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CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Man shot in Arlington Heights, Illinois
A man was shot in suburban Arlington Heights early Friday morning. According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, police responded to a 911 call for a person shot in the 3900 block of Galesburg Avenue around 3:20 a.m. Officials said the man was shot in the face, and officers conducted life-saving measures on the scene. He was taken to a local hospital, and his condition is unknown at this time. Video from the scene shows a police investigation in front of a house, possibly focused on a car in a driveway. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately released. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Sheriff's Police detectives at 708-865-4896. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down lanes on Route 53 in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Illinois Route 53 is shut down in both directions after a deadly motorcycle crash in Arlington Heights, Illinois, early Monday morning. According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a dump truck near Rand Road just before 1:30 a.m. Kris Habermehl said the motorcycle driver hit a median, and the impact of the crash sent the driver into the southbound lanes. According to state police, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. All northbound and southbound lanes are closed. Traffic is being diverted to nearby exit ramps. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Police are investigating.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Editorial: Arlington Heights looks to Chicago for new stuff to tax
Arlington Heights is best known these days as being the likely future home of the Chicago Bears. But lately, the northwest suburb seems to be intent on grabbing more than just professional football teams from Chicago. It's looking to the city for some more unwelcome imports — like new taxing ideas. With an array of taxes and fees on all sorts of activities, Chicago is an excellent source of such things if you're in the market for them. Arlington Heights is among the first municipalities outside of Chicago considering a streaming tax on residents. The city of Chicago pioneered and has enforced a digital 'amusement' tax on streaming since 2015, currently at 10.25%, though the tax rate was lower (9%) when originally adopted. Officials say the proposed 5% streaming tax would help offset losses from declining cable franchise fees and telecommunications taxes. As more residents cut the cord, revenue from these sources has dropped — from about $5.5 million two decades ago to just under $3 million today, according to the Daily Herald. The tax is estimated to generate about $500,000 if implemented, but the Herald calculated that it would cost the average consumer anywhere from $41 to $61 extra per year, assuming they subscribe to multiple streaming services, which many suburbanites do. Village officials say the additional charge on streaming services would help cover the cost of staffing a fifth Fire Department ambulance, which is being deployed this year in response to rising emergency call volumes. That would be on top of already high local taxes. In 2024, BlockShopper pegged the median Arlington Heights property tax bill at over $9,000. For many homes in the village, those bills push $20,000 and higher. What began as a targeted Chicago tax is quickly becoming a new way for local governments to plug budget holes — at the expense of everyday entertainment. Arlington Heights isn't the first suburb to put the streaming tax on the table, but implementing it would certainly make the village an early adopter. East Dundee adopted a 5% amusement tax in April 2022 that includes video and audio streaming services, making it the first Illinois municipality beyond Chicago to levy such a tax. Evanston also adopted a 5% streaming tax in 2020. And don't forget, state lawmakers considered expanding the state's 6.25% sales tax to streaming services across Illinois in the session that ended in May. That didn't happen, but it was part of the conversation, and we wouldn't be surprised to see that resurface. Suburbanites should take notice of this trend. As Chicago has demonstrated repeatedly, once a new tax is adopted, it only goes up. When high-tax areas start calling for new revenue streams, we have to wonder what's going on, and residents are likely wondering where all of their property tax dollars are going. We understand it's not cheap to provide services in communities where expectations are high. But let's be honest: Arlington Heights is already out of reach for many working families — and rising taxes aren't helping. In just the past few years, Arlington Heights' police and fire pension shortfalls alone have grown into the tens of millions, adding serious pressure to the municipal budget. That may help explain why it needs new revenue to staff a single ambulance. If debt and pension costs keep ballooning unchecked, the streaming tax won't be the last new fee suburbanites see. Chicago has plenty more from which to choose. