Good morning, Arlington Heights.

Arlington Heights will host a free compost giveaway event for residents on April 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the public works facility —222 N.

Ridge Ave.—. Residents must bring a 5-gallon bucket and can pre-order a $50 home compost bin by calling village hall while tree mulch is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Stitt, a beloved retired educator in Arlington Heights, will turn 100 on April 14 and still learns with an iPad and weekly audiobooks.

Former teachers — who planned a birthday celebration and school interview — and family members will honor her legacy in special events.

State lawmakers passed a change that lets Cook County homeowners with disabilities have their tax exemption automatically renewed (through at least 2027) so they avoid missing savings on property taxes.

Cook County voters are urged to vote in upcoming municipal elections (April 1) to help decide on funding for local services like schools, libraries and public safety.