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Arlington Heights

Illinois, United States

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Last Updated: Dec 14, 2024 • Article History

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Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould takes over as coach at St. Viator in Arlington Heights • Dec. 11, 2024, 3:26 AM ET (CBS)

Arlington Heights village board approves agreement with Bears, nearby school districts • Dec. 10, 2024, 6:20 AM ET (CBS)

Arlington Heights village board to vote on Bear's agreement • Dec. 9, 2024, 9:34 PM ET (CBS)

Arlington Heights, Illinois village board approves property tax deal with Bears • Dec. 9, 2024, 5:00 PM ET (CBS)

Police bodycam video shows garbage truck exploding in Arlington Heights, Illinois • Dec. 9, 2024, 1:34 PM ET (CBS)

Arlington Heights, village, Cook county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It lies about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Settled in 1836, it was known as Dunton for William Dunton, the original settler, until 1874, when the present name was adopted. A rail connection with Chicago was completed in 1854. Agriculture initially was the economic mainstay, but the village has since developed as a residential suburb of Chicago and has some light industry, including telecommunications research. Arlington Park horse racing track opened in 1927 just west of the village; it was destroyed by a fire in 1985, reopened in 1989, ...(100 of 138 words)

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