IDOT – Cardinal News

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). […]

Former Vernon Hills Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Zimmerman Indicted by Grand Jury on Official Misconduct, Theft Charges

Wed Mar 24, 2021 03:18 pm Cardinal News

Today, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a Grand Jury indicted former Vernon Hills Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Zimmerman on two felony counts of official misconduct and two […]

Identity Released for Driver of SUV that Crashed into Back of Semi-Trailer Truck on I-90 Near Roselle Rd, Schaumburg

Fri Dec 11, 2020 07:42 pm Cardinal News

Chevy Tahoe hits rear of semi-trailer truck, killing driver of Chevy Tahoe on westbound Interstate 90 just east of Roselle Road in Schaumburg. The identity was released of the driver that crashed into the back […]

Westbound I-290 Ramp to Southbound I-355 Closing Overnight Thursday/Friday for Overhead Sign Replacement Work

Thu Aug 13, 2020 03:47 pm Cardinal News

Beginning at 8:00 p.m. Thursday August 13, 2020, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) crews will begin and overnight project by closing one lane of traffic on the westbound I-290 ramp to southbound Interstate 355, and […]

Palatine Road Re-Surfacing Project for Arlington Heights, Palatine and Wheeling from April to November 2019

Sat Apr 6, 2019 02:41 pm Cardinal News

Palatine Road Resurfacing Project Stretches from Northwest Highway (US 14) to Milwaukee Avenue (US 45/IL 21). The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is scheduled to begin a Spring-Summer-Fall resurfacing project for Palatine Road from Northwest […]

Arlington Heights Police Traffic Safety Award

Top Award for Traffic Safety Goes to Arlington Heights Police Department

Thu Aug 16, 2018 08:05 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Police Department Receives Top Award for Traffic Safety from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and Illinois Department of Transportation On August 15, 2018, the Arlington Heights Police Department was presented with […]

IDOT Looking for Staffing for Seasonal Snowbirds to Drive Plows, Spread Salt, Remove Snow and Ice

Tue Sep 5, 2017 04:55 am Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for temporary employees to help with snow and ice removal this winter, as part of its Winter Seasonal Employment — “Snowbird” Program. IDOT hires two types of temporary […]

Halloween Roadside Safety Checkpoint on Arlington Heights Rd South of Algonquin Rd Saturday Night, Oct. 29

Sat Oct 29, 2016 09:30 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will conduct a roadside safety checkpoint in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign for Halloween. The checkpoint will take place of Saturday, […]

ComEd Rollover Crash with Injuries on Westbound I-90 Near the Meijer Store, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows

Mon Apr 18, 2016 08:50 pm Cardinal News

TOW RECOVERY (Duration 13:10): ComEd SUV Rollover Crash on Westbound I-90 West of Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights. Illinois State Police and Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:22 AM Monday to a report of a […]

Schaumburg Police Begin IDOT-Funded Late-Night Traffic Safety Enforcement Crackdown

Tue Aug 12, 2014 01:58 pm Cardinal News

The Schaumburg Police Department today announced its late-night plans for the 2014 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Impaired Driving Crackdown focusing on the deadliest time of day for motor vehicle fatalities. The […]

St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Traffic Enforcement Starts Tonight in Arlington Heights

Fri Mar 14, 2014 07:08 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the upcoming “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign starting Friday, March 14, 2014 through St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, […]

Winter Roads Again: Fortunately It’s Saturday and Most People Are Not Commuting

Sat Feb 1, 2014 08:31 am Cardinal News

The outbound Dan Ryan expressway (I-94) was shut down just after 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning after a tanker truck rolled over between 79th Street and 81st Street. The expressway was expected to have at least […]

Labor Day Traffic Enforcement Results from Arlington Heights Police Department

Thu Sep 5, 2013 03:23 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department recently completed enforcement activities relating to IDOT’s designated Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Campaign. The campaign began August 16, 2013 and ended September 2, 2013. During the campaign, two roadside safety […]

Independence Day Traffic Enforcement Activities Begin Tomorrow in Arlington Heights

Thu Jun 27, 2013 01:49 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign from June 28th through July 7, 2013. Enforcement […]

Memorial Day 2013 Holiday Traffic Enforcement Results For Arlington Heights Police Department

Wed May 29, 2013 07:15 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department recently completed enforcement activities relating to IDOT’s designated Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement Campaign. The campaign began May 10, 2013 and ended May 27, 2013. During the campaign, one Roadside Safety […]

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