Crimes Notebook

Kristi B. Tyler, charged with Aggravated Battery to a Victim over the Age of 60 (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Neighbor Charged with Aggravated Battery to Victim Over Age 60 in Unincorporated Lake Villa

Fri May 2, 2025 11:47 pm Cardinal News

A 53-year-old female adult from unincorporated Lake Villa is in custody following an unprovoked attack on her 72-year-old neighbor. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 3:30 p.m. May 1, 2025 to the 37700 block of […]

Rolling Meadows Police: Juvenile Charged After Gun Fired During Fight Near Rolling Meadows High School

Fri May 2, 2025 11:08 am Cardinal News

The Rolling Meadows Police Department received a report on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 of a physical altercation between juvenile subjects, which occurred near the campus of Rolling Meadows High School. The report was made several […]

Armed Robbery on 75th Street West of The Grove Shopping Center in Downers Grove

Wed Apr 30, 2025 07:04 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Downers Grove responded 8:01 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025 to a report of an armed robbery in the block of 1600 75th Street on the far south side of Downers Grove near […]

Luz “Lulu” Esperanza Martinez Rodriguez, missing far north unincorporated Arlington Heights (SOURCE: Family photo/Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Cook County Sheriff’s Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing Teen Girl Unincorporated Arlington Heights

Wed Apr 30, 2025 05:12 pm Cardinal News

Cook County Sheriff’s Police are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old girl since Monday morning, April 28, 2025. Luz “Lulu” Esperanza Martinez Rodriguez, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing from home in unincorporated […]

Schaumburg Police Investigating a Fight Near Soccer Fields at Olympic Park Near Schaumburg Rd and Martingale Rd

Wed Apr 30, 2025 10:55 am Cardinal News

Schaumburg police officers responded about 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 to a report of a fight at Olympic Park near Schaumburg Road and Martingale Road in Schaumburg. Schaumburg police received a 911 call for […]

Salil Chander, charged with felony Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death and felony Aggravated DUI Resulting in the Death of Another Person and Sentenced 10 years (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Woodridge Motorist, 3 Times Legal Limit, Sentenced to 10 Years After Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run with Bicyclist

Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:08 am Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced Monday, April 28, 2025 that a Woodridge resident accused of killing a bicyclist while driving drunk, and then fleeing the scene, has been sentenced to ten years in […]

Carlos Saez, charged with Aggravated Battery – Deadly Weapon, and other charges (SOURCE: Rolling Meadows Police Department)

Rolling Meadows Police Sergeant Arrested in Elgin After Discharge of Firearm in Traffic Dispute Near I-90/Route 25

Mon Apr 28, 2025 08:40 am Cardinal News

Elgin police responded about 7:23 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to a report of a shots fired incident during a road rage dispute in the block of 1100 Dundee Avenue in Elgin, Illinois, just south […]

Evidence gathering for man shot on the street near Victoria Avenue and 17th Street in North Chicago Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews).

Suspect Identified in Gang-Related Murder of Carl P. Marder-Grant Near Victoria Ave and 17th St in North Chicago

Sun Apr 27, 2025 08:56 am Cardinal News

Following a thorough investigation, Lake County Task Force Investigators and North Chicago Detectives determined that suspect Carlos D. Marchan, 25, of the 1000 block of Jackson Street, North Chicago, is responsible for shooting and killing […]

Gilberto Santiago, Jr., charged with Aggravated DJUI and other charges after a crash in Beach Park, Friday afternoon, April 25, 2025 (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Hit-and-Run Driver Captured Uninjured in Serious Beach Park Hit-and-Run DUI Crash

Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:36 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the aid of a Libertyville Police Department drone unit and a Waukegan Police Department K-9 unit, apprehended the driver of a hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday afternoon, April 25, 2025 […]

Kevin Smith, charged with aggravated assault and other charges (SOURCE: Buffalo Grove Police Department).

Buffalo Grove Resident Arrested, Charged After Allegedly Firing a Shotgun at Chevy Chase Apartments, Buffalo Grove

Fri Apr 25, 2025 08:33 am Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove police responded about 12:14 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 to a report of an armed robbery that was later clarified as a “man with a gun” call on Johnson Drive at the Chevy […]

Man shot on the street near Victoria Avenue and 17th Street in North Chicago Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Identity Release for Victim of Shooting Near Victoria Ave and 17th St in North Chicago

Thu Apr 24, 2025 06:30 pm Cardinal News

North Chicago police officers, firefighters and paramedics responded about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to a report of a person shot at a residence in the block of 1600 Victoria Avenue in North Chicago. […]

Highland Park July 4th Parade Mass Shooter Sentenced to Multiple Life Sentences in Prison

Thu Apr 24, 2025 06:02 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County State’s Attorney and Highland Park Mayor speak after Highland Park shooter sentencing. The convict has not shown any remorse following the mass murder that he committed, according to Lake County State’s Attorney […]

Highland Park Mayor, Lake County State’s Attorney Speak After Convicted Highland Park Mass Shooter Sentencing

Thu Apr 24, 2025 04:23 pm Cardinal News

The convict has not shown any remorse following the mass murder that he committed, according to Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti on Thursday, April […]

State’s Attorney Berlin Finds Officers Justified in Officer-Involved Shooting in Aurora; and Evidence Supporting “Suicide by Cop” Intent

Thu Apr 24, 2025 02:56 pm Cardinal News

A fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in Aurora, Illinois in southwest DuPage County around 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 has been assessed to be justified, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin. […]

Illinois Lake County Jail Implements Digital Mail System to Enhance Safety and Security

Thu Apr 24, 2025 08:52 am Cardinal News

Beginning May 27, 2025, the Lake County Jail will implement a new digital mail delivery system for all inmate personal mail. This change is being made to enhance the safety of correctional staff, reduce the […]

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