Village of Arlington Heights
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The Village is the 12th largest municipality in Illinois and a unique blend of old and new. Redevelopment efforts in the Downtown and other shopping areas have added vibrancy and interest, making Arlington Heights an attractive destination for home buyers, shoppers, businesses and visitors.
Arlington Heights was founded in the mid 1800s by Asa Dunton, a Yankee stonecutter. Asa’s son William Dunton was the first homeowner of this farming community, which was originally called the “Town of Dunton.” The original train depot served as a catalyst for Arlington Heights’ growth. The train depot was a great convenience for nearby farmers who used the railroad to transport their goods. The depot became a central gathering place for the community and prompted development of a Downtown as more people settled in Arlington Heights.
Throughout its long history, Village Government has remained consistent in preserving Arlington Heights’ quality of life by providing municipal services that are responsive to the needs of the residents and businesses and are reliable, efficient and fiscally responsible.
Arlington Heights’ municipal services have received top accreditation and award recognition. The Village is also home to award-winning Schools, a Public Library and a Park District as well as the highly acclaimed Northwest Community Hospital.
The location of Arlington Heights offers great access to major thoroughfares making travel convenient to nearby suburbs as well as to Chicago and O’Hare International Airport. The Downtown train station is Metra’s busiest commuter stop on the Northwest rail line. The train station is the hub of a transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly urban neighborhood where commuters working in Chicago can live a short walk from the station and near shopping, restaurants, entertainment and various parks where many events are held throughout the year.
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facebook.comTime to do some spring cleaning? Then hop on over the the Special Events Commission's Spring Sweep Document Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W. Eulcid Ave. Please enter the event area from Euclid Ave.
Get your game on!! Strings Attached is holding their Grand Opening celebration from 11 AM to 4 PM this Sunday! Located at 1910 S. Arlington Heights Road, Strings Attached offers a wide range of equipment and accessories for racquet sports. Looking to improve your game? Then come out to Strings Attached, one of the many retailers that make Arlington Heights an exciting place to shop, dine, and play!
We're hiring! The Village of Arlington Heights is looking for a Budget Coordinator in the Finance Department. Position details and application at http://bit.ly/2z9j6xI
Creole Stomp has captured the ears and the feet of Louisiana music fans across North America. A recognized African Creole and French Creole Fiddle master, bandleader Dennis Stroughmatt has journeyed to three corners of North America in his quest to learn about the music traditions and French culture. Creole Stomp shows have become legendary for the heart and passion conveyed from the stage, music with emotion and energy that literally jumps from the band. http://ow.ly/VVBp30j5eLO
Five Star Furniture, located in the Arlington Plaza shopping center at 40 W. Rand, is now open! Five Star offers a wide selection of furniture and accessories for your home. Come out and shop at Five Star Furniture, one of the many great stores that make Arlington Heights a fantastic place to shop, dine, and play!
It's tulip and thunder time! With the Spring come the storms...get a family plan together in the event of intense weather and power outages. Visit http://bit.ly/2ctmX9A.
Congratulations to several Fire Department members who were promoted at the March 19th Village Board meeting. Ronald Fraider and John Carpenter were each promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Matthew Yegge and Andrew Benkert were each promoted to Fire Lieutenant. Thank you for your service!
We're hiring! The Village of Arlington Heights is offering a forestry internship with the Public Works Department. Check out the details at http://ow.ly/t30130iX0M7
Spring into green! The Arlington Heights Garden Club's Plant Sale will be held on June 2 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont. Our life-giving, environmentally-sound seedlings include perennials, annuals, grasses, ground covers, herbs, and native plants; all raised by and dug from member’s gardens for sun and shade areas. Master Gardeners available for questions! Visit http://bit.ly/2oR8wVu or call 847.322.8207.
Just a reminder that our Super Senior Day at the Arlington Heights Senior Center is Tuesday, March 20 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Get a free State ID Card, Rules of the Road class, and a mobile Driver Services Facility. More information on our calendar at bit.ly/2FnPmRg.
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