ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

Arlington Heights, located in Cook County, Illinois, is a village situated in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. It is approximately 25 miles away from downtown Chicago. According to the 2020 census, the population of this village was 77,676, ranking it as the 15th most populous municipality in the state of Illinois.

Arlington Heights gained fame because of the previous Arlington Park Race Track, where the Arlington Million took place, which is a qualifying event for the Breeders’ Cup. In addition, the race track also hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships in 2002. The village is also proud to have the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, which holds one of the most extensive book collections in the state.

Arlington Heights can be found at 42°05′42″N 87°58′51″W (42.094976, −87.980873).

Arlington Heights has seen a surge in the growth of condominiums, eateries, and other establishments in the Central Business District or downtown region of Arlington Heights, with restaurants enjoying the most significant achievements. Despite the current scarcity of land and space in Arlington Heights, there is a strong emphasis on business and community development, as well as community design. The Village of Arlington Heights also plays a vital role in fostering business, residential, and community growth. Numerous excellent hotels cater to the needs of the community.

Downtown Arlington Heights boasts the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, established in 1999, which offers various forms of entertainment. Alongside live performances, the center also provides arts education. Its premises consist of a 350-seat theater, a ballroom, and music and theater classrooms.

Prominent Landmarks and Establishments

Lake Arlington
Mitsuwa Marketplace in Chicago

Arlington Heights School District 25 manages the public elementary and middle schools that cater to the majority of the city. Arlington Heights is divided into different sections, each of which is served by seventeen elementary schools and nine middle schools.

Arlington Heights and numerous other Chicago suburbs rely on The Daily Herald, a prominent newspaper that is locally owned and operated.

Journal & Topics is a publication that reports on news and events related to Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Wheeling.

The village’s public library, known as the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, has achieved a remarkable accomplishment. It has received a 5-star rating in Library Journal’s national rating of public libraries for seven years in a row, joining the ranks of only 21 libraries in the entire United States to earn this prestigious recognition consistently.

There are two stations, Arlington Heights and Arlington Park, on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line in Arlington Heights. This line offers daily rail service between Harvard, Illinois and Ogilvie Transportation Center. Prospect Heights has the North Central Service, which is also nearby. The city has convenient access to O’Hare International Airport, the city of Chicago, and other suburbs through Interstate 90 and Illinois Route 53, which run along the southern and western edges of Arlington Heights.

Arlington Heights played a role in the making of these movies.

Lucas, released in 1986, was filmed at the former Arlington High School, specifically at the former Grace Gym and Foyer. A Nightmare on Elm Street, the 2010 film, featured high school scenes that were filmed at John Hersey High School. The Lucky Ones, released in 2008, Normal Life, released in 1996, Uncle Nino, released in 2003, Bernadette, released in 2018, and The Founder are other notable films.