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Arlington Heights Police Officer Alan J. Vargo killed by a drunk driver while he was directly traffic at a crash scene on Arlington Heights Road near Olive Street in Arlington Heights, on Sunday, July 18, 1976 (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Solemn Anniversary As July 18, 2026 Marks 50 Years Since Line of Duty Death of Arlington Heights Police Officer Alan Vargo

Sat Jul 18, 2026 10:45 pm Cardinal News

Saturday, July 18, 2026 marked fifty years since the line-of-duty death of Arlington Heights Police Officer Alan Vargo (Badge #162). On Sunday, July 18, 1976, Officer Vargo was tragically killed while directing traffic at the […]

Schaumburg Police To Honor Fallen Officer Frank P. Russo With Candle Light Vigil Tonight

Fri Nov 1, 2013 11:25 am Cardinal News

Friday, November 1st at 9:45 p.m. November 1, 2013 marks the five-year anniversary of the line of duty death of Schaumburg Police Officer Frank Russo. The department will honor our fallen comrade during a Friday […]

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