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Police Activity, Lockdown at Highland Park High School, 2 Students in Custody After Investigation of Gun Threat

Tue Apr 4, 2023 12:06 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Highland Park responded before 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to a report of a possible gun threat at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park. Two students are […]

MCAT-STAR on scene on Forest Preserve Drive Harwood Heights for a fatal crash investigation

Crash with Light Pole Kills Driver on Forest Preserve Drive, Harwood Heights

Mon Apr 3, 2023 02:02 pm Cardinal News

Car crash into light pole on Forest Preserve Drive Harwood Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police from Harwood Heights and firefighters from Norwood Park responded about 8:38 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 to a report of […]

Lake County Sheriff's Deputies Leo Jaurez, Rob Nakanishi, and Amanda Hurtado saved the life of a suicidal man (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office).

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies Save Life of Suicidal Man in Beach Park

Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:09 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, responded to a residence in the 38700 block of North Sheridan Road, Beach Park, to assist paramedics with someone, a man in […]

Severe front-end damage at crash on Milwaukee Avenue near Greenwood Avenue in Niles, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Four Hurt in Crash on Milwaukee Ave Near Greenwood Ave Niles

Tue Mar 28, 2023 03:07 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Niles responded about 9:32 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries on Milwaukee Avenue near Greenwood Avenue at Niles. Engine 2, Ambulance 2, and Battalion […]

One-vehicle crash into a brick sign at Arlington Heights Road and Magnolia Street in Arlington Heights on Saturday, March 18, 2023

5 Hurt, Condition Unknown for Critically Hurt Woman in Crash at Arlington Hts Rd and Magnolia St Arlington Heights

Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:12 am Cardinal News

Five hurt in extrication crash Arlington Heights Road and Magnolia Street Arlington Heights, Saturday, March 18, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ A 71 year-old woman continues medical treatment after a serious crash just over […]

LifeNet medical transport helicopter in the Landing Zone at Waukegan National Airport after a crash at Lewis Avenue and Bonnie Brook Lane in Waukegan (SOURCE: Craig/CapturedNews)

Crash Kills 1, Injures 2 at Lewis Ave and Bonnie Brook Lane Waukegan

Mon Mar 27, 2023 02:45 pm Cardinal News

The driver of one of two vehicles involved in a crash Saturday at Lewis Avenue and Bonnie Brook Lane was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was a 44-year-old female resident of Waukegan, according […]

Canadian Pacific Freight Train Derails Near Metra Station Downtown Franklin Park

Sun Mar 26, 2023 04:09 pm Cardinal News

Video shows moving derailed freight cars (elapsed time 01:35 mm:ss) in Franklin Park, Illinois Canadian Pacific train derailment on Sunday, March 26, 2023 (SOURCE: Staterailfan 402). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police and firefighters from Franklin Park […]

Crash Injures 3 at Lewis Ave and Bonnie Brook Lane Waukegan, Medical Helicopter Responds

Sun Mar 26, 2023 08:02 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Waukegan responded about 9:40 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries and two people unconscious at Lewis Avenue and Bonnie Brook Lane in Waukegan. […]

Palatine police investigated the scene where a homeless person was found dead in a silver Lincoln Town Car Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2023.

Homeless Person Found Dead in a Silver Car in a Parking Lot at Dundee Rd and Rand Rd, Palatine

Thu Mar 23, 2023 09:09 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Palatine responded about 2:48 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 to a report of an apparent dead body in the parking lot of Denny’s at 975 East Dundee Road in Palatine. […]

Offender Attempts to Steal Vehicle, Points Gun at Vehicle Owner and Flees on South Tonne Drive, Arlington Heights

Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:16 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police received a report about 5:26 PM Tuesday March 14, 2023 of a stolen auto 2115 South Tonne Drive Arlington Heights. Police received a report that an unknown offender committed an aggravated assault […]

SUV crash into Scruples Hair Technique storefront at 915 east Rand Road Arlington Heights. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Honda SUV Crash into Hair Salon on Rand Rd Arlington Heights

Tue Mar 21, 2023 08:07 pm Cardinal News

SUV crash into hair salon on Rand Road near Beverly Avenue Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to a report of […]

Winthrop Harbor Man Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Sheridan Rd in Winthrop Harbor

Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:33 am Cardinal News

Winthrop Harbor Police Department and Winthrop Harbor Fire Department responded about 12:10 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, to a report of a domestic disturbance in the block of 1300 Sheridan Road. Winthrop Harbor police officers […]

Polly Hoff (Jensen) and Camille Lozano (right)/SOURCE: gofundme account

Identities Released for 2 Women that Died in Apartment Fire on Court of Shorewood, Vernon Hills

Mon Mar 20, 2023 08:30 pm Cardinal News

The identities of two women who died in a fire in an apartment building early Sunday morning were released Monday afternoon, March 20, 2023. Also, separate gofundme accounts have been established to assist the families […]

Waukegan and Beach Park Hit-and-Run: Driver Flees with Man on Hood of Toyota, Abruptly Stops, Runs Him Over, Flees Again

Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:11 am Cardinal News

A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy was on patrol in the 37800 block of North Sheridan Road, Beach Park about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, when two vehicles were observed leaving a business at […]

Lake County: Police Pursuit of Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Overnight, Driver of Toyota Captured

Mon Mar 20, 2023 06:19 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and Illinois State Police were in pursuit of an alleged hit-and-run driver involved in crash involving life-threatening injuries southbound on I-94 EAST and southbound on I294 EAST beginning just before 2:00 […]

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