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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...

Offenders Doing Donuts at Parking Lot on Central Rd Adjacent Endeavor Health Fitness & Wellness Center - NCH Property

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Reported on Neighbors App by Ring: Drivers doing donuts at parking lot of NCH near Central Road next to the NCH Wellness Center.  Report time: September 30, 2026 7:07 PM (actual time of offense not confirmed) Incident not verified; no fresh tire tracks in area described on the Neighbors App by Ring. Other sites in Arlington Heights with a history of "doing donuts" are ... Northwest Highway in front of Culver's Town & County Center parking lot File news video from Antioch, California ... Driver doing donuts in a parking lot hits a light pole in Antioch, California (Surveillance video obtained by Antioch Police Department/FOX 10 Phoenix).

Crash with Injuries Kennicott Rd and Dundee Rd, Arlington Heights

Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a driver was injured in a crash. Apparent minor crash in a parking lot at the southeast corner of Kennicott and Dundee.   crash, personal injury crash, crash Arlington Heights, personal injury crash Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department

Crash with Injuries at Kensington Rd and Prindle Ave, Arlington Heights

Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that one person needed to be checked for car crash injuries. crash, personal injury crash, crash Arlington Heights, personal injury crash Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department

Police Escort for Great Lakes Navy Recruits to Christian Liberty Academy

Police escort for the Great Lakes Navy Recruits arrived at Christian Liberty Academy, 502 West Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights about 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day, Tuesday. The annual event is organized by Bob and Linda Stack, parents of Marine Lance Cpl. James Stack, who was killed in Afghanistan in November 2010, leaving behind his 19-year-old widow, Katie, and a 1-year-old daughter. The recruits, who have been isolated from television and the Internet since early November, are set to graduate in January 2019. The recruits are treated to an awesome lunch and dinner and hosted with amenities such as Internet, video games and use of the gym. Their police escort entered Arlington Heights on westbound Palatine Road near Schoenbeck to Arlington Heights Road, then southbound Arlington Heights Road to Euclid Avenue, then westbound Euclid Avenue to Ridge Avenue to the steps at Grace Gym. Great Lakes Navy Recruits, Christian Liberty Academy

Intoxicated Male at Downtown Train Station Northwest Highway and Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights

Police on scene with an intoxicated subject at the train station requested an ambulance. FIRE/MEDIC UNITS ASSIGNED ... ENGINE(S): E ?? TRUCK(S): T ?? TL ?? SQUAD(S): SQD1 CHIEF(S): BC ?? EMS: A1 intoxicated male, EMS Call, intoxicated male Arlington Heights, EMS call Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department

Crash with Injuries at Rand Road and Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights

Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a crash with an apparent minor injury. Second personal injury crash at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road today. FIRE/MEDIC UNITS ASSIGNED ... ENGINE(S): E ?? E ?? TRUCK(S): T ?? TL ?? SQUAD(S): SQD2 CHIEF(S): BC ?? EMS: A2 A ?? E = Engine, T = Ladder Truck, TL = Tower Ladder, Q = Quint, SQD = Squad, BC = Battalion Chief, A = Ambulance crash, personal injury crash, crash Arlington Heights, personal injury crash Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department

Comcast Internet Outage in Arlington Heights May 1, 2018 09:30 AM

The Arlington Heights Park District report they were aware of some Comcast Internet outages across Arlington Heights and service maybe spotty. The park district advised that if residents are having difficulties, they should register at Admin Center, Camelot Park, Olympic, and Pioneer today.

Hydrant Flushing Begins April 23, 2018 in Arlington Heights

The annual hydrant flushing program will begin April 23 in the center sections of the Village, with different neighborhoods in the Village being done over a two and a half week period. The hydrant flushing ensures hydrants are operable and have adequate flow rates for public safety. During the two and a half weeks of hydrant flushing residents may notice that water is discolored due to flushing. The Village of Arlington Heights recommends resident not to wash white clothes until the water clears up (should clear up within an hour). Please check the attached map of flushing to see when your neighborhood will be flushed. [MAP: http://vah.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7230689/File/News/FLUSHINGMAP2018.pdf ] Hydrant flushing will begin April 23 -25 for neighborhoods between Sigwalt Street north to Palatine Road; April 26 - 30 for neighborhoods north of Palatine Road up to Hintz Road and neighborhoods south of Sigwalt Street to Central Road; May 1 - May 2 includes neighborhoods fro...

