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Dewayne A. Skippings, charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Repeat Felony Offender, and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Palatine Police Arrest Armed Repeat Felony Offender Following Domestic Disturbance on Geneva Drive Near Rand Road

Fri Nov 21, 2025 05:13 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police officers were dispatched about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 to the block of 1300 North Geneva Drive for a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers spoke with individuals on scene and gathered […]

Male Adult Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash on Milwaukee Ave Near Michael Todd Terrace, Glenview

Fri Nov 21, 2025 01:31 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Glenview responded about 5:35 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 to a report of a single-vehicle vs pedestrian crash with injuries near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Michael Todd Terrace […]

Crash with Metra train near 87th Street and Pulaski Road in Chicago near Hometown (Video on the Citizen app/CARDINAL NEWS Presentation)

SUV Ends Up on Metra Tracks After Crash at 87th St and Pulaski Rd in Chicago Near St Mary Catholic Cemetery in Hometown

Fri Nov 21, 2025 10:55 am Cardinal News

Car Crashed Into Train @CitizenApp W 87th St & S Pulaski Rd 11/20/25 8:12:45 AM CST Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Chicago, and firefighters and paramedics from Hometown Fire Protection District responded about 8:04 a.m. […]

Availability of Online Crime Map Announced by the Village of Arlington Heights and Police Department

Thu Nov 20, 2025 02:06 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department announced today, Thursday, November 20, 2025 the availability of an online crime map with incidents plotted by location. The online map re-establishes a former crime map of crime incidents in […]

Armed Robbery at Grocery Store on Euclid Ave Near Wheeling Rd in Mount Prospect

Thu Nov 20, 2025 12:53 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Mount Prospect responded Wednesday afternoon or evening, November 19, 2025 to a report of an armed robbery at the El Amigo Carniceria grocery store, 403 East Euclid Avenue in Mount Prospect. Mount […]

Metra police and Arlington Heights police surround a vehicle in the Metra Arlington Park parking lot where a woman underneath a vehicle was in a standoff after stabbing a Metra police officer (CARDINAL NEWS)

Metra and Arlington Heights Police Rescue Woman With Knife After Standoff When She Crawled Under Vehicle at Arlington Park

Sun Nov 9, 2025 05:31 pm Cardinal News

Metra police officers began an an investigation Sunday morning, November 9, 2025 regarding two people in a parked car in the parking lot of the Metra train station at 2121 West Northwest Highway in Arlington […]

Police on scene at Main Stay Suites Northbrook Wheeling Thursday, November 6, 2025 (Provided photo)

RESOLVED: Wheeling Police, NIPAS SWAT Looking for Suspect in the MainStay Suites Northbrook Wheeling Hotel on Capitol Drive

Thu Nov 6, 2025 04:07 pm Cardinal News

Wheeling police officers responded around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2025 to a report of a battery at the MainStay Suites Northbrook Wheeling, 8000 Capitol Drive. A short time later NIPAS SWAT Team members and […]

Toyota RAV4 involved in fatal pedestrian crash that killed a Buffalo Grove woman on Arlington Heights Road south of Dundee Road in Buffalo Grove about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Buffalo Grove Woman Dies, Struck by 2 Vehicles on Arlington Heights Rd Near Plaza Verde Shopping Center Buffalo Grove

Thu Nov 6, 2025 12:23 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) investigators working with Buffalo Grove Police Department police officer to investigate a fatal crash involving two vehicles that struck a Buffalo Grove woman while she was crossing Arlington […]

Found Bullet at Rolling Meadows High School Causes Early Dismissal, Cancellation of After School Activities Tuesday

Wed Oct 29, 2025 07:28 am Cardinal News

Rolling Meadows Police Department reported on Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025, that a bullet was discovered inside the Rolling Meadows High School building, which resulted in a response of early dismissal of students and cancellation […]

Palatine Police Describe Responding to Disturbance Involving Federal Agents on Dundee Rd Between Rand Rd, Baldwin Rd

Mon Oct 27, 2025 07:34 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department released Monday afternoon, October 27, 2025, information about an incident involving federal agents taking a person into custody earlier today at a location on a retail and restaurant stretch of Dundee […]

Apple iPhone Lost in Front of Walgreens in Arlington Heights, Found and Turned Over to Police, Returned to Owner in 30 minutes

Fri Oct 24, 2025 09:01 pm Cardinal News

An Apple iPhone was lost, found, turned over to police, and returned back to the owner — all in about 30 minutes time Friday night. Arlington Heights police responded about 6:04 p.m. Friday, October 24, […]

South Barrington Police Department Ford Interceptor damaged by a Tesla vehicle in autopilot mode (Village of South Barrington)

South Barrington Police SUV Hit by Tesla Allegedly in Autopilot Mode — a Discussion About Blame

Fri Oct 24, 2025 12:34 pm Cardinal News

Perhaps moving the location of the word “Allegedly” in the title (compared to a previous article) makes this a little more clear regarding the reason the use of the word “allegedly” in this news report. […]

South Barrington Police SUV Allegedly Hit by Tesla in Autopilot Mode

Thu Oct 23, 2025 09:24 pm Cardinal News

The Village of South Barrington released information Wednesday, October 22, 2025 that one of their marked police SUVs was damaged in a crash caused by a Tesla in autopilot mode that was occupied by a […]

Police search a room at Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road, after a male was shot Friday night, November 1, 2024, and where a suspect had already fled, but was arrested on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 (SOURCE: Cardinal News)

Arlington Heights Police Get 3% Raise, and New Schedule Hoped to Improve Work-Life Balance, But Leadership Issues Exist (Survey)

Tue Oct 21, 2025 07:23 pm Cardinal News

An agreement was reached between the Village of Arlington Heights and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Arlington Heights Police Chapter No. 510, regarding a raise for police officers and hopefully an improved work schedule. While […]

Benjamin Brown, missing man in his 30s, reported missing from Palatine since October 17, 2025 (Family Photo/Palatine Police Department)

Missing Palatine Man Found in Wooded Area Near Lake Cook Rd and Hicks Rd, 2 Days After Reported Missing

Mon Oct 20, 2025 09:44 am Cardinal News

According to the Palatine Police Department, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Benjamin Brown was located in a wooded area north of Lake Cook Road near Hicks Rd. He was transported by […]

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