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Brush Fire Near Railroad Tracks At Dundee Rd And Wheeling Rd, Wheeling

Wheeling police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:30 PM Monday to a brush fire along the railroad tracks near Dundee Road and Wheeling Road Wheeling, IL. Police on the scene reported a fire along the railroad tracks and also near a construction site near the 400 block of Town Street -- south of Dundee Road. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Brush+Fire+Near+Railroad+Tracks+At+Dundee+Rd+And+Wheeling+Rd,+Wheeling brush fire, brush fire Wheeling, Wheeling Fire Department

Fatal Crash With At Least 2 Injured At Mitchell Blvd And Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:50 AM Monday to a report of crash with injuries at Irving Park Road and Mitchell Boulevard Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a female was unconscious in one of the vehicles. Schaumburg firefighters reported the victim was extricated by 11:02 a.m. and immediately transported to the hospital. At least two additional people were injured in the crash and transported to local hospitals. The crash victims was dead on arrival at the hospital. The intersection is closed, and westbound Irving Park Road traffic is being detoured at Roselle Road. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Fatal+Crash+With+At+Least+2+Injured+At+Mitchell+Blvd+And+Irving+Park+Rd,+Schaumburg fatal crash, fatal crash Schaumburg, Schaumburg Fire Department, Schaumburg Police Department

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Increasing Clouds, Gusty Winds, High 64; Showers Tonight; Cooler Tomorrow

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 9:15 a.m. Next chance of precipitation is rain and thundershowers between 7:00 p.m. and midnight. Satellite images show clouds approaching from the west. Cloudiness if forecast to increase today. Significant weather today includes high gusts from the south from 1:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Winds may gust as high as 39-45 MPH. TODAY Sunrise: 6:34 AM Sunset: 7:16 PM Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts

Navy Seaman Recruit Alex N. Peterson Completes U.s. Navy Basic Training At Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes

7:23 AM Monday . March 31, 2014 (FHTNC)--Navy Seaman Recruit Alex N. Peterson, son of Brad T. and stepson of Julie Peterson of Arlington Heights, Ill. and also son of Denise S. Peterson of Mount Prospect, Ill., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Peterson completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Sunny High 55 This Afternoon, High 64 With Gusty South Winds And Increasing Clouds Monday

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 3:30 PM. The next change for precipitation is during thundershowers from 4:00 p.m. to midnight Monday. Satellite images show mostly clear conditions for Illinois. Clouds are forecast to increase gradually after 8:00 p.m. to mostly cloudy conditions about 6:00 p.m. Monday. Other significant weather events include a mild high of 64 Monday with gusty south winds as high as 39 MPH Monday at 3:00 pm. TODAY Sunrise: 6:36 AM Sunset: 7:15 PM THIS AFTERNOON Sunny, with a high near 55 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 pm. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15-17 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 42 at 6:00 a.m. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15-16 mph. Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph about 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Two Injured In One-Vehicle Van Crash On Nb Route 53 North Of Palatine Rd, Palatine

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:36 AM Sunday to northbound Route 53 north of Palatine Road Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a vehicle was on fire after a crash. While responding, firefighter/paramedics were updated that there was no fire, but multiple people were injured. The first crew on arrival reported a one-vehicle crash with multiple people standing outside the vehicle. The ambulance crew immediately requested a second ambulance respond to the scene. One victim was trapped in the vehicle and one victim was on the ground. Arlington Heights firefighters/paramedics responded with a second rescue ambulance. Illinois State Police were delayed -- possibly because of a fatal crash on the Edens Expressway near Touhy that occurred at about the same time as the Route 53 crash. Firefighters requested Palatine police respond to shut down northbound Route 53 at Palatine Road, an northbound Route 53 was shut down immedi

NCH Physical Rehabilitation Services In North Arlington Heights Relocates To Mount Prospect

The NCH Physical Rehabilitation Services office in North Arlington Heights has relocated to the NCH Health Center at 199 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. This new Physical Rehabilitation Services location provides a wide range of outpatient services, including physical therapy for orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular conditions, as well as concussion management. In the coming weeks, the clinic's services will expand further to offer speech pathology services to treat speech, language, and swallowing and voice difficulties. NCH Physical Rehabilitation Services uses a comprehensive assessment and designs a personalized rehabilitation program. To schedule an appointment, call 847.618.2400. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Nch+Physical+Rehabilitation+Services+In+North+Arlington+Heights+Relocates+To+Mount+Prospect NCH, Northwest Community Hospital

Retail Theft Suspect Arrested At Walgreens On Dundee Rd At Hicks Rd, Palatine

Palatine police responded on Wednesday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at Walgreens, 375 East Dundee Road Palatine, IL. Michelle Massarsky, a 61-year-old female residing in the block of 2000 North Rand Road, was arrested for Retail Theft at Walgreens. Massarsky allegedly placed a bottle of probiotic pills (valued at $ 8.79) in her purse, paid for other items, and passed the last point of purchase. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Retail+Theft+Suspect+Arrested+At+Walgreens+On+Dundee+Rd+At+Hicks+Rd,+Palatine retail theft, retail theft Palatine, Palatine Police Department

