Briefs: New water tower studied

Wheeling is considering putting up another water tower -- this one to serve the village's northwest corridor. Trustee Dean Argiris said at a meeting this week that the tower could cost about $9 million. Coming development will put pressure on the village to update its infrastructure, he said, calling the tower "a major capital improvement project for the future of our village."

Pools staying open

For the first time in years, three of Arlington Heights Park District's neighborhood pools will be open daily through the Labor Day weekend. The additional hours and staffing is in response to Arlington Heights Elementary District 25's late start this school year. The district is completing construction on three buildings. With most of the lifeguards returning to high school and college, park district officials had to certify parents and other staff members as lifeguards to extend the hours. Recreation Pool will be open from 1 to 3:15 p.m. while Frontier and Heritage Park pools will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Normal weekend hours will continue as usual.

Bartlett OKs townhouses

The Bartlett village board approved a new residential development Tuesday known as Magnolia Place. The complex will consist of 122 townhouses in 22 buildings. The units will range from about 1,600 to 2,100 square feet. Magnolia Place will be built on 21 acres on the east side of Naperville Road, just north of the Metra line. Officials made sure the developers included decorative arbors, a park, playing field and tree preservation area in their plans.

Senior leisure day today

A complimentary "Show and Tell" event of leisure and recreation from the Arlington Heights Park District will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meet instructors, view art and craft projects, sit in on dance and fitness demonstrations and take a tour of the athletic club and wood shop. The event includes music and refreshments. Call (847) 797-5341 for details.