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Matthew Feeney, charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class 2 Felony (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Adult Male Living in Unincorporated Des Plaines Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Mon Feb 23, 2026 08:49 pm Cardinal News

COOK COUNTY, IL – A 24-year-old Des Plaines male adult has been charged after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he had child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his cell phone, according to an […]

Serious Village Manager concerned with public safety transparency, or wannabe social media star? Transformative work ("Fair Use") includes image of Arlington Heights police officer in SUV Ford Interceptor completing report of incident near Thomas Street and Waterman Avenue at Hersey High School by CARDINAL NEWS and social media work on X by Village Manager Randall Recklaus

Large Police Activity with Search Near Hersey High School 2 Days After Home Invasion on Chestnut Ave; Not a Peep from Village of Arlington Heights

Mon Feb 23, 2026 02:56 am Cardinal News

Police officers from Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights and Cook County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 to a report of a possible burglary-related crime at a residence near Thomas Street/Willow […]

Luis Enrique Maldonado, Domestic Battery/Bodily Harm (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Domestic Battery Arrest at Red Roof Inn on Algonquin Rd Arlington Heights

Mon Feb 23, 2026 01:05 am Cardinal News

Police officers from Arlington Heights responded about 11:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2026 to a report of a domestic battery at Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights Police Department […]

Alex R. Pacino, charged with Fleeing and Eluding in Arlington Heights, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Alex Pacino Had Just Been Arrested 9 Days Before Home Invasion in Arlington Heights

Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:38 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police officers arrested Alex R. Pacino on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 on Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights just nine days before he allegedly committed home invasion on Chestnut Avenue on Thursday, February 19, […]

Alex R. Pacino, charged with Home Invasion - Discharged Firearm and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Police Release Arlington Heights Chestnut Home Invasion Suspect’s Identity, List Charges; But Omit Important Details About Case, and Suspect

Sat Feb 21, 2026 03:28 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department released the identity of a home invasion suspect accused of armed home invasion in the block of 800 North Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights that resulted in a 7.5-hour tactical […]

Open Garage Door Allowed Access for Home Invasion on Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights, After Suspect “Cased Neighborhood” on Bicycle

Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:57 am Cardinal News

Scenes from multiple angles at home invasion police response on Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights (21:06 min:sec/CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Arlington Heights Police Department announced at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 that […]

Video of Suspect After Police Officers’ Successful Rescue of Homeowners and Long Standoff on Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights

Thu Feb 19, 2026 07:48 pm Cardinal News

Home invasion suspect “Alex” apprehended after 7-hour standoff on Chestnut Avenue in Arlington Heights with video of rifle position on Bearcat, unknown assembly by NIPAS peronnel, and suspect “Alex” on a bicycle (captured on Ring […]

Destroyed detached garage after a fire that was stopped by Mount Prospect firefighters, who stopped the fire from igniting the nearby house on fire on William Street on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (SOURCE: Mount Prospect Fire Department)

Firefighters Stop Detached Garage Fire from Significantly Damaging Home on William Street, Mount Prospect

Tue Feb 17, 2026 07:09 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 1:54 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 to a report of a structure fire in the block of 200 North William Street in Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect […]

Signficantly damaged minivan at Palatine Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights on Friday night February 13, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

One Hurt in Crash at Palatine Road and Rand Road (US-12) in Arlington Heights

Sat Feb 14, 2026 12:16 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighter, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 10:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 to a report of a crash with injuries at Palatine Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights. One person was […]

Kearve K. Williams, charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after alleged attack of teen girl in downtown Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse Suspect Ordered Detained Pre-Trial, Accused of Attacking Teen Girl in Downtown Palatine

Wed Feb 11, 2026 07:35 pm Cardinal News

A male adult suspect of Palatine, who was residing at the JOURNEYS homeless shelter on Northwest Highway near Route 53 was ordered held pre-trial at a detention hearing held Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026 at […]

No Reckless Homicide Charge for Speeding Driver of Lincoln Navigator Limousine that Hit and Killed Woman in Nissan Rogue in Elk Grove Village

Tue Feb 10, 2026 09:58 pm Cardinal News

No reckless homicide charge after limousine driver crashes into Nissan Rogue on Arlington Heights Road north of Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ After a comprehensive investigation by the Elk […]

Palatine Police Detain Male Subject After Alleged Cellphone Robbery on Wood St Just West of Smith St in Palatine

Mon Feb 9, 2026 02:57 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police officers responded about 7:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, to a report of a cell phone robbery in the area of the block of 200 West Wood Street in Palatine. The call for […]

Anilegna “Anni” Venegas, missing from Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

FOUND SAFE: Palatine Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing Juvenile, a Teen Resident of Palatine’s North Side

Sat Jan 31, 2026 12:34 am Cardinal News

UPDATE: The Palatine Police Department reports that Anilegna “Anni” Venegas has been located and is safe. The Palatine Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Anilegna “Anni” Venegas, age 14. […]

Nathaniel Zito, charged with Dissemination of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Des Plaines Male Charged with Possession of Thousands of Images of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Fri Jan 30, 2026 12:43 pm Cardinal News

A 37-year-old Des Plaines male resident has been charged after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via a social media app, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today, […]

Star D. Hampton, charged with Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Female Suspect from Palatine Arrested on Multiple Warrants Out of Champaign County Following Traffic Stop Near Rand Rd and Dundee Rd

Thu Jan 29, 2026 06:38 am Cardinal News

A traffic stop in Palatine Tuesday morning for multiple violations caused a violent response from a wanted suspect who had failed to appear in Champaign County Court for over four years. A Palatine police officer […]

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