Animal Complaint: Three Dogs Being Loud While Fornicating Near Hintz Rd And Ridge Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:52 PM Sunday an animal complaint at Hintz Road and Ridge Avenue. Police received a report that three dogs were being loud while fornicating on the north side of the street.

This takes the barking dog complaint to a new level. Today has been a significant day for animal complaints. 

A second possible cougar sighting was reported in less than one week was reported in Schaumburg near Barrington Road and Schaumburg Road.

Police also receive a report of a napping turtle in the middle of the road (unknown location).

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Police Activity Near Randville And Cunningham: Multiple Chemical Bombs Discovered On Apartment Back Patio

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:17 PM Sunday to a report of a "Bleach Bomb" off of the back patio of an apartment  in the 1100 block of East Randville. Firefighters on the scene reported at least on device that appeared to be under pressure.  The Cook County Bomb Squad was called for what appeared to be a chemical bomb ina plastic container. Multiple devices were discovered , and one possible went off before the bomb squad. 

No reports of any injuries. Drano bombs or MacGyver bombs are commonly left on the ground by pranksters or people who intend to do harm. A chemical reaction of aluminum foil and the Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) source, such as Drano drain cleaner or toilet cleaner.

Homemade chemical bombs are typically made with toilet bowl cleaner or drain cleaner and aluminum foil in a capped plastic bottle, such as a plastic pop bottle. Shaking the contents in a capped bottle accelerates the reaction of the aluminum foil with the chemical of the cleaner, which causes a heat or exothermic reaction and pressurizes the interior of the bottle until it explodes. The speed of the chemical reaction is unpredictable, so a person can be injured while shaking the bottle if the reaction goes fast. Serious personal injuries are possible: chemical burns to the eyes, blindness, chemical burns of the skin (causing scarring), small blast injury to the skin, projectile injury from broken pieces of the bottle or the bottle cap. Chlorine gas can also be released, which can cause respiratory irritation.

It's usually a good idea to leave a plastic bottle containing strange liquid alone, and call 9-1-1.

No reports of any injuries Sunday. Palatine police are investigating.

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Chicago Fire: Over 200 Chicago Firefighters Fight 5-11 Alarm Fire At Warehouse Building On Nelson St

Chicago firefighters and paramedics responded about 2:00 AM Sunday to a warehouse fire in the 2600 block of West Nelson Street. Chicago firefighters arrived on the scene to discover a fire toward the center of the building, which was hard to access. The fire had already spread to the upper three floors of the old style multi-purpose brick warehouse.

Two parts of the building collapsed while firefighters were working, but firefighters were taking collapse precautions, and no injuries were reported.

A large number of ladder trucks and fire engines surrounded the block. Support vehicles, such as a hose wagon, turret wagon, extra turret truck, breathing apparatus truck, rehab  truck, a road service truck, the command vehicle and several other vehicles also were on the scene.

A firefighter rehab area was marked off with blue tape. Twelve major hose streams were dumping water on the fire with good heavy water streams in defensive fire attack mode. The water department was standing by in case there was any trouble with water flow.

The 5-11 was struck out about 9:25 a.m. The fire officer accidentally called out for a strike out of the box -- a lesser size fire. The dispatcher replied, "I think you mean the 5-11."  The officer answered back, "Yes, the 5-11 (he chuckled as this was no ordinary box).

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Vehicle Burglary On North Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 11:49 AM Sunday to a vehicle burglary in the 1500 block of North Vail Avenue. Police received a report that Toyota Highlander was burglarized.

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Rip Current Statment

  Saturday   LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL

403 PM CDT SAT SEP 29 2012

ILZ006-014-INZ001-002-300515-

/O.CON.KLOT.RP.S.0021.120930T0500Z-121001T0900Z/

LAKE IL-COOK-LAKE IN-PORTER-

403 PM CDT SAT SEP 29 2012

...INCREASED RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT

TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY

FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE

SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...

JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH

PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM

AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE

FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG

SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

THE NOTIFICATION OF INCREASED RIP CURRENT RISKS ALONG THE ILLINOIS

AND INDIANA SHORES WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM OCTOBER 1ST UNTIL THE

2013 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

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Narcotics Arrest On Street At Campbell St And Reuter Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police responded about 5:19 AM Saturday of person that was "pacing" and appeared intoxicated in the area of Campbell Street and Reuter Avenue. Police reported they located the subject at Joanna Terrace and Reuter. Police reported a narcotics arrest and transported one male subject in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department in custody.

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Bike Theft On North Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:22 PM Friday of a bike theft in the 2600 block of North Windsor Drive. Police received a report of a bike theft. No description available.

