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In today's newsletter:

  • New lead revives Arlington Heights role in Tylenol murder probe
  • Why this Metropolis musical is being called a must-see ride
  • Celebrate abilities today at Camelot Park's inclusive community event

Also on today's calendar: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. IL Tylenol Murders Linked To Newly Identified 'Unknown Wanderer' Found Dead In 1982: Idaho Police (patch.com) — Arlington Heights remains central to the renewed investigation into the 1982 Tylenol murders, as local police hold key evidence tied to three of the cyanide deaths and continue to review new leads from Idaho authorities. Detectives in Ada County have identified the once-anonymous "Unknown Wanderer" as chemist Mathew Francis Betkouski, whose background and movements raise questions but stop short of making him a suspect, keeping the case active for Arlington Heights and the wider Chicago area.
   

2. One of the best : Metropolis' 'Ride the Cyclone' revival is quite a ride (dailyherald.com) — Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington Heights is earning raves for its darkly funny revival of the cult musical "Ride the Cyclone," now running through Oct. 25. Reviewers praise the powerful young cast, inventive staging, and intimate 90-minute production, noting it's among the venue's best in decades and a must-see for local theater fans.
   

3. Arlington Panel Taps Park District For Disabilities Inclusion Award (journal-topics.com) — Arlington Heights is honoring its Park Foundation with the first Disability Inclusion Award for helping fund an all-inclusive playground at Recreation Park. Residents can join today's free "All Kinds of Awesome" Celebration of Abilities at Camelot Park Community Center, featuring music, crafts, community groups, and activities that spotlight accessibility and inclusion for neighbors of all abilities.
   

4. Northwest suburbs teaming up for homeless outreach (dailyherald.com) — Arlington Heights is spearheading a new Northwest Consortium on Homelessness that will share a full-time outreach social worker across up to 10 nearby suburbs. Village staff and local social workers have shaped a two-year pilot to better connect homeless residents with housing, health care, and benefits, responding to rising homelessness and frequent local police calls.
   

5. Shelter Youth & Family Services Names Kristen Daniels New CEO (patch.com) — Arlington Heights-based Shelter Youth & Family Services has promoted Kristen Daniels to CEO, completing a planned transition from longtime leader Carina Santa Maria. Daniels, who has spent the past year preparing in a senior role, will guide the youth-focused nonprofit as it expands housing, trafficking survivor support, and family services across the Chicago area.
   

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  • I'm thinking of getting an electric car.
    Does anyone have one, other than Tesla? I was considering the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Thanks (Nextdoor Lake Arlington)
  • The raccoon 🦝 from Waverly lane is not sick , just drunk.
    He has been eating fermented apples from the tree there. We should avoid any interaction and let him be until he is able to move. This was concluded… (Nextdoor North Lake Arlington)
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time / Part Time - Order Writer / Nabisco Merchandising in Arlington Heights. Apply here.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a job opening for Associate Banker, 30 Hours, Chicago Cook County NW Area - Multiple locations in Arlington Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington Heights here.

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