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Manager Arrested: Employee Theft at Ulta on Rand Rd

Arlington Heights police responded about 3:13 p.m. Friday of employee theft at the Ulta store, 456 East Rand Road. Police received a report that an employee was involved in stealing merchandise. Police transported one male/adult from the store in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.

Garage Burglary on North Hickory Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 10:27 a.m. Sunday of a garage burglary in the 1000 block of North Hickory Avenue. Police received a report that a neighbor’s garage door was also observed to be open. Arlington Heights police are investigating. Multiple burglaries reported overnight in Arlington Heights on Hickory Avenue, Princeton Avenue, and in Mount Prospect on Deborah Lane, Lincoln Street and Crestwood Lane.

Vehicle Burglary on North Princeton Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 9:03 a.m. Sunday of a burglary to vehicle in the 1100 block of North Princeton Avenue. Police received a report that a man's vehicle was burglarized. Arlington Heights police are investigating, and were checking to see if neighborhood garages were burglarized, as in cases overnight on Hickory Avenue in Arlington Heights and on Deborah Lane, Crestwood Lane, and Lincoln Street in Mount Prospect.

Burglary to Garage, Burglary to Vehicle on North Hickory Ave

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:24 a.m. Sunday of a burglary to vehicle in the 900 block of North Hickory Avenue. Police received a report that items were stolen out of multiple unlocked vehicles. Police on the scene discovered that the garage was also burglarized, and also discovered at least one additional vehicle burglary in the 900 block of North Hickory Avenue.

DUI Arrest Near Algonquin Rd and Briarwood, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver after originally arresting the driver on a traffic charge about 12:36 a.m. at Algonquin Road and Briarwood. Police transported the driver in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. Police towed the driver’s black Nissan Altima to a police holding area.

Elda Hofeldt-Skadow

Elda Hofeldt-Skadow was born May 9, 1924 in Chicago to Albert and Irene (nee Hamm) Halfpap. She died November 3, 2011 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights ... more Glueckert Funeral Home ...

David C. Stark

David C. Stark, 75, of Northbrook. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Van Akkeren); loving father of Jennifer (William) Kidd and John Stark ... more info Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Lois A. Welk

Lois A. Welk, 79, of Arlington Heights died October 12, 2011.  See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Thomas S. O’Donoghue

Thomas S. O’Donoghue, 84, of Arlington Heights died October 12, 2011.  See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Richard J. Revor

Richard J. Revor, 94, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 peacefully at home in Arlington Heights.  See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Brian B. Allen

Brian B. Allen, 59, died on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.  See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Reel Steel at Arlington Theater

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Reel Steel Friday October 7, 2011 Info on Wikipedia | mobile ...

Donna W. Drake

Donna W. Drake, 87, died Monday October 3, 2011 at her home.  See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Camille Edminster

Camille Edminster, 71, died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva, Ill.  See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Apartment Fire at Dana Point Condos on East Central Rd, Extinguished Within 10 Minutes

Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics and police responded about 5:39 p.m. Wednesday to an apartment unit fire at Dana Point Condos, 1505 East Central Road. Firefighters received a report that a stove was on fire. Police arrived in about two minutes and reported flames showing from a first floor unit. Police also reported they were helping one female resident evacuate from the unit. Firefighters arrived and reported light smoke and flames showing. Firefighters had straight access to the kitchen and knocked the fire immediately. They immediately conducted a thorough search of the apartment unit and neighboring units on all floors. Other units in the building were also evacuated as a safety precaution. Within ten minutes firefighters used the thermal imaging camera after the fire was extinguished to confirm that no fire had extended beyond the walls near the stove. Firefighters also removed some cabinets and wall material to confirm that no fire was hidden behind walls. Firefight

No Interruptions: Smoke in Radio Room at 911 Center, Northwest Central Dispatch

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:48 p.m. Tuesday to Northwest Central Dispatch System, 1975 East Davis Street for a report that computer equipment was smoking in the radio room. Firefighters reported a computer was smoking with no further hazard. Apparently no evacuation was necessary, and no interruption in service occurred.

50/50 at Arlington Theater

50/50 Friday September 30, 2011 Info on Wikipedia | mobile ...

James L. Kauffman

James L. Kauffman, 82, passed away on October 1, 2011 in Long Grove. See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

George J. Kman Jr.

George J. Kman Jr. , 84, died on September 30, 2011 at the Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights. See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Norman W. Zech

Norman W. Zech, 93, of Arlington Heights, died September 30, 2011 at the Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights. See  Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Stolen Auto Reported from North Patton Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:40 a.m. Saturday of stolen auto from the 1500 block of North Patton Avenue. Police received a report that a 2004 Infinity was last seen about 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

Burglary to Hair Salon on East Rand Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 8:33 a.m. Saturday of a burglary to a hair salon in the 300 block of East Rand Road. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the business and removed a cash register. Arlington Heights police are investigating.