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DUI Crash At Rand Road And Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police responded about 7:20 PM Friday to a car vs. pole crash at Rand Road and Kennicott Avenue. Police reported a downed pole and no injuries at the crash. Public works was called for downed pole on the north side of Rand Road. 

The driver was arrested DUI and transported in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. The driver's Toyota Camry was towed to a police holding area.

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Retail Theft Suspect Detained At Sephora, Woodfield Mall Schaumburg

Schaumburg police responded about 7:15 PM Friday to a report of a retail theft suspect detained at at Sephora, Woodfield Mall. Police received a report that an adult female was detained and cooperative with loss control personnel.

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Bike Theft Reported From Arlington Heights Memorial Library.

Arlington Heights police received a report about 6:01 PM Friday of a bike theft from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 North Dunton Avenue. police received a report that a bike was stolen sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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Armed Robbery, Attempted Kidnapping At Park Blvd And Lake St In Streamwood

Streamwood police responded about 11:20 AM Friday to a report of an armed robbery and attempted kidnapping at Park Boulevard and Lake Street in Streamwood. Police received a report that the offending vehicle is described as a white mid-1990s Chevy Cavalier with a male/black driver.

The offender is described as a male/black (light-skinned), 22-years-old, 5'10" 170 LBS with short hair and wearing a red short sleeve shirt with white stripes, and blue jeans, The offender may be armed with a 12-gauge shotgun.

The offender was last seen northbound on foot on Valley from Lake Street after pulling the vehicle into a local apartment parking lot. Expect a large search effort by police in the area.

The victim was apparently able to escape.

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Person Arrested For Intoxication On The Train Platform, Metra Downtown Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police arrested 6:50 PM Thursday an intoxicated subject on the train platform on the train platform at the downtown Metra station, 45 West Northwest Highway. Police transported one subject in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.

Police were in the area for a check for well-being call for a male subject walking along the train tracks -- no word if the arrest was the same subject.

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Amber Alert: Stark County Sheriff Requests Alert After Abduction Of Mia Graci Thompson In Toulon, Illinois

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AMBER ALERT  Thursday   AT THE REQUEST OF THE STARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED FOR AN AMBER ALERT. A CHILD ABDUCTION OCCURED IN FRONT OF THE TOULON POST OFFICE AT 0810AM. MIA GRACI THOMPSON, FEMALE, WHITE, 3 WEEKS OLD, 8 POUNDS, 21 INCHES LONG, YELLOW ONSIE WITH FLOWER ON LEFT SHOULDER BLUE JEANS WITH PINK FLOWERS ON CUFFS, WAS TAKEN FROM BACK SEAT OF VEHICLE. SUSPECT VEHICLE IS GOLD OR TAN BUICK OR PONTIAC, NO LICENSE INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. SUSPECT IS FEMALE WHITE, BROWN HAIR, YELLOW SWEATPANTS, WITH BACK SEAT OF VEHICLE FULL OF ITEMS. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL 9-1-1, AND ADVISE THEY HAVE AN AMBER ALERT REPORT. THIS CONCLUDES THIS AMBER ALERT ISSUED BY THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE.

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Residential Burglary On North Reuter Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:08 PM Thursday  in the 300 block of North Reuter Avenue. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders burglarized a garage and took power tools. The crime is reported to have occurred sometime this week.

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Vehicle Burglary On Thornapple Ct, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove police received a report about 7:05 PM Thursday of a vehicle burglary in the 200 block of Thornapple Court. Police received a report that a Mitsubishi Endeavor was burglarized. The crime was reported to have occurred about 4:30 a.m.

The vehicle was reported to be unlocked.

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Theft Of Gas At Shell Station On North Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove police received a report about 6:11 PM Thursday of theft of gas at the Shell station, 1200 North Arlington Heights Road. Police received a report that a driver in a Honda left without paying for $75  worth of gas. Police are checking license registation.

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Two Female Juvenile Shoplifters Detained At Macy's, Woodfield

Schaumburg police responded about 6:16 PM Thursday to a report of a retail theft suspects detained at Macy's at Woodfield Mall. Police received a report that two female/juvenile shoplifters were detained and cooperative.

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Two Female Juvenile Shoplifters Detained At Macy's, Woodfield

Schaumburg police responded about 6:16 PM Thursday to a report of a retail theft suspects detained at Macy's at Woodfield Mall. Police received a report that two female/juvenile shoplifters were detained and cooperative.

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Multiple Vehicle Burglaries Overnight On Twisted Oak Ln, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove police received a report about 8:36 AM Thursday of multiple vehicle burglaries in the 900 block of Twisted Oak Lane. Police received a report of multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight.

