Crimes Notebook

Adam Frank, charged with armed robbery and more Friday, August 18, 2023 (SOURCE; Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Lake County Sheriff’s K9 Drako Locates Armed Robbery Suspect, Unincorporated Vernon Hills

Sat Aug 19, 2023 01:57 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about 3:15 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2023 to a report of an armed robbery following a theft in progress in the block of 24800 North Milwaukee Avenue, unincorporated Vernon […]

Palatine police officers closed down Hidden Creek Circle to vehicle traffic during a shooting investigation near the intersection of Hidden Creek Circle and Clear Creek Bay on Thursday, August 17, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Male, Age 15, Found Shot Several Times on Long Valley Dr After Shots Fired Call on Clear Creek Bay, Palatine

Thu Aug 17, 2023 07:07 pm Cardinal News

Shooting investigation on Clear Creek Bay, Palatine after a victim with multiple gunshot wounds was found on Long Valley Drive near Frontage Road about 1.4 mile south in unincorporated Palatine Township. YouTube Tips ⓘ Palatine […]

Retail Theft in Progress Discovered Wednesday Evening at JD Sports in Woodfield Mall

Wed Aug 16, 2023 07:27 pm Cardinal News

Police from Schaumburg responded about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to a report of retail theft over $150 at JD Sports, 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. The offender or offenders took clothing. No injuries […]

Armed Robbery of Brink’s Truck at Chase Bank on Torrence Ave in Lansing, Illinois

Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:02 am Cardinal News

Police were involved in a pursuit with a black Nissan about 10:52 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 after an armed robbery at the Chase Bank at 16767 Torrence Avenue in Lansing, Illinois. Three male/black suspects […]

Two bullet holes near the 'R' and 'O' of "CHEVROLET" after a shooting at the Crave bar parking lot July 1, 2023 (Provided photo with source withheld)

Bullet Hole Photos from Shooting Outside Bar Near Rand Rd and Hintz Rd Arlington Heights

Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:23 am Cardinal News

Shooting investigation outside bar at Rand Road and Hintz Road near Arlington Heights early Saturday, July 1, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Photos of bullet holes in two pickup trucks were submitted to CARDINAL NEWS last […]

Security Guard Michael Long, charged with First-Degree Murder (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Gentlemen’s Club Security Guard Charged with Murder After Shooting Driver of Departing Pickup Truck with Passenger/Shooter Inside

Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:22 pm Cardinal News

A private security guard is facing a first-degree murder charge after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he shot and killed the driver of a vehicle leaving a Ford Heights’ club, Cook County Sheriff […]

Cleveland Smith, charged with Aggravated Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and other charges (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

$500K Bond Set for Maywood Resident After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle in Villa Park

Tue Aug 15, 2023 05:51 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond was set yesterday, Monday, August 14, 2023, for a Cook County man accused of leading police on a […]

Estiven Sarminento, age 16, charged as an adult with First Degree Murder (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office Major Crime Task Force)

$5M Bond Set for Estiven Sarminento, Teen Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Highland Park High School Teen

Tue Aug 15, 2023 02:42 pm Cardinal News

Bond was set Tuesday, August 15, 2023 for the suspected killer of 16 year-old Highland Park High School student Omar Diaz. Bond was set at $5 million for Estiven Sarminento, also age 16, who will […]

Suspect Identified, Charged in Shooting Death, Targeted Attack by Bicyclist in Highland Park

Mon Aug 14, 2023 07:04 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday evening, August 14, 2023 that a shooting suspect for the Green Bay Road, Highland Park shooting has been identified and charged. Following a thorough investigation, it was determined […]

Domestic Fatal Stabbing on Arbor Lane, Glenview Under Investigation

Mon Aug 14, 2023 05:42 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Glenview responded about 6:36 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2023 to a report of a stabbing in the block of 1100 Arbor Lane in Glenview. Glenview Fire Department paramedics transported Perron […]

Identity Released for Highwood Teen Shot, Killed in Targeted Attack by Bicyclist in Highland Park

Mon Aug 14, 2023 02:11 pm Cardinal News

A teen is dead after being shot on Green Bay Road in Highland Park on Sunday, August 13, 2023 about 11:30 a.m. (VIDEO: Andrea Medina/WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Lake County Coroner’s Office on […]

City of Highland Park Criticized for Lack of Details After Shooting on Green Bay Rd Near Chicago Ave

Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:58 pm Cardinal News

Facebook users wrote comments on the City of Highland Park’s own official Facebook page expressing concern and criticism toward the city for lack of information while a suspect was apparently at large following a shooting […]

Highwood Teen Shot, Killed in Targeted Attack by Bicyclist in Highland Park, Who Then Fled on Foot

Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:39 pm Cardinal News

A teen is dead after being shot on Green Bay Road in Highland Park on Sunday, August 13, 2023 about 11:30 a.m. (VIDEO: Andrea Medina/WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ Highland Park police officers, firefighters and […]

Evidence markers in the front lawn of a townhouse on Queensbury Circle in Hoffman Estates on Wednesday night, August 9, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS).

Two Teens Shot in Hoffman Estates; Investigation on Queensbury Circle

Thu Aug 10, 2023 05:55 pm Cardinal News

Three in Custody Police on-scene investigation after two teens were shot on Queensbury Circle in Hoffman Estates YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Hoffman Estates responded about 8:18 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023 […]

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting on Wild Plum Rd Near Crystal Lake

Wed Aug 9, 2023 06:26 am Cardinal News

A shooting in unincorporated Crystal Lake has left four people injured and on person dead (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies, Crystal Lake police, and firefighters and paramedics from Crystal Lake […]

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