Residential Ruse/Diversion Burglary On South Fernandez Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 10:47 AM Saturday of a residential ruse/diversion burglary in the block of 1300 South Fernandez Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders gained entry to the residence by distracting the victim. The offender(s) removed US currency including paper and coins value around $800 and jewelry of unknown value. One of the subjects is described as a male, Hispanic, 6'4, 240 pounds, mid-30s, shaggy hair, wearing a baseball cap, sweatshirt, and blue jeans. The crime is reported to have occurred on Saturday, March 22, 2014 between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The time of report to police is not confirmed. Arlington Heights police released information about this incident to the public on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 10:36 a.m. Arlington Heights police did NOT release details about the method or nature of the scam, or how the offenders distracted the victim. Read complete article on Arlingto

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Clearing, High 47, Increasing Clouds Toward Evening, High 41 Saturday, High 60 Sunday

Chicagoland weather radar shows precipitation leaving Chicagoland across Lake Michigan and into Michigan at 8:50 a.m. No additional precipitation is in the forecast through Monday at 8:00 a.m. Satellite images show cloudy conditions. The forecast declares decreasing clouds until about 1:00 p.m., and then increasing clouds until 8:00 a.m. Satuday. TODAY Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 7:13 PM Patchy drizzle and snow before 10am (on radar looks like it's finished for Chicagoland). Mostly sunny, with a high near 47 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon by about 2:00 p.m.. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph just before noon, and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Cardinal forecasts no more precipitation today. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph about 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Saturday Most

Theft Of Rogaine At Walgreen On Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights

Mount Prospect police received a report about 7:47 PM Thursday of a theft at Walgreens, 1 North Elmhurst Road Mount Prospect, IL. Police received a report that an offender took Rogaine. The offender was described as a male/Asian or male/Hispanic, wearing all black clothing. A female Asian or female Hispanic was also reported as an occupant in the vehicle. The offender and female occupant fled in a black Chevy Tahoe. The crime is reported to have occurred at 7:47 p.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Theft+Of+Rogaine+At+Walgreen+On+Elmhurst+Road,+Prospect+Heights theft, theft Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights Police Department, Mount Prospect Police Department

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast:

Chicagoland weather radar shows fast moving thundershowers from southwest to northeast. The first band is just leaving the northwest suburbs. A second band is passing I-80. Lightning and thunder is possible until about midnight. Less than 0.25 inch of rain is forecast for overnight, except for downpours possible in thunderstorms. Cloudy overnight. Sunrise: 6:41 AM Sunset: 7:12 PM TONIGHT Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. The temperature is forecast to rise to 52 about midnight and then fall to a low around 37 at 8:00 a.m. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph -- gusts gradually diminishing and stopping around 8:00 a.m. winds are forecast to shift to northwest about 6:00 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, then grad

Arlington Heights Police Monitor Home Burglaries In Neighborhood, Provide Prevention Tips

Arlington Heights police have responded to three burglaries in the past four months in the Scarsdale and Scarsdale Estates neighborhoods. No determination has been made if the burglaries are related, and no arrests have been made. In these burglaries, an unknown suspect(s) entered a home in December through an unlocked rear back door; entered into a home in February by breaking a window (the security alarm was not turned on at the time of the incident); and entered a home in March by forcing open the back door. The burglaries each took place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and jewelry was taken from each location. Police have increased patrols in the area and have shared "Community Alert" information with residents to make them aware of steps that can be taken to keep their homes secure, and to be on alert of activities around their neighborhood. Some interesting facts regarding burglaries are that 63 percent occur during the daylight hours and the most common entry into a h

Commercial Burglary With $2860 Loss At Apartment Complex On West Rand Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report on 8:57 AM Tuesday of a commercial burglary at 600 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders gained entry to a maintenance storage shed, no force. The offender(s) removed a red Toro snow thrower valued at $1,700; an orange 24" Stihl chainsaw valued at $500; an orange 20" Stihl chainsaw valued at $500; and an electric Stihl hedge trimmer valued at $160. The crime is reported to have occurred between Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://ww

Residential Burglary With Suspects Seen Fleeing From The Scene Near Freeman Rd And Ela Rd, Inverness

Inverness police received a report about 9:54 AM Wednesday of a residential burglary at Ela Road and Freeman Road Inverness, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders burglarized a home near Freeman Road and Ela Road. Two male offenders were scene fleeing from the scene. Suspect #1 was described as a male/white age 23, 5'6" 170 LBS/slender build, medium black hair, dark complexion, wearing a dark or purple hoodie and dark pants. Suspect #2 was described as a male/white, age 23, 5'8" 175 LBS/slender, medium length brown hair, dark complexion, wearing a white and black plaid hoodie, and jeans. The subjects were last seen eastbound from the scene. The crime is reported to have occurred about 9:54 a.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Residential+Burglary+With+Suspects+Seen+Fleeing+From+The+Scene+Near+Freeman+Rd+And+Ela+Rd,+Inverness burglary, burglary to residence,

Theft Of Cash At A Church Office On North Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report on Friday of a theft at Mission San Juan Diego, 2323 N Wilke Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took approximately $800 from the church office. There were no signs of forced entry. The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Theft+Of+Cash+At+A+Church+Office+On+North+Wilke+Rd,+Arlington+Heights theft, theft from church, theft Arlington Heights, theft from church Arlington Heigh