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Bicyclist Hit By Car On Helen Rd, Palatine

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:47 AM Thursday vehicle vs. bike crash in the 200 block of West Helen Road. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a 55-year-old male bicyclist was hit by a car.

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Multiple Vehicle Burglaries On Chateau Dr, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove police received a report about 6:32 AM Thursday of multiple vehicle burglaries on Chateau Drive. Police received a report of at least three vehicle burglaries. Police were on block before sunrise, investigating and checking for additional vehicle burglaries.

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Armed Robber On Bike Stalks 2 Separate Joggers On Poplar Creek Bike Trail Near Barrington Rd And Bode Rd, Hoffman Estates

Cook County Forest Preserved police, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg police responded 12:15 PM Wednesday to an armed robbery twice Wednesday afternoon after they received a report that an armed offender on a bicycle robbed two joggers on a bike path just west of Barrington Road and just north of Bode Road.   

The first victim was robbed of an Apple iPhone at about 12:15 p.m. The second victim was robbed about 2:50 p.m.

The offender in the first incident was described as a male/Hispanic, about 25-years-old, 5'5" with a very thin build, a mustache and sunglasses. He was wearing a black stocking cap, turquoise shirt, a black hoodie, and black jeans.

The offender displayed a dull silver semi-automatic handgun. The offender was last seen northbound from the scene on a bicycle. 

No details available on the second incident.

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Nine People, Including 2 Physicians, Indicted For Allegedly Paying And Receiving Kickbacks For Medicare Patient Referrals

Two owners of a home health care agency in suburban Skokie and two physicians were among nine defendants indicted on federal charges for paying and receiving kickbacks in exchange for the referral of Medicare patients for home health care services, federal law enforcement officials announced today. Defendants Ana Nerissa Tolentino, a registered nurse, and Frederick Magsino, both part owners of Rosner Home Healthcare, Inc., and Edgardo Hernal, a former Rosner employee, allegedly conspired to pay kickbacks to six co-defendants for the referral and retention of Medicare patients that enabled Rosner to bill Medicare.

Also indicted were Emmanuel Nwaokocha and Masood Syed, both physicians; Jenette George, who operated Ttenej Senior Referral Agency which provided senior citizens with referrals to home health agencies; and Jennifer Holman, who was an office manager at a doctor's office. Co-defendants Titis Jackson and Carla Phillips-Williams were marketers of Rosner's services.

Burglary To Truck On East Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village

Elk Grove Village police received a report about 11:49 PM Wednesday of a vehicle burglary that just occurred in the 2300 block of East Higgins Road. Police received a report that security noticed truck doors opened. Subjects that had just left the truck were also possibly seen.

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Vehicle Burglary At Hotel Lot On South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 5:37 AM Thursday of a vehicle burglary at Jameson Suites, 2111 South Arlington Heights Road. Police received a report that a vehicle was burglarized. 

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Home Invasion/Armed Robbery On Brookline Ct, Palatine

Palatine police responded about 12:05 PM Wednesday of a home invasion/armed robbery in the 400 block of West Brookline Court. Police received a report that a female victim was held at gunpoint and tied up in her home. The offenders took her black Cadillac Escalade -- license H 122 962.

Offenders:

Male/black 6' 20-years-old,  wearing a white mask. 

Male/black 6' , 20-years-old, wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans.

The crime is reported to have occurred at about 9:00 a.m. The woman was able to untie herself at about 11:30 a.m.

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Over Twenty Mailboxes Damaged On South Brockway St And Other Locations In Palatine

Palatine police received a report about 11:50 AM Wednesday of criminal damage to property in the 700 block of South Brockway Street. Police received a report that 20 mail boxes were damaged. Other criminal damage crime scenes also exist in the area. 

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Vehicle Burglary On Grove Drive, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove police received a report about 7:42 AM Wednesday of a vehicle burglary at a Fireside Terrace Condo in the 700 block of Grove Drive Police received a report that a red Nissan was burglarized overnight.

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Criminal Damage To Construction Equipment At The Public Works Garage On Ridge Ave, Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:30 AM Wednesday of criminal damage to vehicle at the Public Works Maintenance, 222 North Ridge Avenue. Police received a report that construction equipment was damaged.

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"Idle Free Zone" Signs To Encourage Less Idling

 7:01 AM Wednesday   With school back in full swing, many of us are dropping off and picking up children from school and other activities. At many drop-off and pick-up areas by schools, park facilities and the library, you may see an "Idle Free Zone" sign that's been installed in the parkway.

The Village recently completed the installation of "Idle Free Zone signs" as part of a new initiative, "Idle Free Arlington." that encourages drivers to consider idling their vehicles less while waiting in pick-up and drop-off areas, waiting in line at a drive-thru or waiting in traffic at a train crossing. Click here for more information on what you can do to idle less and of the positive benefits the result.