Vehicle Burglary on Spring Ridge Drive

Arlington Heights police responded about 9:43 a.m. Monday to a report of a vehicle burglary in the 1800 block of Springridge Drive. Police received a report that a red Ford 500 was burglarized overnight, Sunday night-to-Monday morning.

Karl Ludwig Filippi

Karl Ludwig Filippi, 92, died September 25, 2011 at the Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Kathleen F. Greifenstein

Kathleen F. Greifenstein, 69, passed away September 24, 2011 at her home in Mount Prospect. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Dream House (2011) at Arlington Theater

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Dream House (2011) at Arlington Theater Friday September 30, 2011 Info on Wikipedia |  mobile ...

Burglary to Vehicle on East Central Rd Apartment Parking Lot

Arlington Heights police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered an unlocked White 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara and removed a white violin and black violin case parked in the 800 Block East Central Road in an apartment parking lot (rear lot). The crime is reported to have occurred on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 between 10:00am – Noon. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Donald E. Roemer

Donald E. Roemer, 82, died on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Nazarethville Nursing Home in Des Plaines. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Leon H. Schroder, Former Owner of Leon's Arco Service at Northwest Highway and Vail Ave

Leon H. Schroder, 80, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and formerly of Arlington Heights died on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Charleston Ridge Senior Home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Leon was the former owner and mechanic at Leon's Arco Service. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Attempted Bike Theft/Garage Burglary on South Dunton Ave

Arlington Heights police responded about 2:32 a.m. Monday to a report of an attempted theft in the 500 block of South Dunton Avenue. Police received a report that a resident confronted a man trying to steal a bicycle in the resident’s garage. He was caught pulling a bike off of a rack on the wall. The subject left other bicycle parts he had been carrying at the scene. The subject was described as a male/Hispanic 5’8″ medium build, dark hair, wearing baggie jeans

Bike Theft from Apartment Bike Rack on West Miner St

Arlington Heights police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders removed an unsecured bicycle from a bike rack on the west side of an apartment building in the 300 block of West Miner Street. The stolen bike was described as a blue Schwinn Insight 1 Flat Bar road bike valued at $400. The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday September 16, 2011 at 8:00pm and Saturday September 17, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Bike Theft on East Grove Street Overnight

Arlington Heights police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders removed an unsecured hot pearl/pink, Dynacraft, Next, BMX, 20 inch, Child’s Bicycle with a sheep skin seat cover from the driveway in the 500 Block of East Grove Street. The bike was valued at $100. The crime is reported to have occurred between Wednesday September 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday September 15, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Alert from Arlington Heights Police Regarding Two Scams

Arlington Heights today alerted residents of two scams that were attempted recently against two residents in Arlington Heights. (#1) A complainant has been receiving numerous suspicious telephone calls since her husband passed away. Typically, the caller tells her she has either won money or a fabulous trip but needs to send money or provide bank information to process the claim. During the last call the offender asked if she lived alone and how much money she had in her bank account. He eventually asked her to send $100 to a subject with a California address. The complainant’s daughter called the number given by the offender. She spoke to a subject who gave multiple names. When told not to call anymore the offender threatened to shoot her. The number provided is out of Jamaica. (#2) The complainant received several suspicious telephone calls from a foreign sounding caller telling her she has won 3.5 million dollars. She was told documents needed to be signed and money wired to an

Community Mailbox Knocked Over on North Chicago Ave

Arlington Heights police received a report that an unknown offender or offender struck and knocked over the community mail box servicing all the tenants in a building in the 900 block of North Chicago. The crime is reported to have occurred on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 between 6:00pm and 8:05pm. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Fred W. Meyer

Fred W. Meyer, 85, of Arlington Heights died on Friday, September 16, 2011 in Lake Zurich. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Ann W. Nelson

Ann W. Nelson of Elmhurst died Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Union Pacific/Metra gates stuck down at Ridge and at Northwest Highway/Euclid

Arlington Heights police reporting about 9:04am that the Union Pacific/Metra train gates are stuck in the down position.

SUV vs. tree in 400 block of East Golf

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:57 p.m. Sunday to an SUV vs. tree crash in the 400 block of East Golf Road. Rescuers received a report that a maroon SUV struck a tree. A female driver reported she was injured. The crash of a red Chevy Trailblazer occurred in an office complex across the street from Valli Produce.

Crash with injuries eastbound Interstate 90 near Elmhurst Rd

Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics and Illinois State Police responded about 2:36pm to a crash on the eastbound I-90 near Elmhurst Road. No word on extent of injuries.

