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In today's newsletter:

• Arlington Heights engineer admits role in stolen Philips trade secrets
• How Hersey's Arlington Heights offense dismantled Hoffman Estates on the road
• Why a Medal of Honor hero saluted in Arlington Heights

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Philips engineer convicted of stealing X-ray tube trade secrets for Chinese competitor (dotmed.com) — A former Philips engineer from Arlington Heights, Vladimir Nevtonenko, has admitted possessing stolen X‑ray tube trade secrets in a federal case tied to a Chinese competitor. Another ex‑Philips engineer was convicted at trial, and two co‑defendants from Aurora also pleaded guilty, with sentencings scheduled later this year and in early 2027.
   

• Hersey, Nawrot rout Hoffman Estates for 2-0 Start (dailyherald.com) — Hersey High School's football team from Arlington Heights rolled to a 42–6 road win over Hoffman Estates, powered by quarterback Jake Nawrot's four touchdown passes and a dominant first half. The Huskies, now 2–0, handed Hoffman coach Tim Heyse the largest loss of his tenure while showcasing multiple Arlington Heights standouts on offense and defense.
   

• How 'the real Forrest Gump' got his stolen Medal of Honor back (wearethemighty.com) — Arlington Heights briefly enters the story as the backdrop for a 2013 Independence Day parade where Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Lee Davis saluted the flag. The main focus is Davis' heroism in Vietnam, the theft of his Medal of Honor in 2005, and how Indianapolis officials helped recover and ceremonially return it, honoring his fallen comrades' sacrifice.
   

📸 Around Arlington Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
  Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• ONE Service at Willow Stream Park, featuring U2 Eucharist →
  Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together Benefit 2026 →
  Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. →
  6:00 am
• Election Protection! →
  Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• August Dance Camp
  South MS Large and Small Gym
  8:30 am
Tuesday September 1
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
• Learn To Square Dance--1st Lesson FREE! →
  Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W Thomas St, Arlington Heights
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Line Dance Beginners' Hoedown in Palatine →
  Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area, 1200 E Lake Dr, Palatine
  5:30 pm
• Line dancing with weighted vest! (weighted vest optional) Palatine~ →
  Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area, 1200 E Lake Dr, Palatine
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• First Pres Fall Fest →
  First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Rolling Meadows

• Rolling Meadows council threatens to remove Flock cameras over data sharing worries (dailyherald.com)
• Insider Selling: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) General Counsel Sells 12,000 Shares (insidertrades.com)
• DePaul Is Leading. How Will Marquette Catch Up? (anonymouseagle.com)

Mount Prospect

• A Social Security shortfall could slash benefits by $500 a month. Black Americans stand to lose most (thegrio.com)

Palatine

• Scouting boys cross country: York, Downers Grove North, St. Charles North headline long list of teams with state trophy goals (dailyherald.com)
• 2 Palatine Men Charged After Loaded Guns Found During Traffic Stop (patch.com)

Ok Arlington Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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