To further promote "Idle Free Arlington," the Village is running this video message on its cable access channels as a reminder that idling less leads to a healthier environment.

Throughout the Village drivers will see "Idle Free Zone" signs in areas where increased idling typically occurs. The signs increase awareness about idling and encourage drivers to consider turning off their vehicles to decrease idling. The Park District, Arlington Heights Memorial Library and the School Districts support the Village's initiative and have joined in a collaborative community effort to help fund the cost of the signage and to have signs installed on their property. 

The Village's 2013 vehicle sticker features the "Idle Free" message and will further prompt drivers to consider idling their vehicles less. In working together, the Idle Free Arlington campaign can help improve air quality and help everyone "breathe easy." 

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Prospect High School Knight Marching Band To Host 18 Midwest Marching Bands In 17th Annual "Knight Of Champions" Competition

 6:34 AM Wednesday   Prospect High School Marching Knights are hosting 18 bands from the upper Midwest at the 17th annual Knight Of Champions (KOC) marching band competition on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.  Marching Bands will perform from 3-9 p.m. at Prospect's Gattas Memorial Stadium, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect.  Gates open to the public at 1:30 p.m.

Bands will compete in three classes: 

A (up to 64 members)

AA (65 to 96 members)

AAA (97 or more members).  

Awards will include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.  Additional awards for Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visual and Outstanding General Effect will be given to each class, as well as an overall Grand Champion traveling trophy.

The following high schools are expected to attend and perform (in order of appearance):

Attic And Roof At Home On Wisner St, Park Ridge

Firefighter/paramedics reported an attic and roof fire at a two-story brook home with a mansard roof. Heavy fire broke through the roof. Firefighters on Park Ridge Tower Ladder 36 attacked the fire from overhead, and at least three hose lines worked from the ground. Fire attack went defensive during the incident, as fire evacuation horns were sounded. 

A single-story home next-door was an exposure risk and was wet-down as flames broke out. Winds were from the South at about 14 mph at 4:51 p.m. at O'Hare International Airport, and were a factor in fanning the fire. 

A work van was parked on the front driveway, but no report yet whether work was underway at the home.

Firefighters and extra equipment were staged at Merrill and Touhy and at Washington and Touhy requiring traffic detours in the area during rush hour.

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Vehicle Backs Up Into Elk Grove Police Squad Before Fleeing And Eluding Near Arlington Heights Rd And Landmeier Rd

Elk Grove Village police reported 3:56 AM Wednesday a pursuit  near Arlington Heights Rd and Landmeier Rd. Police reported that a black Mercedes backed into the squad car on Landmeier Road and took off at a high rate of speed -- westbound on Landmeier Road and then northbound on Arlington Heights Road. 

The driver was described as a male/black subject with a large build. A passenger was described as a male/Hispanic with a medium build.

The vehicle was described as a black Mercedes displaying temporary tags with rear-end damage after the crash.

The driver is wanted for aggravated battery and fleeing an eluding. The pursuit was terminated by a police supervisor.

There was some confusion whether the vehicle was the same vehicle that was earlier described as a black BMW reported stolen out of Hanover Park. That vehicle was described as a black BMW with temporary license 853 N 000.

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Police On The Lookout For A Stolen Black Bmw Or Mercedes; Driver Wanted For Fleeing And Eluding On Route 53 Near I-90

Area police are on the lookout for a stolen black BMW 3:48 AM Wednesday that was last seen in the area of Route 53 and I-90 near Schaumburg. Police reported a stolen vehicle was last seen on southbound Route 53 fleeing and eluding  

The vehicle was described as a black BMW with temporary license 853 N 000.

The driver was described as a male/white 5'7" 195 LBS with black hair and brown eyes. A passenger was described as a male/white in his 20's or early 30's. The vehicle was last seen southbound on Route 53 from I-90.

There was some confusion whether the vehicle was the same vehicle that was earlier described as a black BMW reported stolen out of Hanover Park.

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Group Threatens Stranger Near John Jay School, Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect police responded about 7:07 PM Tuesday to a report of a group of unknown subjects threatening a victim near John Jay Elementary School, 1835 Pheasant Trail. Police received a report that four male/Hispanic subjects about 17-years-old were threatening to beat up 

the offenders were last seen 

black shirt, another subject was wearing a red and black sweather and another  subject was wearing all red.

A conflicting description also described a male/black subject wearing all black and a dark back pack, and a male/white subject wearing all blue.

The subjects were last seen near Cedar Glen and Shady Way in Arlington Heights

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