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Tips for Preventing “Key Cloner” Vehicle Thefts from Burbank Police in California Where They’re Experiencing a Trend

Thu Mar 13, 2025 01:41 pm Cardinal News

The Burbank Police Department (California) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 announced that the police department has seen an increase in “Key Cloner” vehicle thefts. Therefore, it is likely that “Key Cloner” are prevalent or on […]

Catalytic Converter theft prevention event, Saturday, April 23, 2022

Schaumburg Police Host Free Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent Event Today

Sat Apr 23, 2022 11:17 am Cardinal News

The Schaumburg Police Department is partnering with Firestone Complete Auto Care at 1755 East Golf Road in Schaumburg to provide a FREE catalytic converter theft deterrent event. We will spray paint the catalytic converter on […]

Flock Safety Automatic LIcense Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera (PHOTO CREDIT: Flock Safety)

ACLU Report Raises Privacy Concerns Over Uptick in License Plate Reader Cameras

Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:46 am Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – As Illinois police departments lobby city councils on the importance of cameras to combat crime, some are raising concerns about the right to privacy. […]

Commissioner Alm Anaya and Commissioner Scott Britton Recognize October 2021 As Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Fri Oct 8, 2021 06:12 am Cardinal News

On Thursday, October 7, Commissioner Alma Anaya (D-7) and Commissioner Scott Britton (D-14) introduced and passed a resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. Through the Resolution, the Board committed to continuing to raise […]

Check Security Cameras: Suspicious Couple Walks Up to Parked Cars on Driveway on Haddow Near Euclid, Arlington Heights

Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:55 am Cardinal News

Suspicious couple just before walking up driveway at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 on Haddow Avenue just north of Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Arlington Heights police received a report about […]

Gathering at Knights of Columbus The KC Hall spilling out onto Hickory Avenue in Arlington Heights on Sunday, August 1, 2021 about 11:00 p.m.

Neighbors Concerned About Party at The KC Hall that Spilled Out to Hickory Ave Arlington Heights

Fri Aug 6, 2021 12:24 pm Cardinal News

Police from Arlington Heights responded Sunday night, August 1, 2021 to neighbor requests to check on a party or gathering at the Knight of Columbus “The KC Hall” at 15 North Hickory Avenue in Arlington […]

Safety and Security at Schools with Old-Fashion Communications Common Sense and 2-Way Radio Communications

Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:06 pm Cardinal News

Schools can be chaotic places. Depending on whether it’s an elementary, middle, or high school, emotions, behaviors, and hormones might be out of control. This can, and often does, create moments of tension—and possibly even […]

Patrol Cam mobile surveillance trailer deployed at the Arlington Heights Mariano's mid-February 2021

Mobile Security Video Surveillance Deployed at Chicagoland Mariano’s, Nationwide Kroger Stores

Sat Feb 20, 2021 08:32 pm Cardinal News

Rapid deployment parking lot security camera trailers at Mariano’s in Arlington Heights and other locations have been set up to detect, deter and defend carjackings, retail theft and other crimes. YouTube Tips ⓘ Mariano’s and […]

Antioch Declares Curfew in Effect 8:00 PM Wednesday to 7:00 AM Thursday

Wed Aug 26, 2020 09:27 pm Cardinal News

An official Antioch Facebook post at 8:12 p.m. Wednesday August 26, 2020 announced that the mayor of Antioch declared an emergency curfew in effect from 8:00 p.m. Wednesday until 7:00 a.m. Thursday due to credible […]

VIDEO: Fireworks Factory Explodes in Hendek in Northwest Turkey

Sat Jul 4, 2020 11:44 am Cardinal News

Dozens of people were reportedly hospitalized after explosions shook a fireworks factory in Hendek, Turkey. Four people were killed and at least 97 people were injured among 186 workers that were working at a fireworks […]

Arlington Heights Police Department Warns of Sextortion Email and Text Scams; Advises ‘Don’t Send Money’

Wed May 27, 2020 09:16 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department reported Wednesday, May 27, 2020 that the police department would like to raise awareness to an email/text scam classified as “Sextortion.” The offenders behind this scam typically email or text […]

Arlington Heights Police Warn of Fraudulent Phone Calls Soliciting Donations for First Responders and Families

Fri Apr 3, 2020 10:47 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department alerted citizens at 9:24 a.m. on Friday April 3, 2020 that scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money and personal information. The police messages stated that Arlington Heights […]

FTC: Money Lost to Romance Scams Up Almost 40% from 2018 to 2019

Sat Feb 15, 2020 03:16 pm Cardinal News

New Federal Trade Commission data from the agency’s Consumer Sentinel Network show that consumers reported losing $201 million to romance scams in 2019—up nearly 40% since 2018. Romance scammers prey on consumers who are looking […]

Cardinal News and Neighbors App by Ring Benefits Community, But Not When Users Violate Copyright

Wed Jan 8, 2020 01:38 pm Cardinal News

Cardinal News is anonymously a participating neighbor on the Neighbors App by Ring. Neighbors is a hyperlocal social networking app that has been described as a high-tech neighborhood watch. The app, especially combined with Ring […]

FTC: Advertising on Car Wrap Scams Are Targeting College Students

Sun Dec 15, 2019 08:51 am Cardinal News

Scammer have found a way to prey on college students that are stressed about making car payments and keeping up with vehicle maintenance. If you have a car, you know how expensive the upkeep can […]

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