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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 […]

House fire on Wing Street west of Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights Friday night, January 2, 2026 (PHOTO CREDIT T.J. Seputis)

Serious House Fire on Wing St in Arlington Heights Stopped Fast by Firefighters

Sat Jan 3, 2026 03:50 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 to a house fire in the block of 400 West Wing Street in Arlington Heights. Firefighters on arrival saw fire […]

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 […]

Adilyn Monette, charged with Aggravated Arson (SOURCE: McHenry County County State's Attorney's Office)

Woodstock Woman, Released on Pending Colorado Arson Charge, Now Charged with Aggravated Arson After Setting Fire in Woodstock, IL Walmart

Fri Jan 2, 2026 06:31 pm Cardinal News

A Woodstock woman, who was on a supervisory release as part of an arson investigation out of Colorado, where she has family in Denver, is now ordered detained in the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility […]

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