Good morning, Arlington Heights.

The Arlington Heights Park District’s village board approved a $4.8 million expansion of its main recreation center at 660 N.

Ridge Ave., adding 6,150 square feet for children’s programming and fitness classes. The two-story addition will also relocate a basketball court and upgrade pool locker rooms — construction will soon begin and continue in phases until early 2026 — enhancing facilities for growing community needs.

Today, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said that although DMV lines stretched for blocks, REAL IDs will still be issued after the May 7 deadline—TSA now requires a Real ID or passport for domestic flights and access to some federal buildings while Homeland Security gives a two-year grace period.

Arlington Heights’ new mayor, James Tinaglia, met with Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren on Monday before taking his oath—Tinaglia served as a village trustee for 12 years.

After more than 50 years, the East Suburban Catholic Conference will end after the 2025-26 season—its nine teams will join the Chicago Catholic League and Girls Catholic Athletic Conference for 2026-27.

Boys teams from St. Viator, Notre Dame, Benet Academy, Carmel Catholic, Joliet Catholic, Marian Catholic, Marist, Nazareth Academy and St. Patrick will shift to the new leagues.

Hersey soccer star Gracie Lisota scored her 12th goal on April 30 in a 7-0 win over Wheeling—her 50th career goal that moved her to No. 3 on Hersey's all-time scoring list and made her the first player to reach this milestone since Hilary Johnson in 2001.