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Hersey Wrestling Coach and Staff Fired Over Residency Eligibility Issues, Recruiting Practices

Wed Jan 21, 2026 06:38 pm Cardinal News

Hersey High School Wrestling Coach Joseph Rupslauk and his staff have been fired following an investigation scrutinizing residency eligibility issues and recruiting practices by the only District 214 public high school located in Arlington Heights. […]

Car Crash into Front Door at GameStop on Elmhurst Rd Near Golf Rd in Mount Prospect

Sat Jan 17, 2026 03:44 pm Cardinal News

EMS Activity at Gamestop @CitizenApp Golf/Elmhurst Yesterday 12:47:06 PM CST Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 12:40 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 to a report of a crash with injuries into the […]

Route 53 overpass near the far northwest corner of the Arlington Park property with depicted "TO INDIANA" sign (CARDINAL NEWS)

Arlington Heights Holds Desperate “Keep the Bears in Illinois” Press Conference with Message from Mayor, “We’re in a Clutch Situation Like a Certain Quarterback”

Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:13 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Arlington Heights provided a nervous presentation with inadequate audio quality Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m./Press Conference begins at elapsed time 25:45 (SOURCE: Village of Arlington Heights/Low Audio, NBC has better […]

Snow Wednesday morning at 7:40 a.m., January 14, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Snow Accumulation 1 Inch and Counting As Mild Weather Departs about 6:30 AM Wednesday

Wed Jan 14, 2026 09:22 am Cardinal News

As temperatures were falling from 40°F to 30°F in less than 90 minutes, there was a beautiful snow — especially beautiful if you weren’t standing outside in the wind-whipped snow showers with 25 MPH wind […]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James and Illinois National Guard Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson listen to Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Acting Director Linda Chapa LaVia speak during the Gold Star Mothers Luncheon The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Star Mothers Luncheon gives senior civilian and military leaders a chance to thank Gold Star mothers for their service to our nation and its military. Governor JB Pritzker thanked the Gold Star Mothers and said he was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with them. In addition to the sacrifice their sons and daughters gave to their nation, many Gold Star mothers keep their Fallen Heroes memories alive and continue their service to the community and to the military, said Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James, the Commander of First Army and keynote speaker at the luncheon. The luncheon was held at the First Infantry Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, Illinois, on Sunday, Sept. 29., 2019

Pritzker: State Will Not Build Stadium For Bears; Suggests Local Governments Work on Tax Relief

Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:39 am Cardinal News

Does the Chicago Bears’ dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium? Meanwhile, Gregory Berger, Arlington Heights Memorial Library […]

Endeavor Health Awards $8.1M to Help Partners Meet Increasing Need for Health, Food, Housing Services

Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:13 am Cardinal News

EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 12, 2026 – Endeavor Health℠ is proud to announce $8.1 million in Community Investment Fund (CIF) awards, including nine Capacity Builder awards to local organizations and partnerships in the Chicago area. Now […]

Strong Low Pressure System in Chicagoland Brings Record Rainfall, High Winds, and Downed Large Tree on Arlington Heights Rd

Sat Jan 10, 2026 03:47 pm Cardinal News

Public Works crews from Arlington Heights remove a heavy, large tree that fell across Arlington Heights Road Friday predawn during high wind gusts January 9, 2026 (Video available thanks to a tip to CARDINAL NEWS). […]

Amazon new concept big box store planned for Orland Park, Illinois (SOURCE: Amazon/Orland Park)

Amazon Plans New Concept Big Box Store Larger Than a Walmart Supercenter in Orland Park

Fri Jan 9, 2026 09:03 pm Cardinal News

There is updated news from CNBC and other sources regarding Amazon’s plans that were revealed by the Village of Orland Park earlier in January 2026. There was an announcement indicating a proposed Amazon store, much […]

Amazon Fresh illuminated just after sign was installed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Amazon Selects Orland Park for Proposed Retail Development at Former Petey’s II Restaurant Site

Sun Jan 4, 2026 12:46 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Orland Park announced on Saturday, January 3, 2025, the agenda for an upcoming Plan Commission meeting which includes a proposed commercial retail development at the southwest corner of 159th Street and LaGrange […]

Hugo D. Avalos, charged with DUI, endangering the life of a child and other charges (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Wheeling Resident Arrested on Hintz Rd in Arlington Heights, Charged with DUI, Endangering the Life of a Child

Fri Jan 2, 2026 06:17 am Cardinal News

A Wheeling resident was arrested, accused of driving under the influence of alcohol with children in his vehicle, on Hintz Road near Windsor Drive in Arlington Heights near the border with Wheeling. Hugo D. Avalos […]

Chance to See Arlington Heights Middle School Student Jake Connelly in Stranger Things 5 Finale on the Big Screen

Thu Jan 1, 2026 11:05 am Cardinal News

Jake Connelly talks about his dream-come-true role on Stranger Things as Delightful Derek and shares stories from filming the show before taking Jimmy’s spot at the Tonight Show desk (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon). […]

Village of Mount Prospect Announces that Comments Are Immediately Disabled on Village Social Media Accounts (Facebook)

Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:22 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Mount Prospect announced Wednesday, December 17, 2025, a change to its social media practices taking effect immediately. According to the Village of Mount Prospect, the comments on the Village’s official social media […]

Jarvin I. Mendez Quintanilla, charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Domestic Call Results in Aggravated Kidnapping, Criminal Sexual Assault Charge on North Green Lane North, Palatine

Fri Dec 26, 2025 05:53 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Police Department announced Thursday, December 26, 2025 an arrest following a domestic-related incident that occurred on Christmas Eve (Wednesday) December 24, 2025, in the 1800 block of North Green Lane in Palatine. Police, […]

Isabella Barraza, missing teen Stickney Township in Cook County (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Police)

Missing Teen from Stickney Township; Cook County Sheriff’s Police Asking for Help

Fri Dec 26, 2025 06:06 am Cardinal News

Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen from unincorporated Stickney Township. Isabella Barraza, 15, was reported missing today by her family. She is approximately 5’11” tall and […]

Prospect Heights Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Fire at Player’s Pub & Grill on River Rd, Prospect Heights

Thu Dec 18, 2025 06:21 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Prospect Heights responded initially to an Activated Fire Alarm at a restaurant, and learned while en route that smoke was discovered in the building. The fire in the restaurant was […]

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