Helicopter Search For Home Invasion On Pembroke Ln, Schaumburg Near Barrington Rd And Weathersfield Way, Streamwood

Schaumburg police responded about 8:40 AM Tuesday to a report of a home invasion in the block of 300 Pembroke Lane Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that two men forced entry into the front door of a townhouse. While the resident of the townhouse was home, the offenders stole items inside the home and fled. Schaumburg police, Streamwood police, along with a K-9 unit from the Cook County Sheriff's Office and a Chicago Police helicopter conducted a search of the area around the home. Police did not locate the suspects. Several people contacted The Cardinal Tuesday morning to inquire why a helicopter was hovering over Streamwood, and the area near Barrington Road and Weathersfield Way. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Helicopter+Search+For+Home+Invasion+On+Pembroke+Ln,+Schaumburg+Near+Barrington+Rd+And+Weathersfield+Way,+Streamwood home invasion, home invasion Schaumburg, Schaumburg Police Department

Retail Theft Of 20 Cans Of Coffee From Walgreens On East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police responded about 11:51 AM Monday to a report of retail theft at Walgreens, 1000 East Northwest Highway Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that Unknown offenders took several items including over 20 cans of instant coffee. Offenders left the scene in a 2002 blue four-door Volkswagen Jetta. The first offender is described as a Hispanic male wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans and a dark colored baseball cap. There is no description available for the second offender. The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, March 24, 2014 between 11:00 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Retail+Theft+Of+20+Cans+Of+Coffee+From+Walgreens+On+East+Northwest+Highway,+Arlington+Heights retail theft, retail theft Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Attempted Retail Theft At Mariano's On East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police responded about 8:21 PM Friday to a report of attempted retail theft at Mariano's, 802 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender attempted to remove a bottle of Remy Martin from the store valued at $40. Offender is described as a white male, 20-30 years old, 5'09, 185lbs, wearing blue jeans, grey gym shoes, a grey zip up shirt under a black leather jacket and a white baseball hat. The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, March 21, 2014 between 8:15 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Attempted+Retail+Theft+At+Mariano's+On+East+Northwest+Highway,+Arlington+Heights attempted retail theft, attempted retail theft Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Theft At Apartment On South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:01 PM Sunday of a theft in the block of 2400 South Goebbert Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's wallet containing various credit/debit cards and cash. The offender(s) used the victim's bank card at a location in Wisconsin for approximately $1100. The crime is reported to have occurred on Sunday, March 23, 2014 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Theft+At+Apartment+On+South+Goebbert+Road,+Arlington+Heights theft, wallet theft, wallet theft Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Purse Theft At Salvation Army On West Rand Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 6:33 PM Friday of a theft at the Salvation Army Store, 250 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's purse from an unattended shopping cart. The purse contained an Illinois identification card and approximately $800 cash. The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday March 21, 2014 between 6:00 p.m. and 6:32 p.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000 Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Purse+Theft+At+Salvation+Army+On+West+Rand+Rd,+Arlington+Heights purse theft, purse theft Arlington Heights,

Criminal Damage To Table At Restaurant On East Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 9:06 PM Saturday of criminal damage to property at The Rack House restaurant, 222 East Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders criminally damaged a dining table by carving letters or initials into the table's surface. The cost to replace the table is around $400. The crime is reported to have occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 9:05 p.m. on Saturday. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Criminal+Damage+To+Table+At+Restaurant+On+East+Algonquin+Rd,+Arlington+Heights criminal damage to pro

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Increasing Clouds, High 34; Snow Tonight; Clearing Tomorrow, High 28 ... Sunday High 62

Chicagoland weather radar shows very light sparse precipitation -- probably not falling to the ground across northern Illinois. The next chance for precipitation is about 0.6 inch of snowfall between 11:00 p.m. Monday and 3:00 a.m. Tuesday. Satellite images show clouds over northern Illinois, especially of northwest Illinois. Clouds are expected increase throughout Monday to mostly cloudy conditions. Significant weather in the near term includes 0.6 inch snow tonight and gusty northwest winds up to 30 mph starting about 2:00 a.m. Tuesday and continuing until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. TODAY Sunrise: 6:48 AM Sunset: 7:08 PM Clouds increasing to mostly cloudy, with a high near 34 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. West wind around 5 mph shifting to southwest after 4:00 p.m. Tonight Snow, mainly between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Low around 22 at about 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest about 2:00 a.m. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation

Residential Burglary At Home On South Falcon Drive Near Patrick Ln, Palatine

Palatine police received a report about 6:31 PM Tuesday of a residential burglary in the block of 1200 South Falcon Drive Palatine, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders forced entry to a private home by prying open the front door. Once inside the residence the offender(s) targeted dressers in bedrooms, and removed a gold/platinum watch valued at $10,000. The crime is reported to have occurred between Monday, March 10, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Residential+Burglary+At+Home+On+South+Falcon+Drive+Near+Patrick+Ln,+Palatine burglary, burglary to residence, residential burglary, Palatine, Palatine Police Department, residential burglary Palatine

