Government & Politics

Illinois State Police commemorative squad car inspired by the squad cars used in the early 1950s and visiting with troopers in Arlington Heights on September 29, 2022

Illinois State Police: Shootings on Illinois Interstates Have Dropped Statewide

Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:12 am Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD – For the fourth year in a row, the number of shootings on Illinois interstates has dropped. The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting interstate shootings statewide decreased 31% in 2025, compared to 2024, […]

Trump Tower on Wabash Avenue in downtown Chicago

Trump: Chicago Crime Is Down in Spite of ‘Incompetent’ Pritzker; Could Be Down 100% If Not for Pritzker

Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:02 am Cardinal News

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says crime in Chicago would go down virtually 100% if not for Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The president spoke with reporters outside the […]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (SOURCE: Official Portrait)

A Total of 98 Mayors Sign Letter to State of Minnesota Elected Officials Indicating Frustration with State’s Fiscal Responsibility

Tue Dec 23, 2025 02:46 pm Cardinal News

Dozens of Minnesota mayors have signed onto a letter to state leaders, raising concerns about the rising costs and financial pressures cities are facing due to state mandates (KTSP 5 Eyewitness News). YouTube Tips ⓘ […]

Randy Recklaus official portrait (SOURCE: Village of Arlington Heights)

Metropolitan Alliance of Police Files Lawsuit Against Village of Arlington Heights Following Ordinance Maneuver to Banish Sergeants from Collective Bargaining Rights

Wed Dec 10, 2025 10:39 am Cardinal News

Around Monday, November 17, 2025 to Monday, December 1, 2025 when the consent agenda (defined) was approved unanimously by Village Board members, the Village of Arlington Heights passed an Ordinance which stripped the Board of […]

Proposed athletic complex "The Backyard Project" at Saint Viator High School, 1213 East Oakton Street in Arlington Heights (SOURCE: ARCON Associates Inc./Saint Viator)

St Viator Describes “The Backyard Project” Football Stadium, “Satellite Complex” for Baseball and Softball Venues Being Replaced

Thu Dec 4, 2025 10:24 pm Cardinal News

In the conceptual stage, Saint Viator is calling a proposed sports complex development “The Backyard Project” but the Village of Arlington Heights has labeled it the “Saint Viator Project” or technically, Saint Viator Sports Fields […]

Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State (SOURCE: Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois)

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Launches Mobile ID — Illinois Driver’s License on Your Phone

Thu Nov 20, 2025 08:41 am Cardinal News

A First for Illinois: Apple iPhone Users Can Now Add and Present Their Illinois Driver’s License or State ID in Apple Wallet Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a major […]

Arlington Heights Village Hall at night (file photo/CARDINAL NEWS)

Village of Arlington Heights Implements Interim Policy Regarding Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement in Arlington Heights

Sat Nov 8, 2025 05:13 am Cardinal News

At their November 3rd Board Meeting, the Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees discussed potential local legislative action as a result of federal civil immigration enforcement activity by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

Police search a room at Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road, after a male was shot Friday night, November 1, 2024, and where a suspect had already fled, but was arrested on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 (SOURCE: Cardinal News)

Arlington Heights Police Get 3% Raise, and New Schedule Hoped to Improve Work-Life Balance, But Leadership Issues Exist (Survey)

Tue Oct 21, 2025 07:23 pm Cardinal News

An agreement was reached between the Village of Arlington Heights and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Arlington Heights Police Chapter No. 510, regarding a raise for police officers and hopefully an improved work schedule. While […]

Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Representative for the 8th Congressional District of Illinois, covering parts of Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County (Official Portrait United States Congress/Eric Connolly)

State Rep. Crespo and U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi Scrutinizing ICE Arrest in Hoffman Estates

Fri Oct 17, 2025 03:52 pm Cardinal News

An Illinois state representative lawmaker and a United States representative lawmaker are digging in to find out the circumstances regarding a viral video that was captured on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Hoffman Estates. The […]

Dirt and residue on a recycling bin in Arlington Heights that hasn't been cleaned the entire summer in 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Residue in Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights Concerns Residents As Drought Conditions Worsen

Tue Oct 14, 2025 10:06 am Cardinal News

The Village of Mount Prospect has alerted residents on their official Facebook page that residents are becoming increasingly concerned about a black, soot-like residue found on their house exteriors, vehicles, patio furniture, plants and garbage […]

Cook County Jury Finds Illinois Tollway Authority Negligent After Deadly Limo Crash on I-90; $104 Million Verdict Secured

Sun Oct 12, 2025 03:53 pm Cardinal News

Victims of a deadly 2016 rollover limousine crash on I-90 near Elgin won a $104 million verdict in which the jury found the Illinois Tollway liable for having a dangerous design and a dangerous construction […]

Aftermath of Ongoing Boil Order in Lake Forest (Lifted 6AM Sunday) After Water Main Break Caused Low Pressure

Sun Oct 12, 2025 07:20 am Cardinal News

A water main break in Lake Forest that caused low pressure in the water distribution system resulted in the City of Lake Forest activating a boil order Friday afternoon, October 10, 2025 that was extended […]

Chicago EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2025-6 -- August 30, 2025 (SOURCE: City of Chicago)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Order To Protect Residents’ Rights While Anticipating Federal Troop Deployment Within 5 or 6 Days

Sat Aug 30, 2025 04:40 pm Cardinal News

Anticipating federal troop deployment in five or six days, announcement of Order to Protect Residents’ Right by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, August 30, 2025 (FOX 32 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ OFFICE OF THE […]

LA Fitness at 345 East Palatine Road in Arlington Heights, Illinois on July 16, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making it Difficult for Consumers to Cancel Gym Memberships, Verdict To Be Decided in Court

Wed Aug 20, 2025 01:58 pm Cardinal News

FTC alleges LA Fitness put roadblocks in cancellation and failed to provide a simple cancellation mechanism as required by law The Federal Trade Commission today, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 sued the operators of LA Fitness […]

Romaine lettuce on the shelf at Amazon Fresh, 325 East Palatine Road in Arlington Heights, July 27, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Arlington Heights Village Board Votes to Continue 1% Grocery Tax; Add New 5% Entertainment Streaming Tax

Tue Aug 19, 2025 10:43 am Cardinal News

Village of Arlington Heights residents and visitors will face a continued 1% grocery tax effective after January 1, 2026 that will replace an expiring State of Illinois 1% grocery tax, and Arlington Heights residents will […]

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