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Good morning, Arlington Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A LendingTree analysis of self-reported driving incidents finds that drivers in northwest suburban Cook County average as few as 9.2 incidents per 1,000 and rank among the best in Illinois, while Naperville drivers report 16 incidents per 1,000 and rank among the worst—drivers from Arlington Heights show mid-range results compared to other nearby areas.  Daily Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Metra and Pace are offering free rides for kindergarten to high school students with an adult on the first day of school on Monday, August 18 from 5:30 a.m. until 8 p.m.—Chicago Public Schools and suburban districts will participate in this back-to-school program.  CBS News Chicago

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner said he will not back a tax break for the planned Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights — the team is pressing for state approval of the break to help fund their new home.  CBS News Chicago

HEALTH NEWS

  • Health officials in suburban Cook County say that fewer children are getting their measles shots as vaccination rates drop and cases rise across the country. A group of community and public health leaders will launch a campaign today — urging parents to vaccinate their kids to help prevent disease.  CBS News Chicago

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Early in 2025, several home sales took place in Arlington Heights and nearby communities Barrington, Bartlett, and Buffalo Grove—transactions ranged from upscale properties selling for around $890,000 to modest deals near $115,000, signaling an active local market.  Daily Herald

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