Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:12 AM Saturday to an activated fire alarm at Clear Lam Packaging, 1950 Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics on arrival discovered that a small explosion and fire occurred in a machine inside the warehouse plant.
Firefighters on the scene reported there was a small explosion and a small fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
One person was reported injured by the blast of the small explosion and was transported by paramedics to a local hospital.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the explosion
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
Small Explosion And Fire, One Person Injured At Clear Lam Packaging On Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village, Il
Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:12 AM Saturday to an activated fire alarm at Clear Lam Packaging, 1950 Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics on arrival discovered that a small explosion and fire occurred in a machine inside the warehouse plant.
Firefighters on the scene reported there was a small explosion and a small fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
One person was reported injured by the blast of the small explosion and was transported by paramedics to a local hospital.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the explosion
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Firefighters on the scene reported there was a small explosion and a small fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
One person was reported injured by the blast of the small explosion and was transported by paramedics to a local hospital.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the explosion
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Small Explosion And Fire, One Person Injured At Clear Lam Packaging On Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village, Il
Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:12 AM Saturday to an activated fire alarm at Clear Lam Packaging, 1950 Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics on arrival discovered that a small explosion and fire occurred in a machine inside the warehouse plant.
Firefighters on the scene reported there was a small explosion and a small fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
One person was reported injured by the blast of the small explosion and was transported by paramedics to a local hospital.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the explosion
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Firefighters on the scene reported there was a small explosion and a small fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
One person was reported injured by the blast of the small explosion and was transported by paramedics to a local hospital.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the explosion
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Hit-And-Run Crash At Eastbound Algonquin Road And Harper College Drive Palatine, Il
Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:27 PM Tuesday to a hit-and-run crash with personal injury at Algonquin Road and Harper College Drive Palatine, IL. Police received a report that a person was injured from a hit-and-run crash at Barbara Barton Drive and eastbound Algonquin Road.
No description was available for the offending vehicle from Palatine Police Department.
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No description was available for the offending vehicle from Palatine Police Department.
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Hit-And-Run Crash At Eastbound Algonquin Road And Harper College Drive Palatine, Il
Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:27 PM Tuesday to a hit-and-run crash with personal injury at Algonquin Road and Harper College Drive Palatine, IL. Police received a report that a person was injured from a hit-and-run crash at Barbara Barton Drive and eastbound Algonquin Road.
No description was available for the offending vehicle from Palatine Police Department.
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No description was available for the offending vehicle from Palatine Police Department.
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Hit-And-Run Crash At Eastbound Algonquin Road And Harper College Drive Palatine, Il
Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:27 PM Tuesday to a hit-and-run crash with personal injury at Algonquin Road and Harper College Drive Palatine, IL. Police received a report that a person was injured from a hit-and-run crash at Barbara Barton Drive and eastbound Algonquin Road.
No description was available for the offending vehicle from Palatine Police Department.
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No description was available for the offending vehicle from Palatine Police Department.
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Dui Arrest At Arlington Heights Road And Pickwick Road Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver 3:01 AM Saturday near Arlington Heights Road and Pickwick Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police transported the driver in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. The driver's Chevy Monte Carlo was towed to a police holding area.
Court date was not available at the time of this report.
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Court date was not available at the time of this report.
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Friday, February 27, 2015
Crash With Injuries Dundee Road West Of Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:56 AM Friday to a report of crash with injuries at Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road Buffalo Grove, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a crash with injuries occurred on Dundee Road west of Arlington Heights Road.
Report of one person injured.
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Report of one person injured.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Fire At John Hancock Center On The 87th Floor, Delaware Place, Chicago
Chicago police, firefighters, and paramedics responded about 10:45 PM Thursday to the John Hancock Center, 175 East Delaware Place Chicago , IL. Chicago Fire Department sent up an investigative team from Engine 98 and Truck 3 crews to check a report of a smoke coming from a residential on the 87th floor.
Firefighters found a fire in the residential unit and reported the fire was extinguished by 10:19 p.m.
Firefighters search the fire floor and the floor above fire floor and all stairwells. No known injuries were reported.
Currently firefighters are working on clearing smoke and cleaning up water with shop vacs. Smoke conditions on the fire floor were reported to be light by 10:19 p.m.
About 100 people were held in place safely in the Signature Room. Firefighters were working at about 10:58 a.m. to get people down to the ground floor as elevator became available.
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Firefighters found a fire in the residential unit and reported the fire was extinguished by 10:19 p.m.
Firefighters search the fire floor and the floor above fire floor and all stairwells. No known injuries were reported.
Currently firefighters are working on clearing smoke and cleaning up water with shop vacs. Smoke conditions on the fire floor were reported to be light by 10:19 p.m.
About 100 people were held in place safely in the Signature Room. Firefighters were working at about 10:58 a.m. to get people down to the ground floor as elevator became available.
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Vehicle Burglary On East Noyes St, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 2:55 PM Wednesday of an attempted vehicle burglary in the block of 200 East Noyes Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders attempted to open the victim's tool chest in the bed of his Chevy Silverado pick-up truck. No entry was gained to the tool chest.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
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.
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The crime is reported to have occurred at 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
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.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Rear Bumper At Crash At Rand Rd And Thomas St, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:32 AM Wednesday to a hit-and-run crash with personal injury at Rand Road and Thomas Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that a male driver crashed into a light blue sedan, and fled the scene.
The offending vehicle was described as a black Nissan that was eastbound on Rand Road. The vehicle lost its rear bumper at the scene. No license plate was found at the scene.
The vehicle would have light blue paint transfer.
The vehicle was last seen eastbound on Rand Road from Thomas Street.
A female had apparently minor injuries at the scene, and was not transported by paramedics to the hospital.
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The offending vehicle was described as a black Nissan that was eastbound on Rand Road. The vehicle lost its rear bumper at the scene. No license plate was found at the scene.
The vehicle would have light blue paint transfer.
The vehicle was last seen eastbound on Rand Road from Thomas Street.
A female had apparently minor injuries at the scene, and was not transported by paramedics to the hospital.
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Fire At Hotel Bollero Building Under Renovation On East Northwest Highway Near Route 53, Palatine
Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:17 AM Thursday to an activated fire alarm at the former Hotel Bollero, 920 East Northwest Highway Palatine, IL. Police were first on the scene about 9:20 a.m. reported nothing showing from the outside.
Firefighters from Quint 83's crew reported heavy black smoke on the first floor north side after entering the hotel.
Palatine fire command upgraded the call to a working fire response to receive assistance from Arlington Heights firefighters at about 5:30 a.m.
Firefighters found the seat of the fire in a room on the first floor on the west side of the building at 5:42 a.m. The fire was reported knocked at about 5:49 a.m. The fire was declared out at about 5:51 a.m.
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Firefighters from Quint 83's crew reported heavy black smoke on the first floor north side after entering the hotel.
Palatine fire command upgraded the call to a working fire response to receive assistance from Arlington Heights firefighters at about 5:30 a.m.
Firefighters found the seat of the fire in a room on the first floor on the west side of the building at 5:42 a.m. The fire was reported knocked at about 5:49 a.m. The fire was declared out at about 5:51 a.m.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Rollover Crash On The Metra Tracks At Deerfield Rd And Commerce Parkway, Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:10 PM Wednesday to a rollover crash Deerfield Road and Commerce Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that of a crash with entrapment.
Firefighters on the scene reported the vehicle was rolled over and resting on the Metra tracks. One or all occupants were out of the vehicle before firefighter/paramedics arrived.
Metra trains will be delayed until the vehicle is removed.
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Firefighters on the scene reported the vehicle was rolled over and resting on the Metra tracks. One or all occupants were out of the vehicle before firefighter/paramedics arrived.
Metra trains will be delayed until the vehicle is removed.
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Theft Of A Wedding Ring On South Old Wilke Road Near White Oak St, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 1:01 PM Sunday of a theft in the block of 1100 South New Wilke Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's wedding ring from the residence. The value the wedding ring was reported to be $9,500. No signs of forced entry were discovered at the condo unit.
DATE/TIME: 2/22 7:00am-1:00pm
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.
The crime is reported to have occurred
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DATE/TIME: 2/22 7:00am-1:00pm
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The crime is reported to have occurred
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Head-On Crash With Injuries On Rand Rd East Of Golf Rd, Des Plaines
Des Plaines police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:39 AM Wednesday to a report of crash with injuries at 1221 Rand Road Des Plaines , IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a crash near Rand Road and Campground Road east of Golf Road.
Des Plaines firefighter/paramedics reported a head-on collision with vehicles with moderate damage.