Mary Jane Schmidt

Mary Jane Schmidt of Arlington Heights died recently (no date specified). See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Three-vehicle crash with injuries Arlington Heights Rd and Euclid Ave

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:08pm Sunday to a three-vehicle crash at Arlington Heights Road and Euclid Ave. Two ambulances responded for the crash that involved an SUV.

Possible "Gypsy Scam" Reported Near Campbell and Vail Avenue

Arlington Heights police received a report of a possible "gypsy scam" involving concrete work at about 2:00 p.m. Saturday near Campbell Street and Yale Avenue. Two suspects were reported in a white newer model SUV. The driver was reported to be a male/Hispanic, 35-years-old, about 5'10" and 170 LBS. The passenger in the SUV was reported to be male/Hispanic, about 30-35 years-old, 5'8" 190 LBS. The suspects are wanted for investigation.

Lanorma Marchetti

Lanorma Marchetti, 92, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 after a short, courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer at The Manor Care of Libertyville. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Shoplifter Arrested at Marshalls on Palatine Rd

Arlington Heights police responded about 8:01 p.m. Friday to a report of a female/adult shoplifter in custody at Marshalls, 601 East Palatine Road. Police received a report that the female/adult was cooperative while in custody. Police transported one female/adult in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.

Police Stop Nissan Versa Believed to Carry Retail Theft Suspects from Kildeer Ulta

Police in the Arlington Heights area and northwest suburbs were looking for two female black suspects in a burgundy vehicle after Kildeer police notified police statewide that two suspects were wanted for retail theft. The two females were suspects involved in a retail theft case at an Ulta store in Kildeer, involving a loss of about $800 of products. Staff at the Arlington Heights Ulta store, 456 East Rand Road,who were alerted about the suspects by the Kildeer store staff, reported that they were in the Arlington Heights store about 4:58 p.m. Friday. They reported that no theft occurred in the Arlington Heights store. The two suspects left the Arlington Heights store driving a burgundy passenger car described as having Iowa license plates. An alert Arlington Heights police officer spotted the vehicle at southeastbound Rand Road near Thomas Street, and described the vehicle as a burgundy Nissan Versa with three people occupying the car. Arlington Heights police were committed to

Police Discover Fight Near Gatsby’s on Rand Road

Arlington Heights police on patrol about 3:08 a.m. Saturday noticed a person with a head injury at Gatsby’s near Rand Road and Palatine Road. Police soon discovered a fight had occurred nearby. Paramedics were called. No word on any arrests. The case was indicated to be a battery.

James W. Moy

James W. Moy, 81, died September 3, 2011 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Frederick D. Martin

Frederick D. Martin, 81, former teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School, died September 11, 2011. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Female Shoplifter Arrested at Kohl’s on Dundee Rd

Arlington Heights police responded about 8:36 p.m. Sunday to a report of a shoplifter detained at Kohl’s, 800 West Dundee Road. Police received a report that a female/adult that does not speak English was cooperative with loss control personnel. A female adult was transported in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.

Two Women Fighting; 1 Arrested on West Surrey Park Lane

Arlington Heights police received a report about 11:36 p.m. Sunday of a fight in progress in the 1800 block of West Surrey Park Lane. Police received a report that two females were physically fighting outside the condo unit next to a pickup truck. One female was wearing a pink shirt and the other was wearing a blue shirt. Police arrested one female and transported her in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.

Richard “Ric” J. Nielsen

Richard “Ric” J. Nielsen, 54,  died on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Hannelore Rabocz, of Buffalo Grove

Hannelore Rabocz, 75,  passed September 7, 2011 in Arlington Heights. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Delores C. Stephan, Wheeling Township Assessor

Dolores C. Stephan, 82,  passed peacefully September 3, 2011 in Arlington Heights. See Glueckert Funeral Home ...

Contagion at Arlington Theater

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Contagion at Arlington Theater Friday September 9, 2011 Info on Wikipedia ...

Burglars Steal a Refrigerator, but Dump it on Central Rd Near Evergreen Ave

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If you thought you saw a refrigerator on Central Road, you did. Arlington Heights police were following burglary suspects in a red Chevy Silverado pickup truck Monday morning when thieves dumped it or lost it while taking bumps at high speeds.

Black Helicopter Reported Flying Low Over North Side of Arlington Heights

A few people reported a black helicopter flying low over Lake Arlington and near Ivy School, just west of Lake Arlington. The incident was reported to police, and police checked the area, but the helicopter was gone before they arrived. If anyone has pictures or information, please comment here on Arlington-News.com or on The Cardinal -- Arlingtoncardinal.com

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