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Scheduled Outage for Traffic Signal Maintenance at Palatine Road and Windsor Drive Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Palatine Rd and Windsor Drive File Video (Google Maps/CARDINAL NEWS). Motorists are advised that the traffic signals at the intersection of Palatine Road and Windsor Drive will be out of service on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 9AM to 1PM. Expect significant delays and consider alternate routes. LIVE TRAFFIC MAP - Palatine Road and Windsor Drive - 42°06'35.9"N 87°57'57.2"W - Google Maps All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by StreetsofArlington.com for your specific condition or situation.

Power Outage Affects 20 Customers in Commercial, Industrial Neighborhood Near Ventura Drive and Wilke Road

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ComEd at a power outage in Arlington Heights (File Video @ArlingtonCardinal/YouTube). A power outage has been reported that is expected to last for about 7.5 hours due to an unknown cause from approximately 7:24 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in the block of 3700 North Ventura Drive in north Arlington Heights. ComEd indicated the power outage probable cause was "under evaluation." ComEd Status Status at 9:18 AM ... Customers Affected 20 Status Scheduling Crew Probable Cause Under Evaluation  Estimated Restoration Nov 11, 2026, 3:00 PM Earliest Report Nov 11 2026, 7:24 AM See also ... Arlingtoncardinal.com/comed  for link to live outage map. NWS Current Conditions at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK) Air Temperature 46° Mostly Cloudy BKN110 Humidity 83% Wind Speed: Calm Barometer 29.91 in (1013.1 mb) Dewpoint 41°F  Visibility 10.00 mi Last update 11 Nov 07:52 am CDT *Showers in the area with thundershowers to the west, but not raining ...

Power Outage Near Eastman Street and Windsor Drive Affects 17 Customers

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ComEd at a power outage in Arlington Heights (File Video @ArlingtonCardinal/YouTube). A power outage has been reported that is expected to last for about two hours due to an unknown cause from approximately 8:16 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in the block of 1300 East Eastman Street in east-central Arlington Heights. ComEd indicated the power outage probable cause was "under investigation." ComEd Status Status at 9:18 AM ... Customers Affected 17 Status Scheduling Crew Probable Cause Under Investigation Estimated Restoration Nov 11, 2026, 10:15 PM Earliest Report Nov 11 2026, 8:16 AM See also ... Arlingtoncardinal.com/comed  for link to live outage map. NWS Current Conditions at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK) Air Temperature 50° Partly Cloudy SCT110 Humidity 68% Wind Speed: Calm Barometer 29.87 in (1011.8 mb) Dewpoint 39.9°F  Visibility 10.00 mi Last update 11 Nov 08:52 am CDT *Showers in the area with thundershowers to the west, but ...

Power Outage and Xfinity Outage Likely Due to Infrastructure Upgrade Near Belmont Ave South of Olive St in Arlington Heights

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ComEd at a power outage in Arlington Heights (File Video @ArlingtonCardinal/YouTube). A power outage has been reported that is expected to last for about three hours due to a power outage from approximately 11:59 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2026 in the block of 1200 North Belmont Avenue in north-central Arlington Heights. Although ComEd indicated the power outage was "under investigation," infrastructure upgrades were underway with M.J. Electric in the area. A second outage status report from ComEd was displayed near Belmont Ave and Marshall St later in the afternoon. Hawthorne St was also closed between Belmont Ave and Haddow Ave Friday afternoon with M.J. Electric on the scene. Xfinity outages were also reported in the area as far south as Hawthorne Street near Belmont Avenue. ComEd Status Report at 2:23 PM ... Customers Affected 10 Status Scheduling Crew Probable Cause Under Investigation Estimated Restoration Nov 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Earliest Report Nov 6 2026, 1...

Underground Utility Construction Closes Right Lane of Southbound Arlington Heights Rd Between Euclid Ave and Eastman St Arlington Heights

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Right lane of southbound Arlington Heights Road closed for utility construction south of Euclid Avenue to Eastman Street near North School Park in Arlington Heights. Underground utility construction work is ongoing on the west side of Arlington Heights Road north of downtown near North School Park between Euclid Avenue and Eastman Street. The right lane of southbound Arlington Heights Road was closed between Euclid Avenue and Eastman Street in Arlington Heights. The sidewalk along the west side of Arlington Heights Road was also closed in the area. All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by StreetsofArlington.com for your specific condition or situation.

