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Early Morning Crash with a Fire Hydrant at Dunton Avenue and Hawthorne Street, Arlington Heights

Cardinal News — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:42:39 +0000

Arlington Heights police responded about 2:31 AM Saturday to a property damage crash involving a fire hydrant at Hawthorne Street and Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police discovered that a Nissan Xterra was involved in a crash with a fire hydrant. The Xterra had front-end damage. Police said the crash was not a DUI crash. No word on any other charges.

No injuries were reported.

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Power Outage at Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo Grove and North Arlington Heights

Cardinal News — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:13:58 +0000

Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:07 AM Thursday to incidents related to a large power outage in the area of Dundee and Arlington Heights Road Buffalo Grove, IL. Police received a report of traffic signals off or disrupted along Dundee Road at Arlington Heights Road and at Weidner Road.

Police dropped Stop Signs at traffic signals, and firefighters responded to a stuck elevator between floors at 3350 North Carriageway.

Power was also out at Buffalo Grove High School.

Map of area of large power outage …

Power Failures Affect Elk Grove Village, Northwest Point and Arlington Heights at Ashton Condominiums

Cardinal News — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:05:09 +0000

Com Ed works on power failure at Goebbert Road and Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights.

Power failures Friday morning and early Thursday morning in Elk Grove Village and Arlington Heights are affecting residents and businesses.

A widespread power failure was affecting Elk Grove Village residents and business near Arlington Heights Road and Landmeier, and near Northwest Point Friday morning. Elk Grove Village Fire Station 7 was also without power, and running on a generator.

In Arlington Heights, the Ashton Condominiums apartments property was without power after midnight.

Com Ed works on power failure at Goebbert Road and Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights.

Com Ed works on power failure in a parking lot at Ashton Condominiums.

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Arlington Heights Road Shut Down Between Algonquin Rd and Higgins Rd, I-90 Interchange Shut Off for SB Traffic

Cardinal News — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:14:33 +0000

UPDATE: Arlington Heights Road was re-opened at noon.

Elk Grove Village police are shutting down Arlington Heights Road between Algonquin Road and Higgins Road. Traffic will have access to Interstate 90 interchange at Arlington Heights Road, but will not be allowed to go south past the interchange.

Arlington Heights Road is expected to be blocked for an extended period of time. Water from Busse Woods is streaming from west to east across Arlington Heights Road near Northwest Point.

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BEWARE OF OPEN MANHOLE COVERS Reported In Arlington Heights And Chicagoland

Cardinal News — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:54:55 +0000

Police in Chicagoland have received multiple reports of manhole covers blown off opening because of surging water through the drainage systems.

In Arlington Heights, blown off manhole covers have been reported on eastbound Palatine frontage road, and at the intersection of Miner Street and Gibbons Avenue.

WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGE: Manhole cover blows from pressure at the intersection of 34th and East ave. Video by Josh Boyajian.

Speeding Jeep Grand Cherokee Clips Toyota and Rolls at Pine Ave and Fremont St, Arlington Heights

Cardinal News — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:44:20 +0000

Jeep Grand Cherokee and red Toyota Camry after crash at Pine Avenue and Fremont Street.

Arlington Heights police received a report about 3:23 PM Thursday of a rollover crash at Pine Avenue and Fremont Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that burgundy Toyota and a green Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The driver of the Jeep Cherokee was slightly injured, but no crash victims were transported to the hospital.

A witness saw the crash happen, and reported that a green Jeep Grand Cherokee was westbound on Fremont Street at a high rate of speed. A Toyota Camry was already in the intersection when the Jeep Grand Cherokee clipped the front of the sedan. The bumper on the Toyota was ripped from the car as the Jeep Grand Cherokee hit the curb on the corner. When the Grand Cherokee hit the curb it went airborne, rolled over and landed upright on it wheels.

The witness said the Jeep Grand Cherokee flipped up at least 20 feet off the ground. The driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee immediately got out of the SUV. The witness said the Jeep Grand Cherokee was estimated to be speeding at about 50 mph.

Police were investigating the crash for about one hour. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee that was allegedly speeding had the right of way, but there was concern that the speeding may have been a major contributing factor to the crash.

Jeep Grand Cherokee faces wrong direction after crashing and rolling at Pine Avenue and Fremont Avenue.

