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Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:39 AM Wednesday to a report of a crash with entrapment at Dundee Road and Northwest Highway Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that at least one person was trapped in a vehicle involved in a crash. A two-vehicle crash involved a Toyota and Honda CRV in the westbound lanes of Dundee Road on the bridge over Northwest Highway. One patient was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Crash+With+Injuries+At+Dundee+Road+And+Northwest+Highway,+Palatine crash, crash Palatine, Palatine Police Department,Palatine Fire Department, Inverness Police Department

Arlington Heights police responded about 8:45 PM Friday to an armed robbery at the Mobil gas station, 815 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employee. The subject is described as a black male, dark complexion, 5'5" tall, no facial hair, last seen wearing a short black winter hat, a black or blue shirt, black knit gloves and black sunglasses. The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, December 26, 2014 between 08:40 PM and 08:44 PM. Arlington Heights Police released information about this crime on Monday December 29, 2014 at 12:33 PM -- about 63:49 (hours: minutes) after the crime was reported. Please note: The elapsed time of police notification to the public is based on an estimated crime report time. The delay of 64 hours is 2 1/2 days to notify the public of an armed robbery in their community. The time period also involves the turnover of eight patrol shift...

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:32 PM Monday to a hotel fire at Holiday Inn Express, 1550 East Dundee Road Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a fire in the elevator room. Police on the scene reported smoke showing and a hot door. Firefighters on arrival reported a smoke haze in the lobby. Firefighers then reported they have a fire in the elevator room. Buffalo Grove and Long Grove firefighters assisted Palatine firefighters. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Fire+In+Elevator+Room+At+Holiday+Inn+Express+On+East+Dundee+Rd,+Palatine hotel fire, elevator room fire, hotel fire Palatine, Palatine Fire Department, Palatine Police Department

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:31 AM Saturday of a theft in the block of 42.095349,-87.959227 (1900 East Oakton Street Arlington Heights, IL). Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders removed the victim's brown plastic mailbox and brown plastic post from the front yard, value $150 the glass panels, value $15, on the victim's hurricane light fixture. The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, December 26, 2014 at 05:00 PM and Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 07:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 14:30 (hours: minutes). Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Yard+Theft+East+Oakton+St+Near+Forrest+Ave,+Arlington+Heights theft, theft Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:31 AM Saturday of a theft in the block of 42.095349,-87.959227 (1900 East Oakton Street Arlington Heights, IL). Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders removed the victim's brown plastic mailbox and brown plastic post from the front yard, value $150 the glass panels, value $15, on the victim's hurricane light fixture. The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, December 26, 2014 at 05:00 PM and Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 07:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 14:30 (hours: minutes). Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Yard+Theft+East+Oakton+St+Near+Forrest+Ave,+Arlington+Heights theft, theft Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights police received a report about 9:11 AM Saturday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 1300 South New Wilke Rd Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's 2013 Volkswagen Passat and removed a Garmin Nuvi GPS, value $150. The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, December 19, 2014 at 3:10 PM and Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 9:10 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 186:00 (hours: minutes). 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=Vehicle+Burglary+On+South+New+Wilke...

The Arlington Heights Police Department is warning residents of a new scam that has been reported to police. Scammers are posting Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls tickets at artificially low prices on the Craigslist and Backpage websites. When potential victims contact the scammers, the scammers instruct the victims to go to CVS stores and wire them money via Moneygram and Western Union. The scammers tell the potential victims that they will email them the tickets once payment is received via wire. Payment is sent, but no tickets are ever emailed to the victims. Once payment is sent via wire, it is almost impossible to retrieve the funds as they are instantly collected by the scammers at the receiving end. If you find that you are a victim of this scam, Arlington Heights Police Department urges that you report the crime to the police. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Blackhawks+Tickets,+Bulls+Tickets+Scam+Alert+...

The Arlington Heights Police Department is warning residents of a new scam that has been reported to police. Scammers are posting Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls tickets at artificially low prices on the Craigslist and Backpage websites. When potential victims contact the scammers, the scammers instruct the victims to go to CVS stores and wire them money via Moneygram and Western Union. The scammers tell the potential victims that they will email them the tickets once payment is received via wire. Payment is sent, but no tickets are ever emailed to the victims. Once payment is sent via wire, it is almost impossible to retrieve the funds as they are instantly collected by the scammers at the receiving end. If you find that you are a victim of this scam, Arlington Heights Police Department urges that you report the crime to the police. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Blackhawks+Tickets,+Bulls+Tickets+Scam+Alert+...

