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New Zoning Laws for HANA

The Arlington Heights Village board approved re-zoning for HANA on July 17, 2023 in response to the concerns of residents around potential high-density redevelopment in the neighborhood. As part of a historic preservation effort that celebrates the heritage of HANA, the maximum height of homes was set to 25ft in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Read more in the coverage by the Daily Herald.

Opportunities with the Historical Society and Museum


The Arlington Heights Historical Society is a nonprofit organization serving the community by collecting, interpreting, preserving and presenting the information and objects concerning the history of Arlington Heights. The Society is based at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum with a campus containing five buildings. To fulfill this mission, volunteers are needed! Continue reading for details or email Katie Porwit, Operations Manager at manager.ahfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Whether you are a history buff or novice, your help is greatly appreciated. There are many areas in which volunteers can get involved:

Interested in helping out? Email Katie Porwit, Operations Manager at manager.ahfarmersmarket@gmail.com. All you need to include in the email is you name and the area in which you would like to help out. She will then provide you with all the information you need!

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Wheeling Food Pantry Donations


The Wheeling Township Food Pantry continues to support needy families through the pandemic and relies on our support. They are accepting food as well as monetary donations. Expand to read more about our most needed items and donation information.

Most Needed Items:

• Beans

• Beef Stew 

• Cereal

• Fruit

• Jelly 

• Macaroni & Cheese

• Meat Products such as Chicken, Hash, Ham

• Pasta

• Peanut Butter

• Potatoes

• Rice

• Soup

• Spaghetti Sauce

• Vegetables

Although most of our food comes from private donors like you who live locally, 2,904 lbs. of food was purchased in April from the Greater Chicago Food Depository with monetary donations from the community.  On May 1st we began disbursing a $25 gift card to Aldi in addition to the bags, so that families can purchase needed perishable items.  None of this would be possible without your support!  We sincerely appreciate your ongoing commitment to our pantry.  You are the epitome of our mission of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”.

If you prefer a monetary donation, checks should be made payable to "Wheeling Township Emergency Fund, Inc.", which is the legal name of the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization to which the Food Pantry belongs. 

Donations are accepted Mon-Fri from 9:00-4:00 in the Supervisor's Office.     

Donations received at:  1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights

If you have any questions please call our office at (847)259-7730 or email: GA@wheelingtownship.com.

 

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