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Chamber shows its appreciation

The Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Arlington Park Racetrack to offer community appreciation weekend June 20 through 22 for residents of the two communities. Free admission for two people per household is available at www.arlingtonpark.com using coupon code WHEEPROS in the apply discount line, or by contacting the chamber at (847) 541-0170. Specials are available, including a $16 special bistro lunch package that includes admission, daily racing guide and reserved box seats.

Community forum gives D62 status

Charting the Path Community Forum will be from 7 to 9 p.m. June 18 at Chippewa Middle School, 123 Eighth Ave., Des Plaines. District 62 staff and members of the community have been studying the status of the district's instructional and facility programs, as well as how to house and educate its students. Tentative recommendations for buildings and instructional programs will be shared. Attendees can give input via exit cards. E-mail: chartthepath@d62.org. Call (847) 824-8070.

Car owner halts break-in

At 1:10 a.m. June 8, a parked car was broken into as it sat near Wilke and Nichols roads in Arlington Heights. The offender had broken a window and attempted to remove a GPS unit when interrupted by the vehicle owner. The offender is male black, 20 years old, 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds. He was wearing a white T-shirt and shorts. The offender fled the area in a small four-door vehicle.

Anyone having information about this crime, or any other serious crime should call Arlington Heights CrimeStoppers @ (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Learn how to find benefits online

The Social Security Administration is hosting a seminar on using the internet to learn about benefits from 2 to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Prospect Heights Library, 12 N. Elm St. They can also estimate future benefits, plan for retirement or learn how to save time and money by applying for benefits on their home or library computers. The same seminar will be available June 28 at the Mount Prospect Public Library.

See 'Ratatouille' outside

Cinema Under the Stars will feature the movie "Ratatouille" at 8:45 p.m. June 21 at Meadows Baptist Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. The film will be shown on a large screen in the church parking lot. Call (847) 255-8764.