Arlington Heights Village is located in Cook County and is 16.4 square miles. It is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The city was an early commuter suburb for Chicago and was incorporated in 1887. Arlington Heights boasts the Arlington Park Race Track and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, which has one of the largest book collections in Illinois.  

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Notable natives of Arlington Heights include actress Jennifer Morrison and producer Jim Michaels. The city was also used as a location for the 2010 remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street".

Arlington Heights has a variety of resources to help you plan your wedding including different options for venues, wedding photographers, florists, and shops where you can find bridesmaid dresses and wedding accessories. You can have your wedding in Metropolis Ballroom, which has incredible views of the city, or enjoy an elegant celebration at Atlantis Banquets. The hall has marble floors and 14 foot ceilings. You can also take advantage of their in house catering staff.

In your free time you can relax at the Arlington Lakes Golf Club. You can also visit Lake Arlington, which is open for use from May to September. It has plenty to keep you entertained including paddle-boats, sailing lessons, fishing, and a walking path.