Arlington Heights IL Real Estate and General Information 

The village of Arlington Heights is located in Cook County and is about 25 miles from downtown Chicago. As of the 2000 census its population was 76,031, making it the largest village in the United States. Are you looking for a home in the village of Arlington Heights, Illinois? With several years of local experience I have the information you need to find the best homes in Arlington Heights. For more information see the listings below. 

Attractions
The village of Arlington Heights dates back to 1887 when railroads came through the area, but Arlington Heights is not just any village. In recent years, Arlington Heights has upgraded its infrastructure and put more of an emphasis on recreation, allowing it to keep its small town feel but adapt to the changing times. Those who love the thrill of horse races will enjoy the Arlington Park Race Track which hosts the Arlington Million and in 2002 was host to the Breeders' Cup Classic. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a modern library equipped with DVDs, e-books and web databases. Its collection is one of Illinois' largest. The Metropolis Performing Arts Theatre is also one of the major entertainment venues in Arlington Heights.  

Education
The Arlington Heights School District 25 operates also public elementary and middle schools in Arlington Heights. High schools are run by Township High School District 214. High schools in Arlington Heights include Buffalo Grove High School, John Hersey High School, Prospect High School, Wheeling High School, and Rolling Meadows High School. These schools have produced several prestigious professional sports athletes. Private schools in Arlington Heights include St. Viator High School, St. James School, Our Lady of Wayside, and St. Peter Lutheran School. As for nearby colleges and universities, Arlington Heights is 32 miles from the state-run University of Illinois at Chicago and near the private University of Chicago and De Paul University. 

Recreation
Arlington Heights hosts Concerts in the Park on Sunday and Wednesdays nights. Children's shows are held on Tuesday mornings. You can check out the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, which gives visitors a taste of local history-exhibits include a coach house and log cabin. Also, the man-made Arlington Lake features boating and hiking opportunities for residents.