Arlington Heights car break-in:

Arlington Heights police are looking for two men suspected of breaking into a car, stealing a purse and using a credit card to make purchases. The car burglary was reported to have occurred between 7 and 10 p.m. last Saturday at European Crystal Banquets, 519 W. Algonquin Road. Police say the front passenger-side window of the vehicle was shattered. The two suspects were later spotted on surveillance images, released by police Thursday, at a gas station convenience store and Target store.

Oakton official given award:

Oakton Community College Vice President for Student Affairs Karl Brooks was given a national award for his efforts to improve student life. Brooks received the community college professional award from NASPA, a nationwide organization for the student affairs profession. Under Brooks, the college constructed a new student center to promote student engagement and involvement last year. He also oversaw a change in the college’s payment plan structure that resulted in a reduction in student schedule cancellations due to nonpayment. “To be recognized by higher education professionals is recognition of the outstanding support and collaboration from leaders, mentors and colleagues that have nurtured my development over the years,” Brooks said in a news release.

Schneider meets constituents:

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Democrat from Deerfield, will host a “Congress on Your Corner” event Saturday in Grayslake to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington, D.C. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the College of Lake County Auditorium A011, 19351 W Washington St., and is open to the public.

Volo Bog scholarship:

The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an Entering College scholarship and a Continuing College scholarship for $1,000 each to students interested in pursuing an environmental career. Applicants must live in Kane, McHenry, DuPage, Kendall, Lake, Cook or Will counties, attend or have graduated from a high school in one of these counties and have a minimum B average their first three years in high school and/or hold that minimum in their college studies. Applicants should be planning to enter a career directly related to preserving the natural environment. Deadline is March 31. Application packets are at friendsofvolobog.org or call (815) 344-1294.

Elgin police citizens academy:

The Elgin Police Department is accepting applications for its free eight-week citizens police academy, during which officers give presentations and hands-on demonstrations about response to resistance, traffic law, DUI, SWAT, K-9, gang and drug investigations, 911, and the shoot/don’t shoot simulator system. The program is at the police station from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays from April 6 to May 25. Applications are available at the police department or at cityofelgin.org/citizenspoliceacademy. Contact Christy Schmidt at (847) 289-2588 with questions. Participants must be 18 years old; criminal background checks will be conducted on all applicants.