Arlington Heights firefighters host coat, toy drive

Arlington Heights firefighters are collecting coats and toys for needy children through Dec. 15.

New and gently used coats and new toys are being accepted at all four fire stations: at 300 E. Sigwalt St., 1150 N. Arlington Heights Road, 2000 S. Arlington Heights Road and 3030 N. Arlington Heights Road.

It's the sixth year firefighters have held the coat drive, in which they've collected more than 1,200 coats.