Arlington Heights police received a report about 8:46 AM Saturday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 700 East Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's unlocked 2002 tan Chevy Venture and removed a black Tom Tom GPS, valued at $100. The police release did not specify whether the vehicle burglary occurred in the commercial area south of Algonquin Road or the residential area north of Algonquin Road. The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, December 26, 2014 at 07:45 PM and Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 8:45 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 13:00 (hours: minutes). Arlington Heights Police released information about this crime on Monday December 29, 2014 at 11:21 AM -- about 50:36 (hours: minutes) after the crime was reported. Please note: The elapsed time of police notification to the public is based on an estimated crime report ti...

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:23 PM Sunday to a report of crash with injuries at Rand Road and Frontage Road Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that one vehicle was rolled on its side in a two-vehicle crash. When firefighters/paramedics and police arrived, a witness reported that the driver of one of the vehicles ran into Clifford's Bar at the northwest corner of Rand Road and Frontage Road. When police and firefighter/paramedics checked inside Cliffords Bar, another witness said the driver might have rand out the back door of Clifford's. No word on whether the driver was found. The second driver refused medical transport to a hospital with apparent minor or no injuries. Eastbound lanes of Rand Road were affected with delays by the crash. Crash jurisdiction was Cook County Sheriff's Police Department. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?...

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 3:00 PM Sunday to a report of a bicyclist hit by a car at Meijer Drive and Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a bicyclist was hit by a car and was conscious and breathing. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Bicyclist+Hit+By+A+Car+At+Meijer+Drive+And+Algonquin+Road,+Arlington+Heights crash, crash Arlington Heights, car vs bicyclist, car vs bicyclist Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Arlington Heights Police Department

Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:14 PM Sunday to a report of a crash with entrapment at Biesterfield Road east of Rohlwing Road Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that at least one person was trapped in a vehicle involved in a crash on westbound Biesterfield Road east of Rohlwing Road. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Crash+With+Injuries+And+Entrapment+,+Elk+Grove+Village extrication crash, extrication crash Elk Grove Village, Elk Grove Village Fire Department, Elk Grove Village Police Department

Streamwood police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 3:49 AM Saturday to a crash with a downed utility pole at 417 South Oltendorf Road. Police and firefighter/paramedics were on the scene with the driver of a car that rolled on its side and hit a light pole and/or utility pole. No word on the extent of injuries of the driver. Streamwood Battalion Fire Chief on the scene reported a vehicle on its side with a light pole and an electric utility pole down with a primary line down across the road. ComEd was requested to the scene. ComEd was on the scene and reported their estimated power restoration time was 10:45 a.m. ComEd reported 36 customers without power in the area. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Crash+With+One+Injured+Brings+Down+Light+Pole,+Power+Pole+On+S+Oltendorf+Rd,+Streamwood car vs utility pole, car vs utility pole Streamwood, Streamwood Fire Department, Streamwood Fire Department

police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:35 AM Friday to a Metra train-pedestrian incident just west of the Cary Metra train station, 300 Crystal St Cary, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a pedestrian was hit by a train about one mile west of the Cary Metra Station near Main Street and Northwest Highway. Metra trains were halted in both directions while police and firefighters searched for the victim. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Metra+Trains+On+The+Up+Northwest+Line+Stopped+In+Both+Directions+For+A+Pedestrian+Incident+In+Cary+West+Of+Metra+Station train vs pedestrian, train vs pedestrian Cary, Cary Police Department, Cary FPD

Arlington Heights firefighters were caught in the act of a good deed Christmas Eve at the Jewel-Osco, 1860 South Arlington Heights Road gathering food for 12 needy families. As in other years, each firefighter donated money out of their own pockets to fund the annual program. In a similar grateful response, families this year greeted firefighters with hugs and homemade Christmas cookies to show their great appreciation for the meals. As one resident told firefighters, "We could never have done this without you. We can't tell you how much this means to us." "This is a great annual tradition," said Deputy Chief Pete Ahlman. "It is one more way we can show we care and serve residents of Arlington Heights." For the past 20 years, the Arlington Heights Fire Department has delivered deluxe Christmas meals to 12 needy families. If it weren't for the generosity of the local firefighters, these families could not have celebrated with a holiday f...