A second ambulance was requested to the scene at 9:09 a.m.
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Des Plaines firefighter/paramedics reported a head-on collision with vehicles with moderate damage.
A second ambulance was requested to the scene at 9:09 a.m.
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Arlington Heights Catholic Priest At Mission San Juan Diego Catholic Church On N Wilke Rd Faces Child Porn Charges
A priest assigned to the Mission San Juan Diego Catholic Church in Arlington Heights in is facing child pornography charges, according to Cook County authorities.
Clovis Vilchez-Parra, 34, was charged with reproduction of child pornography and possession of child pornography (Class 2 felony) following an investigation by Cook County state's attorney's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Vilchez-Parra is an associate pastor at the Mission San Juan Diego Catholic Church in Arlington Heights.
He is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing at the Rolling Meadows Cook County Circuit Courthouse.
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Clovis Vilchez-Parra, 34, was charged with reproduction of child pornography and possession of child pornography (Class 2 felony) following an investigation by Cook County state's attorney's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Vilchez-Parra is an associate pastor at the Mission San Juan Diego Catholic Church in Arlington Heights.
He is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing at the Rolling Meadows Cook County Circuit Courthouse.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
"IRS" Tax Scam Recognized By Jewel-Osco Employee On South Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report recently 11:08 AM Monday of a back taxes scam with the scam being recognized at Jewel-Osco, 1860 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders contacted the victim, stating he owed back taxes to the IRS. The victim was directed to send a money order to the offender(s) for payment from Walmart and Jewel-Osco. The victim sent $999 at Walmart, and then went to Jewel-Osco. A Jewel employee realized the money scheme was a scam.
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.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, February 23, 2015 between 09:33 AM and 11:07 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 1:34 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, February 23, 2015 between 09:33 AM and 11:07 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 1:34 (hours: minutes).
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Criminal Damage To Vehicle At Grocery Parking Lot On East Golf Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:08 PM Friday of criminal damage to vehicle at Valli Produce, 400 East Golf Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders dented the front passenger's side door of the victim's silver 2010 Chrysler Town & Country van. Cost to repair the damage was unknown at the time of the report.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 20, 2015 between 06:30 PM and 07:07 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 0:37 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 20, 2015 between 06:30 PM and 07:07 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 0:37 (hours: minutes).
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Criminal Damage To Vehicle On East Olive St Near Waterman Ave, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 8:31 AM Thursday of criminal damage to vehicle in the block of 2300 East Olive Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders drove a nail through the sidewall of the victim's 2010 black Infiniti QX4. The cost to repair the damage is estimated at $165.00.
The crime is reported to have occurred between Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 04:00 PM and Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 08:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 16:30 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred between Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 04:00 PM and Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 08:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 16:30 (hours: minutes).
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Monday, February 23, 2015
Criminal Damage To Vehicle On South Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 3:01 PM Saturday of criminal damage to vehicle at 35 South Evergreen Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders criminally damaged the victim's white 2010 Honda Civic by cutting the passenger's side tires. The cost to repair the damage was not known at the time of the police report.
Arlington Heights Police Department did not specify whether the crime occurred in the underground parking garage or the main level.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Saturday, February 21, 2015 between 12:00 PM and 03:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 3:00 (hours: minutes).
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Arlington Heights Police Department did not specify whether the crime occurred in the underground parking garage or the main level.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Saturday, February 21, 2015 between 12:00 PM and 03:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 3:00 (hours: minutes).
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Residential Burglary At Apartment On East Golf Rd Near Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:56 PM Friday of a residential burglary in the block of 700 East Golf Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's apartment residence and removed miscellaneous items of unknown value.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 20, 2015 between 01:50 PM and 04:55 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 3:05 (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.
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 20, 2015 between 01:50 PM and 04:55 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 3:05 (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.
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Theft of Unattended Apple iPhone at Petco on West Rand Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:01 PM Tuesday of a theft at Petco, 49 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's unattended yellow Apple iPhone 5C in a black case, total value $200.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 between 03:45 PM and 04:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 0:15 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 between 03:45 PM and 04:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 0:15 (hours: minutes).
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Residential Burglary On South Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 6:31 AM Tuesday of a residential burglary in the block of 1300 South New Wilke Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders forced entry into the victim's residence. Cash was taken.
The crime is reported to have occurred between Monday, February 16, 2015 at 11:00 PM and Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 06:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 7:30 (hours: minutes).
A vehicle burglary occurred on this block in late December 2014.
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.
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The crime is reported to have occurred between Monday, February 16, 2015 at 11:00 PM and Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 06:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 7:30 (hours: minutes).
A vehicle burglary occurred on this block in late December 2014.
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.
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Sunday, February 22, 2015
Shoplifter Passes Out At Woodfield Mall Upper Level, Schaumburg
Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:00 PM Saturday to a report that a shoplifter passed out at Macy's, 1 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that an adult shoplifter passed out after being detained and investigated for shoplifting.
It is unknown if police were already on the scene, or if the person passed out while with private security.
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It is unknown if police were already on the scene, or if the person passed out while with private security.
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Dui Arrest On Hawthorne St West Of Douglas Ave, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver 6:29 AM Sunday near on westbound Hawthorne Street west of the intersection of Hawthorne Street and Douglas Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police observed a driver stopped in the street in a white 4-door sedan. The driver was observed behind the wheel with his chin to his chest and sleeping in his car.
The driver woke up when police arrived, but not initially when police approached his vehicle.
Police administered a field sobriety test, which the driver apparently failed. The driver was also observed refusing a Portable Breathalyzer Test (PBT) at the scene. The driver was immediately handcuffed after refusing the PBT. He was then transported in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.
The driver's white Kia Optima was towed to a police holding area.
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The driver woke up when police arrived, but not initially when police approached his vehicle.
Police administered a field sobriety test, which the driver apparently failed. The driver was also observed refusing a Portable Breathalyzer Test (PBT) at the scene. The driver was immediately handcuffed after refusing the PBT. He was then transported in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters.
The driver's white Kia Optima was towed to a police holding area.
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Dui Arrest On Palatine Rd Near Rand Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver 1:16 AM Saturday near the intersection of Palatine Road and Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police transported the driver in custody to Arlington Heights Police Department Headquarters. The driver's Nissan Quest was towed to a police holding area.
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Crash With Injuries At Quentin Rd And Arlingdale Dr, Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:39 PM Saturday to a report of crash with injuries at Quentin Road and Pinedale Rolling Meadows, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a crash with a car rolled over into a snow bank. Rescuers also received a report that one person was lying next to their vehicle.
Battalion Chief 15 upon arrival report there is no rollover, but two vehicles have heavy damage.
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Battalion Chief 15 upon arrival report there is no rollover, but two vehicles have heavy damage.
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Why Is This House Fire Still Burning? Was Hoarding Cause Of High Content Load On Kaspar Avenue?
As late as 8:30 p.m. Friday, firefighters were working to extinguish hot spots in a destroyed house at 812 North Kaspar Avenue. It was demolition, and smothering of flames, that finally completed the operation that also involved the high volume of water dousing the house over 12 hours.
* * *
Neighbors were affected negatively during the night of the fire and the day following the fire.
• A water main broke just north of the fire scene. The main break caused lowered water pressure in the neighborhood. Silt from eroding ground near the prolonged water main break filled the street.
• Electricity was at risk of power failure because water sprayed on the fire in sub-zero temperatures also collected as ice on power lines and risked bringing the power lines down. Even primary lines at the back of the lot were considered at risk. ComEd workers, who arrived on the scene early, warned firefighters about overshooting the house, and advised them to minimize hitting the backyard primary lines. No known power failure occurred as a result of the house fire.
• Foul smoke affected the neighborhood for house, causing some neighbors to leave the area for the day.
• Kaspar Avenue was barricaded and blocked to through traffic, causing difficult travel and interrupting routine garbage collection by Groot.
* * *
The house was unoccupied when firefighters arrived about 11:50 p.m. -- following a neighbor's report of the house fire at about 11:46 p.m. The house was already well-involved with flames when police arrived just before firefighters. Police reported the doors appeared to be blocked, as they attempted to alert anyone who might have been inside.
The sole resident of the home arrived at the scene about 2:00 a.m.
When firefighters attempted to enter in doors and windows, they found items pile high in front of windows and doors -- what firefighters call "high content load." It is the content that would not stop burning well after the initial discovery and report of the house fire.
After fighting a spectacular blaze in darkness, the fire continued to flare up and emit foul smoke in the neighborhood. At night, the smoke smelled like burning wood consistent with a house fire. By morning, the smoke smelled like a burning dump or dumpster fire -- the result of burning plastics, metals and other contents that were piles inside the house.
