2021 In Arlington Heights: Patch Looks Back

Arlington Heights IL

30 December, 2021

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — As journalists, we attempt to cover the important stories that readers care about each and every day. The past year has been filled with many of them in Arlington Heights and the nearby area. We look back at a few while also preparing for what's ahead in 2022. JANUARY Northwest Community Hospital Officially Joins NorthShoreFirst Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Prospect HeightsAttempted Murder Of Mailman Nets Elk Grove Man 16 Years In Prison$1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Elk Grove VillageResident Killed In Wisconsin Sledding Accident: Police109-Year-Old Arlington Heights Woman Receives VaccineArlington Heights Schools Get $4.5M In COVID-19 Relief FundingArlington Heights recognizes #BlackHistoryMonth, a celebration of the contributions and culture of African Americans. The Village is planning a showcase display honoring Frank White, the first African American Firefighter in the Village. https://t.co/Di7dxOs4DE via @dailyherald pic.twitter.com/CvqTAYpuXu— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) February 1, 2021 FEBRUARY Elderly Couple Dies In Arlington Heights House FireAt 8:16 a.m. on February 4, 2021 Arlington Heights Fire and Police responded to a house fire on the 1900 block of Spruce Terrace. Sadly, two occupants were found in the home, transported to the hospital and have since passed of their injuries. An investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/XPZzO1x6CQ— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) February 4, 2021 First Virtual Restaurant Opens In Downtown Arlington HeightsArlington Heights Hospital Ranked Among 2021's Best4 Killed In Highway Crash In Rolling Meadows'Sad Day' In Arlington Heights As Racetrack Goes Up For SaleGolden Apple Finalist: Elk Grove Teacher Receives Honor MARCH 'Violent Crime Spree' Indictments: Duo Accused Of 12 Armed HeistsDistrict 214 Will Return To Full In-Person Learning On April 53 Killed In Mount Prospect Rollover CrashFrontier Days Festival Canceled Again In Arlington HeightsPritzker Announce $824K Arlington Heights Transportation GrantMan Killed After Car Strikes Tree In Arlington HeightsMemorial Day Parade Canceled In Arlington HeightsSchaumburg Businessman Seeking GOP Nomination For Governor APRIL Incumbents Keep Seats On Arlington Heights Village BoardArlington Heights Election Results: School Board ProjectionsArlington Racetrack Releases Stakes Schedule For Final SeasonChicago Bears Honor Prospect Football Player MoellerEmployee Accused Of Recording Customers In Restroom Of Restaurant$150M Arlington 425 Residential Campus Receives Approval155 Students Enter Coronavirus Quarantine At Hersey High SchoolBank Robbery Photos Released From April 7 In Arlington HeightsMayor Thinks Bears Could Be Good Fit For Arlington RacetrackHappy #ArborDay! 🌳 Trees are vital to the health of our ecosystem, and to celebrate, we partnered with the Village of Arlington Heights to plant a Tri-Colored Beech Tree at Lake Arlington this morning. pic.twitter.com/Ns6hcpO5gL— AH Park District (@AHParkDistrict) April 30, 2021 MAY Village Votes To 'Keep Door Open' For Horse Racing At RacetrackBest Burger Near Arlington Heights: Readers PickOff-Duty Cop Dies In Crash Fleeing PoliceMan Touches Girl On Buttocks During Walk To SchoolMass Vaccination Clinic Opens In Arlington HeightsBurglary Suspect Used Stolen Cards At Best Buy, Dick'sArlington Heights Football Players Receive All-State HonorsWoman, 84, Dies In Residential Fire In Schaumburg JUNE 2 Killed After Car Strikes Deer Near Hoffman EstatesMan In Wheelchair Struck While Crossing Street In Mount ProspectVillage Offering Forgivable Loan Program For Small BusinessesSpecial Event Planned At Conclusion Of Arlington Alfresco In FallBrewery, Taproom Planned For Arlington HeightsHorse Racing Group Announces Bid To Buy Arlington RacetrackCarnival Jamboree Returns With Frontier Days Moved To 2022Bears Submit Bid To Buy Arlington International RacecourseMan Rescued From Burning Car At Car Wash In Mount ProspectGirl, 5, Struck And Killed By Truck Near Arlington HeightsBears Partner With Arlington Park Owner In Gambling DealTornado Sirens Malfunction Throughout Northwest SuburbsBears Move To Arlington Heights Is A Private Decision: PritzkerThis past Sunday, #ArlingtonHeights Police Officers participated in the 2021 Special Olympics Torch Run to support the athletes of Special Olympics! See attached for event highlights! pic.twitter.com/S9hr4ze0wG— A.H.P.D. (@ArlHtsPOLICE) June 16, 2021 JULY Motorcyclist Killed In Highway Crash With SUV Near SchaumburgOpposite-Sex Clothing Ban Repealed In Elk Grove VillageAlternative Fuel Corridor Signs Going Up on Interstate 55Indoor Mini-Golf Course Planned At Former Chuck E. CheeseSears Pulls Controversial Ashli Babbitt 'Patriot' T-ShirtPride Flag Will Not Fly At Village Hall In Arlington HeightsSUV Crashes Through Barber Shop In Prospect