Mount Prospect police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:13 PM Tuesday to a report of crash with injuries at Main Street and Highland Street Mount Prospect, IL. Mount Prospect's fire chief John Malcolm was "Johnny on the Spot" Tuesday when he was right at the scene when a crash occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Street. A sedan and a sports compact car collided, and a third SUV was also involved in the crash. Fire Chief John Malcom's fire department SUV was also possibly hit by debris or grazed by a vehicle during the crash. Mount Prospect Fire Department Ambulance 13 and Tower Ladder 13 responded immediately after Chief Malcolm reported the crash. He then proceeded to check on the well-being of all involved in the crash. The sedan and the sports compact car received moderate to severe front-end damage. An SUV that was southbound on Main Street about 40 yards from the main crash had lesser damage. The chief's SUV may ha...

7:18 AM Wednesday . Chicagoland weather radar shows rain and drizzle moving north-northeast, but east of Chicagoland, except for south suburbs where there is rain an drizzle. Snow is expected to start about 10:00 a.m. with peak snowfall rate at about noon. Snowfall is forecast to taper off after 4:00 p.m. and end between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Total accumulation forecast is 0.6 inch for Arlington Heights. Areas near the Indiana border have the best potential for heavy snow. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL 340 AM CST WED DEC 24 2014 COOK-WILL-KANKAKEE-LAKE IN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHICAGO...JOLIET...KANKAKEE...GARY 340 AM CST WED DEC 24 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. *...

Arlington Heights police received a report about 12:01 AM Sunday of a residential burglary in the block of 1500 West Woods Drive Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's apartment and removed cash and a shipping box containing a satchel of unknown value. The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 07:45 PM and Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 4:15 (hours: minutes). Arlington Heights Police released information about this crime on Monday December 22, 2014 at 02:01 PM -- about 38:10 (hours: minutes) after the crime was reported. Please note: The elapsed time of police notification to the public is based on an estimated crime report time. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Apartment+Burglary+On+Woods+Dr+Near+Rand+Rd+And+Wilke+Rd,+Arlin...

Mount Prospect police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 to a report that a 15-year old male was unconscious and not breathing at an apartment in Mount Prospect. Firefighter/paramedics transported the patient to Northwest Community Hospital with extra paramedics apparently working Advanced Life Support. The patient, Israel Echeverria, age 15, was pronounced dead at 2:20 p.m. on Saturday at Northwest Community Hospital. Officials said an autopsy was completed, but is pending toxicology test results which take four to six weeks to complete. Mount Prospect police report that the death of the Rolling Meadows High School sophomore does not appear to be suspicious. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Rolling+Meadows+High+School+Sophomore+Dies+Saturday+In+Mount+Prospect+--+No+Foul+Play+Suspected

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:04 PM Thursday to South Middle School, 400 South Highland Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a call that a man collapsed in the gymnasium -- reported by bystanders as a possible heart attack. Initially bystanders thought the man was breathing, but then began CPR when no breathing or pulse was detected. The man, reported to be about 70-years-old, was playing basketball in the South Middle School Gym when he collapsed. Firefighter/paramedics from Rescue Ambulance 1 and Squad 1 requested an extra crew for a possible working cardiac arrest call with witnessed collapse while they were en route to South Middle School at about 7:06 p.m. Witnesses reported a defibrillator was used, and the man was transported with Advanced Life Support in Rescue Ambulance 1 to Northwest Community Hospital. The man's life was saved by actions of bystanders and paramedic crews, and has since r...

The Arlington Heights Police Department has arrested three (3) people in connection with a string of residential burglaries that occurred over the past two months in the area of Lake Cook Road and Wilke Road in Arlington Heights. The offenders made entry through unsecured sliding glass doors of apartments and single family homes. Once inside the apartments, the offenders targeted electronic items and jewelry. The majority of the stolen items have been recovered and arrangements are being made to return the stolen property to the rightful owners. The investigation is ongoing, but it is believed the offenders are responsible for at least nine (9) residential burglaries and four (4) attempted residential burglaries in Arlington Heights. Marlvin Hill, age 18, of 4067 Bonhill Drive -- just west of the affected area was charged with two counts of residential burglary, and was held on $30,000 bond. Also, two juvenile offenders were arrested and charged with residential burglary...

