February 2026 Archives

Alex R. Pacino, charged with Fleeing and Eluding in Arlington Heights, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Alex Pacino Had Just Been Arrested 9 Days Before Home Invasion in Arlington Heights

Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:38 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police officers arrested Alex R. Pacino on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 on Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights just nine days before he allegedly committed home invasion on Chestnut Avenue on Thursday, February 19, […]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James and Illinois National Guard Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson listen to Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Acting Director Linda Chapa LaVia speak during the Gold Star Mothers Luncheon The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Star Mothers Luncheon gives senior civilian and military leaders a chance to thank Gold Star mothers for their service to our nation and its military. Governor JB Pritzker thanked the Gold Star Mothers and said he was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with them. In addition to the sacrifice their sons and daughters gave to their nation, many Gold Star mothers keep their Fallen Heroes memories alive and continue their service to the community and to the military, said Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James, the Commander of First Army and keynote speaker at the luncheon. The luncheon was held at the First Infantry Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, Illinois, on Sunday, Sept. 29., 2019

Blagojevich Describes Pritzker on FOX News: ‘Outplayed and Outflanked’ in Chicago Bears Potential Move to Indiana

Sat Feb 21, 2026 06:40 pm Cardinal News

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ Saturday morning, February 21, 2026 to discuss the potential move of the Chicago Bears to Indiana. YouTube Tips ⓘ Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich appeared this […]

Alex R. Pacino, charged with Home Invasion - Discharged Firearm and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Police Release Arlington Heights Chestnut Home Invasion Suspect’s Identity, List Charges; But Omit Important Details About Case, and Suspect

Sat Feb 21, 2026 03:28 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department released the identity of a home invasion suspect accused of armed home invasion in the block of 800 North Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights that resulted in a 7.5-hour tactical […]

FBI Chicago Seeks Information, Warns Public About Individuals Impersonating Federal Agents

Fri Feb 20, 2026 11:27 am Cardinal News

CHICAGO – The Chicago Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public about individuals claiming to be federal law enforcement in order to defraud victims of money and personally identifiable information. […]

Open Garage Door Allowed Access for Home Invasion on Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights, After Suspect “Cased Neighborhood” on Bicycle

Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:57 am Cardinal News

Scenes from multiple angles at home invasion police response on Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights (21:06 min:sec/CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Arlington Heights Police Department announced at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 that […]

Luckily No Injuries in Car Crash with Large Tree Service Truck at Euclid Ave and Douglas Ave in Arlington Heights

Thu Feb 19, 2026 09:20 pm Cardinal News

Car crash with large tree service truck at Euclid Avenue and Douglas Avenue in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, […]

Video of Suspect After Police Officers’ Successful Rescue of Homeowners and Long Standoff on Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights

Thu Feb 19, 2026 07:48 pm Cardinal News

Home invasion suspect “Alex” apprehended after 7-hour standoff on Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights with video of rifle position on Bearcat, unknown assembly by NIPAS peronnel, and suspect “Alex” on a bicycle (captured on Ring […]

Armed Standoff on Chestnut Ave Near Vine St, Arlington Heights

Thu Feb 19, 2026 09:05 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department is investigating a home invasion in the area of 800 N. Chestnut Avenue. On Thursday, February 19, 2026 around 7:33 a.m., Arlington Heights Police Department personnel responded to a burglary […]

Bodycam, Dashcam Videos Released Regarding UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Crash Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Thu Feb 19, 2026 08:29 am Cardinal News

Bodycam, Dashcam video obtained by Midwest Safety involving the crash of UPS Flight 2976 on Tuesday, November 4, 2026 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (@MidwestSafety/YouTube). YouTube Tips ⓘ Multiple dashcam and bodycam videos show […]

Watch Jake Connelly Recognition on “Stranger Things Day” at Village Board Meeting Arlington Heights

Tue Feb 17, 2026 08:32 pm Cardinal News

View the February 17, 2026 Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees meeting live or archived beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (SOURCE: Village of Arlington Heights). YouTube Tips ⓘ Mayor Jim Tinaglia […]

Destroyed detached garage after a fire that was stopped by Mount Prospect firefighters, who stopped the fire from igniting the nearby house on fire on William Street on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (SOURCE: Mount Prospect Fire Department)

Firefighters Stop Detached Garage Fire from Significantly Damaging Home on William Street, Mount Prospect

Tue Feb 17, 2026 07:09 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 1:54 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 to a report of a structure fire in the block of 200 North William Street in Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect […]

Identity Released of Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash with Utility Pole That Split Her Car into Pieces on Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates

Tue Feb 17, 2026 04:46 pm Cardinal News

The Cook County Medical Examiners Office has released the identity of a woman killed in a high-speed crash that occurred on Barrington Road north of Saint Alexius Medical Center as Lora Maelee Reeser, age 25, […]

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