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Burned up car on a Hillside tow truck after a vehicle fire was extinguished about 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Driver Arrested Suspected of DUI After Vehicle Fire on Rand Rd, Arlington Heights

Wed Apr 26, 2023 08:49 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023 to a report of a vehicle fire on Rand Road west of Arlington Heights. Police were first on the scene, […]

Tower 1 and Engine 2 at the front of our house with a small fire inside

House Fire Extinguished in Minutes on South Dunton Ave Arlington Heights

Mon Apr 24, 2023 07:23 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:55 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2023 to a report of a house fire in the block of 500 South Dunton Avenue in Arlington Heights. A fire […]

Metra train station in Arlington Heights at sunset (FILE PHOTO)

Police Activity for Group Congregated Near Tracks at Downtown Arlington Heights Metra Station

Thu Apr 20, 2023 04:30 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Arlington Heights responded about 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 to investigate a report of a group of “homeless” males standing next the the railroad tracks near the Metra station at 45 […]

Metra Passenger Gets Off Metra Train, Lights Pants on Fire Arlington Heights

Thu Apr 20, 2023 09:49 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 7:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023 to a report that a male exited a Metra train, took off his pants, and lit his pants on fire […]

Balloons Cause Arcing Power Lines, Power Outage Near Arthur Ave and Central Rd Arlington Heights

Mon Apr 17, 2023 08:06 am Cardinal News

Explosion caught on video when Mylar balloons made contact with power lines (SOURCE: Long Beach Local News). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 8:51 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023 […]

A fire lieutenant communicates on a portable radio while in the lobby coordinating fire operations.

Fire Investigation Narrowed to LED Light Fixture in Ceiling Fire at Church Creek Condo Retirement Center

Thu Apr 13, 2023 09:10 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to an Activated Fire Alarm at the Church Creek condominium retirement community at 1250 West Central Road in Arlington Heights. […]

Three-vehicle rear-end crash on Euclid Avenue near Pine Avenue in Arlington Heights on Thursday, March 30, 2023

Rear-End Crash on Euclid Ave East of Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights

Fri Apr 7, 2023 09:56 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries at on westbound Euclid Avenue east of Arlington Heights Road in Arlington […]

MCAT-STAR on scene on Forest Preserve Drive Harwood Heights for a fatal crash investigation

Crash with Light Pole Kills Driver on Forest Preserve Drive, Harwood Heights

Mon Apr 3, 2023 02:02 pm Cardinal News

Car crash into light pole on Forest Preserve Drive Harwood Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police from Harwood Heights and firefighters from Norwood Park responded about 8:38 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 to a report of […]

One-vehicle crash into a brick sign at Arlington Heights Road and Magnolia Street in Arlington Heights on Saturday, March 18, 2023

5 Hurt, Condition Unknown for Critically Hurt Woman in Crash at Arlington Hts Rd and Magnolia St Arlington Heights

Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:12 am Cardinal News

Five hurt in extrication crash Arlington Heights Road and Magnolia Street Arlington Heights, Saturday, March 18, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ A 71 year-old woman continues medical treatment after a serious crash just over […]

SUV crash into Scruples Hair Technique storefront at 915 east Rand Road Arlington Heights. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Honda SUV Crash into Hair Salon on Rand Rd Arlington Heights

Tue Mar 21, 2023 08:07 pm Cardinal News

SUV crash into hair salon on Rand Road near Beverly Avenue Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to a report of […]

Smoke and Fire Investigation at House on Mitchell Ave Near Oakton St Arlington Heights

Sat Mar 18, 2023 09:45 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 8:58 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 to a report of a house fire in the block of 1000 North Mitchell Avenue in Arlington Heights. There was […]

Five Hurt in Crash at Arlington Heights Road and Magnolia Street Arlington Heights

Sat Mar 18, 2023 05:12 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 1:16 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries and entrapment at Arlington Heights Road and Magnolia street in Arlington Heights. […]

One of two Bearcat armored vehicles assigned to the scene to make contact with a barricaded male resident

NIPAS Police Activity at Apartment Complex on Tonne Dr Near Seeger Rd Arlington Heights

Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:56 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to investigate a report that a male resident of an apartment at The Residences near Tonne Drive and Seegers Road […]

BMW X3 crashed into a tree on Hintz Road near Rand Road in Arlington Heights, Sunday, March 12, 2023

BMW SUV Smashed into Tree on Hintz Road North of Rand Road Arlington Heights

Sun Mar 12, 2023 08:30 pm Cardinal News

BMW X3 smashed into a tree in 25 MPH zone on Hintz Road near Rand Road in Arlington Heights YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 6:05 p.m. Sunday, March […]

Metra Police investigating a fatal train vs pedestrian incident at the downtown Metra train station with Arlington Heights police also on scene.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Metra Train Near Downtown Train Station Arlington Heights

Thu Mar 9, 2023 10:35 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 10:28 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 to a report that a Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line hit a pedestrian near the downtown train […]

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