Heights1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Schaumburg Car CrashPGA Golfer Ghim Named Honorary Ambassador Of First TeeFlag Vote Protest Planned In Arlington HeightsClosing Bell: Arlington Heights Mortgage Broker Honored At NYSEWe hosted an event with @SelectChicagoUS an organization that helps build partnerships between foreign businesses & investors in the US. AH currently hosts 36 Japanese companies/ 615 jobs in the community. PHOTO: Mayor Hayes & Kenichi Okada, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/hqWqG9egxO— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) July 29, 2021 AUGUST $100K Vaccine Lottery Winner Chosen In SchaumburgWinning $2.45M Lotto Ticket Sold In Hoffman EstatesMajor Retailers Requiring Masks In Arlington HeightsPrincipal Takes Medical Leave At John Hersey In Arlington HeightsRecognition Status Pulled Over Masks For Arlington Heights SchoolMarch For Voting Rights Held In Elk Grove Village$1 Million Winner In Vaccine Lottery Lives In Rolling Meadowslllinois 53 Bridge Repairs BeginArlington Heights Company Makes Fastest-Growing ListPapierniak Named New Arlington Heights Public Works DirectorThe Village of Arlington Heights has named Cris Papierniak as the new Director of Public Works. Cris has worked as Assistant Director of Public Works for Arlington Heights since 2014 and brings a wealth knowledge to the director position. https://t.co/xNumlXmpBz pic.twitter.com/ep4GzFSAAh— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) August 20, 2021Firefighter Hospitalized After Serious Spinal Cord InjuryMask Suspension: Student Reprimanded For Not Wearing MaskThin Blue Line Flags Removed From Mount Prospect Police UniformsHelicopter Crashes In Prospect Heights, Minor Injuries For Pilot SEPTEMBER Teen Stabbed To Death Following Fight In Schaumburg: PoliceBears Sign Purchase Agreement To Buy Arlington Park For $197MThe Chicago Bears and Churchill Downs Incorporated recently executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Arlington Park land parcel. See Village statement & press release: https://t.co/0fyutD3Rwg. pic.twitter.com/J5dwxsdbaA— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) September 29, 2021Biden Cancels Trip To Elk Grove VillageIdentity Of Pedestrian Killed In Mount Prospect ReleasedPedestrian Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Mount ProspectSears Closing Last Department Store In Illinois11 John Hersey Students Named 2022 National Merit SemifinalistsSchaumburg Man Dies After Canoe Accident On Fox Lake OCTOBER New Indoor Rock Climbing Business Coming To Arlington HeightsNorthwest Suburban Pride Action Fund CreatedBoy Scout Addresses Village Board Regarding Lack Of No-Idling LawJoin our efforts to idle less! The Village invites drivers to reduce idling, which leads to improved community health. Vehicle emissions are a significant contributor to outdoor air pollution, so your efforts will enable everyone to breathe easy. https://t.co/S8nRAoc3IM pic.twitter.com/pzpwmy4arh— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) December 29, 2021Affordable Housing Building For Seniors Opens In Mount ProspectSchaumburg Man Among Accused Of Trafficking Guns From St. LouisHampshire Man Dies Following Crash On I-90 Near SchaumburgTrooper Struck By DUI Driver While Investigating A Stolen VehicleRolling Meadows Shooting: Woman Accused Of 1st Degree Murder12 Arlington Heights Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. NewsMan Killed After Jeep Collides With Semi-Truck In Mount ProspectWork On $20M Upscale Rental Development Done In Mount Prospect NOVEMBER Hersey QB Makuh Named To All-State Football Team By CoachesProposed Budget Shows 0% Tax Levy Increase For 3rd Straight YearStabbing Death: Teen's Charge Upgraded To First-Degree MurderCTA Stabbing: Arlington Heights Man Charged With Attempted MurderIllinois Capitol Rioter, Ex-CEO Gets Jail Time In Jan. 6 BreachNorthwest Community Earns High Mark In Leapfrog's Hospital GradesTrack Owner Blames 'Archaic' Horse Racing Laws For Sale To BearsCOVID-19 Outbreak Shuts Down Rolling Meadows School For 2 WeeksSchaumburg Police Mourn Loss Of Veteran OfficerProspect Heights Woman Dies In Condo Complex FireStreets Of Woodfield Shopping Center Hits Market DECEMBER COVID-19 Self-Tests Selling Out At Arlington Heights WalgreensSears Selling Headquarters In Hoffman EstatesRolling Meadows' Groark Chosen To Play In All-Star Football GameMan Found Dead In Grass Near Arlington Heights Train Station'Road Diet' Could Pave Way For Bike Lanes On Windsor DriveSUV Crashes Into Home In Arlington HeightsPritzker Expands Sexual Abuse Law Protecting StudentsUnited Airlines Moving 900 Employees To Arlington HeightsUnknown Person: Schaumburg Police Trying To Identify Hotel GuestThe Senior Center kicked off the holiday season with their first annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event this past Saturday. For information on upcoming programs and events check out: https://t.co/BgAeAgAgn3 pic.twitter.com/hYjSqJpVtU— ArlingtonHeightsIL (@ArlingtonHtsGov) December 6, 2021