A strong south wind with gusts to 30 mph blew much of the day, blowing the foul smoke toward neighbors to the north.
Why is hoarding an issue for the fire service?
Hoarding can be a fire hazard. Many occupants die in fires in these homes. Often, blocked exits prevent escape from the home. In addition, many people who are hoarding are injured when they trip over things or when materials fall on them.
Responding firefighters can be put at risk due to obstructed exits, falling objects, and excessive fire loading that can lead to collapse. Hoarding makes fighting fires and searching for occupants far more difficult.
Those living adjacent to an occupied structure can be quickly affected when a fire occurs, due to excessive smoke and fire conditions.
-- NFPA, National Fire Protection Association
The fire department and village officials have not called the case a "hoarding incident" but the situation appears to be a possible case of hoarding.
Some communities have set up active Hoarding Task Forces. Task Forces are usually established by service providers to gain knowledge about and insight into the problem of hoarding behavior, to share case
information, and to develop intervention strategies.
Some even serve as the intervention/response mechanism or hoarding situations. According to the NFPA, Hoarding Task Forces are often made up of mental health providers, building representatives, community service providers, faith based organizations, the fire service, public health representatives, family members, and many others. Coordinated and collaborative interventions are more likely to bring about positive outcomes than individual agencies working alone or in conflict. Teamwork is imperative and mental health
intervention is vital to effectively change this often dangerous behavior.
When talking to someone
who is hoarding, the NFPA recommends:
• Be respectful and show concern for the person's safety
• Match the language of the person. If the person talks about his "collection"or her "things", use that language. Avoid using derogatory terms, such as
"junk", "trash", or "hoarding".
• Focus on safety issues, such as fires, fall hazards, and avalanche conditions. Note possible ignition sources or trip hazards and try to build support for addressing these issues instead of insisting on an
immediate and overwhelming cleanup.
• Show empathy by indicating that while you
understand that your presence is upsetting for
the person, some kind of change is necessary.
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* * *
Neighbors were affected negatively during the night of the fire and the day following the fire.
• A water main broke just north of the fire scene. The main break caused lowered water pressure in the neighborhood. Silt from eroding ground near the prolonged water main break filled the street.
• Electricity was at risk of power failure because water sprayed on the fire in sub-zero temperatures also collected as ice on power lines and risked bringing the power lines down. Even primary lines at the back of the lot were considered at risk. ComEd workers, who arrived on the scene early, warned firefighters about overshooting the house, and advised them to minimize hitting the backyard primary lines. No known power failure occurred as a result of the house fire.
• Foul smoke affected the neighborhood for house, causing some neighbors to leave the area for the day.
• Kaspar Avenue was barricaded and blocked to through traffic, causing difficult travel and interrupting routine garbage collection by Groot.
* * *
The house was unoccupied when firefighters arrived about 11:50 p.m. -- following a neighbor's report of the house fire at about 11:46 p.m. The house was already well-involved with flames when police arrived just before firefighters. Police reported the doors appeared to be blocked, as they attempted to alert anyone who might have been inside.
The sole resident of the home arrived at the scene about 2:00 a.m.
When firefighters attempted to enter in doors and windows, they found items pile high in front of windows and doors -- what firefighters call "high content load." It is the content that would not stop burning well after the initial discovery and report of the house fire.
After fighting a spectacular blaze in darkness, the fire continued to flare up and emit foul smoke in the neighborhood. At night, the smoke smelled like burning wood consistent with a house fire. By morning, the smoke smelled like a burning dump or dumpster fire -- the result of burning plastics, metals and other contents that were piles inside the house.
A strong south wind with gusts to 30 mph blew much of the day, blowing the foul smoke toward neighbors to the north.
Why is hoarding an issue for the fire service?
Hoarding can be a fire hazard. Many occupants die in fires in these homes. Often, blocked exits prevent escape from the home. In addition, many people who are hoarding are injured when they trip over things or when materials fall on them.
Responding firefighters can be put at risk due to obstructed exits, falling objects, and excessive fire loading that can lead to collapse. Hoarding makes fighting fires and searching for occupants far more difficult.
Those living adjacent to an occupied structure can be quickly affected when a fire occurs, due to excessive smoke and fire conditions.
-- NFPA, National Fire Protection Association
The fire department and village officials have not called the case a "hoarding incident" but the situation appears to be a possible case of hoarding.
Some communities have set up active Hoarding Task Forces. Task Forces are usually established by service providers to gain knowledge about and insight into the problem of hoarding behavior, to share case
information, and to develop intervention strategies.
Some even serve as the intervention/response mechanism or hoarding situations. According to the NFPA, Hoarding Task Forces are often made up of mental health providers, building representatives, community service providers, faith based organizations, the fire service, public health representatives, family members, and many others. Coordinated and collaborative interventions are more likely to bring about positive outcomes than individual agencies working alone or in conflict. Teamwork is imperative and mental health
intervention is vital to effectively change this often dangerous behavior.
When talking to someone
who is hoarding, the NFPA recommends:
• Be respectful and show concern for the person's safety
• Match the language of the person. If the person talks about his "collection"or her "things", use that language. Avoid using derogatory terms, such as
"junk", "trash", or "hoarding".
• Focus on safety issues, such as fires, fall hazards, and avalanche conditions. Note possible ignition sources or trip hazards and try to build support for addressing these issues instead of insisting on an
immediate and overwhelming cleanup.
• Show empathy by indicating that while you
understand that your presence is upsetting for
the person, some kind of change is necessary.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
House Fire On Kaspar Ave Near Elm St Destroys House, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:46 PM Thursday to a report of a house fire in the block of 800 North Kapsar Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a house had flames showing from the roof. Police were first on the scene and reported the house was fully-involved with fire through the roof. Police also reported the house was difficult to access because it appeared that the door access was blocked. Neighbors reported the resident's vehicle was not on the driveway. So far it is only known that a man lives in the house, and the fire was too intense to search the home.
First firefighters on the scene reported the second floor was well-involved with fire through the roof.
Firefighters had water issues because of sub-zero weather conditions that caused at least one frozen fire hydrant. Firefighters from Engine 3 found a functioning hydrant further north on the block.
The crew from Engine 2 advanced hose lines and set up the deck gun about 12:02 a.m.
Air temperature at zero temperatures caused problems with frozen fire hydrants and water pressure. Engine 2's crew lost water pressure at about 12:07 a.m. -- a common problem for firefighters when temperatures are this cold.
Rolling Meadows firefighters from Engine 15 set up a supply line to Arlington Heights Tower Ladder 1. Firefighters from Tower Ladder 1 then raised their ladder and hit the house fire with a master stream from above.
Fire command requested help from public works at about 12:17 a.m. A truck from public works was on the scene by 12:30 a.m.
ComEd was on the scene early to shut off power to the house. The ComEd crews warned about water that was overshooting the house and hitting the primary lines in the backyard. Icing would cause lines to freeze over and possibly break.
Firefighters worked hard to prevent fire from spreading to the house to the south of the burning house. Heavy fire was blowing out of windows on the first and second floor toward the house to the south. Firefighters battled those flames with a 2 1/2 inch line at the south side. Firefighters also hit the fire from the north side, but had to stay further because the north side of the house was at risk of collapse and was designated a collapse zone.
Firefighters battled the fire past 2:45 a.m. as they reported that the back porch was fully-involved with fire. Firefighters were still hitting hot spots with water and relieved crews with fresh crews about 3:15 a.m.
Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights, and Buffalo Grove firefighters assisted Arlington Heights firefighters at the scene or providing coverage for the rest of Arlington Heights.
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First firefighters on the scene reported the second floor was well-involved with fire through the roof.
Firefighters had water issues because of sub-zero weather conditions that caused at least one frozen fire hydrant. Firefighters from Engine 3 found a functioning hydrant further north on the block.
The crew from Engine 2 advanced hose lines and set up the deck gun about 12:02 a.m.
Air temperature at zero temperatures caused problems with frozen fire hydrants and water pressure. Engine 2's crew lost water pressure at about 12:07 a.m. -- a common problem for firefighters when temperatures are this cold.
Rolling Meadows firefighters from Engine 15 set up a supply line to Arlington Heights Tower Ladder 1. Firefighters from Tower Ladder 1 then raised their ladder and hit the house fire with a master stream from above.
Fire command requested help from public works at about 12:17 a.m. A truck from public works was on the scene by 12:30 a.m.
ComEd was on the scene early to shut off power to the house. The ComEd crews warned about water that was overshooting the house and hitting the primary lines in the backyard. Icing would cause lines to freeze over and possibly break.
