Government & Politics

Vandalism at Congressman Brad Schneider's Capitol office in Washington D. C. with posters of Israeli October 7, 2024 attack victims strewn on the floor (SOURCE: Congressman Brad Schneider)

Congressman Brad Schneider’s Washington DC Office Vandalized Less Than Week After Protest Near His Home in Highland Park

Sat Jul 6, 2024 05:42 pm Cardinal News

The Capitol office of Congressman Brad Schneider in Washington D.C. was vandalized Thursday, July 4, 2024 while the posters of the more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza (including 8 Americans) were ripped […]

Nicolle Grasse asks Village Attorney Hart Passman how a decision about the POW flag would have been managed today

Nicolle Grasse Becomes Second Recent Arlington Heights Trustee to Make Move to Illinois State Representative Seat

Sat Jun 15, 2024 01:46 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Village Trustee Nicolle Grasse has been named the new Illinois State Representative of the 53rd District to replace the seat of then-State Rep. Mark Walker. His seat was vacated in May 2024 when […]

Multi-Agency Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST) Receives Grant and National Recognition

Wed Jun 12, 2024 09:13 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg is proud to announce that the sheriff’s multi-agency Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST) received national recognition and a local grant last week. COaST has been recognized with a […]

Bird Migration Map with Mississippi Flyway in blue (SOURCE: US Fish & Wildlife Service)

Lake County Board Passes Bird-Friendly Building Design Policy Requiring Reflective Glass

Tue May 14, 2024 12:27 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Board approved a new policy that will keep the safety of birds in mind on all newly constructed and renovated Lake County government-owned facilities. The primary aim of the policy is to […]

Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and Illinois State Police Bring Charges of Official Misconduct Against Waukegan City Clerk

Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:59 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office brought charges of felony official misconduct and misapplication of funds against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly after an extensive investigation by the Illinois State Police. Kilkelly is accused in […]

Cook County Health Arlington Heights Health Center, 3250 North Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights between University Drive and Dundee Road (CARDINAL NEWS)

Measles Exposure Alert for Arlington Heights CCH Health Facility and Stroger Hospital in Chicago

Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:11 pm Cardinal News

According to an announcement Monday, March 11, 2024 from Cook County Health (CCH), exposures in two facilities (Stroger Hospital Emergency Department and the CCH Arlington Heights Health Center) are related to two of the five […]

Rep. Mark Walker at Illinois National Guard's Camp Lincoln, hosting State of Illinois Bill Signings (PHOTO CREDIT: National Guard Lt. Bradfor Leighton/public domain)

Are Politicians Prioritizing Migrant Welcome Centers, Affordable Housing for Arlington Park Property Instead of Chicago Bears Stadium?

Mon Mar 11, 2024 01:11 pm Cardinal News

A quote from Illinois State Representative Mark Walker regarding affordable housing and welcoming centers for news arrivals begins in the WGN News video at 2:50. YouTube Tips ⓘ A quote from State Representative Mark Walker […]

A Google satellite view shows that open space near Soldier Field is smaller than space near the existing stadium (Imagery ©2024 Googole, TerrraMetrics, Imagery ©2024 Airbus, CNES / Airbus, Maxar Technolgies, Sanborn, U.S. Grological Survey, USDA/FPAC/GEO, map data ©2024 Google)

Chicago TV News Stations: Chicago Bears Have Revealed a Plan for Their New Stadium on the Lakefront

Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:38 am Cardinal News

The Chicago Bears are prepared to make a massive commitment to building a domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field that would be a top location to host the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four […]

Chicago Bears Arlngton Heights Property Concept (SOURCE: Chicago Bears; Courtesy of Hart, Howerton/Chicago Bears).

Cook County Board of Review: Arlington Park Valuation Stays at $192 Million

Thu Feb 15, 2024 02:49 pm Cardinal News

The Cook County property tax appeal by the Chicago Bears regarding the value of the Arlington Park property was rejected Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by the Cook County Board of Review. The value of the […]

NSMJAWA Investigates Water Main Leak; Future Repair May Require Temporary Water Supply Change in Mt Prospect, 6 Other Suburbs

Tue Feb 6, 2024 09:50 am Cardinal News

The Village of Mount Prospect announced Friday, January 26, 2024 the following details about a possible leak in their 90-inch transmission main that delivers water to Mount Prospect and six other municipalities (does not include […]

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on House Bill 4603, Sponsor Justin Slaughter Backs Down

Fri Feb 2, 2024 10:55 am Cardinal News

Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago/27th District) has announced that he is not going to move House Bill 4603 in this session — a bill that if passed would seriously hamper law enforcement in many […]

State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago) Sponsors Bill That Would Amend Vehicle Code, Limit Police Authority for Traffic Stops

Wed Jan 31, 2024 09:10 am Cardinal News

Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago/27th District) is sponsoring House Bill HB4603 that would limit police authority for traffic stops and the admissibility of information forthcoming from traffic stops. Rep. Slaughter, is also one of […]

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