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:38 PM Wednesday to an activated fire alarm at Costco, 1375 North Meacham Road Schaumburg, IL. First firefighters on the scene reported nothing showing from the outside of the building. Once inside, firefighters did not initially find any smoke, but then discovered smoke and a fire at the rear of the retail warehouse. Firefighters initially believed that the fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system, but requested a working fire response as a precaution. A Schaumburg fire engine was also connected to supply the sprinkler system. The fire was declared out by about 11:52 p.m. Firefighters were ventilating the store and clearing it of smoke by about 11:54 p.m. The health department was called to the store to inspect the meat department because the fire was near the meat department. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Small+Fire+At+Costco+On+North+Meac...

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:38 PM Wednesday to Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics responded to an activated fire alarm at Costco. First firefighters on the scene reported nothing showing from the outside of the building. Once inside, firefighters did not initially find any smoke, but then discovered smoke and a fire at the rear of the retail warehouse. Firefighters initially believed that the fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system, but requested a working fire response as a precaution. A Schaumburg fire engine was also connected to supply the sprinkler system. The fire was declared out by about 11:52 p.m. Firefighters were ventilating the store and clearing it of smoke by about 11:54 p.m. The health department was called to the store to inspect the meat department because the fire was near the meat department. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Small+Fire...

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:27 PM Wednesday to a crash with injuries in front of Family Video at Rand Road and Camp McDonald Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that one person was injured and a second person need to be checked by paramedics after a crash at the intersection. Police were on scene for a property damage crash, but called for paramedics after sizing up the crash scene. A red Saturn and a Ford Focus were involved in the crash. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=,+Arlington+Heights personal injury crash, crash Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Arlington Heights Police Department, crash

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Christmas and New Year Holiday "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign from December 19 through January 4, 2015. Enforcement activities will include extra DUI patrols and a Roadside Safety Checkpoint. The checkpoint will take place on Friday, December 19 on Arlington Heights Road south of Algonquin Road. Officers working the campaign will be attempting to identify and cite motorists who choose to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, without using their safety belts, or who are committing other traffic-related offenses. The campaigns are funded with federal traffic safety funds, which are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation – Division of Transportation Safety. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Arlington+Heights+ "Drive+Sober+Or+Get+Pulled+...

Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:29 PM Tuesday to a rollover crash near 1316 East Sanborn Drive Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a car was on its side in a park near the address. First firefighter/paramedics on the scene reported a car on its side with all occupants out of the vehicle. Crews from Rescue Ambulance 83 and Quint 83 were on the scene evaluating patients with apparently minor injuries or no injuries. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Rollover+Crash+On+Sanborn+Drive+Near+Lake+Louise,+Palatine rollover crash, rollover crash Palatine, Palatine Fire Department, Palatine Police Department

Mount Prospect police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:54 PM Tuesday to a report of a rollover crash the Burger King parking lot, 1205 East Central Road Mount Prospect, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a vehicle crashed and was rolled over in the parking lot. Police and firefighters received a report that a 16-year-old male was able to get out of the vehicle after the crash. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Rollover+Crash+At+Burger+King+On+Central+Rd+Near+Rand+Rd,+Mount+Prospect

Five candidates for Village Board of Arlington Heights as filed their petitions to run for the April 15, 2015 local consolidated election when mayors, village board trustees, city council members, park district board members, school district board members, library district trustees and fire protection district board members are elected. Four seats are up for election. Current village board members Carol Blackwood, Robin LaBedz and Michael Sidor have filed. Incumbent John Scaletta is also expected to file by the December 22 deadline. Thomas Schwingbeck Jr. and D. Court Harris have also filed as newcomers. Harris is son of State Rep. David Harris. Bill Gnech is expected to file a petition for the election. LaBedz was appointed by Mayor Tom Hayes to fill his position as trustee when he was elected mayor. Blackwood is running for her second term, and Scaletta would be running for his third term. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingt...

Illinois State Police and Schaumburg firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:47 AM Tuesday to a report of multiple crashes near 42.060318,-88.026852 (Route 53 and Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL). Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of numerous crashes near Route 53 interchanges at Algonquin Road and at Interstate 90. One car was in the ditch off a ramp. Nearby a crash on northbound Route 53 caused the blockage of all northbound lanes. Possibly one injured in this crash. Next, crash was reported involving a light pole near the ramp from northbound Route 53 to eastbound Euclid Avenue. The crash did not involve any injuries, but the crash caused roadway blockage because of parts of the light pole down. At about 8:56 a.m. a crash was reported at Route 53 with a car in the ditch near the ramp from northbound Route 53 to eastbound Palatine Road. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Numerous+Crashes+On+Route+53...

