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Identity Released for Female Pedestrian Victim of Hit-and-Run at Sheridan Rd and Greenwood Ave, Waukegan

Sat Feb 1, 2020 02:54 pm Cardinal News

Authorities released the name of a 45-year-old woman from Zion, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver about 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Waukegan. Jenny Gaston was apparently crossing Sheridan Road just south […]

Derrius L. Crenshaw, suspect crack cocaine dealer in unincorporated Spring Grove in Lake County

Unincorporated Spring Grove Male Suspect Arrested at Home on Harold Place for Dealing Crack Cocaine

Fri Jan 31, 2020 09:26 am Cardinal News

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, the Lake County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group concluded a long-term investigation which resulted in the arrest of an unincorporated Spring Grove man for selling crack cocaine. The investigation revealed Derrius […]

Des Plaines Driver Killed While Crashing Hyundai into Niles Police Department Parking Garage on West Touhy and Milwaukee Ave, Niles

Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:19 am Cardinal News

The car driving at a high speed but was unable to make a turn and hit the curb and a telephone pole before crashing into the building (CBS Chicago/CapturedNews). Police and firefighter/paramedics from Niles responded […]

Rosemont Public Safety Department (Police) Release Surveillance Images of Suspects in “Flash Mob Robbery” at MonCler at Fashion Outlets of Chicago Mall

Sat Jan 25, 2020 06:35 pm Cardinal News

The Rosemont Public Safety Department (Police) have released surveillance photos of retail theft suspects accused of stealing almost $53,000 in merchandise on Friday, January 3, 2020 from the Moncler store in the Fashion Outlets of […]

Gregory Rieves, retired Illinois State Trooper shot and killed in cigar lounge in Lisle (SOURCE: Illinois State Police)

Retired Illinois State Trooper Shot and Killed; Off-Duty Trooper and Retired Trooper Wounded Before Woman Mortally Shoots Self at Cigar Lounge in Lisle

Sat Jan 25, 2020 05:13 pm Cardinal News

Lisle police responded about 10:12 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 to a report of a shooting in progress at a cigar lounge ‘The Humidor’ at 1600 Ogden Avenue in Lisle. Police upon arrival, discovered multiple […]

Nicholas A. Valentino, escaped prisoner (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

IN CUSTODY: Search for Male Prisoner Who Escaped Custody in Unincorporated Lake Villa Near North Cermona Avenue and Siena Drive South of Sand Lake

Fri Jan 24, 2020 04:56 pm Cardinal News

On Friday, January 24, 2020, at approximately 1:35 p.m., after being taken into custody on two arrest warrants, Nicholas A. Valentino, 26, (no permanent address), escaped from custody. ***UPDATE: Escapee Located and Back in Custody*** […]

Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County on Lock Down for Possible Threat After Gate Runner Reported

Fri Jan 24, 2020 08:50 am Cardinal News

The Naval Station Great Lakes put out an alert at 7:20 a.m. Friday January 24, 2020, reporting they were looking for a gate runner. All personnel were ordered on lockdown and to take cover in […]

Michael J. Schuerr, burglary and theft suspect in Lake County, unincorporated Round Lake

Suspected Burglar Detained by Citizens, Arrested in Unincorporated Round Lake, Evidence Recovered from Other Burglaries

Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:28 am Cardinal News

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence in the block of 35300 North Nielsen Drive, Unincorporated Round Lake to a report of recovered stolen property. […]

Erin L. ZIlka, Joliet Police Officer charged with DUI and Driving Too Fast for Conditions

Special Prosecutor May Oversee Crash Involving Off-Duty Joliet Police Officer Who Drove Dodge Durango Into a Box Truck on I-55, Killing Berwyn Police Officer

Wed Jan 22, 2020 09:51 am Cardinal News

DUI, SPEEDING CHARGES NOT FORMALLY FILED Joliet Police Officer Erin Zilka has been charged with DUI in a deadly crash that killed off-duty Berwyn police Officer Charles Schauer Sunday in Plainfield. A special prosecutor will […]

Cole T. Dixon, suspected of DUI Drugs (Cannabis) in head-on crash in Lisle, Illinois

Wheaton Driver Charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis After Head-on Crash on Route 53 Near Main St, Lisle

Tue Jan 21, 2020 07:18 pm Cardinal News

A 20-year-old male driver from Wheaton was driving while under the influence of cannabis when he crashed head-on with another car Monday evening in west suburban Lisle, according to Lisle Police Department. Cole T. Dixon […]

Berwyn Cop Dead, Joliet Cop Accused of DUI in Fatal Crash into Wreckage of Another DUI Crash on SB I-55 Near US 30; Driver in First Crash Also Arrested DUI

Tue Jan 21, 2020 01:48 pm Cardinal News

Joliet Police Officer Erin Zilka has been charged with DUI in a deadly crash that killed off-duty Berwyn police Officer Charles Schauer Sunday in Plainfield. Joliet police officer Erin L. Zilka, 35, has been charged […]

Naperville Crime Stoppers Seek Assistance with Information Leading to Arrest of Offender or Offenders in Criminal Damage to Property Spree

Mon Jan 20, 2020 06:25 pm Cardinal News

NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for criminal damage to property that occurred in southeast Naperville during overnight hours […]

Wanted New York Male Suspect with Firearm Apprehended by Lake County Sheriff’s Warrants Team in Waukegan

Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:07 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Team in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service – Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (USMS-GLRFTF) apprehended a man wanted on a New York felony arrest warrant for criminal […]

Corey L. Kirschhoffer, arrest DUI after crash with Lake County Sheriff Deputy's SUV

Newport Township Trustee from Wadsworth Arrested for DUI, Scott’s Law Violation After Crashing into Lake County Sheriff’s Police SUV on Traffic Stop

Thu Jan 16, 2020 07:20 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies report they arrested a Wadsworth woman for DUI and a Scott’s Law Violation after she drove drunk into the rear end of marked Lake County Sheriff’s police SUV. On Wednesday, January […]

Mass Shooting: 5 People Shot on North Pulaski Rd South of Lake St, Chicago

Thu Jan 16, 2020 06:46 pm Cardinal News

1 Men, 3 Boys Shot Police said two men walked into the barbershop on Pulaski Road, looked around, and then left and fired guns through the door. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports. Police and […]

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