Vehicle Burglary On East Michele Drive, Palatine

Palatine police received a report about 8:01 AM Sunday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 1300 East Michele Drive Palatine, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered an unlocked 2013 Toyota SUV while it was parked in a residential driveway. A black knapsack containing miscellaneous clothing and keys was removed from the back seat. The value of the items taken is unknown. The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Vehicle+Burglary+On+East+Michele+Drive,+Palatine vehicle burglary, burglary to vehicle, Palatine, vehicle burglary Palatine, Palatine Police Department

Criminal Damage To Vehicle/Slashed Tires On North Green Lane North, Palatine

Palatine police received a report about 6:01 AM Monday of criminal damage to vehicle in the block of 1800 North Green Lane North Palatine, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders criminally damaged all four tires on a 1999 Ford vehicle. The crime is reported to have occurred between Sunday, March 9, 2014at 8:00 p.m. and Monday, March 10, 2014 at 6:00 a.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Criminal+Damage+To+Vehicle/Slashed+Tires+On+North+Green+Lane+North,+Palatine criminal damage to vehicle, Palatine, Palatine Police Department, criminal damage to vehicle Palatine

Train Stopped: Metra Locomotive Fire Near Prospect Ave And Elmhurst Ave, Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:24 PM Saturday to a report of a train on fire near "Jake's Pizza" at Prospect Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue Mount Prospect, IL. Police and firefighters received a report that a fire was visible under the train engine. Firefighters on scene located the train closer to Prospect Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue. Firefighters positioned on both sides of the track, and extinguished the fire within minutes. From the street, no soot or burn damage was visible on the "Village of Bartlett" Metra F40PH locomotive #176. Passengers disembarked from the train onto gravel away from a regular boarding area. A Mount Prospect police officer and Metra conductors helped passengers off of the train. Passengers either got rides from friends and family or waited until the next westbound train arrived. No injuries were reported, but paramedics gave a man with a cane a ride back to the Mount Prospect train station.

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Sunday, Sunny, High 31; Monday Increasing Clouds, High 34

Chicagoland weather radar shows Lake Snow Effect at the lake shore along the central and south side of Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Hammond, and Gary. Up to one inch of snow has been reported near the Lake Michigan shoreline and in these areas. The area of snow drifted southward, and a Special Weather Statement was issued at 6:46 a.m. The next chance for precipitation in the northwest suburbs is snow with accumulation of about one inch falling from 7:00 p.m. Monday until 6:00 a.m.Tuesday. Significant weather in the forecast includes a 15 mph gusty wind from the south southeast all day Sunday until about 7:00 p.m., unseasonably cold temperatures, and the snowfall Monday Night. TODAY Sunrise: 6:50 AM Sunset: 7:07 PM Mostly sunny, with a high near 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph all day Sunday and diminishing about 7:00 p.m. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 17 from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday morning. N

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Brisk Winds, High 40 Today; High 31 Sunday

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 8:50 a.m. No precipitation in the forecast through Monday at 9:00 a.m. Satellite images show cloudy conditions over much of Illinois. Observations show thin clouds with partly sunny conditions while O'Hare is reported mostly cloudy at 8:51 a.m. Clouds are expected to peak at about 11:00 a.m. and then very gradual clearing is forecast until Sunday morning at about 8:00 a.m. Significant weather forecast is minor with a steady southeast breeze at 13-14 mph all day Saturday and southeast winds gusting to 15 mph from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday night, and a steady breeze about 8 mph Sunday with southeast winds gusting about 15 mph 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Sunday. High only 31 Sunday. TODAY Sunrise: 6:51 AM Sunset: 7:06 PM Mostly cloudy with a little gradual clearing possible and a high near 40 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. North northwest wind around 13 mph to 15 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20 from 6

Attached Garage Fire Stopped In About 10 Minutes On South Boardwalk Ct In Palatine

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:07 PM Friday to a report of a garage fire at 906 South Boardwalk Court Palatine, IL. Palatine firefighters received a report of an attached garage fire with all residents evacuated from the home. The first Palatine Fire Department crews arrived on the scene at 10:10 p.m. and reported smoke and fire in the attached garage of a two story house. The first fire companies entered the garage and extinguished the fire using a single attack hose line. Additional fire crews immediately checked the interior of the house and attic spaces for fire extension, which none was found. Fire damage was contained and limited to the garage and the three cars parked inside. The fire was declared under control at 10:20 p.m. No civilians or firefighters were injured in the fire and the homeowners are able to stay in the house. Damage estimates are not available at the time of this release, and the fire remains under investigation by Pal

Multi-Vehicle Crash On Northbound Route 53 South Of Higgins Rd, Near Schaumburg/Elk Grove Village

Elk Grove Village firefighter/paramedics and Illinois State Police responded about 6:52 PM Friday to multi-vehicle crash on northbound Route 53 south of Higgins Road. 42.027778,-88.030664. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a crash north of Higgins Road on Route 53. The crash was actually south of Higgins Road closer to Schaumburg Road. Schaumburg firefighter/paramedics also responded but were held up by Elk Grove Village Fire Department's Battalion Chief. At least two people were injured and two ambulances responded to the scene. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Multi-Vehicle+Crash+On+Northbound+Route+53+South+Of+Higgins+Rd,+Near+Schaumburg/Elk+Grove+Village crash Route 53, Elk Grove Village Fire Department

