Good morning, Arlington Heights.

Business owners Chip Brooks and Chris Dungan helped launch Arlington Alfresco during the pandemic when indoor dining was limited to support local restaurants in Arlington Heights.

The annual event, now in its sixth season, opens May 2 and runs through Sept. 29 (allowing restaurants to nearly match inside capacity from before the pandemic) and continues to boost downtown business.

Parents filed a lawsuit in Cook County court against School District 25 — including former nurse Tory E.

Eitz, who faces felony charges, and officials such as Westgate Principal Ann Buch and former assistant superintendent Brian Kaye — after a student was given the wrong medication at Westgate Elementary.

At the Village Board meeting on April 7, officials discussed the Hands Off protest that took place on April 5 and blocked Arlington Heights Road (20 to 25 minutes), raising concerns for pedestrian safety and emergency vehicle access.

They said a second protest will take place around noon on April 19.

Indiana lawmakers passed a bill to create a sports commission aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana—an effort that comes as Arlington Heights is once again explored as a stadium site—and the measure now goes to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk for approval.

CCH LLC informed the village it will end pursuit of the Arlington 425 development on a 2.9 acre site at Chestnut Avenue and Campbell Street—village officials said they remain confident a new plan will be formed for the prime downtown location.