Good morning, Arlington Heights.

Arlen S. Gould, an 80-year-old consultant from Arlington Heights with 32 years on the school board, is running as an independent candidate for the Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board to improve education.

He aims to boost student learning—by addressing test score gaps and expanding mental health and tutoring programs—with his deep background in teaching and public service.

James Meyer, a 66-year-old retired higher education executive from Palatine, is running for a seat on the Harper College District 512 board to help keep college education strong in our community.

He brings over 20 years of leadership experience and proposes leasing unused classroom space to other institutions — a plan that may reduce commute times and boost local revenue.

Arlington Heights trustee candidates have mixed views on a proposed Bears stadium and mixed-use area on the old Arlington Park site—some call for a referendum while others focus on ensuring the deal benefits residents ahead of the April 1 election with early voting starting Monday.

Metra is planning to rename its three Union Pacific lines—one of which serves Arlington Heights—and may also update the names and colors of other lines.

Officials said the changes follow a 30-year contract with Union Pacific Railroad.

Arlington Heights Director of Health and Human Services James McCalister will retire at the end of May after a 38-year career that launched curbside recycling and ended smoking in restaurants — village officials led by Village Manager Randy Recklaus are beginning the search for his successor to manage a 14-member staff and a $2.6 million budget.