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Teen Bicyclist Disobeys Stop Sign, Crashes with Police SUV at Ridge Ave and Campbell St, Arlington Heights

Tue May 19, 2020 08:22 pm Cardinal News

Police and paramedics on scene after a crash involving a teen bicyclist and an Arlington Heights police SUV at a 4-Way stop intersection at Ridge Avenue and Campbell Street in Arlington Heights. Police and firefighter/paramedics […]

Fire Engine 2's crew responding to assist a household with sump pump problem

Moderate Flooding Scenes in Arlington Heights, Sunday May 17, 2020

Mon May 18, 2020 08:24 am Cardinal News

Flooding scene with saturated ground after 6.25 inches of rain fell in Arlington Heights from about 11:00 p.m. Thursday May 14, 2020 until about 11:00 p.m. on Sunday May 17, 2020. Flooded basements and stranded […]

Vehicle vs Pedestrian with Injuries Arlington Heights

Thu Apr 16, 2020 07:50 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 2021 to a report of a crash with injuries at The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed […]

Second Chicago Police Officer Dies from Coronavirus COVID-19 — Detective from Area Central Bureau of Detectives

Fri Apr 10, 2020 04:13 pm Cardinal News

The Chicago Police Department on Friday, April 10, 2020 announced that a second Chicago police officer died from Coronavirus COVID-19. The police officer was a sergeant in the Area Central Detective Division. His identity was […]

Don’t Forget Routine Tornado Sirens Are Tested First Tuesday of the Month at 10 AM

Tue Apr 7, 2020 09:58 am Cardinal News

Expecting possible confusion that the monthly Tornado Siren Test might cause fear of connection to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, some officials in various municipalities have reminded the public that the tornado sirens at 10:00 a.m. […]

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Her Choice for Chicago Police Department Superintendent as Former Dallas Police Chief David Brown

Thu Apr 2, 2020 04:30 pm Cardinal News

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday evening, April 2, 2020 her choice as new police superintendent as David Brown, the former police chief of Dallas. Before the announcement, Mayor Lightfoot expressed her gratitude and praise to […]

Chicago Police Narcotics Detective — a 21 Year Veteran — Dies from Complications of Coronavirus COVID-19

Thu Apr 2, 2020 04:09 pm Cardinal News

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Interim Chicago Police Supt. Charlie Beck, and Chicago Fraternal Order of Police president Kevin Graham announce the death of Chicago Police Officer Marco DiFranco, who succumbed to COVID-19. The Chicago Police Department […]

Police Release Early Information Regarding Fatal Crash at Algonquin Rd and Golf Rd, Arlington Heights

Fri Mar 27, 2020 05:35 pm Cardinal News

Fatal crash Thursday 10:41 p.m. at Golf Road (Route 58) and Algonquin Road (Route 62) closed roadways for investigation until 4:55 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 (VIDEO SHOWS SEVERE DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE; VIEWER DISCRETION […]

How Police Will Enforce Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order; National Guard Here for Logistics, Medical

Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:59 pm Cardinal News

Illinois State Police, Chicago police and local departments across the state are preparing to enforce Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. Law enforcement leaders stated that the police won’t be chasing people down when they violate the […]

Aurora Police Supervisory Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Feeling Ill on March 17, 2020

Sat Mar 21, 2020 04:46 pm Cardinal News

The Aurora police Department has identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 involving one of its employees. A member of the police department’s supervisory staff started feeling ill on March 17, 2020. The police supervisor […]

Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg and Chris Covelli Discuss Staying Calm During the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic

Thu Mar 19, 2020 02:18 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg spends some time discussing how Lake County is working together to keep the community safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19. He emphasizes the community needs to stay calm, and […]

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Continues “Scale Back” of Nonessential Responsibilities: Evictions, Fingerprinting, Tours

Mon Mar 16, 2020 05:24 am Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office continues to temporarily scale back nonessential responsibilities, which will not impact public safety. Effective immediately the following additional services are being suspended until further notice: Evictions Ride-Alongs Fingerprinting Explorer Program […]

Court-Ordered Evictions, Cook County Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program Suspended Due to COVID-19 Precautions

Sat Mar 14, 2020 08:29 pm Cardinal News

COOK COUNTY, IL – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has suspended all court-ordered evictions for the next 30 days, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The suspension is in response to an order from the […]

Police: School Bus Driver Didn’t Extend Stop Sign When Teen Student Was Hit by SUV While Crossing Thomas St at Walnut Ave, Arlington Heights — SUV Driver Not Charged

Mon Mar 9, 2020 07:58 pm Cardinal News

Teen Hit by Passing SUV After Exiting School Bus on Thomas St Arlington Heights. No charges or citations have been issued for the driver of a silver Toyota Highlander SUV after a male teen collided […]

Two Killed in Single Vehicle Crash at Russell Rd and Delany Rd in Newport Township, Lake County

Sun Mar 8, 2020 12:59 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and firefighter/paramedics from Newport Fire responded about 6:45 a.m. March 8, 2020 to West Russell Road and Delany Road in Newport Township for a traffic crash with injuries. Lake County sheriff’s […]

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