Good morning, Arlington Heights.

For nearly eight weeks, Arlington Heights fire department dispatch calls have been encrypted — cutting off a vital tool for public updates.

Local officials have yet to provide alternate press releases or social media postings, leaving residents with few ways to track emergency responses.

The FDA announced that over 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at retailers including Walmart+Publix+Aldi are being recalled for possible metal fragments; Illinois shoppers should check their purchases to stay safe.