Firefighters worked hard to prevent fire from spreading to the house to the south of the burning house. Heavy fire was blowing out of windows on the first and second floor toward the house to the south. Firefighters battled those flames with a 2 1/2 inch line at the south side. Firefighters also hit the fire from the north side, but had to stay further because the north side of the house was at risk of collapse and was designated a collapse zone.
Firefighters battled the fire past 2:45 a.m. as they reported that the back porch was fully-involved with fire. Firefighters were still hitting hot spots with water and relieved crews with fresh crews about 3:15 a.m.
Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights, and Buffalo Grove firefighters assisted Arlington Heights firefighters at the scene or providing coverage for the rest of Arlington Heights.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Forgetting To Open The Flue Damper For A Fire In The Fireplace Causes Smoke To Backup Into Houses On Hi-Lusi Ave In Mt Prospect And Downing Rd In Buffalo Grove
Probably a lot more people are using their fireplaces for a little extra heat today. That means a greater chance that a number of people might forget to open their fireplace flue damper. Firefighters in Mount Prospect were called to an address on Hi-Lusi Avenue and firefighters in Buffalo Grove were called to an address on Downing Road. Both homes filled with smoke, most likely caused by forgetting to fully open the flue damper. Firefighters at both locations help ventilate the home, but there was no fire in either home.
The damper should always be fully open before starting a fire in the fireplace and when the fireplace is in use. Close the damper only when the fireplace is not burning a fire.
Some people think they might keep more heat in the house if they close the damper flue partially, but blocking the passage of heat exhaust and smoke through the flue and chimney will result in smoke backing up into the home.
If the flue is entirely closed, a frightening amount of smoke and even flames can jump into the living space of the home, instead of rising up the chimney. That usually results in a call to the fire department for help.
A partially closed flue damper can also cause less than ideal heat conditions upward inside the chimney. A relatively cooler chimney can cause more creosote to build up inside the chimney. Over several fireplace uses, excessive creosote can eventually start on fire and extend heat into the frame of the house. If there is fair warning, a neighbor might see flames shooting out of the chimney, before the attic or roof starts on fire. However, if the ignition occurs inside the attic, a full-blown attic fire and roof fire could cause a very serious house fire.
The flue damper should be kept open until all embers are finished burning to prevent smoke from escaping into the home. When the fireplace is not in use, the damper should always be closed to prevent heat from escaping out of the house, and to prevent animals from entering the house. An open damper is like an open window, allowing large amounts of heat from the home to escape. A closed fireplace damper when there's no fire in the fireplace will result in money saved on heating expense in cold weather and air conditioning expense in hot weather.
+ + + + +
The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be swept at 1/8" of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home. Factory-built fireplaces should be swept when any appreciable buildup occurs. The logic is that the deposit is quite acidic and can shorten the life of the fireplace.
-- Chimney Safety Institute of America
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Homeowners should always make sure there chimney is not obstructed. Sometimes forgetting to open the flue might not be the problem. There could animal nests or damage caused by animals that cause an obstruction or other problem with the chimney. Or the build up of creosote could obstruct the chimney. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that chimneys should be inspected once per year.
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The damper should always be fully open before starting a fire in the fireplace and when the fireplace is in use. Close the damper only when the fireplace is not burning a fire.
Some people think they might keep more heat in the house if they close the damper flue partially, but blocking the passage of heat exhaust and smoke through the flue and chimney will result in smoke backing up into the home.
If the flue is entirely closed, a frightening amount of smoke and even flames can jump into the living space of the home, instead of rising up the chimney. That usually results in a call to the fire department for help.
A partially closed flue damper can also cause less than ideal heat conditions upward inside the chimney. A relatively cooler chimney can cause more creosote to build up inside the chimney. Over several fireplace uses, excessive creosote can eventually start on fire and extend heat into the frame of the house. If there is fair warning, a neighbor might see flames shooting out of the chimney, before the attic or roof starts on fire. However, if the ignition occurs inside the attic, a full-blown attic fire and roof fire could cause a very serious house fire.
The flue damper should be kept open until all embers are finished burning to prevent smoke from escaping into the home. When the fireplace is not in use, the damper should always be closed to prevent heat from escaping out of the house, and to prevent animals from entering the house. An open damper is like an open window, allowing large amounts of heat from the home to escape. A closed fireplace damper when there's no fire in the fireplace will result in money saved on heating expense in cold weather and air conditioning expense in hot weather.
+ + + + +
The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be swept at 1/8" of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home. Factory-built fireplaces should be swept when any appreciable buildup occurs. The logic is that the deposit is quite acidic and can shorten the life of the fireplace.
-- Chimney Safety Institute of America
+ + + + +
Homeowners should always make sure there chimney is not obstructed. Sometimes forgetting to open the flue might not be the problem. There could animal nests or damage caused by animals that cause an obstruction or other problem with the chimney. Or the build up of creosote could obstruct the chimney. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that chimneys should be inspected once per year.
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Townhouse Fire On Magnolia Court East Near Satinwood Terrace And Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:15 PM Thursday to a townhouse fire at 2326 Magnolia Court East Buffalo Grove, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that smoke was showing from a 4-unit townhouse.
Police were first on the scene and reported smoke showing from the vents, and reported the smell of burning wood. Police went to work on evacuating units in the townhouses.
When firefighters arrived, they reported smoke showing from the front-left corner, and immediately went to work with a hose line.
Firefighters extinguished the fire by 2:42 p.m.
Firefighters were investigating the scene Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters from Deerfield, Lincolnshire-Riverwood, Long Grove, Mount Prospect and Rolling Meadows assisted Buffalo Grove firefighters.
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Police were first on the scene and reported smoke showing from the vents, and reported the smell of burning wood. Police went to work on evacuating units in the townhouses.
When firefighters arrived, they reported smoke showing from the front-left corner, and immediately went to work with a hose line.
Firefighters extinguished the fire by 2:42 p.m.
Firefighters were investigating the scene Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters from Deerfield, Lincolnshire-Riverwood, Long Grove, Mount Prospect and Rolling Meadows assisted Buffalo Grove firefighters.
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Teen Job Fair At Arlington Heights Memorial Library On Saturday, February 21, 2014
4:33 PM Thursday . Approximately 20 local businesses will be at the 3rd Annual Teen Job Fair that will be held on Saturday, February 21, 9 a.m. – Noon in the Hendrickson Room at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave.
If you are a teen seeking a Summer job, part-time work or volunteer hours, attend the Job Fair and introduce yourselves to the participating businesses. This is a great opportunity to put money in your pocket and gain real-world experience. This event is for High School students only, and no Library Card is required to attend.
The Village of Arlington Heights Youth Commission, the Arlington Heights Park District, and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library are pleased to bring this popular event back for a third year.
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If you are a teen seeking a Summer job, part-time work or volunteer hours, attend the Job Fair and introduce yourselves to the participating businesses. This is a great opportunity to put money in your pocket and gain real-world experience. This event is for High School students only, and no Library Card is required to attend.
The Village of Arlington Heights Youth Commission, the Arlington Heights Park District, and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library are pleased to bring this popular event back for a third year.
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Car Fire At Cook County Circuit Court Parking Garage On Euclid Ave At Wilke Rd, Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:22 AM Thursday to a report of a car fire with an explosion at the Rolling Meadows Cook County Circuit Courthouse, 2121 West Euclid Avenue Rolling Meadows, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a car was on fire on the top level of the Rolling Meadows Cook County Circuit Courthouse.
Firefighters reported black smoke coming from the top level of the garage on arrival.
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Firefighters reported black smoke coming from the top level of the garage on arrival.
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Fire At Ballard Heatlh Care Rehabilitation On Ballard Rd Near Dee Rd, Des Plaines
North Maine firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:09 AM Thursday to a a report of a fire at Ballard Health Care and Rehabilitation, 9300 Ballard Road Des Plaines, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics initially responded to an activated fire alarm at 8:09 a.m. and then received a report that a fire was burning in a second floor nursing home patient's room.
Firefighter/paramedic command called for an EMS Box at about 8:17 a.m. because of the likelihood of patient transfers and possible patient injuries. The EMS Box was elevated to a second alarm at about 8:29 a.m.
Fire was knocked at about 8:33 a.m.
Firefighter/paramedics were expecting to transport multiple patients to Lutheran General Hospital and possibly other hospitals for respiratory precautions related to smoke and for transfers out of extreme cold weather evacuation.
At least one fire victim was reported in the room affected by the fire, and additional patients are being transferred to area hospitals. Some patients possibly have respiratory problems from smoke exposure.