Residential Burglary On E Marion Ave Near Hickory Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 5:00 AM Friday of a residential burglary in the block of 700 East Marion Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders gained entry to the residence via an unlocked back door and removed one HP laptop computer valued around $1000. The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, March 21, 2014 between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Residential+Burglary+On+E+Marion+Ave+Near+Hickory+Ave,+Arlington+Heights burglary, burglary to residence, residential burglary, North, residential burglary Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Residential Burglary On S Surrey Ln Near Haven Dr, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:24 PM Friday of a residential burglary in the block of 1500 South Surrey Lane Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders gained entry to the residence using force. The offender(s) removed two strands of pearls value unknown, three Olympus digital cameras of unknown value, and one white Apple iPad 3 valued at $600. The crime is reported to have occurred on Thursday, March 20, 2014 between 6:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Residential+Burglary+On+S+Surrey+Ln+Near+Haven+Dr,+Arlington

Man Exposes Himself In The Laundry Room At Apartments Laundry Room On South Tonne Dr, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police responded about 5:01 PM Thursday to a report of indecent exposure at 2175 South Tonne Drive Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender offender exposed himself to residents near the second floor laundry room. The offender is described as a 40-year-old white male, 6 feet tall, skinny with light gray hair, wearing a black coat and dark pants. The crime is reported to have occurredon Thursday March 20, 2014 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Man+Exposes+Himself+In+The+Laundry+Room+At+Apartments+Laundry+Room+

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast And Notable Data For Yesterday At Official Chicago O'hare International Airport

Yesterday, Thursday, March 20, 2014 the official Winter 2013/2014 snow season totaled 80 inches. We had some flurries overnight and a burst of snow about 6:51 a.m. Yesterday's official high temperature at O'Hare was 47 degrees, one degree below the normal high of 48 degrees. Check the data ... Chicago Weather O'Hare Data March 20 2014 http://www.chicagoweatherstation.com/2014/03/chicago-weather-ohare-data-march-20-2014.html MARCH CHICAGO NORMALS FOR TEMPERATURE, PRECIPITATION, SNOWFALL (1981-2010) http://www.chicagoweatherstation.com/2001/01/march-chicago-normals-for-temperature.html THIS AFTERNOON Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Tonight A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Sa

Theft Of Cell Phone At Holiday Inn Express On South Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 10:01 AM Thursday of a theft at Holiday Inn Express, 2120 S Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders removed the victim's blue and white T-Mobile cell phone from a cart in the hallway. The phone was valued at $215.00. The crime is reported to have occurred on Thursday, March 20, 2014 between 9:00 am. and 10:00 a.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Theft+Of+Cell+Phone+At+Holiday+Inn+Express+On+South+Arlington+Heights+Rd,+Arlington+Heights theft, theft Arlington Heights, c

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Warm, High 58, Small Chance For Showers 5 Pm, Colder Saturday High 39

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 8:56 a.m. Fog and mist is clearing. The next chance for precipitation is very light rain from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday. Satellite images show clouds moving in from the west. Clouds are expected to increase at peak at about 7:00 p.m. --followed by clearing to midnight. Significant weather events include gusty southeast winds 15 MPH from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., and gusty winds from the west and northwest 17-28 MPH from 5:00 p.m. Friday until 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning. TODAY Sunrise: 6:51 AM Sunset: 7:05 PM A 20 percent chance of showers after 4:00 p.m. until about 6:00 p.m. Areas of fog before 10am (already clearing in northwest suburbs). Mostly sunny, with a high near 58 at about 5:00 p.m. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wind shifting from the south about 4:00 p.m. and gradually shifting from the west and then northwest overnight. Wind gusts are forecast to begin

Battery Victim At Northwest Highway And Harvard Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:00 AM Friday to a report of a battery victim near Northwest Highway and Harvard Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a battery victim was located near the intersection. No further information at this time. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Battery+Victim+At+Northwest+Highway+And+Harvard+Ave,+Arlington+Heights battery, battery victim, battery Arlington Heights. battery victim Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

$250k Residential Burglary Classifies As "Transfer Of Wealth" In Scarsdale Estates On South Burton Pl, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 5:11 PM Wednesday of a residential burglary in the block of 900 South Burton Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders burglarized a home near Burton Place and Central Road after a high loss was discovered at the home. Police responded with a heavy presence and searched the neighborhood with over five police squads, but no offender information was available. Police also canvassed the neighborhood. -- asking neighbors nearby if they saw anything peculiar or suspicious. An unknown offender or offenders gained entry to a luxury home through a patio door, using force. The offender(s) removed several items, including two Rolex watches valued at$44,000, one 4.6 carat diamond ring valued at $60,000, one Patek Phillipe watch valued at$50,000, two oval shaped diamond cuff links valued at $4,000, various pieces of gold jewelry valued at $100,00, and $100 cash. From the time frame it appears th

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Today High 44, Friday High 59 With Thunder Possible, Then Colder Through Next Week

