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Watch speed in Arlington

The Arlington Heights Police Department is conducting a speed enforcement program now through June 28. Officers are targeting speeders, mostly during the morning and evening rush hours. Four intersections are getting special attention: Algonquin and Arlington Heights roads; Palatine and Rand roads; Palatine and Arlington Heights roads and Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue. Similar campaigns conducted between April 6 and May 31 netted 672 citations for speeding and nine for other vehicle code violations.

Police promote bike safety

The Buffalo Grove police will conduct a Summertime Good Bike Rider program in June, July and August. The police will partner with Buffalo Grove Pantry, 7-11 store and the Rotary Club, and officers who see young people demonstrating safe bike riding will present the rider with a coupon for a free fountain drink. The winners also will be entered in a drawing for a new bike donated by the Rotary Club. For details call the police at (847) 459-2560.

Mark Flag Day with picnic

Hoffman Estates and the Schaumburg Barn are inviting residents to a Flag Day picnic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Schaumburg Municipal Center Plaza, 101 Schaumburg Court. Admission is $3. The program includes a visit by Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson and Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider, a speech by Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and a flag-hoisting ceremony with color guard, music, food and bingo. Attendees are asked to carpool to this event if possible as parking will be limited due to construction. Seating is limited. For tickets, call (847) 524-7496.