CRIME BLOG B
Shoplifters Arrested at Marshalls and Woodfield Stores
Schaumburg police were busy rounding up shoplifters at Marshalls 1488 East Golf Road about 4:17 p.m. Friday. Shoplifters were also report at several Woodfield locations.
Month: October 2011
HealthBeat
NCH Patient, Harold E. Weary, May Be Oldest Person Ever to Receive Total Hip Replacement
A 103-year-old Mount Prospect man is believed to be the oldest person on record to undergo a total hip replacement. Harold E. Weary set the unofficial world record Monday, Oct. 10, with an orthopedic procedure […]
Government & Politics
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Possible Water Hike Not Expected to Affect Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine and Wheeling — members of the Northwest Water Commission — would not see a Chicago water rate increase, because water is pumped from Evanston, which also shares potable water with […]
CRIME BLOG A
Vehicle Burglary Just Occurred, Witness Removal of Apple iPod on Shady Way
Arlington Heights police responded about 2:23 p.m. Friday of a burglary to vehicle in the 800 block of East Shady Way. Wanted are three female/Hispanics in their teens. The females were described as (1) wearing […]
CRIME BLOG B
Family Awakens to Find Stranger Sleeping on the Couch on Maple St, Palatine
Palatine police responded about 7:12 a.m. Friday to a report of a burglary or suspicious incident in the 100 block of South Maple Street. Police received a report that family members woke up to find […]
FIRE BLOG B
Haz Mat Response for Diesel Spill on Algonquin Rd Near Barker Dr, East of Rt. 53
Rolling Meadows police and firefighters responded about 6:50 a.m. Friday to a Haz Mat incident at Algonquin Road and Barker Avenue. Firefighters received a report that about 150 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled and […]
FIRE BLOG B
Woman Hit By Car on Lake Cook Rd Near McDonald’s, Wheeling
Wheeling police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:18 a.m. Friday to a report of a woman pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Lake Cook Road near Wal-Mart. Firefighter/paramedics reported the incident was near the McDonald’s on […]
Outdoors
Pumpkins at Didier Farms, Buffalo Grove
About 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced each year. The top pumpkin-producing states in the U.S. include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. The Illinois Department of Agriculture reported in 2004 that 95% of […]
CRIME BLOG B
Man Found Extremely Intoxicated After Raiding Unlocked Refrigerated Beer Truck on Weiland
Buffalo Grove police responded about noon, Tuesday October 11, 2011 to a report of an intoxicated male behind Grove Banquets, 301 Weiland Road. Police located the intoxicated subject, and called paramedics to check on his […]
CRIME BLOG B
Burglary to Motor Vehicle on Crest, Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village police on patrol discovered a subject at Wood Crest and Crest in Elk Grove Village about 3:42 a.m. Friday. After investigation, police had one suspect in custody, and transported him to Elk […]
CRIME BLOG B
Battery Reported at Rocky Vander’s on Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights police responded about 3:25 a.m. Friday to a report of battery at Rocky Vander’s Bar & Grill, 698 North Milwaukee Avenue, Prospect Heights. Police received a report that two men outside the business […]
CRIME BLOG B
3 Vehicles with Windows Busted Out on Panorama Drive, Palatine
Palatine police received a report about 3:38 a.m. Friday to a report of criminal damage to vehicle in the 900 block of Panorama Drive, Palatine. Police received a report that a resident came home from […]
Fire Notebook
ATF Called in After 3-11 Alarm Fire at Garden Ridge Store in Conroe, Texas
At least six fire departments were involved in fighting the 3-11 alarm fire at Garden Ridge in Conroe, Texas. Garden Ridge, a big box store, in Conroe, Texas is reported to be a total loss […]
Government & Politics
Herman Cain: “Very difficult to have less experience than Obama”
Houston — Herman Cain says “I have substance.” Believes his 999 plan is what American voters are seeking in the 2012 presidential election ( Video by James Ridgway Jr.). Herman Cain says it’s, “Very difficult […]
CRIME BLOG C
Chicago Police Officer Shot in Altgeld Neighborhood on South Langley Ave
Chicago police, firefighters, and paramedics responded about 9:15 p.m. Thursday to a report of a CPD officer shot in the 13200 block of South Langley Avenue in the Altged Gardens neighborhood. The police officer had […]