Arlington Heights trustees approve pre-development agreement with Chicago Bears

Arlington Heights trustees approve pre-development agreement with Chicago Bears

Two significant factors came out of Monday's meeting: the team acknowledged it will be asking for a public-private partnership to make the move happen, and the village clarified that it will not allow anything to happen without proof that it will recoup those costs and then some.

Two significant factors came out of Monday's meeting: the team acknowledged it will be asking for a public-private partnership to make the move happen, and the village clarified that it will not allow anything to happen without proof that it will recoup those costs and then some.

Arlington Heights discusses next steps for Bears stadium
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Arlington Heights discusses next steps for Bears stadium

The village board is expected to vote on a pre-development framework, which lays out how the two sides will move forward.

The village board is expected to vote on a pre-development framework, which lays out how the two sides will move forward.

Car reaches 100 mph, crashes into pole at Arlington Heights intersection
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Car reaches 100 mph, crashes into pole at Arlington Heights intersection

A man crashed his car into a rail grade crossing signal at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway while under the influence of alcohol, police say.

A man crashed his car into a rail grade crossing signal at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway while under the influence of alcohol, police say.

Bears’ stadium pursuit: Voters call conflicting plays on team's potential move to Arlington Heights, poll says

Bears’ stadium pursuit: Voters call conflicting plays on team's potential move to Arlington Heights, poll says

Illinoisans are calling conflicting plays on a potential Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights, split among those who favor spiking Soldier Field for a new suburban stadium, others who want the team to hold the line on the lakefront — and a large chunk who are punting on the issue.

Illinoisans are calling conflicting plays on a potential Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights, split among those who favor spiking Soldier Field for a new suburban stadium, others who want the team to hold the line on the lakefront — and a large chunk who are punting on the issue.

Arlington Heights mayor says it's 'certainly possible' village rejects Bears move

Arlington Heights mayor says it's 'certainly possible' village rejects Bears move

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that it's "certainly possible" the village could end up rejecting the club's final redevelopment plans.

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that it's "certainly possible" the village could end up rejecting the club's final redevelopment plans.

John Hersey High School teacher surprised by $50,000 check, students praise his impact
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John Hersey High School teacher surprised by $50,000 check, students praise his impact

Jim Van Bladel was given a $50,000 check Tuesday morning in recognition of his excellence in teaching skilled trades to students at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights.

Jim Van Bladel was given a $50,000 check Tuesday morning in recognition of his excellence in teaching skilled trades to students at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Tylenol murders: What will it take to get a break in the case?

Chicago Tylenol murders: What will it take to get a break in the case?

Arlington Heights police are hoping increased media attention will help push someone who has information on the Tylenol murders to finally come forward --- after 40 years.

Arlington Heights police are hoping increased media attention will help push someone who has information on the Tylenol murders to finally come forward --- after 40 years.