Arlington

$10.5 Million Awarded in Heartbreaking Loss: Kindergarten Teacher’s Family Receives Justice after Fatal Arlington Heights Bicycle Crash

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — In a significant legal ruling, a Cook County jury has awarded $10.5 million to the husband of a kindergarten teacher from Arlington Heights who died tragically in a bicycle crash in 2022. The teacher, Sylwia Jarosz, was fatally struck by a dump truck while riding her bicycle to work. The incident unfolded on the morning of Sept. 29, 2022, when Jarosz, aged 45, was navigating her bicycle along northbound Wilke Road. She was stopped at a red light at the intersection with Lake Cook Road when a catastrophic chain of events … Read more

Judge Overturns Arlington Initiative Aimed at Expanding Diverse Housing Options

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Arlington, VA — A recent judicial ruling has thwarted Arlington County’s progressive housing initiative, commonly referred to as the ‘missing middle’ housing plan. This plan sought to address the area’s critical affordable housing shortage by rezoning single-family neighborhoods to allow for the construction of multi-family units, such as duplexes and townhouses. Circuit Judge Louise DiMatteo issued an injunction against the county’s zoning ordinance changes, citing a failure to adhere to proper procedural protocols. The judge’s decision came in response to challenges by local homeowners who argue that the plan was pushed through without sufficient community … Read more

Legal Boundaries Questioned: Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery Campaign Event Scrutinized

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Washington, D.C. — Amid the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, questions swirl regarding the legality of a campaign video shot during a visit by former President Donald Trump. The video, which has garnered attention and controversy, was filmed during an official event commemorating Veterans Day, sparking a debate over the appropriate use of such hallowed grounds. Legal experts question whether this activity breached the strict regulations that govern political activities at national military cemeteries. Arlington, resting place for more than 400,000 military veterans and their immediate family members, is regulated under federal law that … Read more