August 2016 Archives

American Woman Killed, 5 Others Injured in Knife Attack in London’s Russell Square

Thu Aug 4, 2016 08:52 am Cardinal News

An American woman in her 60s was killed and five others were injured after a man carrying a knife attacked people in London’s Russell Square last night, police said during a press conference this morning. […]

Aphids on Tomato Plants: Soap Spray Cure for the Green Little Bugs that Leave White Specks

Wed Aug 3, 2016 11:55 pm Cardinal News

Aphids attack most plants. You will find them clustered on the stems and often see white specks of molted bodies around. A soap spray — like Ivory dish soap — will take care of most […]

Weather Channel Meteorologist Dave Schwartz Dies of Pancreatic Cancer After 10 Year Battle

Wed Aug 3, 2016 11:54 pm Cardinal News

TWC: Remembering Our Friend Dave Schwartz Dave Schwartz It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that Dave Schwartz has passed away. Dave spent 22 years at The Weather Channel. […]

Police Activity: Foot Pursuit of Arson Suspect on Wimbleton Drive, Prospect Heights

Wed Aug 3, 2016 09:55 pm Cardinal News

Prospect Heights police responded about 9:48 PM Wednesday to pursue an arson suspect in the block of 500 Wimbleton Drive Prospect Heights, IL. Police activity for a foot pursuit of an arson suspect in the […]

Tampa: Busch Gardens Flamingo “Pinky” Killed by an Orlando Man that Threw Her to the Ground

Wed Aug 3, 2016 10:04 am Cardinal News

Pinky was a 19-year-old Chilean flamingo that was killed allegedly when an Orlando man picked up the bird at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and through the bird to the ground. Pinky, a 19-year-old Chilean flamingo, […]

No More Stingray Cell Site Simulators: Illinois Stops Warrantless Cellphone Surveillance by Police

Wed Aug 3, 2016 08:14 am Cardinal News

Illinois has become the latest state to limit cell phone surveillance by requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain warrants before using cell-site simulators, or Stingrays, which trick cellphones into thinking there is a tower nearby, […]

Emirates Plane Catches Fire: Crash Landing at Dubai International Airport

Wed Aug 3, 2016 08:03 am Cardinal News

An Emirates airline plane flying from Trivandrum International Airport, Kerala, India, crash landed at Dubai International Airport, Wednesday, after catching fire in mid-air. Update: Firefighter killed while responding to the crashed aircraft. An Emirates Boeing […]

Chicagoland Crime Aware: Des Plaines Burglary Suspect Caught, Windows Shot Up in Naperville, Uber Carjacking, Shooting, Bikers in Aurora

Wed Aug 3, 2016 01:17 am Cardinal News

Des Plaines burglary suspect Daniel Patrykus, 20, of Chicago, was charged with residential burglary, possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of stolen property, and retail theft … Windows have been shot multiple times in […]

Chicago Bears Hosting Free Practice “Friday Night Lights” Style at Warren High School

Tue Aug 2, 2016 11:59 pm Cardinal News

Chicago Bears are bringing a little “Friday night lights” — to training camp this year, taking their practice to Warren Township High School in Gurnee on Aug. 20, 2016 for a free practice event open […]

Mystery Whale Has Scientists Shocked; No Species Name Yet

Tue Aug 2, 2016 11:01 pm Cardinal News 3

Scientists discovered a new species of whale on the island of St. George, Alaska. This species of whale has never been seen alive and is yet to be named. Stay informed with news from The […]

Samsung’s Newest Phone Galaxy Note7 Makes Bold Debut

Tue Aug 2, 2016 10:37 pm Cardinal News 3

Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest big screen Galaxy Note smartphone — the Galaxy Note7 — in Manhattan Tuesday. The Galaxy Note7 device is essentially built on the same foundation as Samsung’s popular flagship S7 and […]

Obama Honors 50 years of US-Singapore Relations

Tue Aug 2, 2016 10:17 pm Cardinal News 3

President Barack Obama celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with Singapore Tuesday with a state dinner for a Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loon leader Obama praised as respected around the world and a trusted partner. […]

Chicagoland Crime Aware: Homicide Stats, Bolingbrook Teen Shot by CPD, CTA Armed Robberies, SWAT in Matteson

Tue Aug 2, 2016 05:56 pm Cardinal News

Teen who was shot in back by cops had just stolen 2002 Jaguar convertible in Bolingbrook … Good read @annie1221 Teen killed by Chicago cop driving stolen Jag, Bolingbrook police say https://t.co/0h7AixSV3u pic.twitter.com/jux1HrGW8V — RosemaryReginaSobol […]

Two People Let Dog Off Leash; Dog Bites Person on Golf Rd Near Meacham Rd, Schaumburg

Tue Aug 2, 2016 03:50 pm Cardinal News

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:17 PM Tuesday to a report of a dog bite with the victim finding shelter at the BP Gas Station, 1329 East Golf Road Schaumburg, Il. Police and firefighters […]

VIDEO: Cook County Sheriff Emergency Response Team, Custody of Armed Jail Hostage Takers

Tue Aug 2, 2016 10:53 am Cardinal News

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart has released the identities of the detainees who took control of a jail housing tier and injured another detainee. The office has also released video clips depicting the incident. […]

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