Fire Notebook

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 […]

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 […]

Firefighters and paramedics and a Nunda Rural Fire Protectin District ambulance at the scene of a water rescue in Crystal Lake Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (SOURCE: Cary Fire Protection District)

Adult and Teen Rescued After Falling Through Ice While Ice Fishing at Lake Killarney in Unincorporated Cary

Wed Jan 14, 2026 08:24 am Cardinal News

Cary Fire Protection District firefighters, paramedics and divers responded at 4:38 Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2026 to reports of people calling for help in Lake Killarney. A teenage individual and an adult fell through the […]

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Hospitalized After Bear Spray Assault During Mental Health Writ on Pond Ridge Road in Libertyville

Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:20 pm Cardinal News

A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy was hospitalized after being sprayed with a powerful bear spray at a home in Libertyville Monday morning. Several other deputies were also exposed to the bear spray. This morning, Monday, […]

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 […]

Libertyville police firefighters and paramedics on the scene where a body was found on railroad tracks near Winchester Road in Libertyville (Craig/CapturedNews)

Additional Investigation: Man Found Dead on the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Tracks in Libertyville Fell or Jumped Off Train

Sun Jan 11, 2026 09:10 am Cardinal News

The identity of a man found deceased near railroad tracks in Libertyville was released Monday, January 5, 2026 by the Lake County Coroner’s Office as 30-year-old Allen Chiquini, of Mundelein. There has been an updated […]

Merrick A. Pollack, charged with Burglary and other charges after a standoff in Lake Zurich on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (SOURCE: Lake Zurich Police Department)

Lake Zurich Resident Arrested, Charged with Burglary, Armed Violence After Standoff with Police in Lake Zurich

Sun Jan 11, 2026 06:50 am Cardinal News

Lake Zurich police officers responded about 2:17 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 to an alarm activation at Casey’s Convenience Store at 650 South Rand Road in Lake Zurich. Police officers learned that an offender had […]

Park Ridge Police Seek Public’s Help for Investigation of Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash at Cumberland Ave and Peterson Ave Near Mariano’s

Sat Jan 10, 2026 01:27 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Park Ridge responded about 6:26 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 to a report of pedestrian hit by a vehicle at Cumberland Avenue and Peterson Avenue in Park Ridge. The initial […]

Firefighter Uninjured After Falling Through Floor at House Fire on Long Ave, Roselle

Wed Jan 7, 2026 01:38 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighters, and paramedics from Roselle responded about 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to a report of a house fire in the block of 100 Long Avenue in unincorporated Schaumburg. The home was […]

Bartlett Fire Chief Gabrenya Explains How a Drone Was Used During a Recent Fire at Global Auto on Spaulding Rd in Elgin

Tue Jan 6, 2026 08:03 pm Cardinal News

Bartlett Fire Protection District Fire Chief William Gabrenya in Chicago’s western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety (Tara Molina/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ […]

House fire at State Street and 110th Place in Chicago about 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (Video on Citizen App/Presented by CARDINAL NEWS)

Man Found Unresponsive in House While Firefighters Were Extinguishing the Fire at State St and 110th Place Chicago

Tue Jan 6, 2026 06:11 pm Cardinal News

Man Seriously Injured in Early-Morning House Fire @CitizenApp 11034 S State St Jan 6 2:00:36 AM CST Police, firefighters and paramedics from Chicago responded just before 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to a report […]

Male suspect Aurora shooting Monday, December 8 ,2025 about 3:44 a.m. (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department)

Aurora Police Continue to Investigate 2 Shootings in December 2025 — One on Wilder Street, One on Broadway

Tue Jan 6, 2026 12:14 pm Cardinal News

The Aurora Police Department continues to investigate two recent shootings, the first recent shooting occurred about 3:00 a.m. December 8, 2025 at a Mobil gas station at the intersection of Broadway and North Avenue, and […]

Identity Released for Man Found Deceased on the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Tracks Near Winchester Rd, Libertyville

Mon Jan 5, 2026 05:48 pm Cardinal News

The identity of a man found deceased near railroad tracks in Libertyville was released today, Monday, January 5, 2026 by the Lake County Coroner’s Office as 30-year-old Allen Chiquini, of Mundelein. Earlier on Monday, January […]

Death Investigation on the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Near Winchester Rd in Libertyville

Sat Jan 3, 2026 12:13 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Libertyville and police officers from Metra responded about 5:35 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2025 to a report from Metra that there was a body lying on the Metra Milwaukee District […]

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