Briefs: Police say man hit on purpose
A 32-year-old Palatine man was arrested and charged with aggravated battery Wednesday after police said he intentionally struck a man with his car. Authorities say James R. Martin, of 1721 N. Rose St., was driving in the 1600 block of North Baldwin Road about 2 p.m. Wednesday when he spotted a man he argued with earlier in the day. Martin turned his 1998 Volkswagen Jetta around and intentionally struck the 30-year-old victim, authorities say. Palatine officers located the car, which had a shattered windshield and what appeared to be blood. The victim was transported to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. His condition is unknown. Martin, who police say implicated himself, is due in court today.
Mothers peace event on
The rained-out Mother's Day for Peace event has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening in Palatine. Two groups -- the Northwest Suburban Chicago Holistic Moms Network and Mothers Acting Up -- organized the inaugural event as a "celebration to reclaim the true meaning of Mother's Day" and to "unite across boundaries … to protect our global family." Mother's Day for Peace will feature music by Solid-Aire, children's activities, guest speaker Helen Lee of Touch of Life Chiropractic and many exhibits and sponsors. The free event takes place 7 to 9 p.m. at Countryside Church's Atherton Hall, 1025 N. Smith Road. For information or to volunteer, contact Johanna Navari Welch at (847) 567-1228 or nwscholisticmoms@gmail.com.
Pets can get chip IDs
Buffalo Grove residents can get free microchip identification of their pets from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Grove Animal Hospital, 1031 W. Dundee Road. Chip injections, sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Rotary in cooperation with the police and the clinic, will be provided as long as supplies last. Rotarians do ask for a donation of nonperishable food items to support local pantries. Animals must be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a carrier.
Salute events this weekend
Salute Inc., a nonprofit organization helping military personnel, veterans and their families, is holding a free concert 6:30 p.m. today at Harmony Park, Vail and Campbell streets, Arlington Heights, that will feature country recording artist Stephen Cochran. Its annual Family 5K/10K Walk and 5K Run will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, beginning at South Middle School, 400 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. For more information, visit www.saluteinc.org.
Poppy Day today, Saturday
The annual Veterans Poppy Days solicitation will be today and Saturday at various locations in Arlington Heights, with 100 percent of funds collected used for direct assistance to veterans and their families.
Work to start at park
The "Drive to Revive Memorial Park" groundbreaking ceremony will occur at around noon on Monday, right after the Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade. Work will include developing a central plaza, landscaping, and adding a picnic area featuring existing monuments and new walkways throughout the park. Memorial Park is the oldest park in the district, with the first memorials dating back to the Civil War and World War I. The park is located in the triangle formed by Fremont, Chestnut and Park Place in Arlington Heights.