Fire Notebook

Round Lake Dive and SONAR boat and an Illinois Conservation Police boat at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor for a drowning on Saturday, July 12, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Identity Released for a Man Who Drowned Near a Dock at North Point Marina Winthrop Harbo

Tue Jul 15, 2025 03:56 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Coroners Office released the identity of a man who was found deceased in the water at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The deceased has been identified […]

Grayslake Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash with Nissan Rogue on Route 45 Near Dada Dr, Unincorporated Gurnee

Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:24 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigators are investigating a morning fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred in unincorporated Gurnee. On July 12, 2025, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a […]

Scene of a drive-by shooting in Prospect Heights Sunday night, July 6, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Drive-By Shooting at Wimbledon Circle Near Apple Drive in Prospect Heights

Tue Jul 8, 2025 11:53 am Cardinal News

A drive-by shooting occurred Sunday night, July 6, 2025 in Prospect Heights, but the Prospect Heights Police Department has not provided any public notification via social media confirming the shooting, or any details over 24 […]

Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian Near Fairfield Road and Nippersink Road Unincorporated Round Lake

Sat Jul 5, 2025 02:08 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Crash Investigators are investigating a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday night, July 4, 2025 in unincorporated Round Lake. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 9:10 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2025 to a […]

Child from Plainfield Dies After He Was Found Not Breathing in a Private Pool at Home on Copperwood Dr in Buffalo Grove

Sat Jul 5, 2025 07:07 am Cardinal News

APPARENT DROWNING A 5 year-old child from Plainfield, Illinois died Friday night, July 4, 2025 after being found unresponsive and not breathing in an in-ground private swimming pool at a single-family residence in the block […]

Six Injured in Wrong-Way Crash at Lewis Ave Near Beach Rd in Beach Park Crash

Fri Jun 27, 2025 08:39 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Crash Investigators are investigating a Thursday evening serious traffic crash that occurred in Beach Park on Thursday night. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 7:35 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025 to a […]

Adam Gerber, missing person from Arlington Heights; search Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Missing Arlington Heights Man Found Safe After Extensive Search at Buffalo Creek

Wed Jun 25, 2025 01:39 pm Cardinal News

Missing Person Located Safely The Arlington Heights Police Department announced at 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, that the police department is pleased to report that Adam Gerber, who was reported missing the previous day, […]

Large Police Presence Accompanies Fire Department Water Search for Missing Arlington Heights Man at Buffalo Creek

Tue Jun 24, 2025 09:01 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights and Lake County Forest Preserve police officers and area firefighters were searching Tuesday afternoon for a missing man, who was last seen about 11:20 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2025 near the intersection of […]

Gas line fire Meineke park district facility in Schaumburg, Monday, JUne 23, 2025 (FIRE VIDEO: Nora Kochan)

Firefighters Hold Back Flames from Natural Gas Line Fire at Meineke Park and Pool Schaumburg

Mon Jun 23, 2025 07:46 pm Cardinal News

Gas line fire at Meineke Park facility Schaumburg after construction contractor hits gas line (FIRE VIDEO: Nora Kochan/SCENE VIDEO: Cardinal News). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 11:04 a.m. Monday, […]

Woman Dies After Crash at Schaumburg Rd and Timber Trail in Streamwood

Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:53 am Cardinal News

Police and firefighters, and paramedics from Streamwood responded about 3:17 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025 to a report of a three-vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment at Schaumburg Road and Timber Trail in Streamwood. A […]

POLICE: Male, Age 59, Shot and Killed By Police While Advancing Toward Police Officers with Raised Knife in Highland Park

Fri Jun 20, 2025 09:48 am Cardinal News

Police from Highland Park responded about 4:55 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 to a report of a lying in the roadway in the block of 900 Half Day Road Highland Park. According to the Lake […]

Identity Released of Drowning Victim Near Illinois Beach State Park Near Zion

Thu Jun 19, 2025 03:19 pm Cardinal News

The Zion Fire Department, Winthrop Harbor Fire Department, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police responded to a report of a missing swimmer about 6:26 p.m. Tuesday June 17, 2025 in the area […]

Jalonie Jenkins, wanted suspect for a fatal stabbing of two victims in Streamwood (SOURCE: Streamwood Police Department).

Suspect Jalonie Jenkins Charged with 2 Counts of First-Degree Murder After His Sisters Found Stabbed in Streamwood

Wed Jun 4, 2025 11:52 am Cardinal News

Arrest at Downers Grove Metra Station Jalonie Jenkins, age 25, of Streamwood, was charged with two counts of First-Degree Murder late Tuesday evening, June 3, 2025. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized the charges […]

Driveway Accident: Child Dies After Being Struck by a Vehicle Driven by a Family Member on Royal Fox Drive, St. Charles

Fri May 30, 2025 08:02 am Cardinal News

St. Charles police said a five-year-old boy died after being hit by a vehicle in the driveway of his own home on Royal Fox Drive. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from St. Charles […]

Suspect Identity Released in Fatal Stabbing of Two Victims on McKool Ave in Streamwood

Thu May 29, 2025 11:10 am Cardinal News

The Streamwood Police Department, with the assistance of the Major Case Assistance Team (M.C.A.T.), is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday evening. Streamwood Police, along with paramedics from the Streamwood Fire Department, were dispatched […]

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