plants Stolen: Arlington Heights Blotter
• Felony ID Theft For iPhone; 'Water Department' Burglary: Northbrook Blotter
• Neighbor Dumps Cigarette Butts On Car; Stolen Handcuffs: Buffalo Grove Blotter
• 2 Suburban Officers Killed In Crash, Another Injured
• Crowd Shouts Profanities At Car Dance Party; Water Scam: Glenview Blotter

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