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 9:25 a.m. after a few flurries exiting the south suburbs toward northwest Indiana. Satellite images show clouds approaching from the west. Significant weather in the near term is rain, sleet and slow after midnight until about 6:00 am., and a high of possibly 59 degrees with gusty winds Friday. Clouds are forecast to decrease today until about 7:00 p.m. and then increase with approaching precipitation. TODAY Sunrise: 6:53 AM Sunset: 7:04 PM Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. West wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to northeast about 7:00 p.m. Tonight A chance of rain showers, snow, and sleet after 1:00 am until about 6:00 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32 from midnight through 7:00 a.m. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening about 8:00 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday A chance of rain showers after 4pm until about 6:00 p.m. Some thunder is a

Lord & Taylor Hit By Jewelry Burglar Early Morning Before Opening At Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg

Schaumburg police responded about 5:00 AM Thursday to a report of a burglary or activated burgary alarm at Lord & Taylor at Woodfield Mall, 42.044568,-88.038823 (4 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL). Police received a report that Lord & Taylor was burglarized early Thursday morning. Apparently, video surveillance picked up an image of the suspect. The suspect is described as a male/white, 5'6" with a stocky build, wearing a stocking cap. The crime is reported to have occurred at 5:00 a.m. Lord & Taylor has exterior doors, but it is not known at this time if there was forcible entry at an exterior door or an interior door ... or if the subject hid in the store at closing time. DEVELOPING ... Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Lord+&+Taylor+Hit+By+Jewelry+Burglar+Early+Morning+Before+Opening+At+Woodfield+Mall,+Schaumburg retail burglary, retail burglary Schaumburg, Schaumburg Police Departme

Catalytic Converter Theft At Xsport Fitness South, 320 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:01 PM Monday of a theft of motor vehicle part at Xsport Fitness, 320 East Golf Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the catalytic converter from a 2003 Honda Element LL. The catalytic converter estimated value is $300. The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, March 17, 2014 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411(tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Catalytic+Converter+Theft+At+Xsport+Fitness+South,+320+E+Golf+Rd,+Arlington+Heights catalytic converter theft, theft, theft of motor veh

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Rental Scam: Man Charged With Posing As Landlord Or Rental Agent To Receive Deposit Money With Fraudulent Leases

A 29-year-old man is facing felony charges after a Cook County Sheriff's Police investigation found that he took deposits from Polish immigrants for fake rental agreements, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said today. Ronald Pierzowski, of Renton, Wash., was arrested March 14. He has been charged with criminal trespass to real property and theft by deception. His bond was set at $10,000 bond during a court appearance on Saturday. According to the Sheriff's Police investigation, Pierzowski deliberately placed classified ads in a Polish language newspaper advertising apartments for rent. Pierzowski posed as the property owner, landlord or as the agent of the property owner for a condominium in the 9900 block of Holly Lane in unincorporated Des Plaines. He did not own that property nor was he an agent for the property owner. From Feb.14 to Feb. 23, 2014, he showed that condominium to at least three people, presented them with fraudulent leases, and accepted more than $500 from e

Father And Son Found With Fatal Gunshot Wounds In Apartment On North Green Ln North, Palatine

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:25 AM Wednesday to Baldwin Green Apartments in the block of 1900 North Green Lane North Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a male in his 40 was shot in the chest. A man, age 38, and his 15-year-old son were found fatally shot in a Baldwin Green Apartments unit shortly after police arrived. A 15-year-old boy and his 38-year-old father were both found lying on the floor with gunshot wounds. Both males were transported to Level I Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where both were pronounced dead. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed the deaths, but as of this morning had no additional information. The 15-year-old male is known to have a history involving gang ties. The Baldwin Green Apartments are located northeast of the intersection of Rand Road and Dundee Road, and north of the intersection of Dundee Road and Baldwin Road.

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Falling Temperatures Today, Rain-To-Snow Showers, Warm Thursday-Friday, Cold Weekend

Chicagoland weather radar shows rain passing across Chicagoland with the heaviest rain across Oak Lawn and Joliet areas. Radar indicates snow in northwest Illinois, west of Freeport. Light rain is expected to end about noon today, and sprinkles are forecast to end about 3:00 p.m. Some snow flurries are possible from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as temperatures drop today. Satellite images show mostly cloudy conditions in northern Illinois. Significant weather near term are gusty winds and dropping temperatures with a rebound to warmer temperatures tomorrow. TODAY Sunrise: 6:55 AM Sunset: 7:03 PM Rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Temperature falling to around 42 by 4pm. and 32 by midnight. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph about 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chance of preci

Smoke Investigation At Village Bank And Trust With Power Outage At Downtown, And Near Downtown Neighborhoods, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:00 AM Wednesday to multiple activated alarms in the area of 311 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics were out this morning checking a few apartment buildings in the area of the 100 block of North Pine Avenue and the 100 bock of North Arlington Heights Road. Firefighters reported a partial power outage at an apartment in the 100 block of North Pine Avenue with lights flickering in the building. Some light smoke was discovered by firefighters coming from the electric room at Village Bank and Trust. Firefighters called Com Ed to the scene, and were standing by for electric shutoff before entering the electric room, but later discovered a burnt out motor. Firefighters were also out checking the safety of a building at 225 East Wing Street, a building at 110 South Evergreen Avenue, and a building at 618 West Eastman Street. As of 5:15 a.m. no outage was reported

