Fire Notebook

Glen Brown superimposed on image of the block of 800 Ogden Drive in Los Angeles where the bike crash occurred (SOURCE: Janet Brown McCarthy/Captured Image from Google Maps Street View May 2022 ©2022)

Arlington Heights Resident Dies in Bicycle Crash Near Finish Line of AIDS/LifeCycle Ride in Los Angeles

Fri Jun 17, 2022 09:26 pm Cardinal News

A long-time resident of Arlington Heights and experienced cyclist was killed in a single-bicycle crash near the finish line of the the AIDS/LifeCycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Saturday, June 11, 2022. […]

Jack A. Claes Pavilion Elk Grove Village, 1000 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village

Woman, Age 83, Found Dead in Pond at Jack A. Claes Pavilion, Elk Grove Village; Police Say No Signs of Foul Play

Wed Jun 15, 2022 07:05 am Cardinal News

Police from Elk Grove Village responded about 6:35 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2022 to a report that a person was found floating motionless in a retention pond at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion, 1000 Wellington […]

Coral Road and Maple Street in Riley Township (Image capture June 2019 ©2022 Google)

Crash at Coral Rd and Maple St in Riley Township South of Marengo

Sun Jun 12, 2022 08:15 pm Cardinal News

McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies, Marengo police officers and firefighters and paramedics from Marengo Fire Protection District responded about 2:56 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022 to a report of a crash involving a rollover at West […]

Four Children with Serious to Life-Threatening Injuries Among 8 Hurt in SUV Crash I-90 EAST Near Higgins Rd

Sun Jun 12, 2022 01:54 pm Cardinal News

Mother, 7 children injured in rollover crash in Hoffman Estates, and four of the children were classified with serious to life-threatening injuries. YouTube Tips ⓘ Illinois State Police troopers, and firefighters and paramedics from Hoffman […]

Three Hurt in Crash Near the Northwest Highway Curve Near South Hicks Rd Palatine

Thu Jun 9, 2022 08:15 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Palatine responded about 7:02 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022 to a report of a three-vehicle crash with injuries near 137 South Northwest Highway in Palatine — just west of South […]

Fire Chief Lance Harris, Arlington Heights Fire Department (Village of Arlington Heights)

Arlington Heights Announces New Fire Chief Lance Harris

Thu Jun 9, 2022 07:49 pm Cardinal News

Village Manager Randall Recklaus announced Thursday, June 9, 2022 that Lance Harris was named the new Chief of the Arlington Heights Fire Department. Harris most recently served as Fire Chief for the Village of West […]

Aptakisic Creek northeast of the intersection of Deerfield Parkway and Weiland Road in Buffalo Grove (Imagery ©2022 CNES / Airbus, Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA/FPAC/GEO/Map data ©2022)

Hazmat Incident Involves Investigation of Soapy Substance in Creek East of Aptakisic Junior High School

Wed Jun 8, 2022 05:32 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Buffalo Grove responded about 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to investigate a possible hazmat incident reported at or near a commercial building at 850 Asbury Drive in Buffalo Grove. […]

Motorcycle Under School Bus in Crash, Motorcyclist Stands After Crash at Milwaukee Ave and Ebinger Dr Niles

Thu Jun 2, 2022 04:08 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Niles responded about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 after Truck 2’s crew discovered a crash involving a school bus and a motorcycle at Milwaukee Avenue and Ebinger Drive in Niles. […]

White Chevy Traverse in a ditch with airbag deployment after a crash at Rand Road and Clover Hill Lane in Lake Zurich (PHOTO CREDIT: Craig/Captured New)

Eight Hurt in Crash at Rand Rd and Clover Hill Ln in Lake Zurich

Mon May 30, 2022 04:26 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Lake Zurich responded about 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2022 to a report of a three-vehicle crash with injuries at Rand Road and Clover Hill Lane in Lake Zurich. At […]

Detached Garage Fire Extends Damage to Six Other Structures on Scott St and Cedar St Des Plaines

Mon May 30, 2022 05:08 am Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 5:07 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022 to multiple reports of a detached garage and a vehicle fire in the block of 2300 Scott Street in Des Plaines. […]

License plate left at scene of hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist at Euclid Avenue and Plum Grove Road in Rolling Meadows

Driver Hits Motorcyclist, Flees Scene But Leaves Damaged Bumper, License Plate Behind in Rolling Meadows

Sat May 28, 2022 02:59 pm Cardinal News

Driver hits motorcyclist, flees but leaves license plate behind at crash scene at Euclid Avenue and Plum Grove Road in Rolling Meadows. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Rolling Meadows responded about 12:13 […]

I-294 EAST crash MM47 on Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022 (Imagery ©2022 Google, Imagery ©2022 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA/FPAC/GEO, Map data ©2022)

One Killed, One Hurt in 10-Vehicle Crash on I-294 EAST Between Milwaukee Ave and Central Rd, Glenview

Tue May 24, 2022 09:33 am Cardinal News

Illinois State Police, HELP truck crews, and firefighters and paramedics from Glenview responded about 6:02 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to a report of a multi-vehicle crash blocking the left three lanes of southbound I-294. […]

Police from Metra (left) and Morton Grove Police Department at the scene of a fatal pedestrian incident near the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Beckwith Road in Morton Grove (PHOTO CREDIT: Max Weingardt)

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Metra Train Near Lehigh Ave and Beckwith Rd Morton Grove Saturday

Mon May 23, 2022 08:32 pm Cardinal News

Police from Morton Grove and Metra, and firefighters and paramedics from Morton Grove responded about 1:13 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022 to a report of a pedestrian struck by a train at Morton Grove Metra […]

View northbound on Hainesville Road at the Milwaukee District North Metra crossing showing the existing control devices on Monday, May 23, 2022 (Image capture June 2012 ©2022 Google)

Dump Truck Driver Killed in Crash with Milwaukee District North Metra in Hainesville

Mon May 23, 2022 11:43 am Cardinal News

A truck driver was killed after his vehicle was struck by a Metra train on the Milwaukee District North Metra line Monday morning in Hainesville — west of Grayslake and southeast of Round Lake. YouTube […]

Caitlin Marie Gallagher, teen girl struck and killed by Metra train near Geneva (gofundme Caitlin Marie Gallagher's Funeral Fund)

Geneva Teen Killed in Metra Train Incident Near Route 25 Overpass

Sat May 21, 2022 10:24 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Geneva responded just after 6:20 am. Tuesday May 17, 2022 to a report that a pedestrian was struck by a Metra passenger train under the Crissey Avenue (Route 25) overpass […]

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