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Doug Ghim Reaps Rewards With a Remarkable Round at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim Reaps Rewards With a Remarkable Round at John Deere Classic originally appeared on Athlon Sports. You know that feeling you get when you are cheering for the underdog to prevail? That's exactly what I feel when watching golfers like Doug Ghim. For seven years, the 29-year-old from Illinois has been quietly putting in the work on the PGA Tour. He has been building a reputation as one of those guys you can't help but root for. And after Thursday's 62 in the opening round of the John Deere Classic, Ghim finds himself somewhere he's never been before: leading a PGA Tour event. Advertisement From Illinois to Augusta National Talk about a dream come true. Ghim's path to professional golf reads like something out of a sports movie. Growing up in Des Plaines and Arlington Heights, he was just another kid from the Chicago suburbs who fell in love with golf. After graduating from Buffalo Grove High School, he headed down to the University of Texas, where he really started getting noticed. And what a run he had as an amateur. We're talking about a guy who won the Ben Hogan Award as college golf's top player and earned low amateur honors at the Masters Tournament — you know, just casual stuff. That Masters appearance came after a heartbreaking runner-up finish at the 2017 U.S. Amateur, but honestly, what a way to announce yourself to the golf world. Ghim's amateur resume is stacked with victories at prestigious events and representing the U.S. at both the Palmer and Walker Cup matches. Then, of course, there was that week at Augusta National where he made multiple eagles and walked away with crystal goblets, the event reward for making an eagle. Those moments at Augusta were pure magic. Advertisement The Professional Reality Professional golf is tough. Really, really tough. Ghim's amateur success had everyone expecting fireworks once he turned pro, but the reality has been a slow burn thus far. Don't get me wrong, however — his journey has not been unimpressive at all. In 162 starts on tour, Ghim has been building something special. A runner-up finish at the 2024 Shriners Children's Open wasn't just a good week — it was validation that all those years of grinding were paying off. Sure, he's still chasing that first victory, but watching him get so close was genuinely exciting. This season has thrown some curveballs his way, with Ghim entering the John Deere Classic ranked No. 124 in the FedEx Cup standings. His best result came at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, where he tied for 11th. It's been one of those seasons where the breaks haven't always gone his way, but that's what makes Thursday's performance so special. Advertisement A Career-Best Round Sometimes the golf gods smile on you, and Thursday was one of those days for Ghim. His bogey-free 62 wasn't just a career-low round — it was seven years of hard work coming together in 18 beautiful holes. Playing in his sixth John Deere Classic, he finally found that magical something that every golfer spends their career chasing. There's something really special about Ghim taking the lead at the John Deere Classic. Historically, this event has always been marked by breakthrough moments and feel-good stories. With Ghim, you have a guy from Illinois playing in front of essentially his home crowd. Advertisement You can just feel the poetry setting up for something special this week, can't you? This tournament simply loves crowning first-time winners, and Ghim couldn't fit the bill any better. The Grinder's Path Ghim's story is compelling because of his authenticity. In a world where young players sometimes seem to come out of nowhere, claiming multiple victories, Ghim represents something different. He is an example of persistence and steady improvement. He's the guy who shows up every week and just keeps working, regardless of where his game may be at. His background adds another layer to his story that makes you want to cheer even louder. As a Korean American player who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, Ghim represents the changing face of professional golf in the best possible way. His journey from Buffalo Grove High School to the PGA Tour shows what's possible when talent meets determination, and his success would mean so much to communities that don't always see themselves represented at golf's highest level. Advertisement The Moment of Truth With three rounds left at TPC Deere Run, Ghim has the chance to rewrite his story completely. Yes, there will be pressure — that's inevitable. And yes, this season has been challenging, with tour status implications hanging in the balance. But here's what Thursday's 62 tells us: Doug Ghim is ready. Sometimes, the best stories are the ones that unfold a little more slowly. And if Thursday was any indication, Ghim's story might just be getting to the good part. Related: The Soul of American Golf: A Journey Through the Game's Heart and Heritage Related: Justin Thomas Has Big Ideas for What Should Come Next in Golf Related: Keegan Bradley's 2025 Ryder Cup Vice Captains Could Deliver Victory to US This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
02-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Arlington Heights streaming tax could go into in effect in 2026
The village of Arlington Heights, Illinois is considering a proposal to start taxing internet streaming services. Village officials are considering a 5% streaming tax, the same amount that is currently in place for cable franchises. In a letter to the village board president and trustees last November, the village manager noted that over the years, "a number of our residents have chosen internet streaming services over regular cable or premium channels." The village manager noted that internet streaming still utilizes public right-of-way cable lines or repeaters to deliver their content, and that the village could generate approximately $500,000 in revenue from the tax. The money from the streaming tax will be earmarked to cover the new full-time 5th ambulance service, which is set to be fully implemented in 2026, according to the letter. The village manager also recommended potentially implementing the tax in mid-2025 to gauge if the revenue generated by the tax will actually cover all costs of that ambulance survey. At a recent board meeting, village officials said they have lost millions of dollars in revenue from cord cutting. The tax would apply to subscribers to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Peacock, Hulu and YouTube TV. According to the Daily Herald, subscriptions with commercials would be subject to a lower tax than subscriptions without commercials.