Fire Department Rescue For Man That Fell In A Concrete Hole At Arbor Lake Centre On Lake Cook Rd, Northbrook

Northbrook police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:32 AM Tuesday to a report of a man that fell in a hole at Arbor Lake Centre, 1751 Lake Cook Road Northbrook, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that at worker fell about 15 feet into a concrete-formed hole. The man was reported to be conscious and breathing, but was experiencing some pain. Firefighter/paramedics established a technical rescue response at about 10:46 a.m. Firefighters and trench rescue technicians were called to the scene Deerfield, Glenview, Highland Park, Northbrook, Prospect Heights, Wilmette, Winnetka, and others responded to the scene and were expected to be working for about an hour. Developing ... Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Fire+Department+Rescue+For+Man+That+Fell+In+A+Concrete+Hole+At+Arbor+Lake+Centre+On+Lake+Cook+Rd,+Northbrook trench rescue, technical rescue, technical rescue Northbrook, trench res

Theft Of Purse From Shopper At Goodwill Store On Dryden At Rand Road, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:00 PM Saturday of a theft at the Goodwill store, 1551 North Dryden Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took a victim's purse that was placed underneath clothing in a shopping cart. The victim reported her purse was stolen while she was shopping in the jewelry section. The cart was apparently rolled away by the offender. The victim looked all over the store, and eventually found the shopping cart with the items she placed in the cart -- minus the purse. The purse is described as a brown cloth DKNY purse with DKNY logo, which contained a brown DKNY cloth wallet, numerous credit cards, a Samsung S3, an Illinois identification card and $340 cash. There was no report that the credit cards were used. Two suspects are visible on recorded video surveillance near the shopping cart during the timeframe of the theft. The suspects are described as ... (#1) a female/wh

Work Van Burglary On South Salem Avenue, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:21 AM Monday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 1200 South Salem Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders burglarized a 2007 gold Chevy Express van. The offender(s) gained entry by punching out Offender(s) took five nail guns valued $800, a DeWalt cordless drill, valued at $200, and a Mikita miter saw valued at $300. No damage value estimate was available on the door lock. The crime is reported to have occurred between Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. and Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:20 a.m. Nearby, another work van burglary was reported over the weekend on South Princeton Avenue, just north of Algonquin Road. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Work+Van+Burglary+On+South+Salem+Avenue,+Arlington+Heights vehicle burglary, burglary to vehicle, South, vehicle burglary Arlington Heights, Arlington Height

Residential Burglary On , Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 8:01 AM Monday of a residential burglary in the block of 1600 South Princeton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders burglarized a work van. The victim reported that his 2008 Chevy Express van was discovered with a punched out cylinder door lock on the driver's side. Nothing of value was inside the van, and nothing was taken. The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, March 14, 2014 at noon and Monday, March 17, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Another work van burglary was reported recently on South Salem Avenue nearby. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Residential+Burglary+On+,+Arlington+Heights vehicle burglary, burglary to vehicle, South, vehicle burglary Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Partly Sunny High 37; Tuesday High 51, Rain Late Night

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 9:20 a.m. the next chance for precipitation is Tuesday after 9:00 p.m. TODAY Sunrise: 6:58 AM Sunset: 7:00 PM Partly sunny, with a high near 37 at about 3:00 p.m. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Decreasing clouds after 3:00 p.m. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 27 at 6:00 a.m. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph . Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Scattered showers after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Wednesday A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitati

Crash With Injuries At Arlington Heights Rd And Thomas St, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:16 AM Sunday to a report of crash with injuries at Arlington Heights Road and Thomas Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that two people were trapped in their vehicles. No people were trapped, but at least two people were injured. Two vehicles received moderate to severe damage at the crash in the intersection. It appeared that one of the vehicles turned left in front of the other -- failing to yield and/or disobeyed a red light. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Crash+With+Injuries+At+Arlington+Heights+Rd+And+Thomas+St,+Arlington+Heights personal injury crash, personal injury crash Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Arlington Heights Police Department

Union Pacific Northwest Line Trains Stopped For Man That Jumped In Front Of Train At Baldwin And Northwest Highway, Palatine

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 3:33 PM Sunday to a report of a person that a person jumped in front of a train at the railroad tracks near Baldwin Rd and Northwest Highway Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a man jumped in front of a train. Metra Train #713 scheduled to arrive at Harvard at 4:20 p.m. is stopped at the scene. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Union+Pacific+Northwest+Line+Trains+Stopped+For+Man+That+Jumped+In+Front+Of+Train+At+Baldwin+And+Northwest+Highway,+Palatine metra, train vs pedestrian incident, pedestrian vs train incident Palatine, Palatine Fire Department, Palatine Police Department

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Snow Showers Or Flurries, High 26 Sunday; High 34, Mixed Clouds Monday

Chicagoland weather radar shows snow in Wisconsin and snow passing west to east south of Kankakee, Illinois. Snow with a little dusting or no accumulation is forecast between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. today. Mixed clouds are forecast for today with gradual clearing until about 10:00 p.m. when clouds will increase to about 50% on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Wind gusts from the northeast are forecast to decline from 30 MPH at noon to about 10 MPH at midnight. TODAY Sunrise: 7:00 AM Sunset: 6:59 PM Scattered snow showers before 2pm with some flurries lingering until about 7:00 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph and decreasing throughout the day. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 13 at 6:00 a.m. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph early, with gusts as high as 20 mph before midnight. Winds only 5 MPH after midnight and gradually shifting from the e

