Military maneuvers planned in Arlington Heights

U.S. military personnel will land helicopters, probably at night, on Thursday, April 19, when they use the vacant Chicago Sheraton Northwest for training maneuvers, Arlington Heights Police Capt. Nicholas Pecora said.

Military officials told Arlington Heights about the plans as a courtesy, said Pecora, who did not reveal anything about what type of military operation is involved. He said the village notified Rolling Meadows and Palatine officials, and the Arlington Heights Police Department will provide security at the site.

The developers who purchased the property at Euclid Avenue and Rohlwing Road, where they plan to build apartments in the former hotel, have been cooperative allowing law enforcement agencies to train there, Pecora said. The Arlington Heights Police Department, Illinois State Police and the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System have used the building.

“There aren’t that many multistory buildings suitable for training exercises,” Pecora said.