Power Outage Due to Planned Tree Trimming Near Highland Ave and Vine St Arlington Heights

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What Really Happens on Day 2 of a Power Outage  (@Outdoor_Prepper/YouTube). A power outage has been reported that is expected to last for about two hours due to a planned outage for tree trimming approximately 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 in the block of 800 North Highland Avenue in central Arlington Heights.  ComEd Report ... Customers Affected 36 Status Scheduling Crew Probable Cause Planned outage/tree trimming Estimated Restoration Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 AM Earliest Report Oct 29, 2026, 9:00 AM See also ... Arlingtoncardinal.com/comed  for link to live outage map. NWS Current Conditions at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK) Air Temperature 64° Mostly Cloudy /Thundershower* Humidity 63% Wind Speed   6 mph Barometer 30.09 in (1018.6 mb) Dewpoint 51°F (11°C) Visibility 10.00 mi Last update 29 Oct 9:52 am CDT *CARDINAL NEWS added observation Weather Radar for Chicagoland – Cardinal News   ARL HTS FORECAST …  ...

Power Outage for Under One Minute Early Monday, October 19, 2026 12:24 AM

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What Really Happens on Day 2 of a Power Outage  (@Outdoor_Prepper/YouTube). A power outage occurred for about one minute beginning about 12:24:18 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026 in central Arlington Heights. The brief power outage was also reported in the Westgate neighborhood near Pioneer Park. The nearest reported power outage with ComEd was in downtown Des Plaines near Northwest Highway and River Road. Reported about 11:40 PM Sunday. Cleared by 2:00 a.m Monday.  See also ... Arlingtoncardinal.com/comed  for link to live outage map. All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by StreetsofArlington.com for your specific condition or situation.

Autumn Harvest at North School with Street Closures on Eastman Street and Evergreen Avenue Nearby Saturday, October 10, 2026 11am to 2pm

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Autumn Harvest just before opening at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 North School Park at Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street in Arlington Heights. Weather is perfect at Autumn Harvest tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North School Park. Sunny and 72°F at opening and 80°F at closing at 2:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features pumpkin decorating, hayrides, a petting zoo, live music, crafts and more. Don’t miss the annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest, and grab a tasty bite from one of the food trucks while you’re there. Eastman Street is closed between Arlington Heights Road and Evergreen Avenue, and Evergreen Avenue is closed between Eastman Street and  North School Park - Google Maps LIVE TRAFFIC ... Autumn Harvest is brought to you by the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission and the Arlington Heights Park District. Visit vah.com/AutumnHarvest for event details.   ARL HTS FORECAST …  Saturday: Par...

Scheduled Lane Closure for Arlington Heights Rd Northbound Curb Lane Sigwalt St to Northwest Highway on Friday, Oct. 9 and Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

Due to parking garage construction at Village Hall, the right northbound lane of Arlington Heights Road will be closed from Sigwalt to Northwest Highway on Friday, Oct 9th and Monday, Oct. 12th. The exit from the parking garage onto Arlington Heights Road, commonly used by motorists utilizing the pay-a-bill drop box, will also be closed during that time. Motorists must exit the garage onto Sigwalt Street. Closures will only be in place on Friday and Monday, and will not be in place on Saturday and Sunday. Please use caution in the area and allow extra time for travel. LIVE TRAFFIC MAP ...  SOURCE:   Due to parking garage construction... - Village of Arlington Heights | Facebook All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by StreetsofArlington.com for your specific condition or situation.

Paint Can Collection Event (By Appointment) at Arlington Heights Public Works Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Unused cans of latex paint will be accepted at a special event. Arlington Heights residents can safely dispose of latex paint cans at the Village’s FREE Paint Collection Event on Tuesday, October 13, from 4–6 p.m. at the Public Works Building, 222 N. Ridge Avenue in Arlington Heights. The event is open to Arlington Heights residents only, and appointments are required. Schedule your appointment at www.vah.com/Paint . REQUIREMENTS ... Only latex paint will be accepted. Aerosol cans will be accepted No oil based paints will be accepted Keep paint in original containers Open to Arlington Heights residents only (will be checks IDs) Not open to businesses 15 gallons may be collected at no cost By appointment only  For drop-offs on other dates , find a nearby paint recycling location at paintcare.org/drop-off-sites . SOURCE:   Do you have unused cans of latex... - Village of Arlington Heights | Facebook Additional General Info ... Methods for saving paint, and preventing drying o...