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Dear AH

AH Town Square was built for the community, and Dear AH is your space to be heard. Whether you’re offering opinions, sharing support, raising concerns, or sparking a conversation, this is where your voice truly matters.

What Can You Write About?

There’s no strict list. If it’s on your mind and connected to life in or around Arlington Heights, it belongs here. That could mean:

  • Local concerns or celebrations

  • Thoughts on village decisions or news

  • Endorsements or election reflections

  • Personal stories or lived experiences

  • Creative ideas to improve our community

  • A message to your neighbors—or even a heartfelt rant

If it’s thoughtful, genuine, and community-minded, Dear AH is the place for it.

A Few Friendly Guidelines:

We want Dear AH to feel open and inviting, not gatekept. That said, we ask writers to keep a few things in mind so this space stays thoughtful and respectful:

Submission Deadline

Thursday by 12:00 PM (noon)
Letters received by then will be considered for publication on Sunday morning. Late submissions may roll over to the following week.

How to Send Your Letter

How to Send Your Letter

Please email your letter to:

admin@ahtownsquare.com

Include:

  • Your full name

  • Your Arlington Heights neighborhood (or connection to the village)

  • A phone number for verification (we won’t publish it)

You can use this form to send your letter directly to AH Town Square. We review submissions weekly for publication every Sunday.

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