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Arlington Heights
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Arlington Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Metra commuters experienced delays of up to 40 minutes on Wednesday evening when a systemwide positive train control issue disrupted all lines & crews worked to restore service. CBS News Chicago
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Village trustees approved $700,000 in tax increment financing assistance Tuesday for The Vue at Arlington Heights and Higgins roads to cover environmental and infrastructure costs with finishing touches underway on two new retail buildings that now feature electric vehicle chargers in the south parking lot. Journal & Topics Media Group
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 6, Prospect's senior Alli Linke broke the school's scoring record with 15 points in a 38-29 win over Hersey during senior night, as head coach Matt Weber earned his 200th career win and the team captured the renovated MSL West title. Journal & Topics Media Group
- ➤ Portage, Indiana and Iowa are competing to attract the Chicago Bears. Arlington Heights is among those fighting to keep the team in Illinois; Mayor Jim Tinaglia warned that losing the team might cost $200 million and said the Bears need local tax certainty & proper infrastructure. CBS News Chicago
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