Police Public Service

Schaumburg Police Department Offers Parking and Municipal Ticket Amnesty Program — Possibly 50% Off

Sat Oct 3, 2015 07:37 am Cardinal News

During the month of October 2015, the Schaumburg Police Department will be offering an opportunity for those with delinquent parking and municipal ticket fines to settle their accounts at a reduced payment. For outstanding parking […]

Elgin Police Officer Considerately Explains the Rules to a Car Group Hanging Out at a Taco Bell Lot

Fri Sep 25, 2015 05:33 pm Cardinal News

When a group of young adults and car enthusiasts meet up at an Elgin Taco Bell, police explain they can’t loiter, and that he doesn’t like writing people up; but if they drive like fools, […]

Complain to Police? They’re Just Following Their Assignment to Prevent Devastating Fatal Metra Crossing Accidents

Tue Sep 15, 2015 09:44 am Cardinal News

Three Arlington Heights police officers were out on an education campaign reminding people about safety at railroad crossings Tuesday morning at the downtown Metra train station just north of Vail Avenue and Wing Street. Technically […]

Arlington Heights Police Officers Promote Railroad Safety During Illinois Rail Safety Week

Tue Sep 15, 2015 07:31 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Police Officers will be at the Downtown Train Station on Tuesday morning, September 15 and at the Arlington Park station of Friday, September 18 to promote safety for both motorists and pedestrians around […]

Arlington Heights Police Host Free Car Seat Check September 19, 2015

Tue Sep 8, 2015 07:34 pm Cardinal News

Visit the Arlington Heights Police Department on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a free car seat check. Police will ensure you have chosen the right car seat and that it […]

Large Power Outage in Wheeling and Prospect Heights; At Least 4500 without Power

Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:02 am Cardinal News

Wheeling police responded about 9:50 AM Sunday to numerous activated alarms and reports of power outages in Wheeling and Prospect Heights. Police received a report of a large power-related explosion in the ComEd substation off […]

Euclid Avenue Closed Both Directions Between Waterman Ave and Rand Rd Overnight for Extended ComEd Work on Downed Power Lines

Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:44 pm Cardinal News

Euclid Avenue between Rand Road and Waterman Avenue will be closed in both directions overnight while ComEd works on downed power lines and power line damage that occurred during a severe thunderstorm about 4:15 p.m. […]

Female, Age 19, Suffers Near Fatal Heroin Overdose; Reversed with Narcan (Naloxone) on Dryden Pl Near Kensington Rd, Arlington Heights

Tue Jul 21, 2015 04:27 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:03 PM Tuesday to a report from an anonymous caller that a female overdosed on heroin at Dryden Place Apartments Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a […]

Large Power Outage Near Roselle Rd and Kristin Dr, Schaumburg

Mon Jun 29, 2015 03:26 pm Cardinal News

Large power failure near Roselle Road and Kristin Drive reported Monday afternoon about 3:10 p.m. ComEd reports about 347 customers are without power. ComEd crews are investigating. A preliminary restoration time was quoted at 4:45 […]

Coffee with a Cop Session Tonight at Starbucks Coffee on Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows

Mon Jun 15, 2015 02:24 pm Cardinal News

Second session for Rolling Meadow Police Department COFFEE WITH A COP is tonight — Monday June 15, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Residents can join Rolling Meadows police officers for FREE coffee and […]

Boy Found Standing by Retention Pond with No Clothes Near Evergreen Drive, Palatine

Fri May 1, 2015 01:03 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:08 AM Friday to a check for well-being call in the block of 1400 Evergreen Drive Palatine, IL. Firefighter/paramedics responded to the scene after a report from police that […]

Cold Weather Takes Toll on Harry’s of Arlington and Downtown Arlington Heights Streets this Weekend, Arlington Heights

Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:13 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Public Works responded about 6:30 PM Saturday to a water main break at Dunton Avenue and Sigwalts Street Arlington Heights, IL. Water flooded the intersection of Sigwalt Street and Dunton Avenue, along Dunton […]

District 214 Website Down, Elk Grove High School Power Failure, Rolling Meadows Fire Alarm Add Woes to -20°F Wind Chill, Elk Grove Village

Thu Jan 8, 2015 04:40 pm Cardinal News

Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:38 AM Thursday to an activated fire/trouble alarm at Elk Grove High School, 500 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report […]

Very Large ComEd Power Outage Affecting Arlington Heights, Palatine And Rolling Meadows — Almost 2500 Without Power

Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:48 pm Cardinal News

Palatine firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:46 AM Sunday to a report of a transformer that exploded at Quentin Road and Palatine Road Palatine, IL. Police and firefighters received numerous activated alarms about 11:52 a.m. Sunday. At […]

Power Outage in Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods and Wheeling From Semi-Trailer Truck That Hit Lines At Buffalo Grove Rd & Short Aptakisic Rd

Tue Nov 18, 2014 01:13 pm Cardinal News

Over 700 ComEd customers were without power in Buffalo Grove and Wheeling shortly after a crash that hit power lines late Tuesday morning. Another 312 customers were also without power in Riverwoods near Lake Cook […]

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