Firefighters from Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Elmhurst, Park Ridge and others assisted North Maine firefighter/paramedics.
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Firefighter/paramedic command called for an EMS Box at about 8:17 a.m. because of the likelihood of patient transfers and possible patient injuries. The EMS Box was elevated to a second alarm at about 8:29 a.m.
Fire was knocked at about 8:33 a.m.
Firefighter/paramedics were expecting to transport multiple patients to Lutheran General Hospital and possibly other hospitals for respiratory precautions related to smoke and for transfers out of extreme cold weather evacuation.
At least one fire victim was reported in the room affected by the fire, and additional patients are being transferred to area hospitals. Some patients possibly have respiratory problems from smoke exposure.
Firefighters from Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Elmhurst, Park Ridge and others assisted North Maine firefighter/paramedics.
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New Record Low Of -8°F At Nws Official O'hare Site For February 19, 2015
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0000FF; font-size: x-large;"><strong>TODAY</strong></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #FF6633; font-size: x-large;"><strong>SUNRISE: 6:42 AM</strong></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #FF3300; font-size: x-large;"><strong>SUNSET: 5:29 PM</strong></span>
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NWS Point Forecast: Arlington Heights IL
Chicagoland weather radar shows light lake effect snow over southeast Lake Michigan and shoreline at 7:30 a.m.
Satellite images show mostly clear skies over Chicagoland and northern Illinois at 7:30 a.m.
The record low was broken for today, February 19, 2015 at 6:51 a.m. The previous record was -7°F in 1936.
The record of -7°F was tied at 5:51 a.m.
The wind chill has been at a dangerous -27°F or -28°F since 1:51 a.m.
Today's high is expected to hit 4°F at about 3:00 p.m. The highest wind chill temperature is forecast to hit -1°F at 9:00 p.m. During daylight hours today, the wind chill is forecast to gradually climb from -25°F to -10°F.
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0000FF; font-size: x-large;"><strong>TODAY</strong></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #FF6633; font-size: x-large;"><strong>SUNRISE: 6:42 AM</strong></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #FF3300; font-size: x-large;"><strong>SUNSET: 5:29 PM</strong></span>
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NWS Point Forecast: Arlington Heights IL
Chicagoland weather radar shows light lake effect snow over southeast Lake Michigan and shoreline at 7:30 a.m.
Satellite images show mostly clear skies over Chicagoland and northern Illinois at 7:30 a.m.
The record low was broken for today, February 19, 2015 at 6:51 a.m. The previous record was -7°F in 1936.
The record of -7°F was tied at 5:51 a.m.
The wind chill has been at a dangerous -27°F or -28°F since 1:51 a.m.
Today's high is expected to hit 4°F at about 3:00 p.m. The highest wind chill temperature is forecast to hit -1°F at 9:00 p.m. During daylight hours today, the wind chill is forecast to gradually climb from -25°F to -10°F.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Power Outage Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights -- Primary Line Down, 1700 Without Power
Mount Prospect police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:13 PM Wednesday to a report of a live wire down near the Shell gas station at 606 West Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a live power line was down near Northwest Highway and Forest Avenue.
Firefighters on the scene reported a primary line was down
Power was also interrupted for a less than one minute in central Arlington Heights.
Police and firefighters also responded to Euclid Avenue and Elmhurst Road. The exact reason is not known at this time.
About 1700 ComEd customers are without power near the area.
The area of the power outage covers from
Gregory and Main Street
Milburn and Pine
Lancaster St and Central Road
About 15 customer are reported without power in Arlington Heights.
Restoration time ranges from about 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. according to ComEd.
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Firefighters on the scene reported a primary line was down
Power was also interrupted for a less than one minute in central Arlington Heights.
Police and firefighters also responded to Euclid Avenue and Elmhurst Road. The exact reason is not known at this time.
About 1700 ComEd customers are without power near the area.
The area of the power outage covers from
Gregory and Main Street
Milburn and Pine
Lancaster St and Central Road
About 15 customer are reported without power in Arlington Heights.
Restoration time ranges from about 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. according to ComEd.
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Crash With Injuries On Euclid Ave At Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:14 AM Wednesday to a repoert of a crash with injuries at Euclid Avenue and Plum Grove Road Rolling Meadows, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that two cars crash in front of the CVS Pharmacy.
Rolling Meadows firefighters on arrival reported two vehicles involved with minor damage in the eastbound lanes, just west of the intersection.
Overall traffic is light this morning, but there are reports of black ice in several areas.
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Rolling Meadows firefighters on arrival reported two vehicles involved with minor damage in the eastbound lanes, just west of the intersection.
Overall traffic is light this morning, but there are reports of black ice in several areas.
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Crash With Injuries Shoe Factory Rd And Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:24 AM Wednesday to a report of crash with injuries at Shoe Factory Road and Higgins Road Hoffman Estates , IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a crash in the intersection. Firefighter/paramedics reported a three-vehicle accident with moderate damage.
One car was broadsided by a pickup truck. The resulting spinout clipped some other vehicles. Three or four total vehicles were involved in the crash.
At least two people injured with a two-ambulance response from Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
Bartlett Road was shut down at Shoe Factory Road.
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One car was broadsided by a pickup truck. The resulting spinout clipped some other vehicles. Three or four total vehicles were involved in the crash.
At least two people injured with a two-ambulance response from Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
Bartlett Road was shut down at Shoe Factory Road.
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Crash With Injuries On East Davis St, East Of Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:42 AM Wednesday to a report of crash with injuries at 1727 East Davis Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that small white car was involved in a crash with a semi-trailer truck.
One person was injured in the car.
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One person was injured in the car.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Vehicle Burglary, Nothing Taken From Work Van N Hickory Ave Near , Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 4:31 PM Friday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 99 North Hickory Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders punched out the door lock on the victim's white 1998 Chevy van.
The cost to repair the damage is estimated at $50. Nothing reported to be taken from inside of vehicle.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 13, 2015 at about 4:30 p.m.
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The cost to repair the damage is estimated at $50. Nothing reported to be taken from inside of vehicle.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 13, 2015 at about 4:30 p.m.
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Monday, February 16, 2015
Vehicle Burglary On North Race Ave Near Olive St, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 7:01 AM Sunday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 1300 block North Race Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's unlocked red Honda Accord and removed a ring of keys and cash.
The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 07:30 PM and Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 07:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 11:30 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 07:30 PM and Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 07:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 11:30 (hours: minutes).
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Vehicle Burglary On North Mitchell Ave Near Marion St, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 5:01 AM Sunday of a vehicle burglary in the block of 1400 North Mitchell Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders entered the victim's unlocked black 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo and removed an Apple iPad mini valued at $300, monster dog Oakley sunglasses valued at $100, and eco Ex gear speakers valued at $100.
The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 05:45 PM and Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 05:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 11:15 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred between Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 05:45 PM and Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 05:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 11:15 (hours: minutes).
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Theft Of Apple Iphone 5s At Party City On West Rand Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 6:46 PM Saturday of a theft at 111 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's unattended black Apple iPhone 5S, valued at $599.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2015 between 06:00 PM and 06:45 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 0:45 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2015 between 06:00 PM and 06:45 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 0:45 (hours: minutes).
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Theft Of Apple Iphone 6 On East Olive St Near Rand Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 11:01 PM Friday of a theft in the block of 1600 East Olive Street Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's black iPhone 6, valued at $700, from his jacket pocket.
The iPhone has a silver or gray backing.
Arlington Heights Police Department did not specify whether this was a commercial or residential location. Usually when the exact address is not provided, the location is a residential address.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 13, 2015 between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 1:0 (hours: minutes).
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The iPhone has a silver or gray backing.
Arlington Heights Police Department did not specify whether this was a commercial or residential location. Usually when the exact address is not provided, the location is a residential address.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Friday, February 13, 2015 between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 1:0 (hours: minutes).
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Small Fire Extinguished In Buffalo Grove Police Department Shooting Range On Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:58 PM Monday to a report of a small fire that was extinguished at the Buffalo Grove Police Department Headquarters, 46 Raupp Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a small fire in the shooting range was believed to have been extinguished.
Buffalo Grove firefighters reported that they confirmed that the fire was out on arrival.
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Buffalo Grove firefighters reported that they confirmed that the fire was out on arrival.
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Small Fire Extinguished In Buffalo Grove Police Department Shooting Range On Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:58 PM Monday to a report of a small fire that was extinguished at the Buffalo Grove Police Department Headquarters, 46 Raupp Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a small fire in the shooting range was believed to have been extinguished.
