Ryan Manis, 3, of Arlington Heights, left, listens to divers on a headset as he and his brother Jonathan, 6, center, watch an Arlington Heights Fire Department diving demonstration Tuesday during National Night Out activities at North School Park in Arlington Heights.
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Many Northwest suburbs on Tuesday celebrated National Night Out, an annual event designed to prevent crime and drug abuse and strengthen police-community partnerships. In Arlington Heights, police showcased K-9 work while the fire department demonstrated vehicle extrication at North School Park. Parents could get a free CD containing their child's fingerprints, photograph and voice sample, and also request a DNA sample.
The park district provided food, beverages and children's games.
In Schaumburg, police officers, state representatives and fire personnel met with people at Meineke Recreation Center, where there were silly games, contests, sidewalk chalk play, a DJ and an open swim.
Other towns that were celebrating included Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Rolling Meadows.
Barrington plans to celebrate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at its Cruise Night on South Cook Street.
Arvie Vetukuri, 4, of Schaumburg takes his turn at a pinata Tuesday during National Night Out activities at Meineke Recreation Center in Schaumburg.
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Jennifer Ryan, 7, of Elk Grove Village tries to break open a pinata Tuesday during National Night Out activities at Meineke Recreation Center in Schaumburg.
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Joe Robinson of Arlington Heights gives his daughter Calista, 1, a lift so she can view an Arlington Heights Fire Department diving demonstration during National Night Out activities Tuesday at North School Park in Arlington Heights.
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K-9 officer Max of the Arlington Heights Police Department yawns as Grady Schroeck, 5, of Arlington Heights prepares to pet him Tuesday during National Night Out activities at North School Park in Arlington Heights.
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Eliana Gilbert, 3, of Arlington Heights checks out a police motorcycle Tuesday during National Night Out activities at North School Park in Arlington Heights.
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