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Shell gas station at 1050 East Northwest Highway in Mount Prospect (CARDINAL NEWS)

Two Offenders Steal Entire Lottery Machine While Gas Station Was Open on Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect

Thu Jul 16, 2026 11:34 pm Cardinal News

Police from Mount Prospect responded just after 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026 to a report of a retail theft of an entire lottery machine from the Shell gas station, 1050 East Northwest Highway in […]

Silo damage in Walworth County after a severe thunderstorm with extreme downburst winds caused widespread damage in the Lake Geneva area in Walworth County on Friday, July 3, 2026 (SOURCE: Sharon Fire Rescue)

Three Children Die After Boat Capsizes in Storm Over Lake Geneva; Widespread Storm Damage in Walworth County

Mon Jul 6, 2026 10:17 am Cardinal News

Six adults and four children were on a boat that capsized near Big Foot Beach during a severe thunderstorm with high winds, but three children died and some people are wondering how the three children […]

Death Investigation in Suspected Domestic Incident on Wildberry Court in Wheeling

Sun Jul 5, 2026 05:45 pm Cardinal News

The Wheeling Police Department is investigating the death of a 55-year-old Wheeling man following an incident that occurred late Saturday evening, July 4, 2026 in a neighborhood of townhomes just south of the intersection of […]

Stoplight broken from its mount from an overhead standard about 1:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2026 at Arlington Heights Road and Central Road in Arlington Heights (PHOTO CREDIT: Ben Murphy)

Storm Damage in Arlington Heights; Injuries and Fatalities Reported in Other Communities from Storms Friday

Sat Jul 4, 2026 11:58 pm Cardinal News

Severe thunderstorms hit southern Wisconsin and Chicagoland mid-day on Friday, July 3, 2026, bringing heavy rain with flash flooding, and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Thunderstorm downed trees, and branches, and damaged power lines. […]

Edgar Garcia Martinez, charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and other charges, including weapons charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Palatine Police, NIPAS, and DEA Arrest 2 Suspects Involved with Illegal Drugs and Weapons on Dundee Quarter

Wed Jul 1, 2026 08:24 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department, with assistance from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1–99 block of East […]

Investigation Still Open for Incident with Alleged Shots Fired Involving Juveniles on Hickory Dr Near Robert Frost School Mount Prospect

Tue Jun 30, 2026 03:58 pm Cardinal News

On June 16, 2026, Mount Prospect Police Officers charged a 15-year-old juvenile from Chicago with one felony count of Reckless Discharge of a Firearm and one misdemeanor count of Mob Action. A 14-year-old juvenile from […]

Palatine Police, NIPAS Police Activity Near Baldwin Rd and Dundee Quarter for Ongoing Investigation

Mon Jun 29, 2026 10:45 am Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department, with assistance from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) responded on Monday, June 29, 2026, during the morning hours to conduct police activity in the area of North Baldwin Road […]

Downed tree on a blue BMW in Streamwood, Illinois on Wednesday evening June 24, 2026 (CapturedNews)

Storm Hits Streamwood and Bartlett Area the Hardest During Tornado Warning; Sirens Activated in the Wrong Area

Thu Jun 25, 2026 09:43 am Cardinal News

Strong storms moved through the area, leaving down trees, power lines, and flooding in Bartlett (SOURCE: CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Outdoor Warning Sirens were activated in Arlington Heights by Northwest Central Dispatch System (NWCDS) […]

Mollenhauer Family at the Rolling Meadows City Council Meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 after Ethan Mollenhauer was awarded the City of Rolling Meadows Lifesaving Award (SOURCE: City of Rolling Meadows)

Ethan Mollenhauer Honored with Lifesaving Award After Giving CPR to His Father, a Rolling Meadows Police Commander

Thu Jun 25, 2026 05:12 am Cardinal News

At the Rolling Meadows City Council meeting, Fire Chief Peter Sutter of the Rolling Meadows Fire Department and Police Chief Anthony Peluso of the Rolling Meadows Police Department had the honor of presenting Ethan Mollenhauer […]

Jonny E. Hernandez-Mendoza, charged with Attempted Criminal Trespass and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Prowler Arrested After Several Attempts to Enter Apartments on Rose Ave, Palatine

Wed Jun 24, 2026 03:05 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department announced Tuesday, June 23, 2026 that the police department has arrested and charged a Palatine male suspect after an investigation into multiple incidents involving attempted entries and suspicious activity at apartment […]

Fireworks in the 95th Street boulevard at the scene of a mass shooting at 95th Street and Princeton Avenue in Chicago on Friday, June 19, 2026 (CITIZEN APP)

Mass Shooting: 113 Casings, 13 Shot at Fireworks Party Near Chicago Housing Authority Apartments, 95th St and Princeton Ave Chicago

Sat Jun 20, 2026 11:29 am Cardinal News

A mass shooting left at least 12 people injured in Chicago’s Washington Heights neighborhood on Friday night. Street Pastor Donovan Price told CBS News seeing a mass shooting like this on Juneteenth is a tragedy […]

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