Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Reckless Firearm Discharge, Domestic Battery: Arlington Heights Police Blotter

Happening soon: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest on the Arlington Heights Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Saturday September 19th Patch AM
Saturday September 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Arlington Heights! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where recent arrests happened around Arlington Heights this week
  • Arlington Heights begins search as longtime police chief plans retirement
  • Did your camera catch these Arlington Heights overnight burglary suspects?

Also on today's calendar: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reckless Firearm Discharge, Domestic Battery: Arlington Heights Police Blotter (patch.com) — Residents in Arlington Heights can see how local police have been busy this week, with arrests for reckless firearm discharge, domestic battery, retail theft, DUI, and outstanding warrants across several village streets and shopping areas. The blotter details when and where each arrest occurred, along with upcoming court or detention dates in Rolling Meadows.
   

2. Arlington Heights Police Chief Nick Pecora To Retire After 44 Years (patch.com) — Longtime Arlington Heights Police Chief Nick Pecora will retire in November after 44 years serving the village, from public service officer to chief. Village leaders credit him with guiding the department through major local changes, earning national accreditation, and now launching a search for the community's next chief.
   

3. Burglars Target Vehicles, Garages In Arlington Heights (patch.com) — Arlington Heights police are investigating a string of overnight vehicle and garage burglaries on South Princeton Avenue and Surrey Ridge Drive, and they're asking nearby residents to review doorbell and security camera footage from Sept. 10–11. Officers say suspects used stolen Lincoln Navigators and sometimes garage remotes taken from cars, and they're urging everyone in town to lock vehicles, remove valuables, and promptly report suspicious activity.
   

4. Six Restyling Shops Advance to 2026 Pro Cup Challenge Final (bodyshopbusiness.com) — An Arlington Heights shop, DPS Automotive, has been named one of six national finalists in the 2026 PRO Cup Challenge, a major restyling competition tied to the SEMA Show. The contest highlights creative, dealership-ready vehicle accessory packages that can be replicated affordably, giving DPS Automotive a chance to boost its profile, attract new customers, and build industry partnerships.
   

5. Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2026 (dailyherald.com) — An Arlington Heights photographer, Ken Simpson, is among the highlighted entrants in the Daily Herald's August amateur photo contest, recognized for a vivid sunset shot taken during a trip to Texas. The contest showcases travel and nature images from several suburbs and invites local residents to keep submitting their own photos for a chance at monthly recognition and prizes.
   

📸 Around Arlington Heights

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington Heights

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Arlington Heights Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arlington Heights PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Arlington Heights. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for assistant manager i-1 in Arlington Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington Heights here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Arlington Heights