Buffalo Grove firefighters reported that they confirmed that the fire was out on arrival.
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Buffalo Grove firefighters reported that they confirmed that the fire was out on arrival.
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Traffic Alert: Minor Crash With Injuries Eb Lake Cook Rd West Of Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:39 AM Monday to a report of crash with injuries at Arlington Heights Road and Lake Cook Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a cash on eastbound Lake Cook Road.
The crash was located in the eastbound lanes of Lake Cook Road west of Arlington Heights Road.
Police immediately helped the drivers get their cars off of Lake Cook Road.
Minor backup on Lake Cook Road.
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The crash was located in the eastbound lanes of Lake Cook Road west of Arlington Heights Road.
Police immediately helped the drivers get their cars off of Lake Cook Road.
Minor backup on Lake Cook Road.
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Pace Bus Tires Smoking, No Fire, On Golf Rd West Of Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:20 AM Monday to a report of a possible vehicle fire at Golf Road and Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that smoke was coming from the area of the tires of a Pace Bus on westbound Golf Road west of Arlington Heights Road.
Firefighters reported no fire on the Pac Bus. Arlington Heights police were managed traffic in the area while the bus was removed.
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Firefighters reported no fire on the Pac Bus. Arlington Heights police were managed traffic in the area while the bus was removed.
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Armed Robbery Near The Metra Station At Main St And Railroad St, Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake police responded about 4:51 AM Monday to an armed robbery at Railroad Street and Main Street Crystal Lake , IL. Police received a report that an armed robbery occurred near the Metra train station.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 4:50 a.m. Monday.
The offenders were described as ...
#1 male/black short hair, black coat
#2 male/black short hair
#3 female/black
Police received a report that the offenders were last seen fleeing in a black 2-door vehicle southbound on Main Street.
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The crime is reported to have occurred at 4:50 a.m. Monday.
The offenders were described as ...
#1 male/black short hair, black coat
#2 male/black short hair
#3 female/black
Police received a report that the offenders were last seen fleeing in a black 2-door vehicle southbound on Main Street.
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Sunday, February 15, 2015
Woman Removed From Vehicle, Stabbed And Robbed Near Morton Grove, Glenview
Glenview police responded about 9:30 PM Sunday to an armed robbery Glenview , IL. Police received a report that a man forced a woman out of her vehicle somewhere between Morton Grove and Glenview near the Golf train station and stabbed her with a knife.
Cash was taken.
The offender was described as a male/Indian, in his 20s, 5'6" thin build, wearing a black hat, gray sweater and blue jeans. He was reported to be driving a black vehicle.
The offender fled in an unknown direction with the knife. He is believed to be still armed with the knife.
At this time it is unknown where the woman received medical attention.
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Cash was taken.
The offender was described as a male/Indian, in his 20s, 5'6" thin build, wearing a black hat, gray sweater and blue jeans. He was reported to be driving a black vehicle.
The offender fled in an unknown direction with the knife. He is believed to be still armed with the knife.
At this time it is unknown where the woman received medical attention.
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Armed Robbery At Subway On Skokie Blvd At The Berkeley Row Shopping Center,Northbrook
Northbrook police responded about 9:21 AM Sunday to an armed robbery at Subway, 300 Skokie Boulevard Northbrook , IL. Police received a report that a man robbed the Subway in the Berkeley Square Shopping Center.
The offender was described as a male/white or possibly Hispanic, 6'0" medium build, with black hair, wearing a gray jacket.
The suspect was armed with a folding knife.
The suspect was last seen fleeing southbound on foot from the scene.
At the time of the initial report, the suspect took an undetermined amount of cash.
Victim stated the offender was not wearing any gloves, hat or mask.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 9:20 a.m.
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The offender was described as a male/white or possibly Hispanic, 6'0" medium build, with black hair, wearing a gray jacket.
The suspect was armed with a folding knife.
The suspect was last seen fleeing southbound on foot from the scene.
At the time of the initial report, the suspect took an undetermined amount of cash.
Victim stated the offender was not wearing any gloves, hat or mask.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 9:20 a.m.
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
Armed Robbery At American Mattress Store On South Waukegan Rd At Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield
Arlington Heights police responded about 2:17 PM Saturday to an armed robbery at American Mattress, 210 South Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL. Police received a report that three suspects were involved in an armed robbery at the Amrerican Mattress store at Lake Cook Road and Waukegan Road.
One male/black offender, wearing a white Burberry shirt, displayed a handgun.
The offenders took cash from the store.
The offenders fled in a teal green Chevrolet SUV. The suspects were described as a female/black driver and two male/black passengers. The suspects fled northbound on Waukegan Road from Lake Cook Road.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 2:17 p.m.
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One male/black offender, wearing a white Burberry shirt, displayed a handgun.
The offenders took cash from the store.
The offenders fled in a teal green Chevrolet SUV. The suspects were described as a female/black driver and two male/black passengers. The suspects fled northbound on Waukegan Road from Lake Cook Road.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 2:17 p.m.
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Multiple-Vehicle Pile-Up With At Least 16 Injured On Southbound I-55 Near Gardner And South Wilmington
Illinois State police and Gardner FPD firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:59 AM Saturday to a multiple-injury crash on 41.191638,-88.319706 (SB I-55 and MP 227 Gardner, IL) . Police and firefighter/paramedics on the scene reported a multiple vehicle pile-up involving on semi-trailer truck and 15 total vehicles.
Fire command reported 16 patients were transported from the crash scene to area hospitals, and 16 medical refusals.
Firefighters were working two extrication operations at the scene.
The pile-up crash occurred during periods of snow squalls, high winds and white out conditions. Conditions at Joliet Regional Airport included a report of a steady north wind of 21 MPH with gusts to 37 MPH at 10:15 a.m. A north wind of 16 MPH with gusts to 31 MPH were reported at 10:55 a.m.
Firefighter/paramedics from Channahon, Coal City, Dwight, East Joliet, Mokena, Pontiac, Troy, Wilmington and other departments assisted Gardner FPD firefighter/paramedics at the scene or standing by in Gardner and other nearby community fire stations.
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Fire command reported 16 patients were transported from the crash scene to area hospitals, and 16 medical refusals.
Firefighters were working two extrication operations at the scene.
The pile-up crash occurred during periods of snow squalls, high winds and white out conditions. Conditions at Joliet Regional Airport included a report of a steady north wind of 21 MPH with gusts to 37 MPH at 10:15 a.m. A north wind of 16 MPH with gusts to 31 MPH were reported at 10:55 a.m.
Firefighter/paramedics from Channahon, Coal City, Dwight, East Joliet, Mokena, Pontiac, Troy, Wilmington and other departments assisted Gardner FPD firefighter/paramedics at the scene or standing by in Gardner and other nearby community fire stations.
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Friday, February 13, 2015
Theft Of A Taxi Business Sticker Near The Downtown Metra Train Station, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report on Wednesday of a theft near the Metra downtown Arlington Heights train station, 45 West Northwest Highway Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's business license sticker from his taxi cab. The sticker was valued at $80.
The crime is reported to have occurred between Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 01:30 PM and Monday, February 9, 2015 at 09:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 92:0 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred between Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 01:30 PM and Monday, February 9, 2015 at 09:30 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 92:0 (hours: minutes).
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Large Smoke Plume Or Header And Ash Thursday Afternoon Was A Controlled Burn In Lake County Near Lindenhurst, West Of Wadsworth, Waukegan
A large header or large plume of smoke in the area of Lindenhurst and Lake Villa area of Lake County is reported to have been a large controlled burn.
According to WGN meteorologist Mike Hamernik, the large plume of smoke was visible on radar at 1:12 p.m. Thursday.
Some residents of Lake County reported ash falling on their property from the smoke, and 9-1-1 call centers received several calls of smoke seen Thursday afternoon.
The controlled burn was possibly in the Raven Glen Forest Preserve, Ethel's Woods Forest Preserve or Wadsworth area. There were no alerts posted on the Lake County FPD's Facebook or Twitter accounts.
Lake County Forest Preserve District reported February 11, 2015 that they were involved with brush pile burning in Lakewood, Wauconda, Van Patten Woods, Wadsworth and Old School, Mettawa
Each spring and fall, restoration ecologists conduct controlled burns across hundreds of acres throughout the preserves.
Controlled burns are considered a natural resource manager's most cost-effective tool available for managing natural communities. They help control invasive shrubs and trees. Without fire, buckthorn, honeysuckle and other aggressive non-native species invade local habitats and shade out native plants
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According to WGN meteorologist Mike Hamernik, the large plume of smoke was visible on radar at 1:12 p.m. Thursday.
