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Pickup Truck Fire Likely Intentionally Set in Rear Lot at Stonebridge Apartments

Tue Mar 7, 2023 04:19 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:16 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2023 to a report of a vehicle fire with an explosion at an apartment parking lot at Stonebridge Apartments. Police and […]

A large falling tree in a backyard destroyed a detached garage on Mueller Street near Walnut Avenue in Arlington Heights during an ice storm Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Ice from Freezing Rain Grips Power Lines, Trees in Northern Illinois; Over 100K ComEd Customers Affected

Thu Feb 23, 2023 07:32 am Cardinal News

WGN’s Dana Rebik reports from Arlington Heights about damage in Arlington Heights and other communities in northeast Illinois after freezing rain damaged power lines and brought down trees and tree branches (Dana Rebik/WGN News). YouTube […]

Armed Robbery at Country Inn & Suites on Roselle Rd, Schaumburg

Wed Feb 22, 2023 04:42 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Schaumburg responded about 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to a report of an armed robbery at the Country Inn & Suites, 1401 North Roselle Road Schaumburg. Police received a report that […]

Buffalo Grove High School Student Dies at Home; Second Incident of Cardiac Arrest of Teen in 1 Year in Arlington Heights

Mon Feb 20, 2023 06:30 pm Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove High School Principal Jeff Wardle announced Monday, February 20, 2023, the death of a senior student at her home, writing she “passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday night.” The female student […]

Two-vehicle crash at River Road and Euclid Avenue Friday, February 17, 2023 (PHOTO CREDIT: T.J. Sep).

Two Hurt in Crash at Euclid Ave and River Rd Mount Prospect

Sat Feb 18, 2023 07:16 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 9:20 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries near the Shell gas station at 1200 North River Road in Mount […]

A fairly large scene at a fight in progress call at Dryden Avenue near Jules Street in Arlington Heights Monday, February 6, 2023

Fight in Progress Call with 2 Hurt Disrupts Traffic on Dryden Ave Arlington Heights

Tue Feb 7, 2023 12:06 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:27 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 to a report of a fight in progress with injuries at Dryden Avenue and Jules Street in Arlington Heights. Police […]

SUV with driver's side damage after a crash with a fire engine responding to an emergency call on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (PHOTO CREDIT: T.J. Sep)

Crash at Golf Rd and Arlington Heights Rd; Driver Fails to Yield to Fire Engine Responding to Call

Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:52 am Cardinal News

SUV crash with an Arlington Heights Fire Department fire engine responding to an apartment fire alarm in Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January […]

Metra Train #663 stopped across Dunton Avenue after striking a pedestrian about 11:28 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023

Metra Train Hit, Killed Man at Metra Downtown Station Arlington Heights

Fri Jan 27, 2023 02:00 pm Cardinal News

Man hit, killed by Metra train at the downtown Arlington Heights Metra station, Thursday night, January 27, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights and Metra police responded about 11:28 p.m. […]

Two-car crash with compact SUV into a light pole at Kirchoff Road and Highland Avenue in Arlington Heights, January 25, 2023 (PHOTO CREDIT: T.J. Sep)

Two Vehicles Crash, One Hits Light Pole at Kirchoff Rd and Highland Ave Arlington Heights

Thu Jan 26, 2023 05:00 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:19 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023 to a report of a crash with injuries at Kirchoff Road and Highland Avenue in Arlington Heights. The crash involved […]

Police investigators at the front entrance at Dunton Tower Apartments, 55 South Vail Avenue on Tuesday, January 25, 2023

Death Investigation After Fall from Upper Floor at Dunton Tower, Arlington Heights

Wed Jan 25, 2023 02:16 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:32 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 to a report of a fall victim on the roof of a lower structure at Dunton Tower Apartments, 55 South […]

Samuel Thakurdas, accused of theft, and charged with violation of bail bond (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Theft Suspect Who Skipped Court Dates Arrested in Downtown Arlington Heights Friday the 13th

Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:53 am Cardinal News

Police officers from Arlington Heights responded about 9:21 p.m. January 13, 2023 near Noodles and Company, 66 South Arlington Heights Road to arrest a suspect who skipped court dates in January 2023 after two thefts […]

Second scene with police activity and paramedics on Vail Avenue between Campbell Street and Davis Street in Arlington Heights Sunday night January 15, 2023 (provided photo)

Domestic Disturbance at Dunton Tower Apartments Expands Up Vail Ave North of Harmony Park Arlington Heights

Sun Jan 15, 2023 08:53 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 6:12 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 to a report of a domestic disturbance at Dunton Tower Apartments, 55 South Vail Avenue in Arlington Heights. Police received […]

Man Dies After Rescue from Condo Unit Fire on Olive St, Arlington Heights

Fri Jan 13, 2023 11:41 am Cardinal News

A resident was critically hurt in a condo unit fire on Olive Street Arlington Heights, and people in the 47 other units had to find somewhere else to sleep overnight Wednesday to Thursday. YouTube Tips […]

Man Critically Injured, People Displaced in 48 Condo Units, Fire Contained to Condo Unit on Olive St, Arlington Heights

Thu Jan 12, 2023 03:52 pm Cardinal News

A resident was critically hurt in a condo unit fire on Olive Street Arlington Heights, and people in the 47 other units had to find somewhere else to sleep overnight Wednesday to Thursday. YouTube Tips […]

Crash scene at the intersection of Rand Road and Dryden Avenue on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 about 9:25 p.m. (PHOTO CREDIT: T.J. Sep)

Injury Crash in Dense Fog at Rand Rd and Dryden Ave Arlington Heights

Wed Jan 4, 2023 01:51 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:21 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to a report of a three-vehicle crash with injuries at Dryden Avenue and Rand Road in Arlington Heights. Squad 2’s […]

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