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A look at the vacant backstretch with the grandstand in the background (the backstretch is the area adjacent to a racetrack where the horses are stabled and stable employees have temporary housing)

Visitors Pause to Remember Special Memories of Arlington Park As Demolition Begins

Mon Jun 12, 2023 07:18 pm Cardinal News

As demolition at Arlington Park began the last week of May 2023, several people stopped by near the Metra commuter lot to watch the first interior items removed from the east side of the grandstand. […]

Deni Rubio, chared with aggravated DUI resulting in death, reckless homicide and other charges (SOURCE: Hoffman Estates Police Department/Cook County Circuit Court)

Elgin Resident Charged with Reckless Homicide After Fatal Crash at Higgins Rd and Barrington Rd in Hoffman Estates

Mon Jun 12, 2023 01:49 pm Cardinal News

Held on $2 Million Bond An Elgin resident, Deni Rubio, age 32, has been charged with two counts of aggravated DUI resulting in the death of another person, two counts of reckless homicide, and one […]

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Squad 22 investigating a fatal crash on Saturday, June 10, 2023

Teen Driver Not at Fault in Fatal Crash at Barrington Rd and Higgins Rd Hoffman Estates

Sun Jun 11, 2023 05:37 pm Cardinal News

Fatal crash kills two teens at Barrington Road and Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Hoffman Estates responded about 8:52 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 to a report of […]

Hanover Park Police protecting the scene near the red Acura that Winder Cruz drove to the scene Thursday night before he was killed (CARDINAL NEWS)

Hanover Park Police: Winder Cruz Was Killed in Drug Deal that Became Violent; Suspect Held without Bail

Tue Jun 6, 2023 09:01 pm Cardinal News

Winder Cruz, age 17, who was found stabbed to death in a middle school parking lot, was involved in a marijuana transaction in a grocery store parking lot before he was fatally stabbed, according to […]

Firefighters working to extinguish burning mulch at Route 120 and Wilson Road in Grant Township near Round Lake (PHOTO CREDIT: Jimmy Bolf)

Fox Lake, Round Lake, Mutual Aid Firefighters Battling Large Mulch Pile Fire Route 120 and Wilson Rd in Lake County

Sun Jun 4, 2023 12:57 pm Cardinal News

Fox Lake and Round Lake firefighters and paramedics responded about 10:19 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2023 to report of an outdoor grass fire at Wilson Road and Route 120 in Round Lake. Firefighters on arrival […]

Teen Identity, Cause of Death Released After Homicide Victim Found in Middle School Lot Near Barrington Rd and Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park

Sun Jun 4, 2023 11:40 am Cardinal News

Male, age 17, killed in homicide in Hanover Park, Illinois. YouTube Tips ⓘ The Cook County Medical Examiners Office on Friday June 2, 2023 released the identity a teen found dead in a homicide near […]

Identity Released for Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at Deerfield Rd and Piccadilly Rd, Highland Park

Sun Jun 4, 2023 10:53 am Cardinal News

Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded about 12:37 p.m. Friday, June 2nd, 2023 to a report of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle at Deerfield Road and Piccadilly Road in Highland […]

Kenosha Man, Age 25, Dies After Jumping into Water Channel Between Petite Lake and Spring Lake

Sun Jun 4, 2023 10:00 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Unit Deputies, Lake Villa and Fox Lake firefighters, paramedics and divers along with other fire agencies responded about 1:05 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2023 to the Long Channel, located between Petite […]

Two hurt when pickup truck crashes into Albany Park building ICYMI

Sat Jun 3, 2023 11:16 pm Cardinal News

Police said the male driver of the pickup was traveling northbound on Kedzie when he lost control of the vehicle and struck the building (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Albany Park neighborhood is located […]

After toddler is shot, Vernon Hills resident accused of leaving loaded gun on bed – ICYMI

Sat Jun 3, 2023 11:04 pm Cardinal News

Vernon Hills police said officers responded to Plumwood Lane on Friday afternoon to a report that a child was accidentally injured by fireworks, but when police got there, they realized the girl, age 2, had […]

Homicide: 17 Year-old Teen Found Dead in Middle School Lot Near Barrington Rd and Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park

Fri Jun 2, 2023 08:40 pm Cardinal News

Male, age 17, killed in homicide in Hanover Park, Illinois. YouTube Tips ⓘ Hanover Park Police are investigating a homicide that occurred about 9:28 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 in the area northwest of the […]

Bicyclist Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash at Deerfield Rd and Piccadilly Rd, Highland Park

Fri Jun 2, 2023 06:00 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Highland Park responded about 12:37 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023 to a report of a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at Deerfield Road and Piccadilly Road in […]

Demolition heavy equipment staged near the Arlington Park grandstand early morning hours Saturday, May 27, 2023

Biggest Controlled Demolition Ever in Arlington Heights, Heavy Equipment Staging at Chicago Bears Property

Sat May 27, 2023 07:11 am Cardinal News

Apparently there is no wasting time for demolition to begin at the former Arlington Park racetrack facility in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The Village of Arlington Heights announced Friday, May 26, 2023 that demolition permits for […]

Interior Demolition Permit Issued for Chicago Bears Arlington Park, Truck Routes Designated

Fri May 26, 2023 10:59 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Arlington Heights announced Friday, May 26, 2023 that the village has approved demolition permits for phase 1 of the demolition of Arlington Park, which will allow for interior demolition of Arlington Park […]

Chicago Memorial Day Weekend Beach Opening Interrupted at North Beach After Shot Fired

Fri May 26, 2023 03:28 pm Cardinal News

PHOTO VIDEO MONTAGE: North Avenue Beach has been closed on Friday afternoon, after at least one shot was fired, sending visitors scrambling for cover (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Chicago’s North Avenue Beach was closed […]

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