Some residents of Lake County reported ash falling on their property from the smoke, and 9-1-1 call centers received several calls of smoke seen Thursday afternoon.
The controlled burn was possibly in the Raven Glen Forest Preserve, Ethel's Woods Forest Preserve or Wadsworth area. There were no alerts posted on the Lake County FPD's Facebook or Twitter accounts.
Lake County Forest Preserve District reported February 11, 2015 that they were involved with brush pile burning in Lakewood, Wauconda, Van Patten Woods, Wadsworth and Old School, Mettawa
Each spring and fall, restoration ecologists conduct controlled burns across hundreds of acres throughout the preserves.
Controlled burns are considered a natural resource manager's most cost-effective tool available for managing natural communities. They help control invasive shrubs and trees. Without fire, buckthorn, honeysuckle and other aggressive non-native species invade local habitats and shade out native plants
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Thursday, February 12, 2015
Dryer Fire In Basement Of Apartment Building On East Circle Hill Drive, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:26 PM Thursday to a report of smoke in the basement of an apartment building in the block of 400 East Circle Drive Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of smoke in an apartment building.
Interior firefighters reported a fire in a dryer in the basement, with the fire out by 1:34 p.m.
Firefighters were working on ventilation by 1:35 p.m.
Fire command reported "fire out" at 1:36 p.m. and requested a salt truck for icing on the streets.
Buffalo Grove's crew from Tower Ladder 25 assisted Arlington Heights firefighters.
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Interior firefighters reported a fire in a dryer in the basement, with the fire out by 1:34 p.m.
Firefighters were working on ventilation by 1:35 p.m.
Fire command reported "fire out" at 1:36 p.m. and requested a salt truck for icing on the streets.
Buffalo Grove's crew from Tower Ladder 25 assisted Arlington Heights firefighters.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Traffic Alert: Arlington Heights Rd Down To 2 Lanes Near St James Church And School, Just North Of Hawthorne St
After several reports of the smell of natural gas in the past few days, Nicor crews are working on repairing a leaking gas line.
Arlington Heights Road is reported to have lane blockage down to two lanes -- one lane in each direction.
Northbound traffic seems to be most affected with northbound Arlington Heights Road backed up to the block between Miner Street and Wings Street just north of Northwest Highway at 4:50 p.m.
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Arlington Heights Road is reported to have lane blockage down to two lanes -- one lane in each direction.
Northbound traffic seems to be most affected with northbound Arlington Heights Road backed up to the block between Miner Street and Wings Street just north of Northwest Highway at 4:50 p.m.
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Arlington Heights Police Release Warn About Pickpocket Team
Arlington Heights Police released photos of a group of men and women they believe to be part of a pickpocket team that travels through the country.
The Arlington Heights Police Department did not release any information that indicated whether they believed the team was in the area.
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The Arlington Heights Police Department did not release any information that indicated whether they believed the team was in the area.
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Armed Robbery at a Dry Cleaners Business on North Wilke Rd Just North Of Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police responded about 4:30 PM Tuesday to an armed robbery at Kustom Kleen, 1008 North Wilke Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender entered the business, pointed a black colored handgun at the victim and demanded money from the register. The offender left after the victim said they were calling the police. The offender is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6'1", 180 lbs, slim build, last seen wearing a dark brown winter coat, a black knit hat, and a dark colored winter scarf; last seen southbound from the scene.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
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.
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The crime is reported to have occurred at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
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.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Retail Theft At Jared Galleria Of Jewelry, Schaumburg -- Three Offenders Armed With Hammers
Schaumburg police responded about 8:04 PM Tuesday to Jared Galleria of Jewelry, 1700 Woodfield Rd Schaumburg, IL. Police received a report that three male/black subjects, considered armed and dangerous, were involved in a retail theft at the jewelry store.
The subject possibly smashed counters and fled with merchandise -- not confirmed.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 8:04 p.m.
Three male/black subjects were armed with hammers. One of the subjects was about 5'10" with a thin build wearing dark clothing.
The subjects fled in a dark minivan with tinted windows and no hubcaps.
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The subject possibly smashed counters and fled with merchandise -- not confirmed.
The crime is reported to have occurred at 8:04 p.m.
Three male/black subjects were armed with hammers. One of the subjects was about 5'10" with a thin build wearing dark clothing.
The subjects fled in a dark minivan with tinted windows and no hubcaps.
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Gunshot Victim At Walgreens On Dundee Rd Near Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling
Wheeling police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:02 PM Tuesday to a report of a person shot at Walgreens, 1199 West Dundee Road Wheeling, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a gunshot victim at Walgreens.
Firefighter/paramedics were ordered to stage several blocks away.
The scene was secured by police at 7:04 p.m. and paramedics moved up to the scene.
The location of the actual shooting is not confirmed at this time. The condition of the victim is not known at this time.
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Firefighter/paramedics were ordered to stage several blocks away.
The scene was secured by police at 7:04 p.m. and paramedics moved up to the scene.
The location of the actual shooting is not confirmed at this time. The condition of the victim is not known at this time.
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Vehicle Burglary At Hotel Parking Lot On Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling
Wheeling police received a report about 9:11 AM Sunday of a vehicle burglary at the Old Court Inn, 374 North Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders smashed the window of a Chevy and took a GPS device.
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Bicyclist Hit By Car On Eastbound Northwest Highway At Route 53, Palatine
Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:56 PM Tuesday to a report of a vehicle crash with a bicyclist 42.100913,-88.020885 (Northwest Highway and Route 53 Palatine, IL). Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a vehicle or school bus hit a bicyclist.
A male bicyclist was reported injured at the scene.
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A male bicyclist was reported injured at the scene.
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Theft Of Cub Cadet Snow Blower From Office Building Property On Wilke Rd South Of Campbell St, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 8:01 AM Monday of a theft of a snowblower at the Plaza Office Park property, 121 South WIlke Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders took the victim's unattended yellow Cub Cadet 221HP snow blower, valued at $500.
The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, February 6, 2015 at 06:00 PM and Monday, February 9, 2015 at 08:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 62:00 (hours: minutes) or 2 1/2 days.
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The crime is reported to have occurred between Friday, February 6, 2015 at 06:00 PM and Monday, February 9, 2015 at 08:00 AM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 62:00 (hours: minutes) or 2 1/2 days.
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Theft Of Wallet At Panera Rand Rd Followed By Big Purchase Amount At Best Buy, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 12:49 PM Monday of a theft at Panera Bread, 5 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders removed the victim's black faux leather wallet from her purse at Panera Bread. The offender(s) then made purchases at Best Buy (615 East Palatine Road) with the victim's credit cards for $3,378.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, February 9, 2015 between 10:30 AM and 12:48 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 2:18 (hours: minutes).
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Monday, February 9, 2015 between 10:30 AM and 12:48 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 2:18 (hours: minutes).
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Residential Burglary On North Harvard Ave Near Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police received a report about 3:37 PM Sunday of a residential burglary in the block of 2700 North Harvard Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown offender or offenders forced entry into the victim's residence. At the time of the report it was not known or summarized what was taken.
The crime is reported to have occurred on Sunday, February 8, 2015 between 11:00 AM and 03:36 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 4:36 (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.
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The crime is reported to have occurred on Sunday, February 8, 2015 between 11:00 AM and 03:36 PM. The elapsed time range including the time the crime could have occurred is 4:36 (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.
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Monday, February 9, 2015
Hit-And-Run Crash At Golf Road And Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police responded about 10:50 AM Monday to a hit-and-run crash property damage only at Golf Road and Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that a green 1997 Chevrolet Suburban was involved in a crash at the intersection.
The offending driver was described as a male/Hispanic subject.
The vehicle was last seen eastbound on Golf Road from Arlington Heights Road.
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The offending driver was described as a male/Hispanic subject.
The vehicle was last seen eastbound on Golf Road from Arlington Heights Road.
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Car Crash Into A Tree On Sutton Rd South Of Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 12:49 AM Monday to a report of crash with injuries at Sutton Road and Golf Road Hoffman Estates , IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a vehicle crashed into a tree off of Sutton Road south of Golf Road.
Police were on the scene first and reported they would like paramedics to check on the driver of the vehicle.
No extrication as needed.
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Police were on the scene first and reported they would like paramedics to check on the driver of the vehicle.
No extrication as needed.
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Sunday, February 8, 2015
Residential Burglary Awaiting Confirmation In Neighborhood Of Williamsburg St And Cambridge St, Arlington Heights
A tip was received of a possible residential burglary in the neighborhood of Cambridge Street and Williamsburg Street.