Red Toyota Camry after its front bumper was ripped off by an alleged speeding Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Map of intersection where rollover crash occurred Thursday afternoon …

Lost Cable Signal Meter on North Dunton Avenue Near Wing, Miner, Arlington Heights

Cardinal News — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:35:21 +0000

Arlington Heights police received a report of lost property in the area of 299 North Dunton Avenue on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

A Wide Open West Company (WOW) employee reported that a Cable Signal Meter may have fallen out of a work van. The Cable Signal Meter is described as a dark purple – rectangular box the size of a football. The signal box is valued at $5,000.

If found please contact a local Wide Open West office.

The loss is reported to have occurred Tuesday, March 19 between 7:00pm-7:30pm.

Contact info for WOW!

Chicago City, Chicagoland, Evansville, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit/Southeast (including Troy, St Clair Shores, Northville, Westland and surrounding areas)

Phone
1-866-496-9669

Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Freight Train Derailment Blocking Busse Rd Between Arthur Ave and Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village

Cardinal News — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:38:49 +0000

Elk Grove Village police responded about 6:28 AM Monday to a freight train derailment at Busse and Arthur Elk Grove Village, IL. Police on the scene reported they discovered a train derailment at Busse and Arthur. Police have blocked intersections at Busse Road and Pratt Boulevard, and Busse Road and Arthur Avenue.

Elmhurst Road was also blocked, but was cleared first at about 7:50 a.m.

A vehicle crash occurred at Busse Road and Pratt Boulevard about 6:55 a.m. Paramedics responded because air bags deployed in at least one of the vehicles. Injuries are apparently minor.

Monday, March 4, 2013, Union Pacific was correcting a train derailment most of the day with Elmhurst Road blocked from about 2:56 a.m. until early afternoon.

Map of area of train derailment …

Pit Bull Bite Victim with Two Unsecured Pit Bulls in the House on Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows

Cardinal News — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:46:32 +0000

Rolling Meadows police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:31 PM Wednesday to a report of an animal bite in the block of 2600 block of Kirchoff Road Rolling Meadows, IL. Police received a report that a woman was bitten by a pit bull and had locked herself in a bathroom to protect herself from further attack. Police discovered two pit bulls in the house — unsecured.

Map of neighborhood where a Pit Bull attack and bite was reported to police Wednesday night …

Cook County Sheriff’s Eviction Unit Finds Python During Eviction on E Bowen Ave, Chicago

Cardinal News — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:14:05 +0000

CHICAGO, IL – Cook County Sheriff’s Eviction Unit deputies found an unusual inhabitant of a Chicago apartment this morning: a three-foot Burmese Python, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said today.

About 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, deputies enforcing a court-ordered eviction in the 500 block of East Bowen Avenue in Chicago found the python in an aquarium located in a bedroom of the apartment.

Cook County Sheriff’s Eviction Unit Deputy in possession of Python.

The apartment was unoccupied at the time. The City of Chicago Animal Control was called and removed the snake.

No injuries to the deputies or the snake were reported.

This isn’t the first time Eviction Unit deputies have found a reptile while enforcing a court order. During an eviction on Feb. 27 in the 4500 block of West George Street in Chicago, a 2-foot long alligator was found in an aquarium. No human residents were home.
Chicago Animal Control was called to take custody of the reptile.

In September 2012 a light-colored Burmese Python was found outside in Waukegan. Pythons in Florida are major problem as an invasive species killing off natural species that inhabit Florida — especially the Everglades.

Map of area of neighborhood where a Python was found in an apartment in Chicago …

5-Vehicle Crash at Arlington Heights Rd and Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights

Cardinal News — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:35:04 +0000

Arlington Heights police responded about 3:20 PM Thursday two a multi-car crash at Hintz Road and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL. Police responded to a five-car crash at Hintz Road and Arlington Heights Road. Westbound Hintz Road at Chapel Hill and the southbound left turn lane at Arlington Heights Road are reported to have lane blockage in the area.

Map of area of multi-vehicle crash …

Freight Train Derailment on Elmhurst Rd, Just South of Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village

Cardinal News — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:39:10 +0000

VIDEO: Union Pacific and Hulcher Railroad Services crews clear a railroad crossing after a train derailed about 2:50 a.m. Monday.

UPDATE: Elmhurst Road is open to traffic in both directions after derailed train cars were removed from the railroad tracks at the crossing just south of Pratt Boulevard. Video of scene and one of the train cars being re-aligned on the tracks by Hulcher later tonight — targeting by 8:40 p.m.

Elk Grove Village police responded about 2:56 AM Monday to a train derailment on Union Pacific track at Elmhurst Road and Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL. Elk Grove Village police are managing traffic in the area of a train derailment on Elmhurst Road, just south of Pratt Boulevard. Elmhurst Road is blocked in both directions.

