Fire Notebook

Firefighters Stop Condo Fire at Electric Service Meters on Manchester Ct, South Elgin

Thu Mar 6, 2025 09:56 am Cardinal News

The South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 4:48 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to a report of a fire in a condominium building the block of 1000 Manchester Court, South Elgin. The […]

Wrecked black or charcoal gray Dodge Charger split in half by metal traffic pole (standard) at the northeast corner of Roselle Road and State Parkway in Schaumburg on Friday night, January 31, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Driver Dies 1 Month After High-Speed Crash at Roselle Rd and State Pkwy Schaumburg

Wed Mar 5, 2025 07:34 pm Cardinal News

High-speed intersection crash, Dodge Charger wrapped around a large metal traffic signal pole at Roselle Road and State Parkway in Schaumburg (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ An Elgin man, Jose A. Cruz, age 20, died […]

Firefighter using a power saw at a fatal duplex fire in the 1200 block of Huntington Drive in Mundelein, Sunday, March 2, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Identity Released for Victim of Duplex Home Fatal Fire on Huntington Drive in Mundelein

Wed Mar 5, 2025 02:35 pm Cardinal News

The Mundelein Fire Department said a missing woman was found dead inside the townhourse after a fire in the 1200-block of Huntington Drive on Sunday (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The identity of a […]

Michael Vazquez, Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Involving Death (Class 2 Felony) after a fatal crash Friday, October 18, 2025 (SOURCE: Illinois State Police)

Co-Worker Charged with DUI Cocaine; Ran Over, Killed Man with Skid Steer at I-94 Tollway M4 Building, Grand Ave Gurnee

Wed Mar 5, 2025 08:08 am Cardinal News

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Violent Crimes Unit special agents arrested 39-year-old Michael Vazquez of Oak Forest, IL for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Involving Death (Class 2 Felony) stemming […]

A brush truck with 20 foot plus flames visible in the background (PHOTO CREDIT: Nunda Rural Fire Protection District)

No Injuries in Overnight Extra Alarm Brush Fire Southeast of McHenry

Tue Mar 4, 2025 03:20 pm Cardinal News

Firefighters and paramedics from the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded at 1:28 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to a fast-moving brush fire near high-voltage transmission lines in the block of 2000 block of Davis […]

Video frame from security video showing Tesla crash into house in Woodridge

Two Die in Tesla Crash and Fire Involving House in Woodridge

Mon Mar 3, 2025 12:24 pm Cardinal News

Woodridge police said two people were killed after a Tesla crashed into a home in the 2400-block of Kildeer Street (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Woodridge Police Department and the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Department […]

Stephen Perdue, charged with Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm and other charges (SOURCE: St. Charles Police Department)

St. Charles Resident Charged with Aggravated Battery Deadly Weapon, Accused of Stabbing Schiller Park Man

Mon Mar 3, 2025 10:06 am Cardinal News

St. Charles Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance about 12:58 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to a report that a male subject was heard yelling for help in the block of 3800 Chesapeake Road […]

Man Shot and Killed in the Street on Rand Road (Route 120) in Lakemoor

Sun Mar 2, 2025 10:04 pm Cardinal News

Video shows the scene on Rand Road (Route 120) in Lakemoor where a man was shot and killed in the street (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police officers from Lakemoor and firefighters and paramedics from […]

Fire showing from a large home in the Oakwood Creek subdivision in northeast Long Grove on Saturday night, March 1, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Extra Alarm House Fire in Oakwood Creek Neighborhood in Northeast Long Grove

Sun Mar 2, 2025 01:31 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters and paramedics from Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 8:26 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025 to a report of a house fire in the block of 5600 Oakwood Circle […]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected After 2 Teens Found Dead in Locked Car in Hoffman Estates

Sun Mar 2, 2025 12:50 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Hoffman Estates responded about 12:37 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025 to a report of of two people not conscious and not breathing in a locked vehicle in the block of […]

Investigation Concludes, Driver Charged After Semi-Trailer Truck Hits Pedestrian at Kirk Rd and East Wilson St in Batavia

Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:58 pm Cardinal News

A person is recovering after being hit by a semi while walking in west suburban Batavia Tuesday night, February 4, 2025 (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Batavia Police Department investigated a traffic crash […]

Owner of Gourmet Meat and Deli Market Dies in Pedestrian Accident Involving 3 Vehicles on Route 31 between Algonquin and Carpentersville

Tue Feb 25, 2025 12:08 pm Cardinal News

Firefighters and paramedics from Carpentersville Fire Department and West Dundee Fire Department, and law enforcement officers from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Carpentersville Police Department responded around 6:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 to […]

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