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Metra train #735 stopped on the Metra UP-NW line near Northwest Highway and Yale Avenue in Arlington Heights (SOURCE: Arlington Heights)

Metra Train Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Unauthorized Area Arlington Heights

Sun Mar 10, 2024 04:36 am Cardinal News

Trespasser hit, killed by outbound Metra train #735 near Princeton Avenue Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 12:30 a.m. Sunday March 10, 2024 to a report that […]

Crash scene at Big Ange's Eatery at Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights, Saturday, February 24, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Big Ange’s Restaurant Crew Rushes to Help Driver After Crash into Patio Deck

Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:22 pm Cardinal News

Accidental crash into a restaurant patio deck at Big Ange’s on Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights, Saturday, February 24, 2024 YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 12:46 p.m. Saturday, […]

Rollover semi-trailer truck crash on I-90 WEST ramp to Arlington Heights Road on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

One Hurt in Rollover Semi-Trailer Truck Crash on I-90 WEST to Arlington Heights Rd

Wed Feb 21, 2024 07:31 pm Cardinal News

Rollover semi-trailer truck crash on ramp from I-90 WEST to Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Illinois State Police and firefighters and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 2:00 p.m. […]

A man, who was seen near Olive Mary-Stitt Elementary, putting a bullhorn in the faces of people on Thursday, February 8, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

In Their Faces: Man with a Bullhorn Confronts Adults, Children Near Olive Mary-Stitt School

Fri Feb 9, 2024 10:03 pm Cardinal News

Police officers and fire department paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024 to a report of a disturbance near Olive Mary-Stitt Elementary School, 303 East Olive Street in Arlington Heights. […]

Man Hurt Trying to Save 2 Classic Cars, 7 Motorcycles in Garage Fire in Prospect Heights Near Arlington Hts

Wed Feb 7, 2024 07:05 pm Cardinal News

One hurt trying to save two classic cars, seven motorcycles in detached garage in Prospect Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ A fire in Prospect Heights at the border with Arlington Heights east of St. […]

Metra UP Northwest Line Delays for a Crash on Hough Street Reported Near the Railroad Tracks in Barrington

Thu Feb 1, 2024 08:21 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Barrington responded about 7:46 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2024 to a report that a car crash occurred on Hough Street near the Union Pacific Northwest Line railroad tracks. Inbound and […]

Firefighters planning vehicle removal at 118 East Wing Street on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Car Crash into Currency Exchange on Wing St Near Evergreen Ave Arlington Heights

Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:43 pm Cardinal News

Cars vs building crash at a currency exchange in a retail space on Wing Street Arlington Heights YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2023 […]

Several fire engines responded to a evacuated the NCH Medical Group building for a gas odor investigation at 1051 West Rand Road in Arlington Heights Friday morning, January 26, 2024. Mount Prospect and Palatine firefighters were assigned to assist Arlington Heights firefighters at the scene.

Gas Odor Investigated, No Gas Leak Detected at NCH Medical Group Building on Rand Rd Arlington Heights

Fri Jan 26, 2024 04:22 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 8:21 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024 to a report of a natural gas odor at the NCH Medical Group building, 1051 West Rand Road in Arlington […]

Brick damage near Automatic Sprinkler connection for the fire department at Culver's in Arlington Heights, Monday evening January 22, 2024 (PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Kobler)

No Injuries When Driver Crashes Pickup Truck into Wall at Culver’s Arlington Heights

Tue Jan 23, 2024 07:10 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighters from Arlington Heights responded about 6:53 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 to a report of a crash into a wall at Culver’s, 2060 East Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights. The driver of […]

Multiple Reports of Lines Down and Transformer Fires in Northwest Suburbs

Fri Jan 12, 2024 08:42 am Cardinal News

Article will be updated at the bottom with new power-related or weather-related incidents involving fire departments in the northwest suburbs near Arlington Heights. Multiple problems and hazards with power lines down and transformer fires began […]

Gas odor from Iowa to Illinois on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (Map data ©2024 Google)

Natural Gas Odor from East Central Iowa to Northeast Illinois

Tue Jan 2, 2024 09:15 pm Cardinal News

Numerous reports of an outdoor natural gas odor were reported late Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2023 in Cook County, Lake County and McHenry County. The first reports in Chicagoland began before 4:00 p.m. in McHenry […]

Arlington Heights ambulance and fire engine at the scene where a pedestrian was killed on Rand Road (US-12) in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS).

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle, Killed on Rand Rd Near Chestnut Ave Arlington Heights

Mon Jan 1, 2024 11:29 pm Cardinal News

Fatal pedestrian, vehicle incident on Rand Road near Chestnut Avenue Arlington Heights, Saturday evening, December 30, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ A Palatine woman died early Sunday after she was struck by a vehicle on Rand […]

Crash scene at Arlington Heights Road and Olive Street on Saturday, December 23, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Red Light Crash at Arlington Heights Rd and Olive St Arlington Heights

Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:59 pm Cardinal News

Red light crash at Arlington Heights Road and Olive Street Arlington Heights, Saturday, December 23, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:52 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023 to […]

Flames from window of Mallard Cove condo unit at Extra-Alarm Fire on Saturday morning, December 23, 2023 (obtained photo)

Extra-Alarm Fire at Mallard Cove Condos on Old Wilke Rd in Arlington Heights Displaces Residents

Sat Dec 23, 2023 05:27 pm Cardinal News

Extra-Alarm condo fire at Mallard Cove condominiums on South Old Wilke Rd Arlington Heights, Saturday, December 23, 2023. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police from Arlington Heights, and firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows […]

An ambulance, a fire engine, and several police vehicles on scene to help a victim of an apparent drug overdose at Suburban Studios in Arlington Heights on Tuesday evening, December 5, 2023

Male Dies, Found Unresponsive of Suspected Drug Overdose at Suburban Studios Arlington Heights

Wed Dec 6, 2023 06:57 am Cardinal News

Drug overdose at Suburban Studios on Arlington Heights Road near Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ The Cook County Medical Examiners Office reported overnight that a 39 year-old male died at 6:45 p.m. […]

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