Traffic near Arthur Avenue and Elmhurst Road and Devon Avenue and York Road is affected. Some other roadways in the area are also affected.

Northbound York Road becomes Elmhurst Road at Devon Avenue.

There are no hazardous materials affected, and no injuries are reported.

A Union Pacific trainmaster, crews and Hulcher railroad services contractor worked to clear the area all morning and early afternoon.

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Map of area of train derailment on Elmhurst Road, just south of Pratt Boulevard.

“Two Coyotes Stuck Together, Appear To Be Agitated” in Buffalo Grove Near Burnt Ember Ln and Checker Dr: It’s Coyote Mating Season

Cardinal News — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:26:20 +0000

Buffalo Grove police received a report about 8:54 AM Sunday of an animal complaint near Burnt Ember Lane and Checker Drive, Buffalo Grove. Police received a report that two coyotes appeared to be stuck or tied together. The caller stated the coyotes appeared to be agitated and trying to pull apart from each other.

The coyotes were moving toward the creek near the golf course. A second report stated the coyotes pulled apart from each other, but that the coyotes appeared to be sick or injured.

When two coyotes are connected at the hind end, they are likely in a copulatory tie during mating. The two are actually stuck together, and virigins, including domestic dogs, can get pretty stressed out about it. The process can last 5 to 20 minutes.

Coyote breeding season peaks in late February or early March.

File video from YouTube showing Coyotes in a tie and connected at the rear ends during mating.

Thankfully there are no wild tortoises in Buffalo Grove …

Giant tortoises mating.

Giant tortoises mating 2.

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See also coyote information from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Traffic Alert: Railroad Gate Malfunction at Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights

Cardinal News — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:18:52 +0000

Arlington Heights police responded about 7:12 AM Friday to a report of train gates malfunctioning at Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway Arlington Heights, IL. Police responded to a call of a problem with the train gates. Police reported the northbound are gates up, and the southbound gates are down while gates are flashing.

Traffic being diverted to other crossing grades for southbound traffic.

A similar malfunction was occurring last night during the snow storm. The gate would go back up with a nudge by a police officer.

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General Coyote Information from The Arlington Heights Police Department

Cardinal News — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:50:32 +0000

Coyote sighted at Memory Gardens Cemetery on East Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Compare to the appearance of a fox in the video below.

General reports of animal sightings without threatening behavior do not require emergency calls to 911. Arlington Heights Animal Wardens can be contacted for coyote sightings and general information at 847-368-5415.

DESCRIPTION:
The coyote looks similar to a medium sized German Shepard from a distance.
They weigh between 20-40lbs, stand 15-20in tall and are 4-5ft long including the 14in tail.
Their upper body color is generally dull yellow to gray with white or cream colored fur on the throat and belly. They have erect pointed ears and dark tipped tails.

BEHAVIOR:
Coyotes are primarily nocturnal but it is not unusual to see one during the day.
They have become desensitized to the existence of humans and allow themselves to be seen.

Coyote attacks on humans are extremely rare and are usually caused by interaction initiated by the person, such as feeding them or investigating their dens.

They eat mice, squirrels, rabbits, birds and other small animals. Coyotes help balance the fox, raccoon and opossum population. They take advantage of human-associated foods like garbage, pet foods and birdseed. Unattended pets are also an easy food source.

REPRODUCTION:
Coyotes mate in February and March with pups born in April or May. They are territorial creatures and may view other animals, including dogs, as a threat.

They often utilize abandoned fox, skunk, and woodchuck burrows for dens. Areas under decks and around sheds are also used by coyotes.

LIVING WITH COYOTES:
Never approach, touch, or intentionally feed a coyote
Eliminate all outside food sources, especially pet food. Secure garbage cans.
Clear out wood and brush piles creating habitats for rats and mice which may attract

More from Arlingtoncardinal.com …

How does a fox look compared to a coyote?

Fox video walking through Arlington Heights. Breeding season for Foxes begins in December and peaks in early February.

Coyotes are larger animals with longer legs and a bigger rib cage area. Foxes have larger heads, larger ears and bushier tails. Foxes are not as aggressive as coyotes.

More coyote pictures …

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Light Pole Across All Lanes of Palatine Rd After Vehicle Crash

Cardinal News — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:54:38 +0000

Arlington Heights police responded about 8:42 AM Wednesday to a car vs. light pole crash on eastbound Palatine Road just east of Route 53. Police received a report that a vehicle struck a light pole, with no information about whether there were injuries or not.

