Cook County briefs
Speed crackdown in Arlington:
Arlington Heights police have begun their latest campaign against speeding, using IDOT grant money for extra enforcement. The current campaign runs through Aug. 22 and focuses on four intersections chosen based in crash data. They are Arlington Heights Road at Central Road, Palatine Road at Rand Road, Arlington Heights at Palatine Road and Arlington Heights at Euclid Avenue. During an earlier campaign that ran from June 28 to July 25, 300 tickets were issued for speeding violations, two for driving with a suspended license and four for driving without proof of insurance. Since the inception of the speed grant in April, 1,205 citations have been issued for speeding. Enforcement efforts are being conducted primarily during weekday morning and evening rush periods.
Independent candidate in 56th:
Marilyn Siegfried of Schaumburg has announced her intention to run as an independent for the 56th District state House seat currently held by Schaumburg Democrat Paul Froehlich. The 69-year-old Siegfried, who's never sought elected office before, said she's a registered Republican who has supported Froehlich before and after his switch to the Democratic party. Froehlich recently announced he won't seek another term. Schaumburg Township Republicans have endorsed 28-year-old Ryan Higgins of Schaumburg in next spring's primary. Schaumburg Township Democrats have not yet announced a candidate. The general election will be held in November 2010.
Bartlett Night Out changes:
Bartlett has made some slight adjustments to its National Night Out lineup for Tuesday, Aug. 4. For Tuesday's picnic in the park in Bartlett Park, the K-9 Friz B Crew will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Hyper Dogs will not appear. The changes are not reflected in a preview of Night Out events appearing in today's Neighbor section, as the changes were announced after that section went to press. Bartlett's award-winning, multiday Night Out event kicks off tonight with a 7 p.m. concert at Bartlett Park. For a full schedule, go to village.bartlett.il.us.