Arlington Heights police received a report about 6:01 PM Thursday of a residential burglary in the block of 42.15096,-87.999513 (4100 North Yale Avenue Arlington Heights, IL). Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's unlocked sliding glass patio door and removed IBM Lenovo think pads valued at$2000 and an Apple iPad value $600. The crime is reported to have occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2014 between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 10:30 (hours: minutes). Arlington Heights Police released information about this crime on Monday December 15, 2014 at 04:40 PM -- about 94:39 (hours: minutes) after the crime was reported. Please note: The elapsed time of police notification to the public is based on an estimated crime report time. Multiple residential burglaries have been reported near this neighborhood in the past few weeks. Most access has been reported via unlock...

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:23 AM Monday to a report of a crash with entrapment at Dundee Road and and Ridge Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that at least one person was trapped in a vehicle involved in a crash. Police received a report that a 72-year-old man was trapped in his car and that the driver of the other car ran from the scene. A Ford Focus apparently headed northbound on Ridge Avenue struck a silver sedan headed apparently headed westbound on Dundee Road. The silver sedan was driven by the 72-year-old male, and the blue Ford Focus was driven by the driver that fled the scene. Arlington Heights police found the driver of the Ford Focus north of the crash scene by about 2:53 a.m. and called for a second ambulance. Both drivers are believed to have been transported to Northwest Community Hospital, but the hospital information has not been confirmed. The Ford Focus hit and ...

Rolling Meadows police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:01 PM Monday to a report of crash with injuries at Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive Rolling Meadows, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a person was ejected from a pickup truck on Kirchoff Road at Meadow Drive. Firefigher/paramedics on arrival to the scene reported a three-vehicle crash with one person ejected. One victim was down in the roadway near the left turn lane from eastbound Kirchoff Road to northbound Meadow Drive. Rolling Meadows Rescue Ambulance 15's crew rushed the patient to Level I Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. According to witnesses at the scene, a Ford SUV was stopped westbound on Kirchoff Road waiting to turn left into the Marathon gas station. A pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Kirchoff Road. the witness reported that a Dodge Ram hit the Ford SUV and then the driver of the pickup truck fell out of the truck as the truck ...

Prospect Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:24 PM Sunday to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle 1301 South Wolf Road Prospect Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a pedestrian was hit by a car. Upon arrival, police discovered the incident was a hit-and-run. Prospect Heights police and Wheeling police are searching for a subject that fled eastbound on Piper Lane. The offender is described as a "light-skinned" male subject wearing a light jacket and dark pants. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Hit-And-Run+Pedestrian+Incident+On+Wolf+Rd+Near+Piper+Lane,+Prospect+Heights vehicle vs pedestrian incident, vehicle vs pedestrian incident Prospect Heights,Prospect Heights FPD,Prospect Heights Police Department, hit-and-run injury car vs pedestrian, hit-and-run pedestrian, hit-and-run Prospect Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 3:21 PM Thursday to a report of a house fire on Belmont Avenue near the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Miner Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a fire in a second floor bedroom. The homeowners reported early that they believed they extinguished the fire. Firefighters arrived and reported nothing showing from the exterior. Firefighters brought out a smoking mattress from a second floor bedroom. The fire was contained by the resident before firefighters arrived. Firefighters were investigating whether a plug malfunctioned near an outlet near the mattress. Using a FLIR (infrared) camera, firefighters checked for extension and heat behind the wall, but did not find any. Another crew extinguished the smoking mattress with a pump can outside. No injuries were reported. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/...

