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No Reckless Homicide Charge for Speeding Driver of Lincoln Navigator Limousine that Hit and Killed Woman in Nissan Rogue in Elk Grove Village

Tue Feb 10, 2026 09:58 pm Cardinal News

No reckless homicide charge after limousine driver crashes into Nissan Rogue on Arlington Heights Road north of Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ After a comprehensive investigation by the Elk […]

Fatal Audi vs pedestrian crash scene on Algonquin Road near Meadowbrook Industrial Court on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026 (CapturedNews)

Identity Released for Elderly Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Car on Algonquin Rd Near Meadowbrook Industrial Court Rolling Meadows

Thu Feb 5, 2026 02:16 pm Cardinal News

An elderly pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle Wednesday morning on Algonquin Road near Meadowbrook Industrial Court in Rolling Meadows. The pedestrian identified as as William Capozzielli, age 70, lived a few hours […]

Heroic Fire Rescue of 2 Adults by Neighbors on Dryden Ave Near Clarendon St in Arlington Heights

Wed Feb 4, 2026 04:16 pm Cardinal News

Neighbors rescue two adults from fire that destroyed garage on Dryden Avenue near Clarendon Street, Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Neighbors near Dryden Avenue and Clarendon Street rescued two adult neighbors from a […]

DUI Crash, Semi-Trailer Truck Rollover Crash, EMS Driver Rendering Aid Hit by Semi-Trailer Truck on I-90 WEST

Mon Feb 2, 2026 08:41 am Cardinal News

A crash scene early Monday morning, February 2, 2026 involved two sedans, two semi-trailer trucks and an A-TEC private ambulance driver being hit by a semi-trailer truck (ABC 7 Chicago/CapturedNews). YouTube Tips ⓘ A DUI […]

Two main aerials up from Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove at a house fire on Hintz Road near Kennicott Avenue Wednesday nights January 28, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Two Cats Die in House Fire Quickly Controlled by Firefighters on Hintz Rd Near Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights

Thu Jan 29, 2026 04:13 am Cardinal News

House Fire on Hintz Road near Kennicott Avenue in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to a report of […]

House Fire Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters on Hintz Rd Near Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights

Wed Jan 28, 2026 09:02 pm Cardinal News

House Fire on Hintz Road near Kennicott Avenue in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ UPDATE FROM INITIAL REPORT … Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, […]

Off-Road Snow Maintenance Vehicle Crash with Metra Train Near Bartlett Train Station Platform

Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:46 pm Cardinal News

A Village of Bartlett worker clearing snow and crossing the Metra tracks at Oak Street was critically injured after being struck by a Metra train Monday morning, January 26, 2026 (ABC 7 Chicago Chopper HD7). […]

Wheeling Firefighters and Mutual Aid Firefighters Stop Apartment Fire on Pleasant Run Drive in Wheeling

Mon Jan 26, 2026 11:05 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Wheeling responded about 5:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 to a report of an apartment fire in the block of 1100 Pleasant Run Drive in Wheeling. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered […]

Extra-Alarm Fire in McHenry at Riverside Bake Shop Damages Businesses, Causes Minor Injury for Firefighter and Civilian

Mon Jan 19, 2026 07:32 pm Cardinal News

No one was seriously injured, in part, thanks to the quick thinking of a local former firefighter, Billy Anderson, who happened to be passing by when the fire broke out. YouTube Tips ⓘ The McHenry […]

Michael Coleman, charged with Attempt Murder and Domestic Battery Strangulation (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office).

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Fleeing Attempted Murder Suspect, Perform Life-Saving CPR for Victim in Beach Park

Sat Jan 17, 2026 04:12 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a male suspect of Zion who attempted to flee after attempting to kill the mother of his children in Beach Park Friday afternoon. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about […]

Car Crash into Front Door at GameStop on Elmhurst Rd Near Golf Rd in Mount Prospect

Sat Jan 17, 2026 03:44 pm Cardinal News

EMS Activity at Gamestop @CitizenApp Golf/Elmhurst Yesterday 12:47:06 PM CST Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 12:40 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 to a report of a crash with injuries into the […]

Fatal crash at Lake Cook Road and Quentin Road Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (PHOTO CREDIT: Craig/CapturedNews)

Identity Released of Palatine Man Hit, Killed As He Was Checking on His Disabled Vehicle Lake Cook Rd and Quentin Rd Deer Park

Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:16 am Cardinal News

The identity of a man killed in a crash involving a disabled vehicle at Lake Cook Road and Quentin Road was released today, Thursday, January 15, 2026 as 95-year-old Richard A. Krzysztofiak, of Palatine. On […]

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Palatine Road Near Windsor Drive in Arlington Heights in Snow and Whiteout Conditions

Wed Jan 14, 2026 10:54 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to a report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Palatine Road near Windsor Drive in Arlington Heights. Four Wazers […]

3D printing at the Makerplace, 112 North Belmont Avenue in Arlington Heights uses the Dremel Digilab 3D45 and Dremel 3D40 Flex 3D printers and PLA filament

Smoke Investigation at Arlington Heights Memorial Library Makerplace on Belmont Ave and Miner St, Arlington Heights

Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:50 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 to a report of smoke in the building at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Makerplace, 112 North Belmont Avenue […]

Identity Released for Park Ridge Woman Killed in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash at Cumberland Ave and Peterson in Park Ridge

Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:00 pm Cardinal News

A Park Ridge woman died about 1:39 a.m. Sunday at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital after she was hit by a vehicle Saturday morning about 6:26 a.m. The woman’s identity was released by the Park Ridge […]

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