Union Pacific Train Gates Malfunctioning at Euclid Ave and Northwest Highway

Union Pacific/Metra train gates have been going up and down several times with no trains in sight Saturday morning at Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. Union Pacific was notified for repair. This is a recurring problem at the crossing grade.

Arlington Heights Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing Starts August 23, 2017

The Village of Arlington Heights has awarded a contract to Burns & McDonnell to conduct inflow and infiltration testing of the sanitary sewers in several subdivisions within the Village. This testing is required by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) as an ongoing effort to minimize rain water flows into the sanitary sewer system. The Village has selected an investigative program using smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system to help identify any potential sources of storm water inflow and infiltration. Testing will be conducted in Michael Manor, Somerset, Arlington Vista, Hasbrook from August 23 through August 31, 2017. A map highlighting these locations is available on the Village's website [PDF] . A reminder doorknob hanger will be distributed to you and your neighbors 24 to 48 hours in advance of testing in your subdivision. Orange informational signs will be posted at the local road entrances within 24 hours of smoke testing The tes...

Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” Traffic Campaign

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Labor Day holiday "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaigns August 21st to September 5th, 2017. Enforcement activities will include numerous seatbelt enforcement zones, impaired driving saturation patrols, and a Roadside Safety Checkpoint. The checkpoint will take place of Friday, August 25th, 2017 on Arlington Heights Road south of Algonquin Road. Officers working the campaigns will be attempting to identify and cite motorists who choose to drive without using their safety belts, are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or are committing other traffic-related offenses. The campaigns are funded with federal traffic safety funds, which are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation – Division of Transportation Safety. Labor Day traffic campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Clic...

Arlington Heights Fire Hydrant Flushing Starts April 24, 2017

Fire hydrant flushing is scheduled to start on April 24 and will run through May 5. Each year, the Village of Arlington Heights Public Works Staff operates, flushes, and maintains 3,300 public and 850 private fire hydrants. The personnel generally work in consecutive 12 hour shifts to rapidly facilitate this event with minimal inconvenience to Arlington Heights residents. Some benefits that are generated from this scheduled operation and maintenance are: Every public fire hydrant is operated and maintained. If it cannot be maintained, it is marked out of service and the emergency response agencies are notified. The hydrant is then brought back into service as soon as possible. Every private hydrant is operated and if maintenance is necessary, appropriate owners and emergency agencies are promptly notified and the hydrant is marked as out of service. Maintenance is monitored until complete. Water is measured in gallons per minute in order to document flow for the Fire Department...

Refuse Collection Rates Change April 1, Landscape Waste Collection Begins April 3

Per the Village's contract with Groot Industries, refuse collection rates will change on April 1, 2017 for single-family homes. The new rate schedule is listed below. Curbside service for once per week is $17.67 per month and $24.78 per month for twice a week.For seniors, the cost is $15.03 per month for once-a-week service and $21.07 per month for twice a week. Back Door service for once per week is $28.33 per month and $40.51 per month for twice a week. For seniors, the cost is $24.08 per month for once-a-week service and $34.43 per month for twice a week. Click here to view the 2017 brochure regarding the Village's solid waste program. http://www.vah.com/assets/1/documents/2017_Groot_Brochure.pdf Landscape Waste Collection Season, April 3 – December 15. Landscape waste stickers will cost $2.65 beginning April 1 and must be placed on all landscape waste bags and bundles of brush prior to collection, except for those households participating in the subsc...

Broken Water Main Closes Goebbert Rd in Both Directions Monday Evening

Goebbert Road will completely shut down in both directions at Algonquin Road as of 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Also, the westbound right lane of Algonquin Road will also be closed. Repair work for water main expected to be 4 hours. road closure, road closure Arlington Heights

Water Main Break at Sigwalt St and Ridge Ave, Arlington Heights

Street flooding with a major water main break at Ridge Avenue and Sigwalt Street. Traffic is also congested on Campbell Street in the area.