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Several Vernon Hills police SUVs near the stolen white BMW 328i in Vernon Hills on Saturday, February 3, 2024 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Armed Teens in Stolen BMW Caught by Vernon Hills Police Near Athletico on Townline Rd in Vernon Hills

Sat Feb 3, 2024 06:59 pm Cardinal News

At least two teens, maybe four, were captured, and a gun recovered in Vernon Hills about 4:15 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024. The teens were apprehended after Vernon Hills police officers spotted a white BMW […]

Police Pursuit in Des Plaines and Mount Prospect

Sat Feb 3, 2024 04:34 pm Cardinal News

Des Plaines police were involved in a police pursuit around 3:11 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 2023. Two occupants were in the vehicle being pursued, and the driver is wanted for investigation […]

2009 BMW 328i file photo similar to 2011 BMW 328i (IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Des Plaines Police Searching for Suspects in a White BMW, Also Spotted in Gurnee

Sat Feb 3, 2024 01:18 pm Cardinal News

Des Plaines police on Saturday morning, February 3, 2024 beginning around 12:00 p.m. were on the lookout for a stolen white 2011 BMW 328i or unknown model with tinted windows and silver rims occupied by […]

Antonio Solorio, charged with First Degree Murder (Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Arrest After Mount Prospect Man Killed in Stabbing in Burger King on Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines

Tue Jan 2, 2024 06:03 am Cardinal News

The Des Plaines Police Department announced Sunday, December 31, 2023 that a suspect has been charged with First Degree Murder after a Mount Prospect man was stabbed to death in a Burger King on Elmhurst […]

Mount Prospect Man Killed in Stabbing in Burger King on Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines

Thu Dec 28, 2023 07:08 pm Cardinal News

Following a fatal stabbing at Burger King on Elmhurst Road in Des Plaines, paramedics in Des Plaines Fire Department Ambulance 63 transported Mario Jara-Antemante to Level 1 Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park […]

Carjacker Takes Black Porsche Macan at Sam’s Club, Oakton St, Des Plaines

Tue Nov 14, 2023 02:17 pm Cardinal News

Des Plaines police responded about 12:38 p.m. Tuesday November 14, 2023 to a vehicular hijacking at Sam’s Club 101 West Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL. Police received a report that a carjacker took the black […]

Blue BMW SUV Reported Stolen at Wolf Rd and Touhy Ave, Des Plaines

Wed Sep 13, 2023 01:40 pm Cardinal News

Des Plaines police responded about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 to a report of a stolen automobile crime that just occurred at Wolf Road and Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines. Des Plaines police received […]

Des Plaines police investigated a vehicle vs pedestrian accident on Mount Prospect Road, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

First Day on the Job, Landscaper Hit by Passing Work Van at Job Site on Mount Prospect Rd in Des Plaines

Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:21 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 1:04 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to a report that a landscaper was hit by a work van in the northbound lane of Mount Prospect Road, […]

A landscaping employee was struck by a van today, and was one of six pedestrians or bicyclists that were injured in crashes in the northwest suburbs Wednesday, August 16, 2023 between 1:04 p.m. and 5:17 p.m. (CARDINAL NEWS)

Bad Day for Pedestrians and Bicyclists in the Northwest Suburbs; 6 Separate Crashes from 1PM to 6PM

Wed Aug 16, 2023 07:51 pm Cardinal News

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 will be marked down in traffic safety history as a bad day for bicyclists and pedestrians. Six crashes involved bicyclists or pedestrians, and five of the crashes involved a pedestrian or […]

Arson on surveillance video at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (SOURCE: Des Plaines Police Department)

Woman from Unincorporated Arlington Heights Charged with Arson After Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Fire

Thu May 25, 2023 01:22 pm Cardinal News

Arson Fire at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines (SOURCE: Des Plaines Police Department). YouTube Tips ⓘ Following a thorough investigation by Des Plaines officers, with assistance from the Cook County State’s […]

Official Info Scarce, Corrupt Info Flourishes During Active Shooter Scare at Maine West High School in Des Plaines

Fri May 12, 2023 02:37 pm Cardinal News

Maine West High School is in lockdown Friday morning after authorities responded to a report of shots fired due to a potential accidental push of an active shooter button (WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ When […]

Kristofer Thompson, charged with attempt murder, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated unlawful restraint (SOURCE: Des Plaines Police Department)

Police: Armed Boyfriend Accuses Girlfriend of Working for CIA; Beats Her, Threatens to Kill Her in Des Plaines

Sun Mar 5, 2023 10:03 am Cardinal News

A Des Plaines resident has been charged with Attempt Murder, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, connected to a domestic-related incident that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Kristofer Allen Michael Thompson, age 34, […]

Brandon Bratcher, charged with kidnapping, armed robbery and residential burglary (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office).

Des Plaines Police Say Three Victims Were Robbed; Kidnapped from Auto Business, Then Tortured, Beaten, Burned, and Released

Sat Mar 4, 2023 08:32 pm Cardinal News

Two suspects have been apprehended and charged connected to an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery that occurred about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at an automotive business at 622 East Northwest Highway in […]

Driver fled Des Plaines while entering Interstate I-90 WEST, then crashed in Arlington Heights

Alleged DUI Driver Crashes Pickup Truck in Arlington Heights After Fleeing Des Plaines Police

Tue Feb 7, 2023 10:08 pm Cardinal News

DUI driver crashes in Arlington Heights after fleeing Des Plaines police. YouTube Tips ⓘ Des Plaines police early Sunday, February 5, 2023 arrested an alleged DUI driver after he fled from police and crashed his […]

Crime scene where a 16 year-old boy was shot and killed on Perry Street near Graceland Avenue in Des Plaines

Boy, Age 16, Shot and Killed on Perry St Near Graceland Ave Des Plaines

Mon Jan 16, 2023 07:36 am Cardinal News

Des Plaines police responded just before 9:36 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 to a report of shots fired in the block of 1300 Perry Street in Des Plaines. Upon arrival, police discovered a 16 year-old […]

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