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Kearve K. Williams, charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after alleged attack of teen girl in downtown Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse Suspect Ordered Detained Pre-Trial, Accused of Attacking Teen Girl in Downtown Palatine

Wed Feb 11, 2026 07:35 pm Cardinal News

A male adult suspect of Palatine, who was residing at the JOURNEYS homeless shelter on Northwest Highway near Route 53 was ordered held pre-trial at a detention hearing held Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026 at […]

No Reckless Homicide Charge for Speeding Driver of Lincoln Navigator Limousine that Hit and Killed Woman in Nissan Rogue in Elk Grove Village

Tue Feb 10, 2026 09:58 pm Cardinal News

No reckless homicide charge after limousine driver crashes into Nissan Rogue on Arlington Heights Road north of Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ After a comprehensive investigation by the Elk […]

Palatine Police Detain Male Subject After Alleged Cellphone Robbery on Wood St Just West of Smith St in Palatine

Mon Feb 9, 2026 02:57 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police officers responded about 7:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, to a report of a cell phone robbery in the area of the block of 200 West Wood Street in Palatine. The call for […]

Shooting at Mardi Gras Parade in Clinton, Louisiana

Sat Jan 31, 2026 05:22 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Clinton, Louisiana responded to a mass shooting Saturday morning, January 31, 2026 at the “Mardi Gras in the Country” parade near the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse. Early report indicates six […]

Anilegna “Anni” Venegas, missing from Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

FOUND SAFE: Palatine Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing Juvenile, a Teen Resident of Palatine’s North Side

Sat Jan 31, 2026 12:34 am Cardinal News

UPDATE: The Palatine Police Department reports that Anilegna “Anni” Venegas has been located and is safe. The Palatine Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Anilegna “Anni” Venegas, age 14. […]

Star D. Hampton, charged with Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Female Suspect from Palatine Arrested on Multiple Warrants Out of Champaign County Following Traffic Stop Near Rand Rd and Dundee Rd

Thu Jan 29, 2026 06:38 am Cardinal News

A traffic stop in Palatine Tuesday morning for multiple violations caused a violent response from a wanted suspect who had failed to appear in Champaign County Court for over four years. A Palatine police officer […]

Two main aerials up from Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove at a house fire on Hintz Road near Kennicott Avenue Wednesday nights January 28, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Two Cats Die in House Fire Quickly Controlled by Firefighters on Hintz Rd Near Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights

Thu Jan 29, 2026 04:13 am Cardinal News

House Fire on Hintz Road near Kennicott Avenue in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to a report of […]

House Fire Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters on Hintz Rd Near Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights

Wed Jan 28, 2026 09:02 pm Cardinal News

House Fire on Hintz Road near Kennicott Avenue in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ UPDATE FROM INITIAL REPORT … Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, […]

Male person of interest in vandalism case at Wheeling Township Republican headquarters office at 11:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026 (Provided image/CARDINAL NEWS)

Male, Female Persons of Interest in Vandalism Case at Republicans of Wheeling Township Headquarters on Rand Rd, Arlington Heights

Wed Jan 28, 2026 12:58 am Cardinal News

Police from Arlington Heights received a report this week of vandalism at the Republicans of Wheeling Township headquarters at 909 East Rand Road in Arlington Heights. Windows were marked up with obscenities with a black […]

Scene Video Police-Involved Shooting at 79th Street and Ingleside Avenue, Grand Crossing Neighborhood, Chicago

Fri Jan 23, 2026 10:31 pm Cardinal News

Suspect Exchanged Gunfire With Police After Shooting Woman @CitizenApp 7944 S Ingleside Ave Yesterday 7:53:48 PM CST CITIZEN APP featured on CARDINAL NEWS Share your eyewitness reports ↗ Police, firefighters […]

Bearded man loaded into an Arlington Heights Fire Department ambulance at the Metra train station, 45 West Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights (provided image/CARDINAL NEWS)

One Transported by Medics After a Fight at the Metra Station Arlington Heights; Metra Train Delays, Broken Rail Near Park Ridge

Fri Jan 23, 2026 09:10 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 6:35 p.m. Friday, January 23,2026 to reports of a fight in progress involving two males near the Metra train station in downtown Arlington Heights, 45 West […]

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