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Extra Alarm Fire Response for Brush Fires Along Metra Union Pacific North (UPN), Metra Trains Halted Near North Chicago

Wed Mar 25, 2026 06:29 pm Cardinal News

Brush fires delaying Metra trains near North Chicago, Waukegan and Lake Bluff (ABC 7 Chicago Chopper 7). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police and firefighters from North Chicago responded about 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 to […]

Child’s Identity Released in Fatal House Fire on Dalton Ave Near Brice Ave, Mundelein

Tue Mar 24, 2026 09:50 am Cardinal News

Fire scene on Dalton Avenue in Mundelein after a 4 year-old child was found dead in the basement of the single-story home (CapturedNews/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The identity of a 4 year-old child was […]

Child, Age 4, Found Dead in Basement After House Fire Extinguished on Dalton Ave Near Brice Ave, Mundelein

Mon Mar 23, 2026 10:07 am Cardinal News

Fire scene on Dalton Avenue in Mundelein after a 4 year-old child was found dead in the basement of the single-story home (CapturedNews/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mundelein responded about […]

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured When Driver Causes Left Turn Crash; After the Crash, 3 Drivers Drove into Scene, All 3 DUI

Sun Mar 15, 2026 05:45 pm Cardinal News

A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering at home following a traffic crash Saturday night, March 14, 2026 in Gurnee. On March 14, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved […]

Male, Age 17, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash of BMW at Ela Rd Near Long Grove Rd in Deer Park

Mon Mar 9, 2026 04:25 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigators are investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Monday morning in Deer Park. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and Lake Zurich firefighters and paramedics responded about 9:44 a.m. Monday, […]

Nyesha Hill takedown of Clyde McLemore during physical altercation on October 24, 2025 captured on Black Lives Matter surveillance video (Lake County Resource Center Waukegan)

Black Lives Matter Lake County Founder Clyde McLemore Says He’s Stepping Down After Video Exposes Fight with Woman

Fri Mar 6, 2026 01:19 pm Cardinal News

Black Lives Matter Lake County founder and Executive Director Clyde McLemore is seeking a replacement after a video of an altercation of him with a female worker in October 2025 was exposed on social media […]

Rescue vehicles on the scene of a single-engine aircraft crash in the block of 800 Swallow Court in unincorporated Deerfield late Wednesday night, March 4, 2026 (PHOTO CREDIT: Craig/CapturedNews)

Pilot Dies in Aircraft Crash at Back of Townhomes on Swallow Court in Unincorporated Deerfield Near Chevy Chase Country Club

Thu Mar 5, 2026 06:51 am Cardinal News

A pilot was killed in a small plane crash behind some townhomes in unincorporated Deerfield Wednesday night, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ A pilot involved in a […]

Billy L. Logan, charged with Aggravated Assault to a Police Officer and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Palatine Male Resident Grabbed for Police Officer’s Gun During His Arrest on Panorama Drive in Palatine

Sat Feb 28, 2026 11:07 pm Cardinal News

Palatine Police officers responded about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to a report of a disturbance in the block of 800 West Panorama Drive in The Clayson apartment community in northwest Palatine. Police received […]

Only One Suspect 9 Days After 15-20 Boys Physically Attacked 3 Girls Near Pedestrian Tunnel in Algonquin

Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:07 pm Cardinal News

A Valentine’s Day attack of three adolescent girls by 15-20 boys in a pedestrian tunnel has led to a charge for only one of the males. A 13-year-old male was taken into custody soon after […]

Kearve K. Williams, charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after alleged attack of teen girl in downtown Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse Suspect Ordered Detained Pre-Trial, Accused of Attacking Teen Girl in Downtown Palatine

Wed Feb 11, 2026 07:35 pm Cardinal News

A male adult suspect of Palatine, who was residing at the JOURNEYS homeless shelter on Northwest Highway near Route 53 was ordered held pre-trial at a detention hearing held Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026 at […]

Palatine Police Detain Male Subject After Alleged Cellphone Robbery on Wood St Just West of Smith St in Palatine

Mon Feb 9, 2026 02:57 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police officers responded about 7:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, to a report of a cell phone robbery in the area of the block of 200 West Wood Street in Palatine. The call for […]

Anilegna “Anni” Venegas, missing from Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

FOUND SAFE: Palatine Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing Juvenile, a Teen Resident of Palatine’s North Side

Sat Jan 31, 2026 12:34 am Cardinal News

UPDATE: The Palatine Police Department reports that Anilegna “Anni” Venegas has been located and is safe. The Palatine Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Anilegna “Anni” Venegas, age 14. […]

Star D. Hampton, charged with Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Female Suspect from Palatine Arrested on Multiple Warrants Out of Champaign County Following Traffic Stop Near Rand Rd and Dundee Rd

Thu Jan 29, 2026 06:38 am Cardinal News

A traffic stop in Palatine Tuesday morning for multiple violations caused a violent response from a wanted suspect who had failed to appear in Champaign County Court for over four years. A Palatine police officer […]

Elias Carballido, charged with possessing child pornography (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest 18 Year-Old Highwood Male Following Child Exploitation Investigation

Fri Jan 23, 2026 07:12 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives received a tip from a social media provider indicating a device in Lake County shared suspected child pornography. Sheriff’s detectives began an investigation and based on their investigation determined the likely […]

Michael Coleman, charged with Attempt Murder and Domestic Battery Strangulation (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office).

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Fleeing Attempted Murder Suspect, Perform Life-Saving CPR for Victim in Beach Park

Sat Jan 17, 2026 04:12 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a male suspect of Zion who attempted to flee after attempting to kill the mother of his children in Beach Park Friday afternoon. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about […]

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