February 2026 Archives

Arturo F. Taylor, charged with First Degree Murder (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Victim’s Identity Released, Suspect Arrested in Homicide Case Involving Fox Lake Residents at Elk Grove Village Hotel

Sat Feb 28, 2026 11:32 pm Cardinal News

A identity of a homicide victim found near a dumpster at an Elk Grove Village hotel has been identified as Colleen Bagley, age 50, of Fox Lake, Illinois. During the investigation of the homicide at […]

Billy L. Logan, charged with Aggravated Assault to a Police Officer and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Palatine Male Resident Grabbed for Police Officer’s Gun During His Arrest on Panorama Drive in Palatine

Sat Feb 28, 2026 11:07 pm Cardinal News

Palatine Police officers responded about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to a report of a disturbance in the block of 800 West Panorama Drive in The Clayson apartment community in northwest Palatine. Police received […]

Smoking Materials Determined to Be Cause of House Fire on Northshore Drive, Wauconda

Fri Feb 27, 2026 01:41 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Wauconda responded about 8:40 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026 to a report of a house fire in the block of 1100 Northshore Drive in Wauconda. Wauconda Police Department officers arrived […]

Case Involving Woman Found Dead Outside Hotel in Elk Grove Village Is a Homicide by Multiple Sharp Force Injuries

Fri Feb 27, 2026 09:05 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Elk Grove Village responded about 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 to a report of an unresponsive person (a female) outside the InTown Suites Extended Stay Chicago IL- Elk Grove/O’Hare, […]

Crash with Extrication at Plum Grove Rd and Schaumburg Rd in Schaumburg

Fri Feb 27, 2026 12:42 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 6:15 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026 to a report of a crash with injuries at Schaumburg Road and Plum Grove Road in Schaumburg. Eyewitness reported an intersection […]

Crash with injuries near 680 East Algonquin Road in Schaumburg Tuesday evening, February 24, 2026 (The Citizen App)

Crash with Injuries at Algonquin Road Near Palmer Drive in Schaumburg

Tue Feb 24, 2026 11:17 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to a report of a crash with injuries at Algonquin Road and Palmer Drive in Schaumburg. One person was either on […]

In Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Los Angeles, Firefighter Falls from Ladder During House Fire

Tue Feb 24, 2026 09:35 pm Cardinal News

Firefighter falls from ladder at Arlington Heights (Los Angeles) house fire on Wilton Place (Liz Nagy/ABC7 Los Angeles). YouTube Tips ⓘ A Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighter fell as he appeared to be attempting […]

Akrystal C-Woods, charged with First Degree Murder (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Wisconsin Female Adult Extradited, Detained in DuPage County Accused of Murdering Man in Oakbrook Terrace

Tue Feb 24, 2026 11:50 am Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello announced Saturday, February 21, 2026 that Judge David Schwartz has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Wisconsin […]

Tax Bill for First Installment on Tax Year 2025 Available Online; Bills Scheduled for Mailing on March 2, 2026

Tue Feb 24, 2026 01:13 am Cardinal News

Cook County property owners face an important tax deadline on April 1, 2026, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Treasurer Maria Pappas are encouraging residents to plan ahead and take advantage of available […]

Modified “Machine Gun” Shooting on Joan Court in Bartlett; Shooting Victim Found in Carol Stream

Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:50 pm Cardinal News

Bartlett Police Department arrested at 17 year-old male suspect after an alleged shooting of an individual with a gun modified to function as a machine gun on Joan Court in Bartlett. Police officers from Bartlett […]

Only One Suspect 9 Days After 15-20 Boys Physically Attacked 3 Girls Near Pedestrian Tunnel in Algonquin

Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:07 pm Cardinal News

A Valentine’s Day attack of three adolescent girls by 15-20 boys in a pedestrian tunnel has led to a charge for only one of the males. A 13-year-old male was taken into custody soon after […]

Matthew Feeney, charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class 2 Felony (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Adult Male Living in Unincorporated Des Plaines Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Mon Feb 23, 2026 08:49 pm Cardinal News

COOK COUNTY, IL – A 24-year-old Des Plaines male adult has been charged after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he had child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his cell phone, according to an […]

Identity Released of Man Found Dead Inside RV Fire Extinguished by Firefighters on Scott St Near Laura Ln, Des Plaines

Mon Feb 23, 2026 01:36 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 6:45 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026 to a report of an RV fire in the block of 2600 Scott Street in Des Plaines. Firefighters immediately extinguished the […]

Serious Village Manager concerned with public safety transparency, or wannabe social media star? Transformative work ("Fair Use") includes image of Arlington Heights police officer in SUV Ford Interceptor completing report of incident near Thomas Street and Waterman Avenue at Hersey High School by CARDINAL NEWS and social media work on X by Village Manager Randall Recklaus

Large Police Activity with Search Near Hersey High School 2 Days After Home Invasion on Chestnut Ave; Not a Peep from Village of Arlington Heights

Mon Feb 23, 2026 02:56 am Cardinal News

Police officers from Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights and Cook County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 to a report of a possible burglary-related crime at a residence near Thomas Street/Willow […]

Luis Enrique Maldonado, Domestic Battery/Bodily Harm (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Domestic Battery Arrest at Red Roof Inn on Algonquin Rd Arlington Heights

Mon Feb 23, 2026 01:05 am Cardinal News

Police officers from Arlington Heights responded about 11:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2026 to a report of a domestic battery at Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights Police Department […]

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