Arlington Heights police received a report about 11:46 PM Monday of deception via Facebook in the block of 1400 East Lillian Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender messaged the victim via Facebook telling the victim they had won a large amount of money in a drawing. The offender instructed that in order to claim the prize, the victim needed to wire transfer money. The victim wire transferred $1500 to the offender. The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Victim+Of+Wire+Transfer+Scam+From+Facebook+Communication+Reported+On+East+Lillian+Ave,+Arlington+Heights deception, fraud, Facebook, Facebook fraud, deception Arlington Heights, fraud Arlington Heights, Facebook Arlington Heights, Facebook fraud Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:38 PM Wednesday to a report of pedestrian injured by a car near Jimmy John's, 19 South Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a boy's ankle was run over by a car. No word available on the extent of injuries. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Boy+Injured+By+Car+Near+Jimmy+John's+On+Dunton+Ave,+Arlington+Heights car vs pedestrian, car vs pedestrian Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:30 PM Wednesday to a domestic call with involving a person with a knife Walnut Avenue and Kirchhoff Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that a person was threatening another person with a knife. Police secured the location by about 1:45 p.m. and firefighter/paramedics were checking on residents in the house about 1:46 p.m. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Police+Activity+For+A+Domestic+Disturbance+Involving+A+Knife+Near+Walnut+Ave+And+Kirchhoff+Rd,+Arlington+Heights domestic disturbance, domestic disturbance Arlington Heights, person with a knife, person with a knife Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department

Zip Fitness opened a new fitness center Monday, December 8, 2014 in Arlington Heights at the Arlington Plaza Shopping Center at the northwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road. Zip Fitness is a franchise fitness center with a very large amount of cardio equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and more. The fitness center also has strength equipment, weight machines, free weights and large stretching and core strength areas. There is not much chance that Zip Fitness members will have to wait for a cardio machine. Amenities include locker rooms, showers and tanning. Zip Fitness is located on the north side of Rand Road, just west of Arlington Heights Road. Zip Fitness joins a large number of fitness centers in Arlington Heights to meet the demand. Xsport Fitness has two locations in Arlington Heights -- one on Dundee Road near Ridge Avenue, and one on Golf Road, just east of Arlington Heights Road. Fitness 19 also has a facility on Campbell Stre...

Candidates for Village Trustee or Library Trustee must file their petitions with the Village Clerk between December 15 and December 22, 2014 at Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Rd. The hours to file are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Village Clerk's office opens at 8 a.m. The objection period is December 23-December 31, 2014. For more information, please contact the Village Clerk at 847-368-5540 or rhume@vah.com . Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=2015+Consolidated+Election+Filing+Dates+December+15+And+December+22,+2014 Village of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, Village Trustee, Library Trustree, petitions

A 33-year-old Des Plaines woman was charged with filing a false police report in connection with an incident that occurred in a Forest Preserve area near Palatine, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said today. On Nov. 29, Veronica Klicka reported that she was stabbed by an unknown offender while walking along a trail in the Deer Grove East Forest Preserve area. She had an apparent stab wound and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. During the course of their investigation, Sheriff's Police detectives learned that she had injured herself with a knife. She fabricated that someone had stabbed her because she believed she was not supposed to be in possession of any weapons because she is on court-ordered supervision for DUI. Klicka was arrested on Dec. 5 and charged with disorderly conduct – false report of an offense, a class 4 felony. She received an I-bond (own recognizance) during a Dec. 6 bond hearing at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courts Building at 26th Street ...

Hoffman Estates police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:38 PM Monday to a house fire in the block of 1500 Della Drive Hoffman Estates, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a patio deck was on fire and that the fire was spreading to the back wall of the house and the roof. When firefighters arrived, the Hoffman Estates Battalion Chief report there was fire showing from the left front corner of the house, and that it appeared that the entire rear wall of the house was on fire. A working fire response was requested and the battalion chief declared a defensive operation was underway. The fire was declared under control at about 1:18 p.m. One resident of the house was transported to St Alexius Hospital by Streamwood firefighter/paramedics. No other injuries were reported. Streamwood also sent an engine crew to the scene, while Palatine Rural and Carpentersville sent ambulances to the scene. Elk Grove Village changed quarters to Hoffma...

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:31 PM Friday of a vehicle burglary at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 North Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's 2002 gray Chevy Cavalier and removed a sleeping bag valued at $40, a chess set valued at $20, and two books total of total value $20. The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, December 5, 2014 between 01:00 PM and 07:30 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 6:30 (hours: minutes). Arlington Heights Police released information about this crime on Monday December 8, 2014 at 11:57 AM -- about 64:26 (hours: minutes) after the crime was reported. Please note: The elapsed time of police notification to the public is based on an estimated crime report time. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Vehicle+Burglary+At+Arlington+H...

