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Top 10 Most-Read Stories From 2024 In Arlington Heights

Patch looks back at some of the top stories for the year, according to Arlingotn Heights readers.

Say goodbye to 2024 one last with the new year about to begin.
Say goodbye to 2024 one last with the new year about to begin. (Patch Graphics)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — It was a year like no other for Arlington Heights area residents. There were plenty of ups and downs. Let's take a quick look back at the year that was, with the Most Read Arlington Heights stories of 2024:

Woman, 83, Struck, Killed By Own SUV In Driveway: Elk Grove Village PD

Rosaria Bacigaluop, of the 600 block of Stonehaven Avenue, was found injured in her driveway and was taken to an area hospital by the fire department. Her vehicle, an SUV, was unoccupied, but still running.

Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Concealing Death Of Woman Found In Woods

Atalia Pucheta Martinez, 23, was found dead last month in the Busse Woods Forest Preserve.

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Arlington Heights Man Injured At Riot Fest Dies: GoFundMe

The 58-year-old was attending the music festival with his daughter this past September in Chicago.

'Senior Assassin' Game Not Condoned, Supported: Arlington Heights PD

The annual springtime tradition for students involves water guns, which are sometimes mistaken for real firearms, according to police.

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Man Shot Multiple Times While Attending BBQ At Park: Mount Prospect PD

An argument between the victim and two other men preceded the September shooting, according to police. RELATED: Pair Charged With Attempted Murder In BBQ Shooting

2 Armed Robberies Occur In Casino Parking Lot: Des Plaines PD

The December robberies occurred within minutes of each other at the Rivers Casino.

ID Of Motorcyclist Killed In Arlington Heights Crash Released

Police said a 16-year-old driver involved was cited for failure to yield right while turning left, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. RELATED: Motorcyclist Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash —Arlington Heights PD

Man On Run For 7 Years Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child: Palatine PD

Police believe the Palatine man had fled the country when they obtained an arrest warrant in 2017.

Suspect In Custody Following Stabbing In Hoffman Estates — Police

The September stabbing occurred in the area of Golf and Roselle roads.

Armed Robbery Reported At Schaumburg Bank — Police

Police said citizens in the immediate area were issued a message asking them to shelter in place for their safety. Motorists were being asked to avoid the area.

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