Police reported no injures, but requested IDOT expedite to the scene for a light pole across all lanes of eastbound Palatine Road.

Map of area of light pole across Palatine Road …

Two Simultaneous Crashes on Ridge Avenue, 2.5 Miles Apart

Cardinal News — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:23:49 +0000

Arlington Heights police responded about 11:33 PM Tuesday to two simultaneous crashes, but unrelated. One at Thomas Street and Ridge Avenue, and one on Ridge Avenue, just north of Dundee Road.. First police and firefighter/paramedics responded to a personal injury crash at Thomas Street and Ridge Avenue. Seconds later police received a report of car vs a pole.

At least one person was seen by paramedics at the Thomas Street and Ridge Avenue crash. Buffalo Grove police were first on the scene at the Ridge and Dundee location, and reported no injuries.

A Mercedes SX35 and a Volkswagen Touareg were towed away from the scene at Thomas Street and Ridge Avenue.

No word on what vehicle was crashed into a pole on Ridge Avenue, north of Dundee Road.

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Crash Report For Morning Rush Monday Feb. 4, 2013

Cardinal News — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:24:26 +0000

Numerous crashes on the road during a Winter Weather Advisory in effect overnight and during morning rush.

8:17 AM Dundee Road near Hick Rd, Palatine; crash with no injuries

8:15 AM Northbound Busse south of Pratt, Elk Grove Village; semi-trailer truck vs. car.

8:10 AM Arlington Heights Road and Hawthorne Street, Arlington Heights; crash with no injuries, but one car is not drivable.

7:31 AM 1250 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights; crash with no injuries.

7:24 AM Cedar Crest and Gregory, Schaumburg; car in a snow ditch and knocked down a sign.

7:23 AM Busse Road and Algonquin Road, Mount Prosopect; crash with no injuries.

7:00 AM Route 53 near Higgins Road; white van crashes at inside lane/wall.

6:30 a.m. Route 53 near Biesterfield; vehicle in a ditch, no injuries.

Illinois State Police by 4:15 a.m. reported 15 crashes overnight across Chicagoland. Most crashes occurred on the Dan Ryan.

Snake Cleanup in Aisle M (Parking Lot) at Mariano’s Fresh Market in Palatine

Cardinal News — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:05:57 +0000

Arlington Heights police responded about 4:57 PM Monday to an animal complaint at Mariano’s, 545 North Hicks Road Palatine, IL. Police received a report that a dead snake was discovered in the parking lot. Police received a report that the snake was in aisle M, the fifth aisle from the police headquarters side of the parking lot.

No snake was found, and there is no Aisle M at the Mariano’s parking lot.

Map of area of discovery of a dead snake …

High Wind Damage Reports: Power Lines Down, Power Outages, Trees Down

Cardinal News — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:05:28 +0000

Damaging winds hit the area about 10:30 p.m., causing some damage and power outages. The wind speed is expected to start to decrease just after midnight. Wind gusts have been hitting speeds in excess of 40 mph since about 9:45 p.m. Wind gusts are forecast to be back under 40 mph by 2:00 a.m., and under 30 mph at about 4:00 a.m. The air temperature dropped to 26°F by 11:45 p.m., but was still 40°F at 9:45 p.m.

Some damage reports in the Northwest Suburbs …

10:32 p.m. Tree down on power lines in the 800 block of West Elm Street in Arlington Heights.

10:59 p.m. Tree uprooted and lying on another tree that appears as though it may fall on a house in the 1800 block of Surrey Park Lane in Arlington Heights.

11:00 p.m. Power lines down near Rand Road and Hintz Road. traffic signals also out and power out in the area. Traffic signals working at Route 53 exit, but signals out west of Route 53 at Frontage and Rand Road.

11:04 p.m. Large pine tree down at northbound School Street at Robert Avenue, Prospect Heights.

11:06 p.m. Large tree down on Oakton Street, unknown cross street in Elk Grove Village.

11:15 p.m. – Stop sign blown over at Park and Mitchell Avenue in Arlington Heights.

11:20 p.m. Tree down on vehicle on Laurel Street between Oak Street and Ridge Avenue in Elk Grove Village.

11:39 p.m. Traffic light knock down at the southeast corner of Wolf Road and Hintz Road.

11:40 p.m. Power line down at Telegraph and Route 22.

SUNDAY

12:03 a.m. A tree fell on a house in the 1600 block of Ferndale in Northbrook.

10:13 a.m. Damage to vehicle after tree branch fell on vehicle.