Arlington Heights Police Department reported two businesses scammed by fraudulent offenders claiming to be calling from ComEd and calling to collect past due bills. Whether this is an alarming new trend in our area, or the fraud being reported more, the scammers are finding some success targeting businesses. The offenders have used fraud involving Green Dot Money Pak, but additionally have also asked for Reloadit or Paypal cards for payment. These scams work because they prey upon human emotion. The lists below outline how the scammer operates, how to prevent becoming a victim and what do to after the call is received. The Scam Scammer calls pretending to be from ComEd, the IRS, or with an official with the county or police department. Scammer tells victims that that they owe money for overdue electric bills, past due taxes, or fines and fees Scammer tells victims that they can make immediate payment via Green Dot Money Pak Card, a Reloadit card, or a PayPal card. ...

Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver 10:10 PM Saturday after responding to a crash into parked cars in the block of 4100 North Bloomington Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police reported that a male driver was arrested after a police officer responded to a report that a driver crashed into a couple of parked cars. Police transported the alleged DUI driver in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. The driver's silver Nissan Altima was towed to a police holding area. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Dui+Arrest+After+Driver+Crashes+Into+Parked+Cars+On+North+Bloomington+Ave,+Arlington+Heights DUI, DUI arrest, arrest, North, Arlington Heights DUI arrest, DUI arrest Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:16 PM Tuesday of a residential burglary in the block of 1500 West Pheasant Trail Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's unlocked sliding glass patio door and removed a black PlayStation 3 valued at $200; four black PlayStation controllers valued at $150; one HP tablet valued at $180, a silver bag with decorative orange trim valued at $20, and cash. The crime is reported to have occurred on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 between 08:15 AM and 07:15 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 11:00 (hours: minutes). Arlington Heights Police released information about this crime on Thursday December 4, 2014 at 04:55 PM -- about 45:40 (hours: minutes) after the crime was reported. Please note: The elapsed time of police notification to the public is based on an estimated crime report time. At six other burglaries and one attempted...

Arlington Heights police responded about 12:38 PM Wednesday to 1226 South New Wilke Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that a man driving an SUV hit a car and a garage at an apartment/condo complex. There were no reported injuries. Police arrived and discovered a male driver, age 49. The man as arrested for DUI and transported in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. Wet tire tracks showed that the crossover SUV -- a white Buick Enclave -- was driven in one or more large circles in the parking lot. He crashed with at least one vehicle and a multi-family detached garage on the apartment/condo complex. The force of the crashes pushed one vehicle almost 90 degrees, destroyed a garage door, destroyed a brick support post to the garage, and destroyed a back wall of the garage -- leaving a gaping hole at the back of the garage. A Village of Arlington Heights building inspector arrived to check for structural damage, which would be secured if ...

Arlington Heights police recently received reports of 11:01 PM Sunday multiple residential burglaries in the area 4100 North Bloomington Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received reports of six burglaries and one attempted burglary in two adjacent neighborhoods on the far northwest side of the Village of Arlington Heights. In all of the burglaries, an unknown offender or offenders entered through unlocked sliding glass patio doors. BURGLARY #1 In the block of 4200 North Bloomington Avenue, unknown offender(s) entered the victim's unlocked sliding glass patio door and removed cash, a Sony PlayStation 4 valued at $400, several PlayStation games valued at$250, a Sony PlayStation 3 and two controllers valued at $500, a black go-bag with toiletries valued at $100. Two offenders are believed to have been involved in the crime. A subject only described as a male was wearing a black hoodie covering his head and face, with an outer black cargo jacket. A second offender was ...

Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver 12:58 AM Tuesday near Arlington Heights Road and Lynnwood Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police transported the driver in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. The driver's white Mercedes GLK250 was towed to a police holding area. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Dui+Arrest+At+Arlington+Heights+Rd+And+Lynnwood+Ave,+Arlington+Heights DUI, DUI arrest, arrest, North, Arlington Heights DUI arrest, DUI arrest Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Police Department

Prospect Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:14 PM Wednesday to a hit-and-run pedestrian incident with personal injury at Burning Bush Lane and Piper Lane Prospect Heights, IL. Police received a report that the driver of a Honda sedan fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian. The Honda is reported to have side view mirror damage. The driver was described as a heavyset female/white subject. The Honda was last seen heading eastbound on Piper Lane from the scene at Piper Lane and Burning Bush Lane. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Pedestrian+Hit+By+A+Car+At+Piper+Ln+And+Burning+Bush+Ln,+Prospect+Heights hit-and-run car vs pedestrian, hit-and-run car vs pedestrian Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights FPD, Prospect Heights Police Department, hit-and-run, hit-and-run

