Good morning, Arlington Heights.

On April 15, Arlington Heights will host a latex paint collection event from 4-6 p.m. at the public works building on 222 N.

Ridge Ave, where residents can drop off up to 15 gallons of latex paint free of charge; oil-based paints will not be accepted and appointments are required.

Police and school leaders in Arlington Heights and neighboring suburbs warned that the 'senior assassins' game—where graduating students use water and paintball guns for a cash prize—looks dangerous to residents after incidents like a near shooting at a restaurant and a rollover crash, and urged students to follow updated safety rules.

A series of family-friendly events is scheduled across the Journal & Topics area over the next few weeks.

Event highlights include the Kiwanis Cup Kid’s Race in Des Plaines on May 31, a mobile 9/11 tribute exhibit in Rosemont starting May 8, a first-time parents meetup at Arlington Heights Memorial Library on April 15, and a writing group meeting in Park Ridge on April 9.