Crimes Notebook

I-90 crash in McHenry County about 2:11 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022 (SOURCE: Sall Sall Snapchat)

Details About Rolling Meadows Family Members, Family Friend Killed in I-90 Crash Begin to Develop

Mon Aug 1, 2022 10:21 am Cardinal News

Seven people, including a mother and her four children and a family friend, are dead after a wrong-way crash on I-90 in southwest McHenry County Sunday, July 31, 2022 about 2:11 a.m. YouTube Tips ⓘ […]

I-90 fatal crash scene Sunday July 31, 2022 (Imagery ©2022 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA/FPAC/GEO, Map data ©2022)

Identities of 3 Adults Released After Fatal Crash on I-90 in McHenry County — Acura Driver Was Wrong-Way Driver

Sun Jul 31, 2022 07:18 pm Cardinal News

5 Children from Rolling Meadows Killed A fatal wrong-way head-on crash on I-90 WEST just east of the Anthony Road bridge killed several people (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Illinois State Police District 15 released […]

Keith A. Thornton, Jr (SOURCE: Facebook)

Chicago Police Dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr’s Resignation Announcement

Sat Jul 30, 2022 07:37 pm Cardinal News

One of two important resignation announcements in Cook County this week — the last week of July 2022 (the other announcement is a resignation letter from Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Jim Murphy). Here is […]

Handgun and magazine recovered during a traffic stop by Buffalo Grove Police Department (SOURCE: Buffalo Grove Police Department)

Buffalo Grove Police Recover Stolen Loaded Handgun on Traffic Stop

Wed Jul 27, 2022 09:17 am Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove police revealed Tuesday, July 26, 2022 that a handgun and ammunition were recovered on a traffic stop recently (date/time not provided). The recent traffic stop of a motorist by the Buffalo Grove Police […]

Lake County Sheriff’s Investigation After 3 Found Shot Near Wadsworth Rd and Gabriel Ave, Beach Park

Tue Jul 26, 2022 07:45 pm Cardinal News

Shooting reported outside Beach Park mini-mart (CBS Chicago/CapturedNews). YouTube Tips ⓘ Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022 to a business parking lot in the 38900 block of North […]

Kyaira Montgomery, victim of child abduction (SOURCE: Maywood Police Department/Illinois State Police).

AMBER ALERT: Police Seeking Suspect and Victim of Abduction in Maywood

Tue Jul 26, 2022 01:02 pm Cardinal News

CBS 2’s Shadaa Gray reports from Maywood where there are many unanswered questions about why the little girl was taken in the first place. YouTube Tips ⓘ The Maywood Police Department has confirmed that a […]

Antonio R. Perez-Amezquita, charged with possession of a controlled substance (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Northbrook Resident Charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Unlawfully Possessing Firearm at Business in Ingleside, Lake County

Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:44 am Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group on Friday, July 22, 2022 concluded a long-term drug trafficking investigation. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Antonio R. Perez-Amezquita, 36, of the 0-100 block of […]

Uprising Bakery and Cafe, 2104 Algonquin Road Lake in the Hills (Image ©2022 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, Map data ©2022)

UpRising Bakery and Cafe ‘Starry Night Brunch Drag’ Canceled Following Vandalism

Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:06 am Cardinal News

A Lake in the Hills bakery is canceling its planned brunch-time drag show after its café was vandalized overnight (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The UpRising Bakery and Cafe was vandalized late Friday night, July […]

Jennifer Stroud sentenced to eight years for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment of her son (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Woman Sentenced to 8 Years for Involuntary Manslaughter of Her Child, Age 11; Didn’t Give Medication to Prevent Heart Transplant Rejection

Fri Jul 22, 2022 03:40 pm Cardinal News

A Lake County Judge sentenced a Park City woman to eight years for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment of her own child on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The sentence is to be served at 50% […]

Michael Main, guilty of 17 counts of Sexual Assault (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Guilty Verdict for 17 Counts of Sexual Assault for Offender in Libertyville

Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:21 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) A Lake County jury trial concluded with 17 “guilty” verdicts, after little over an hour of deliberation, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Michael Main, 55, was convicted of six counts of Predatory […]

Highland Park shooter's "artwork" painted on a brick was of the back of his mother's house existed before the shooting and days after shooting

Illinois State Police Emergency Rules Would Allow “Clear and Present Danger” Reports to Be Used in FOID Process

Tue Jul 19, 2022 06:26 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Steps are being taken to address the loophole exposed in the Illinois State Police’s handling of “clear and present danger” reports in the aftermath […]

Bartlett vehicular hijacking suspects in Bartlett at or near the area of Miles Parkway (SOURCE: Bartlett Police Department)

Persons of Interest in Huntley Shooting Are Now Also Bartlett Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking Suspects

Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:22 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Huntley responded about 4:18 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2022 to a report of a shooting in the block of 11800 Cape Cod Lane in Huntley. Two people were were struck […]

Police Activity for Huntley Shots Fired Investigation: Village of Bartlett Alerts Residents to “Close Garages” and “Stay Inside Residences”

Mon Jul 18, 2022 07:17 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Bartlett announced at 6:01 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2022 that Bartlett police officers are attempting to locate a subject that is at large near West Bartlett Road and Route 25. The subject […]

Brian Miller, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office).

Bond Denied for Parolee from Evanston Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal and Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun

Fri Jul 15, 2022 06:12 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced Wednesday, July 13, 2022 that bond has been set for a Cook County resident accused of illegally possessing a loaded […]

Destiney Baker, charge with eight counts of Theft of Government Property (SOURCE: DuPage County Stat's Attorney)

Bond Set at $1 Million for Hanover Park Resident Accused of Financial Crimes

Fri Jul 15, 2022 05:49 pm Cardinal News

39-COUNT INDICTMENT ALLEGES THEFT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY & FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was set yesterday afternoon for a Hanover Park woman accused of illegally obtaining more than […]

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