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Police Departments from Arlington Heights, Gurnee, Other Communities Advise Against “Senior Assassins” Game

Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:39 pm Cardinal News

A game played by suburban teenagers is now drawing some very real safety concerns (FOX 32 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police departments nationwide are advising against a game known as “Senior Assassins” or “Senior Assassin” […]

Crash and gas leak causes evacuation at Panera Bread in Gurnee on Sunday, April 7, 2024k (CraIg/Captured News)

Pickup Truck Crash, Gas Leak at Strip Mall Building in Outlot at Gurnee Mills Causes Evacuation at Panera Bread

Mon Apr 8, 2024 04:30 pm Cardinal News

A pickup truck slammed into the side of a brick strip mall building in an outlot at Gurnee Mills on Grand Avenue near Hunt Club Road in Gurnee, Sunday, April 7, 2024. YouTube Tips ⓘ […]

Identity Released for Driver Found Dead Submerged in Pickup Truck in Des Plaines River Crash Near Gurnee

Fri Apr 5, 2024 02:57 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Coroner’s Office announced Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024 that a man who was found dead in a pickup truck in the Des Plaines River in unincorporated Gurnee Thursday night was identified as […]

Pickup Truck and Driver Sought for Investigation Found Submerged in Des Plaines River; Fatal Crash Near Gurnee

Fri Apr 5, 2024 10:39 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigators are investigating a pickup truck and deceased driver that were located in the Des Plaines River last night. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April […]

Vehicular Hijacking of Blue BMW X5 at Golf Mill in Niles

Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:04 am Cardinal News

Niles police officers responded about 9:00 AM Wednesday April 3, 2024 to a report of a vehicular hijacking at Golf Mill Shopping Center, Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue Niles, Illinois. Police received a report that […]

Shots Fired into the Air on Lincoln Street in North Chicago

Mon Apr 1, 2024 05:38 pm Cardinal News

North Chicago police officers are investigating a report of shots fired in the block of 1100 Lincoln Street in North Chicago about 6:50 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024. A male driver of a white Kia […]

Jonatan Luna-Carrasco, charged with kidnapping (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Alleged Kidnapper Identified by Lake County Sheriff’s Office Using Flock Camera Technology: Acted Out in North Chicago, Apprehended at Home in Waukegan

Mon Apr 1, 2024 10:14 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives solved a kidnapping case that occurred in February 2024, and the offender was arrested over the weekend. On February 25, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s 911 Dispatchers received […]

Isaac Poole, charged with Attempted Murder and other charges (SOURCE: Chicago Police Department)

Zion Resident Charged with Attempted Murder 1 Month After Shooting Man in Austin Neighborhood, Chicago

Sat Mar 30, 2024 07:54 pm Cardinal News

A Zion resident with no criminal history in the Circuit Court of Lake County has been arrested and charged with Attempted Murder connected to the shooting of a 44 year-old male on February 29, 2024 […]

Reality McDowell, accused of attempting to smuggle PCP into Cook County Jail (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Adult Female Accused of Smuggling Paper Soaked in PCP in a Diaper that a Child Was Wearing While Visiting Cook County Jail

Sat Mar 30, 2024 06:43 pm Cardinal News

A 22-year-old woman has been charged with felony drug offenses after attempting to smuggle illegal narcotics in the diaper of a 9-month-old baby during her visit with an individual in custody at the Cook County […]

Criminal Trespass, Vandalism at Round Lake Beach Regal Cinemas on Rollins Rd

Thu Mar 28, 2024 09:47 pm Cardinal News

Police from Round Lake Beach and firefighters from the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded about 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024 to an Activated Fire Alarm at the former Regal Cinemas, 550 East […]

Aggravated Assault suspect at Shell gas station in Libertyville about 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (SOURCE: Libertyville Police Department)

Offender Who Pointed Gun at Gas Station Clerk in Libertyville Wanted for Investigation of Aggravated Assault

Wed Mar 27, 2024 02:33 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Libertyville responded about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to a report of a man with a gun at the trunorth Shell gas station, 2070 Shell Drive in Libertyville. The gas station […]

Armed Robbery at North Riverside Park Mall on Cermak Rd, North Riverside

Thu Mar 14, 2024 07:35 pm Cardinal News

North Riverside police responded about 7:00 PM Thursday March 14, 2024 to an armed robbery at North Riverside Park Mall 7501 West Cermak Road North Riverside, IL. Police received a report of a robbery at […]

Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and Illinois State Police Bring Charges of Official Misconduct Against Waukegan City Clerk

Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:59 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office brought charges of felony official misconduct and misapplication of funds against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly after an extensive investigation by the Illinois State Police. Kilkelly is accused in […]

Darius Kirby, convicted of First-Degree Murder connected to shooting in Waukegan (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Jury Convicts Registered Sex Offender Darius Kirby: “Cold Blooded and Calculated” Murder of Jerry Reid

Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:59 am Cardinal News

A jury in Lake County Circuit Court convicted Darius Kirby, 34, of First-Degree Murder in connection with a 2020 shooting in Waukegan. The jury trial began on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, lasting 5 days. The […]

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shots Fired Near Sheridan Rd in Beach Park

Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:50 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man fired several shots from a firearm during an altercation overnight Tuesday-Wednesday, March 12-13, 2024 in Beach Park. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, […]

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