Fire Notebook

Bomb Techs Assigned with Police to Investigate Damaged Vehicle on I-290 Near Mannheim Rd, Near Westchester

Thu Jun 4, 2026 12:58 pm Cardinal News

The Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) is shut down in both directions near Westchester in Cook County Thursday for an investigation that includes bomb technicians assigned to the scene. Police first responded about 10:05 a.m. Thursday, June […]

Alcohol, Drugs Suspected in Life-Threatening Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash on Foster Rd Near Huntley in McHenry Country

Wed Jun 3, 2026 11:43 am Cardinal News

McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters and paramedics from Huntley responded about 3:57 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 to a report of a rollover crash with injuries near Route 47 and Foster Road in unincorporated […]

Three Tollway Workers Hit by Driver of Audi SUV; One Worker Dies on I-294 Near Des Plaines

Sun May 31, 2026 05:31 pm Cardinal News

Three Illinois Tollway workers were hit, one worker died, on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, early Saturday morning, May 30, 2026 (Asal Rezaei/ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Illinois State Police troopers, and firefighters and […]

A large of force of firefighters from Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Schaumburg and Arlington Heights working to extricate a crash victim from pickup truck on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

One Person Dead in Rollover Crash into a Traffic Standard at Algonquin Rd and Magnolia Dr in Rolling Meadows

Tue May 26, 2026 10:52 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Rolling Meadows responded about 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to a report of a serious rollover crash with injuries. Police, firefighters, and paramedics arrive to discover a white BMW […]

Driver Priscilla M. Martinez, charged with Aggravated DUI Causing Death and other charges (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Identity Released of Passenger Killed in Mazda SUV Crash with Truck on I-94; Driver Charged with Aggravated DUI

Tue May 26, 2026 03:47 pm Cardinal News

The identity was officially released for a female passenger killed a car vs truck crash on I-94 near Gurnee as Maria Conchita Perez, age 35, of Waukegan. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, an autopsy was […]

Mazda compact SUV with severe front-end damage early Saturday morning, May 23, 2026 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Passenger in Mazda SUV Dies, Driver Has Apparent Minor Injuries in Crash with Semi-Trailer Truck I-94 WEST Near Gurnee

Sat May 23, 2026 02:41 pm Cardinal News

One woman was killed and another woman was injured in a crash involving a Mazda compact SUV and a semi-tractor-trailer truck early Saturday morning on Interstate 94 WEST near Gurnee Saturday morning. Police, firefighters, and […]

CARDINAL NEWS City of Chicago, South Metro, & Illinois Headlines: SAT MAY 23, 2026 11:48 AM

Sat May 23, 2026 01:23 pm Cardinal News

The shooting of a LaPorte County deputy at a Michigan City, Indiana hospital is the third shooting at a hospital in the past month. In late April a CPD officer was killed and his partner […]

CARDINAL NEWS City of Chicago, South Metro, & Illinois Headlines: FRI MAY 22, 2026 10:40 AM

Fri May 22, 2026 12:13 pm Cardinal News

A judge denied a request to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate possible crimes by federal agents during Chicago’s immigration crackdown, but did say the allegations petitioners brought up merit investigation (Noel Brennan/CBS Chicago). YouTube […]

Roofer Dies After Fall from 5-Story Condo Building on Mahogony Court in Downtown Palatine

Thu May 21, 2026 12:39 am Cardinal News

A 40-year-old construction worker died after falling off of a roof at Groves of Palatine Wednesday on West Mahogany Court in Palatine (Ravi Baichwal/ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Palatine […]

House Explosion with Fire on Birch Drive in Wonder Lake Kills 1, Seriously Injures 2

Mon May 18, 2026 05:04 pm Cardinal News

One person is dead and two others were seriously injured when a home exploded in far northwest suburban Wonder Lake. The cause of the blast is under investigation (Noel Brennan/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, […]

Pedestrian Seriously Injured, Hit by Vehicle at Flashing Light Crosswalk on Central Rd, Melas Park, Mt Prospect

Sun May 17, 2026 03:13 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 8:53 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at the electronically activated crosswalk with activated flashing lights at […]

Personal injury crash involving a Pace bus on New Wilke Road south of Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows on Thurday, May 14, 2026 (Provided photo for CARDINAL NEWS)

Crash Involving Pace Bus on New Wilke Rd South of Kirchoff Rd Rolling Meadows

Thu May 14, 2026 06:53 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Rolling Meadows responded about 3:15 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026 to a report of a crash with injuries on New Wilke Road south of Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows. Rolling […]

Cabana structure and house fire on Marberry Place in Prospect Heights Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (SOURCE: Prospect Heights Fire Protection District).

Firefighters Stop Backyard Cabana Building Fire from Destroying Adjacent Home on Marberry Place, Prospect Heights

Tue May 12, 2026 07:27 pm Cardinal News

Prospect Heights Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to a report of house on fire in the block of 1-21 Marberry Place in Prospect Heights. The fire scene location is close to the […]

Police shooting of armed suicidal female on Ashbrook Drive in Mundelein (PHOTO CREDIT: Craig/CapturedNews)

Aggressive Female with 2 Large Knives on Suicide Call Shot and Killed by Police in Mundelein

Tue May 12, 2026 09:00 am Cardinal News

Lake County Major Crime Task Force Investigators are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Mundelein. Mundelein Police Department officers responded about 5:57 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, to a report of a suicidal […]

Neighbors Rescue Residents, Firefighters Rescue with Ladders in Extra Alarm Apartment Fire on Harding Ave, Des Plaines

Wed May 6, 2026 08:55 am Cardinal News

Explosion and fire at apartment building on Harding Avenue in Des Plaines about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Provided video: Wiliam McPartlin). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police and firefighter/paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 1:00 […]

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