Arlington Heights woman celebrates 80th birthday with surprise skydiving adventure

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Arlington Heights woman celebrates 80th birthday with surprise skydiving adventure

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — Family members of an Arlington Heights woman who celebrated her 80th birthday this week surprised her with a thrilling opportunity. Ann Swindell turned 80 this week and her family members decided to celebrate by throwing her a surprise birthday party, and as part of the celebration, they offered her the chance to go skydiving. "They surprised me for my birthday," Swindell said. "They took me on an Amazing Race-the…