An Arlington Heights first-grader with a rare genetic condition enjoyed a dream weekend, courtesy of the Chicago Bears. Will Thieman of Arlington Heights was named the Bears' Champion of the Game

The Chicago Bears are exploring other potential new stadium site options, including Northwest Indiana, prompting rapid responses from political leaders.

The Bears' move to include Indiana in its stadium search comes after the state passed a law to lure pro sports franchises to its northwest region earlier this year — legislation spurred in part by the possibility of attracting the NFL franchise. This is a developing story. More to come.

One week before his inauguration as the new mayor of Arlington Heights, Jim Tinaglia walked through the downtown streets he’s called home for more than 50 years. What was once a “sleepy little town,” as he described it, has become a bustling community, a place Tinaglia has had a hand in building, himself, through his work as an architect.

Arlington Heights Village Manager Randy Recklaus has received a 5% raise and $15,000 performance bonus following his most recent annual evaluation with the village board. Recklaus, at the helm of

Police are investigating a school bus crash and vehicle fire in the northwest suburbs.