Police Investigations

South Barrington Police Department Ford Interceptor damaged by a Tesla vehicle in autopilot mode (Village of South Barrington)

South Barrington Police SUV Hit by Tesla Allegedly in Autopilot Mode — a Discussion About Blame

Fri Oct 24, 2025 12:34 pm Cardinal News

Perhaps moving the location of the word “Allegedly” in the title (compared to a previous article) makes this a little more clear regarding the reason the use of the word “allegedly” in this news report. […]

South Barrington Police SUV Allegedly Hit by Tesla in Autopilot Mode

Thu Oct 23, 2025 09:24 pm Cardinal News

The Village of South Barrington released information Wednesday, October 22, 2025 that one of their marked police SUVs was damaged in a crash caused by a Tesla in autopilot mode that was occupied by a […]

Lake Villa Man, Age 19, Dies 14 Days After Motorcycle Crash on Drury Ln, Grayslake

Thu Oct 23, 2025 11:35 am Cardinal News

Firefighters and paramedics from the Grayslake Fire Protection District and Grayslake Police police officers responded about 7:05 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 to a report of a motorcycle operator down and off the roadway in […]

Benjamin Brown, missing man in his 30s, reported missing from Palatine since October 17, 2025 (Family Photo/Palatine Police Department)

Missing Palatine Man Found in Wooded Area Near Lake Cook Rd and Hicks Rd, 2 Days After Reported Missing

Mon Oct 20, 2025 09:44 am Cardinal News

According to the Palatine Police Department, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Benjamin Brown was located in a wooded area north of Lake Cook Road near Hicks Rd. He was transported by […]

Palatine Police Seeks Help from Public to Locate Palatine Man Missing Since October 17, 2025

Sun Oct 19, 2025 12:01 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Benjamin Brown, who was last seen on Friday, October 17, 2025, around 3:00 p.m. in the block of 600 East Pennsylvania Drive in Palatine. […]

Firefighters in Lake County, Illinois working to extricate a driver at Route 41 and Route 137 (Buckley Road) in North Chicago, Friday night, October 17, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Driver Trapped After Crashing into Back of Semi-Trailer Truck at Route 41 and Route 137 in North Chicago

Sat Oct 18, 2025 09:23 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from North Chicago responded about 8:06 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 to a report of a crash with injuries and entrapment at Route 41 and Route 137 (Buckley Road). Police, firefighters […]

Family and the Janesville community suffering the loss of Marley Galvan, age 19, of Janesville, Wisconsin, who died near Marengo, Illinois on Monday, October 13, 2025 (Facebook)

Identity Released for Female Teen Driver that Died in a Burning Car Involved in Crash Near House Garage on River Rd Marengo

Thu Oct 16, 2025 10:03 am Cardinal News

McHenry County Coroner’s released the identity of a teen female driver on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 as Marley Galvan, age 19, of Janesville, Wisconsin. The driver was westbound on River Road at a left turn […]

Wreckage of blue 4-door sedan with fire damage next to a residential garage on River Road in Marengoinvolved in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Monday, October 13, 2025 (Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts)

Female Victim Dies in Burning Car Involved in Single Vehicle Crash into House Garage on River Rd Marengo

Tue Oct 14, 2025 12:48 pm Cardinal News

Firefighters and paramedics from Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts responded about 8:59 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 to a report of a car crash into a residential garage with a fire and a girl trapped […]

Intersection Northwest Highway and Algonquin Road in Fox River Grove (Imagery ©2025 Vexcel Imaging US, Inc., Imagery ©2025 AIrbus, Maxar Technologies, Vexcel Imaging US, Inc., Map data ©2025)

Metra Train Crash with Lexus SUV, Injured SUV Driver, Causes Metra Delays into Evening Rush Hour Monday

Tue Oct 14, 2025 07:06 am Cardinal News

An adult female driver was involved in a crash of her Lexus crossover SUV with an inbound Metra train in Fox River Grove Monday morning, and was transported to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Monday morning, […]

Stolen E-Bike, 2 Restaurant Burglaries, Gas Cap Tampering and Street Threat Disclosed on Crime Blotter Activity Arlington Heights

Wed Oct 1, 2025 03:20 pm Cardinal News

Crime blotter activity in Arlington Heights disclosed by the Arlington Heights Police Department involved the south side of the village with five crimes reported for the period of Wednesday, September 15, 2025 to Wednesday, September […]

Sky Findlay, charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (2 Counts) Class X Felony (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department).

Arlington Heights Police: Elderly Serial Sex Offender Charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of Child Victims

Sat Sep 27, 2025 09:04 am Cardinal News

Serial Sex Offender Arrested Following an Extensive Investigation The Arlington Heights Police Department announced on Friday night, September 26, 2025 that a register sex offender with a criminal history in Arlington Heights was arrested in […]

Dodge Ram pickup truck wrecked in a single-vehicle crash with a tree and a light police, involving extrication on Dundee Road between Hicks Road and Rand Road in Palatine on Saturday morning, September 20, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Speeding Driver Critically Injured When He Crashes Pickup Truck into Metal Street Light Pole, Large Tree on Dundee Rd, Palatine

Sun Sep 21, 2025 12:00 am Cardinal News

Single-vehicle extrication crash on Dundee Rd near Chase Bank in Palatine (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Palatine responded about 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025 to a report of a […]

Crashed motorcycle with no license plate on Buffalo Grove Road just north of Darryl Lane; initially it was unknown whether the motorcyclist was traveling with a legally displayed license (CARDINAL NEWS)

Wheeling Teen Killed in Fatal High-Speed Motorcycle Crash with Pickup Truck at Buffalo Grove Rd and University Dr, Buffalo Grove

Sat Sep 20, 2025 01:53 pm Cardinal News

Motorcycle crash with pickup truck kills 18 year-old Wheeling resident in Buffalo Grove about 5:38 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS/CapturedNews). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights […]

Jeffrey Tanafranca, crash victim killed at Golf Road and Goebbert Road on September 10, 2025 (SOURCE: gofundme upport Jeffrey’s Family)

Fatal Minivan, Motorcycle Crash at Golf Road and Goebbert Road Arlington Heights

Thu Sep 18, 2025 08:59 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025 to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan at Golf Road and Goebbert Road in Arlington […]

Reuter Drive and Grove Street crash investigation view north from police aerial drone (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Fatal E-Bike Crash: Teen Killed in Arlington Heights Was Riding Friend’s Illegally Modified E-Bike While Village Board Was Deciding Regulations

Tue Sep 16, 2025 12:21 pm Cardinal News

Multiple sources communicating with CARDINAL NEWS, who do not want to be identified, have specified that the 16 year-old Mount Prospect teen killed at Grove Street and Reuter Driver was operating a friend’s Class III […]

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