Palatine firefighter/paramedics and Cook County Sheriff's Police responded about 1:29 AM Wednesday to a report of a kitchen fire at a house at 115 S Deerpath Road Palatine, IL. The first Palatine Fire Department crews arrived on the scene at 1:37 a.m. and reported smoke showing from the rear of the one-story, single family residence. The first fire companies pulled a hose line and aggressively attacked the fire that was determined to be in the basement of the house, while other firefighters pulled a second hose line to the first floor. Still other firefighters searched the smoke-charged house for any trapped occupants. Other crews provided ventilation and medical coverage. Due to the location of the house in an area without fire hydrants, firefighters stretched a supply line to Lake Cook Road, where a portable water tank was set up to provide a water supply. The source of the water was at Lake Cook Road ad Quentin Road. This tank was kept full by tanker trucks that shuttled water ...

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 4:02 PM Tuesday to a report of a hit-and-run car crash into a house at Central Road and South Belmont Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a mother and two children were already out of the car, but injured and bleeding on the front lawn. A silver Mitsubishi Outlander crashed into the front door of a two-story brick home at the southwest corner of Central Road and Belmont Avenue. Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics are believed to have transported a mom and two children to Northwest Community Hospital, but this information has not been confirmed. Tire marks showed a long track along westbound lanes of Central Road that veer left across all lanes, up the yard, and into the front door of the home taht was struck. The car did severe damage to the brick entrance to the home. Police were investigating a suspected impact site just east of 602 East Central Ro...

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:35 PM Tuesday hit-and-run personal injury crash at 42.041979,-88.031679 (WEST FRONTAGE RD AND WOODFIELD RD SCHAUMBURG, IL). Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a hit-and-run crash on Frontage Road just south of Woodfield Road. The offending vehicle was described as a black Chevrolet Impala older model with tinted windows, oversized rims, and front end damage. The offending vehicle was last seen heading northbound on East Frontage Road. The driver was only described as a male. The driver is wanted by police for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Personal+Injury+Hit-And-Run+Crash+On+West+Frontage+Just+South+Of+Woodfield+Rd,+Schaumburg hit-and-run crash, hit-and-run crash Schaumburg, Schaumburg Fire Department, Schaumburg Police Department, personal injury crash, personal injury crash Sch...

Chicago police and firefighters responded about 9:35 AM Tuesday to a report of a gas leak at 2148 W 107th Place Chicago , IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that City Water Department crews severed a medium pressure gas line. There was a resulting fire under a furnace at a house on the block, which was immediately extinguished by Engine 120's crew. Minutes later firefighters were standing by with a hose line while other crews worked to stop the leak. At about 9:30 a.m. a house exploded and became fully-involved with fire. Chicago Fire Department elevated the Hazmat Level 1 to a Hazmat Level 2 and have elevated the fire alarm to a Still and Box and to a 2-11 alarm fire. At least one block of homes in all directions from the affected block are being evacuated. And firefighters are breaking into unoccupied homes to meter the homes and ventilate if necessary. Developing ... Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlin...

Mount Prospect police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:19 AM Monday to a vehicle-pedestrian incident near Walmart, 930 Mount Prospect Plaza Mount Prospect, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a female was hit by a car and knocked down. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Pedestrian+Hit+By+A+Car+Near+Walmart+At+Mount+Prospect+Plaza,+Mount+Prospect car vs pedestrian, vehicle vs pedestrian, vehicle vs pedestrian Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Fire Department, Mount Prospect Police Department

Glendale Heights police and Bloomingdale firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:42 AM Monday to a report of a kl 1883 Gregory Avenue Glendale Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a vehicle crashed into a house and trapped a resident under his bed. Firefighter/paramedics freed the victim by 1:14 a.m. The vehicle in the crash was a taxi cab, and the driver fled the scene on foot. The driver is described as a male/Hispanic last seen wearing a gray shirt or sweatshirt. Police activated a K-9 search in the area. As of 5:45 a.m. there was no word that any suspects were in custody. Read complete article on Arlingtoncardinal.com ... http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?s=Taxi+Crashes+Into+House+Injuring+Resident+In+Bed,+Glendale+Heights+--+Taxi+Driver+Flees+On+Foot car vs house, car vs house crash, Glendale Heights crash, hit-and-run crash, Glendale Heights Police Department, Bloomingdale FPD