Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
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Man killed after driving through fence, hitting tree in Arlington Heights
A man died after driving through a fence and striking a tree Saturday in suburban Arlington Heights.
Elderly couple dies in Arlington Heights fire
An elderly couple died after a fire broke out in their Arlington Heights home Thursday morning, the third fatal fire in the northwest suburbs in recent weeks.
Arlington Heights to honor its first Black resident
A Chicago suburb plans to publicly honor its first Black resident, a barber who arrived in 1888 and also worked as a firefighter.
50-year-old Illinois woman dies sledding in Washington Co.
Officials say a 50-year-old Arlington Heights woman crashed into several trees and brush while sledding and was found unresponsive. She later died at the hospital.
Strong winds knock down trees in Chicago area, smashing cars and damaging property
Strong winds pounded the Chicago area on Sunday, knocking down trees and knocking out power.
1 dead after Metra train strikes vehicle in Arlington Heights
A person died after a Metra train crashed into a vehicle Thursday in Arlington Heights.
Arlington International Race Course reopens Thursday amid pandemic
Arlington International Race Course is ready for fans to return to the stands.
Arlington Heights police investigate death tied to domestic incident
Police are investigating the circumstances of a death Thursday that appeared to be tied to a domestic situation in Arlington Heights.
Arlington Heights woman charged with Mag Mile looting
A northwest suburban woman is facing felony charges in connection with looting earlier this month on the Magnificent Mile.
Truck driver fatally struck after exiting cab in middle of Jane Addams Tollway
A 63-year-old truck driver from Hoffman Estates was fatally struck by a semitrailer Thursday after exiting his stopped truck on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near Arlington Heights.
Unemployment debit card scam hits dozens of Chicago area residents
Unrequested debit cards from KeyBank are likely a sign that a scammer requested unemployment benefits using a victim’s stolen identity, but was unable to change the forwarding address.
Man, 92, killed in I-90 crash in Arlington Heights
A 92-year-old man was killed in a crash Friday on Interstate 90 in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Man faces hate crime charges over string of racist graffiti in Arlington Heights
A Buffalo Grove man is facing several hate crime charges after allegedly spray painting multiple racist and offensive messages over the last few weeks on public and private property in suburban Arlington Heights.
Parolee sexually assaults woman he just met after dragging her to suburban woods: police
A 25-year-old parolee allegedly dragged a woman he just met to a wooded area in Arlington Heights and sexually assaulted her, according to police.
Cicero man killed in motorcycle crash on I-55 near Archer Heights: police
A 24-year-old man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 55 near Archer Heights on the Southwest Side, according to preliminary information from Illinois State police.
Illinois churches holding services say they’re taking precautions
Illinois churches holding services Sunday despite warnings about health risks during the coronavirus pandemic said they’re taking precautions to protect congregants, from scrapping communion to requiring masks.