April 2026 Archives

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Thursday, April 30, 2026 indicates no severe weather in the United States, except for southern Texas (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Cool Through Saturday, Frost Overnight Friday, Saturday Morning; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Wash. DC

Thu Apr 30, 2026 11:59 pm Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Generally cool pattern to persist through next week with occasional chances for scattered showers. Frost development expected away from the Chicago urban core on Friday night into […]

Death investigation scen for gunshot victim in Palatine early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Juvenile Charged with Homicide; Allegedly Shot Victim Found in an Audi After Crash Near Rand Rd, Palatine

Thu Apr 30, 2026 05:19 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department has charged a juvenile in connection with a homicide that occurred on March 16, 2026, in the area of North Rand Road and Evergreen Drive in Palatine. The victim, Kevin K. […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Thursday, April 30, 2026 indicates no severe weather in Illinois (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Chilly Overnight, Low 39; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Wash. DC

Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:37 pm Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … ARL HTS FORECAST … Overnight Wednesday/Thursday: Sprinkles, then clearing about 1am. Low 39 about 1am to 7am. Winds calm to 3 MPH from the southwest. Thursday: Scattered […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 indicates no severe weather in northern Illinois while severe weather targets Arkansas and surrounding states (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Pleasant Tuesday, Cool Trend Until Sunday; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Tue Apr 28, 2026 01:42 pm Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … A cooler and drier pattern starts Tuesday and will last until Saturday, May 1, 2026. Frost threat overnight Friday/Saturday in Chicagoland. Thundershowers are possible tonight in the […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Tornado for Monday, April 27, 2026 (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Thunderstorms Possible Monday and Monday Night, High 66, Most Severe Weather Expected in Southwest Illinois

Mon Apr 27, 2026 08:48 am Cardinal News

There is a threat for severe weather today, primarily between 4pm and 11pm Monday evening. The main threats are damaging winds and damaging hail. However, the greater risk for severe weather exists in Central Illinois […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Sunday, April 26, 2026 indicates no severe weather forecast for Chicagoland (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Some Sun, Breezy, High 60, Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Sun Apr 26, 2026 12:39 pm Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Fog across primarily northeast Illinois through late Sunday morning, sun breaking through just after noon. Seasonable and dry conditions today, but cooler temps near Lake Michigan. Severe […]

Shooter Stopped After Gunfire in Washington Hilton Lobby Outside White House Correspondent’s Dinner

Sat Apr 25, 2026 08:26 pm Cardinal News

Active scenes immediately around time of shots fired at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner (USA Today). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police and firefighter/paramedics from Washington D.C. responded Saturday evening approximately 8:40 p.m. EDT, April 25, 2026 […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Saturday, April 25, 2026 (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Pleasant, Sunny, Spring Day; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Sat Apr 25, 2026 03:53 pm Cardinal News

Oklahoma at the most high risk for tornadoes. No severe weather forecast for Illinois until Monday. See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Severe thunderstorms Monday with all hazards possible, large hail, damaging winds […]

CPD Bearcat responding to Swedish Hospital on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (SOURCE: THE CITIZEN APP)

Active Shooter Fled, Two Gunshot Victims at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Chicago

Sat Apr 25, 2026 11:31 am Cardinal News

UPDATE: Two police officers were shot. One died shortly after he was shot. Suspect is in custody. Police and firefighter/paramedics from Chicago responded about 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 to a report of an […]

Homero Sotero-Ocampo, charged with Indecent Solicitation of a Minor (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect of Unincorporated Mundelein for Attempt to Solicit Sex Act from Child

Sat Apr 25, 2026 09:36 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a male suspect of Mundelein after he allegedly attempted to solicit a child to engage in a sexual act. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, […]

Orlando Rivas, a Buffalo Grove security guard who died protecting student pedestrians from a car crash with a pole at Buffalo Grove High School (SOURCE: gofundme for Orlando Rivas)

Buffalo Grove High School Security Guard Orlando Rivas Dies of Traumatic Injuries After Shielding Students from Crash

Fri Apr 24, 2026 08:17 pm Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas made a split second decision when the driver of a car hit a pole near the high school that caused the pole to start to fall toward […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Friday, April 24, 2026 indicates slight chance of low risk thunderstorms departing east from Chicagoland; tornado risk south central United States (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Thundershowers, High 72, Temps Drop After 5p, Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Fri Apr 24, 2026 10:22 am Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Scattered showers and thunderstorms through this afternoon ahead of a cold front. Radar indicates precipitation that is not hitting the ground. Seasonable and dry conditions over the […]

John Abendshien, former owner of "Home Alone" house, found dead in Lake Forest Open Lands: Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve one week after he was arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (SOURCE: Lake Forest Police Department)

“Home Alone” House Owner During 1990 Filming, Dead After Suicide in Lake Forest Open Lands, Faced Charges of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Fri Apr 24, 2026 07:54 am Cardinal News

The body of John Abendshien, who was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, was discovered in the Lake Forest Open Lands: Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve in Lake Forest […]

Clouds with thunderstorms moving across Illinois overnight Thursday/Friday (SOURCE: NOAA/NESDIS/STAR – GOES 19 – GEOCOLOR Composite – UMV/CIRA/NOAA)

Weakening Thunderstorms Overnight in Downtown Arlington Heights with a Cold Front Arriving Later Friday

Thu Apr 23, 2026 11:53 pm Cardinal News

Period of showers and scattered thunderstorms with a cold front are forecast from tonight into Friday with the greatest thunderstorm activity likely between 3am and 5am, and 1pm and 3pm. A weakening line of showers […]

A Chicago Bears Monsters of the Midway billboard towers over Route 53 on the Chicago Bears Football Club property just east of the Route 53 expressway (CARDINAL NEWS)

Arlington Heights Provides Statement After Chicago Bears-Related Megaprojects Bill Passes

Thu Apr 23, 2026 01:36 pm Cardinal News

With apparent progress on the Megaprojects Bill in the Illinois House of Representatives session, the Village of Arlington Heights provided a short and simple statement regarding Arlington Park: “We are encouraged that the Megaprojects Bill […]

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Month: April 2026