Crimes Notebook

Downers Grove Married Father of 2 Charged in Drug-Induced Homicide of High School Exchange Student

Wed Oct 26, 2016 07:44 pm Cardinal News

Francis Emanuele, 36, of the 6100 block of Carpenter Street in Downers Grove, was ordered jailed in lieu of $1 million bail as a suspect in the drug-induced homicide of a 15-year-old girl exchange student […]

One Suspect Arrested in Two Separate Shooting Homicides in Waukegan Last Weekend

Wed Oct 26, 2016 08:20 am Cardinal News

Waukegan police arrested Undra Bailey, 30, in the area of routes 137 and 41 in North Chicago Monday, October 24, 2016. Bailey was taken into custody Monday without incident. Bailey is the suspect in only […]

Stolen Auto and Retail Theft at Woodfield Mall Near Macy’s, Schaumburg

Fri Oct 21, 2016 05:38 pm Cardinal News

Schaumburg police responded about 5:14 PM Friday to a report of a stolen auto and a retail theft incident at Woodfield Mall near Macy’s 1 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that a […]

Vernon Hills Man Charged with Burglary After Homeowner Fired Pistol at Suspect Inside Home on Country Lane, Long Grove

Fri Oct 21, 2016 04:43 pm Cardinal News

Erik G. Mota, Lake County Sheriff’s Office photo. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 4:00 AM, Wednesday, October 20, 2016, to a report of a burglary in progress in the block of 3000 Country Lane, […]

Robbery, Attempted Robbery at Warrenville Hotels; Man Wearing “Scream” Mask

Wed Oct 19, 2016 06:13 am Cardinal News

Warrenville police responded about 1:40 p.m. Wednesday to a report of an armed robbery at the Hyatt House Hotel at 27554 Maecliff Drive. A man, dressed in all black and wearing a mask from the […]

Some Police Departments Reversing Secret Radio Encryption Decision

Mon Oct 17, 2016 05:35 pm Cardinal News

Several news sources picked up a report from Associated Press on October 11, 2016 about police departments that are reversing their decision to encrypt police radio communications because some police and fire departments are bucking […]

Nails, Construction Debris on Westbound Lake Cook Road at Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling

Sat Oct 15, 2016 10:06 am Cardinal News

Wheeling police responded about 9:47 AM Saturday to a report of debris and garbage in the roadway at Lake Cook Road and Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, IL. Police on scene reported debris with nails and screws […]

Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Kills 3-Year-Old Boy in Waukegan, Illinois

Fri Oct 14, 2016 08:54 am Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 3:00 a.m. Thursday to a home in the block of 1100 Greenfield Avenue after a 3-year-old suffered a gunshot in the head. The young male patient, identified as Jeremiah Banks, was […]

Armed Robbery Near Irving Park Rd and Barrington Rd, Hanover Park

Wed Oct 12, 2016 02:21 am Cardinal News

Hanover Park police responded about 1:44 AM Wednesday to an armed robbery near Irving Park Road and Barrington Road Hanover Park, IL. Police received a report of an armed robbery The offender was described as […]

Ten Percent Rise in Traffic Deaths Becomes an “Immediate Crisis”

Sun Oct 9, 2016 07:35 pm Cardinal News

In the first half of 2016, an estimated 17,775 people were killed in traffic accidents. That’s up 10.5% compared to the same time last year. Kris Van Cleave reports. Traffic deaths are up 10.4 percent […]

Attempted armed robbery suspect in Grayslake.

Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery Attempt At Wildwood Presbyterian Church

Sun Oct 9, 2016 05:30 pm Cardinal News

Jeffrey R. Fillebrown, law enforcement photo. After an alleged robbery attempt at Wildwood Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Jeffrey R. Fillebrown, 29, of the 17900 block of West Greentree Road, Gages Lake, was arrested and charged […]

Man in Pickup Truck Points Weapon at Another Motorist on I-290 Near Maywood

Sat Oct 8, 2016 01:25 pm Cardinal News

Northlake police responded about 12:45 PM Saturday to a report of unlawful use of weapon on 41.871307, -87.833814 (EB I-290 and 1st Avenue Maywood, IL). Police received a report that a male/white offender, age 35, […]

Antioch Police in Northern Illinois Warn Clown Pranksters May Endanger Themselves

Sat Oct 8, 2016 01:10 pm Cardinal News

Reactions to clown sightings have created a wide variety of reactions. Many expect it’s just pranksters who get their kicks out of scaring kids and “over-reactive” parents. But today threats are taken seriously, and if […]

Warrenville Man Charged with Arson After Palatine House Fire in March 2016

Thu Oct 6, 2016 12:06 pm Cardinal News

Richard Moss (law enforcement photo). A Warrenville man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire last March at a two-story single family home he owns in Palatine The house fire at 1039 […]

Creepy Clown Reports in Waukegan Discovered to Be False; Police Remain Wary of Threats

Wed Oct 5, 2016 06:48 pm Cardinal News

A report yesterday from Waukegan Police Department notified residents that students at Greenwood Elementary School saw three clowns — possibly armed with a gun — that were threatening the students during recess. The students also […]

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