Smoke Investigation From Rolling Green Country Club Boiler Room; Firefighter/Paramedics Find Electrocution Victim, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:43 PM Saturday to a smoke investigation at Rolling Green Country Club, 2525 East Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of smoke coming from the boiler room at Rolling Green Country Club club house. First firefighters on the scene reported no smoke showing outside, but upon arrival into the boiler room discovered an electrocution victim. Com Ed called to the scene; paramedic crew called inside to the scene. No working fire conditions. Extra fire crews from Prospect Heights Fire Protection District were returned. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Smoke+Investigation+From+Rolling+Green+Boiler+Room;+Firefighter/Paramedics+Find+Electrocution+Victim,+Arlington+Heights electrocution, electrocution Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Arlington Heights Police Department, smoke investigation, s

Palatine Resident Falls Victim To Fake Irs Agent's Call -- Loses $5,642

Palatine police received a report on Tuesday of an incident of deception and fraud after an unknown subject called a Palatine resident and falsely identified himself as an Internal Revenue Service agent. The unknown caller claimed the victim owed past due taxes and threatened victim with prison time if immediate payment was not made. The caller demanded that the victim make payment through Money-Pak cards and the victim complied. The total reported loss was $5,642.00. Offenders are known to also fraudulently represent themselves as a utility company employee -- advising a utility bill payment is past due. The caller claims the service will be terminated unless payment is made immediately. Acceptable forms of immediate payment are Green Dot "MoneyPak" cards purchased from a local convenience store or a valid credit card or bank account information. Once the account numbers from the MoneyPak, credit cards, or banks are provided, the scammer removes the funds associated w

Mom and Baby in Stroller Hit By Vehicle Near Starbucks on Evergreen Ave Between Campbell St and Sigwalt St, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:24 PM Saturday to a vehicle-pedestrian incident near Starbucks at 33 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that mom and a baby in a stroller were hit by a car. No official word on the extent of the injuries, but the injuries appeared to be minor according to a witness at the scene. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Mom+And+Baby+In+Stroller+Hit+By+Vehicle+Near+Starbucks+On+Evergreen+Ave+Between+Campbell+St+And+Sigwalt+St,+Arlington+Heights vehicle-pedestrian incident, vehicle-pedestrian incident Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department

Vehicle Crash Brings Down Large Light Pole At Arlington Heights Rd And Sunset Dr, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:13 AM Saturday to a report of crash with injuries at Arlington Heights Road and Sunset Drive Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a driver drove a car into a pole, which fell across Arlington Heights Road. Firefighters were able to clear the pole from the roadway. No word on the extent of any injuries. Firefighter/paramedics were evaluating at least one person at the scene. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Vehicle+Crash+Brings+Down+Large+Light+Pole+At+Arlington+Heights+Rd+And+Sunset+Dr,+Arlington+Heights personal injury crash, personal injury crash Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Increasing Clouds High 41, Light Snow Starting About 7 Pm, Less Than 1 Inch Overnight

Chicagoland weather radar shows snow approaching northwest Illinois in Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Snow is forecast to being about 7:00 p.m. and last until 6:00 a.m. The most snow is forecast to fall between 7:00 p.m. and midnight. Total snow accumulation of 0.7 inch is forecast for Arlington Heights. Satellite images show mixed clouds in the area but sunny conditions over the northwest suburbs at 8:30 a.m. Clouds are expected increase with approaching precipitation. Wind gusts from the northeast are also expected to increase after 7:00 p.m. -- with gusts starting at about 15 MPH and increasing to 28 MPH from about 1:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Sunday. TODAY Sunrise: 7:03 AM Sunset: 6:58 PM A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 15 at 7:00 a.m. Sunday. Wind chill values as low as 1. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with

St. Patrick's Day "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" Traffic Enforcement Starts Tonight In Arlington Heights

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, March 17, 2014. Enforcement activities will include a Roadside Safety Check conducted on Friday, March 14th on Arlington Heights Road south of Algonquin Road and additional impaired driving saturation patrols. Officers working the campaigns will be attempting to identify and cite motorists who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, without using their safety belts, or are committing other traffic-related offenses. The campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds, which are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation – Division of Traffic Safety. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=St.+Patrick's+Day+ "Drive+Sobe

Arlington Heights Weather Forecast: Mostly Sunny High 48-50, Increasing Clouds Saturday High 41, Snow After 7pm Saturday Night

Chicagoland weather radar is all clear at about 11:15 a.m. Next chance of precipitation is between 0.5 to 1.0 inch between 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 7:00 a.m. Sunday. Increasing clouds after 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Gusty winds from the west southwest from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 20 MPH to 28 MPH -- peaking at about 1:00 p.m. TODAY Sunrise: 7:03 AM Sunset: 6:57 PM Mostly sunny, with a high near 50 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph -- peaking at about 1:00 p.m. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 27 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25-28 mph. Saturday A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41 from about 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon at about 2:00 p.m. Saturday Night A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 16 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00