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Arlington Heights police blocked the entrance to the Lake Arlington parking until sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 when an on-scene death investigation was completed at the Arlington Heights Park District facility

Lake Arlington Lot, Path Re-Opened Friday, Boat House Re-Opened Saturday After Death Investigation

Sat Aug 5, 2023 04:37 pm Cardinal News

The Lake Arlington parking lot was re-opened between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 after a fire department dive operation and police investigation caused the emergency closure of the walk/bike path around […]

Divers in the water to recover a body at Lake Arlington on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Fire Department Divers Search and Recover Body in Lake Arlington

Fri Aug 4, 2023 12:31 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, divers and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:22 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 to a report that personal belongings were found near the beach and dock by the Lake Arlington Boat House, […]

White Subaru SUV rolled over to the driver's side on Waterman Avenue just north of Kensington Road in Arlington Heights, Thursday evening, August 3, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Rollover Crash, No Paramedic Transports from Scene at Kensington Rd and Waterman Ave, Arlington Heights

Thu Aug 3, 2023 11:26 pm Cardinal News

Rollover crash at Kensington Road and Waterman Avenue, Arlington Heights; and no paramedic transports — refused by crash victims. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 7:42 p.m. Thursday, August […]

Car Fire Shuts Down Rand Road (Route 12) While Fire Is Extinguished at Rand Rd and Palatine Rd Arlington Heights

Wed Jul 26, 2023 08:14 pm Cardinal News

Firefighters quickly extinguished a well-involved car fire in the eastbound lanes of Route 12 Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics responded about 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023 to […]

Downed, Arcing Power Line Causes Power Loss to Over 400 ComEd Customers in Arlington Heights After Storm

Wed Jul 26, 2023 07:47 pm Cardinal News

ComEd crews were on the scene while a power line was still arcing in the front yard of a home in the block of 1500 North Beverly Avenue in Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Firefighters […]

Arlington Heights Fire Department ambulance (file photo)

EMS Call at Downtown Train Station on Northwest Highway Arlington Heights

Mon Jul 17, 2023 02:11 pm Cardinal News

To the group at the east side of the Metra train station at 45 West Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights. A call for help was heard from the east train platform east of the train […]

Arlington Heights Fire Department paramedics on the scene at Davis Street and Vail Avenue where a person was injured by an umbrella while high wind gust were occurring

Wind Causes Injury and Damage Sunday in Arlington Heights

Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:21 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:15 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023 to a report that Arlington Alfresco customer was hit in the face by an umbrella. The incident was reported while […]

Burnt grass from a fire that occurred around 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning June 24, 2023 on the north side of Golf Road west of Meier Road in Mount Prospect

Power Line Down, Gas Leak and Fire Closes Golf Rd from Goebbert Rd to Busse Rd

Sun Jun 25, 2023 01:08 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 6:02 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 to a report of fire coming from a manhole near the intersection of Golf Road and Arlington Heights Road. Then […]

Firefighters with SCBA in front of the northernmost unit at a strip mall north of the Subway restaurant (CARDINAL NEWS/CapturedNews)

Fire in Subway Restaurant Spreads Through Strip Mall at Elmhurst Rd and Hintz Rd Prospect Heights

Tue Jun 20, 2023 08:27 pm Cardinal News

Subway restaurant fire spreads through strip mall in Prospect Heights near Wheeling High School (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Prospect Heights responded about 12:38 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to […]

Rollover crash eastbound Euclid Avenue and southbound Haddow Avenue Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS)

Rollover Crash at Difficult Crossing of Euclid Ave at Haddow Ave Arlington Heights

Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:35 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 4:51 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 to a report of a rollover crash with injuries at Euclid Avenue and Haddow Avenue in Arlington Heights. A Prospect […]

Front end damage from a crash into a storefront at 20 South Dunton Avenue in Arlington Heights on Thursday, June 8, 2023

Vehicle Crash into Realtor’s Office on Dunton Ave Arlington Heights

Thu Jun 8, 2023 03:00 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 1:19 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries involving an SUV into a storefront in a strip mall at Coldwell […]

Car fire involving a Toyota Camry on Palatine Road west of Windsor Drive in Arlington Heights, Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Car Fire Cleared Just Before Rush Hour on Palatine Rd Near Windsor Dr Arlington Heights

Tue May 30, 2023 07:51 am Cardinal News

Car fire on Palatine Frontage Road near Windsor Drive Arlington Heights YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:13 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 to a report of a vehicle […]

Street race crash at Oakton Street and Douglas Avenue on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

House Hit in Street Racing Crash at Oakton St and Douglas Ave Arlington Heights

Thu May 25, 2023 08:09 pm Cardinal News

Street racing crash at Oakton Street and Douglas Avenue in Arlington Heights, Wednesday night, May 24, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 […]

Two vehicles on fire at a parking lot at Saint Viator on Monday, May 1, 2023

Two Vehicles Destroyed by Fire at St Viator High School in Arlington Heights

Mon May 1, 2023 05:48 pm Cardinal News

Vehicle fires at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights around the lunch hour on Monday, May 1. 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 12:48 p.m. Monday, May […]

Arlington Heights police at the scene where a bicyclist was hit by an SUV, Friday, April 28, 2023 in downtown Arlington Heights

SUV Crash with Child Bicyclist on Campbell St Arlington Heights

Fri Apr 28, 2023 07:09 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:14 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2023 to a report of a vehicle crash with a bicyclist near 17 East Campbell Street in Arlington Heights. The child […]

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