Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Arlington Heights.
📰 Economy
Local small business owners are worried about the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act that will start on July 1, which stops banks from charging fees on sales taxes and tips.
They say the law will force costly system updates and could lower credit card use—big retailers may adjust more easily.
🏛️ Government
An investigation in St. Louis follows a deadly tornado that killed five and injured many after the warning system failed; officials have placed the emergency management head on paid leave and are testing fixes.
In Chicago and its suburbs, siren protocols differ—Arlington Heights’ 12 outdoor sirens are manually activated by Northwest Central Dispatch while vendors work to upgrade them for automatic alerts.
Arlington Heights will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. June 2 at village hall to discuss its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan + affordable housing strategies and the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
The public comment period runs from June 6 to July 7.
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