No confirmation yet from the Arlington Heights Police Department.
The crime is reported to have occurred some time last week before Friday night.
This is a developing report; no official confirmation at this time for a possible residential burglary in the neighborhood west of Frontier Park, north of Palatine Road and east of Route 53.
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No confirmation yet from the Arlington Heights Police Department.
The crime is reported to have occurred some time last week before Friday night.
This is a developing report; no official confirmation at this time for a possible residential burglary in the neighborhood west of Frontier Park, north of Palatine Road and east of Route 53.
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Saturday, February 7, 2015
Townhouse Fire Spreads In Laundry Room On Waterbury Lane Near Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg
Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:33 AM Saturday to a report of a townhouse fire at 120 Waterbury Lane Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report of a dryer fire with flames and smoke visible.
Schaumburg's Engine 51 crew was first on the scene and reported nothing showing from the outside.
Inside a fire as spreading up cabinets and through a door in the laundry room. Firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant soon after arrival, but were able to find a second functioning hydrant.
Schaumburg's Battalion Chief requested a working fire response at 9:42 am. just after firefighters began setting up ladders to one side of the side of the two-story townhouse.
Firefighters helped several residents with evacuation, and extinguished the fire by 9:53 a.m.
At least one resident was checked by paramedics after the fire.
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Schaumburg's Engine 51 crew was first on the scene and reported nothing showing from the outside.
Inside a fire as spreading up cabinets and through a door in the laundry room. Firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant soon after arrival, but were able to find a second functioning hydrant.
Schaumburg's Battalion Chief requested a working fire response at 9:42 am. just after firefighters began setting up ladders to one side of the side of the two-story townhouse.
Firefighters helped several residents with evacuation, and extinguished the fire by 9:53 a.m.
At least one resident was checked by paramedics after the fire.
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Female Battery Victim At The Haven Motel On East Northwest Highway Near S Forest Ave, Palatine
Palatine police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:36 AM Saturday to a report of a person injured from a battery at The Haven Motel, 600 East Northwest Highway Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that a female battery victim was in the motel lobby.
No word on the offender of the battery.
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No word on the offender of the battery.
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House Under Renovation Destroyed By Fire On Dorchester Lane, Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 3:23 AM Saturday to a report of a house fire at 332 Dorchester Lane Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that smoke was in the air, and that a fire was nearby in the area of Dover Lane and Berkenshire Lane. The fire was initially believed to be coming from a house on Dorchester Lane.
The paramedic crew from Elk Grove Fire Department Ambulance 7 reported smelling smoke in the area at about 3:23 a.m.
Firefighters on Truck 7 reported a light haze at Wellington and Berkenshire at 3:25 a.m.
Ambulance 7's crew found the fire at a two-story house under renovation at 332 Dorchester Lane with a dumpster on the driveway. Fire was showing from the front of the house at 3:27 a.m.
The fire was upgraded to a working fire response at 3:29 a.m. but was immediately canceled by about 3:33 a.m. and then re-activated at 3:36 a.m. with fire showing from all sides of the house and through the roof.
The crew from Truck 7 or Tower Ladder 10 raised the ladder to hit the fire through the roof with an elevated master stream.
Most visible fire from the house was extinguished by about 3:56 a.m. Firefighters brought two 2 1/2-inch lines to the rear of the house to continue to attack fire showing in the attic of the house.
Firefighters were chasing hot spots, embers and small fires showing past 4:47 a.m. Firefighters began final washdown inside the house at about 5:23 a.m. Firefighters began shutting down hose lines at about 5:30 a.m.
Firefighters from Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, and Roselle assisted Elk Grove Village firefighters either at the scene or by standing by at Elk Grove Village fire stations.
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The paramedic crew from Elk Grove Fire Department Ambulance 7 reported smelling smoke in the area at about 3:23 a.m.
Firefighters on Truck 7 reported a light haze at Wellington and Berkenshire at 3:25 a.m.
Ambulance 7's crew found the fire at a two-story house under renovation at 332 Dorchester Lane with a dumpster on the driveway. Fire was showing from the front of the house at 3:27 a.m.
The fire was upgraded to a working fire response at 3:29 a.m. but was immediately canceled by about 3:33 a.m. and then re-activated at 3:36 a.m. with fire showing from all sides of the house and through the roof.
The crew from Truck 7 or Tower Ladder 10 raised the ladder to hit the fire through the roof with an elevated master stream.
Most visible fire from the house was extinguished by about 3:56 a.m. Firefighters brought two 2 1/2-inch lines to the rear of the house to continue to attack fire showing in the attic of the house.
Firefighters were chasing hot spots, embers and small fires showing past 4:47 a.m. Firefighters began final washdown inside the house at about 5:23 a.m. Firefighters began shutting down hose lines at about 5:30 a.m.
Firefighters from Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, and Roselle assisted Elk Grove Village firefighters either at the scene or by standing by at Elk Grove Village fire stations.
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Friday, February 6, 2015
Comed: Smart Meters Offer You More Benefits; Installations Ongoing In Arlington Heights And Many Nearby Suburbs
Smart meters are digital electric meters that securely send electricity-usage information to ComEd. The Smart meters replace existing electric meters. The technology helps eliminate estimated bills and the need for a meter reader to visit your home.
A smart meter also helps residents learn more about your electricity usage and ways to save energy and money.
Residents with smart meters are able to ...
Access your electricity-usage information 24/7.
Understand how much electricity you're using and when, giving you more control.
Take advantage of online energy-management tools and optional pricing programs to help you save.
What Residents Can Expect During Installation
ComEd plans to install approximately 4 million smart meters in all homes and businesses across northern Illinois by the end of 2018.
Residents are notified by mail when installations are scheduled for their area.
A uniformed meter installer with appropriate identification from ComEd or Corix, a ComEd-authorized contractor, will perform the installation at no cost to you. Currently installers have been driving white Chevrolet Sonic subcompact cars with the Corix logo on the vehicle sides, and a flashing yellow light on the roof of the car.
Residents are advised to be sure there is nothing blocking access to the meter.
Installation typically takes 10 minutes. Expect a brief interruption to electric service. Some installations occur with no perceptible interruption in service.
Corix installations are happening this month in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Downers Grove, North Barrington, South Barrington, Bartlett, Deer Park, Forest Lake, Glen Ellyn, Hawthorne Woods, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Lisle, Lombard, Long Grove, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Streamwood, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, York Center, Yorkfield, and many more West and Southwest Suburbs and central and southern parts of the City of Chicago.
Next installations will occur in northern Chicago, northern suburbs, and suburbs just east and northeast of Arlington Heights.
See also ...
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A smart meter also helps residents learn more about your electricity usage and ways to save energy and money.
Residents with smart meters are able to ...
Access your electricity-usage information 24/7.
Understand how much electricity you're using and when, giving you more control.
Take advantage of online energy-management tools and optional pricing programs to help you save.
What Residents Can Expect During Installation
ComEd plans to install approximately 4 million smart meters in all homes and businesses across northern Illinois by the end of 2018.
Residents are notified by mail when installations are scheduled for their area.
A uniformed meter installer with appropriate identification from ComEd or Corix, a ComEd-authorized contractor, will perform the installation at no cost to you. Currently installers have been driving white Chevrolet Sonic subcompact cars with the Corix logo on the vehicle sides, and a flashing yellow light on the roof of the car.
Residents are advised to be sure there is nothing blocking access to the meter.
Installation typically takes 10 minutes. Expect a brief interruption to electric service. Some installations occur with no perceptible interruption in service.
Corix installations are happening this month in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Downers Grove, North Barrington, South Barrington, Bartlett, Deer Park, Forest Lake, Glen Ellyn, Hawthorne Woods, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Lisle, Lombard, Long Grove, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Streamwood, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, York Center, Yorkfield, and many more West and Southwest Suburbs and central and southern parts of the City of Chicago.
Next installations will occur in northern Chicago, northern suburbs, and suburbs just east and northeast of Arlington Heights.
See also ...
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Stolen Auto Reported Approximately Near Elmhurst Rd And I-90, Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect police received a report about 12:06 PM Friday of a stolen auto 42.028384,-87.940559 (Elmhurst Road and Interstate 90, Mount Prospect, IL). Police received a report that a male/Hispanic offender stole a white 2006 Hyundai 4-door somewhere in the area of Elmhurst Road and I-90.
The vehicle was last seen headed eastbound on Interstate 90.
The crime is reported to have occurred about noon.
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The vehicle was last seen headed eastbound on Interstate 90.
The crime is reported to have occurred about noon.
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Thursday, February 5, 2015
Hit-And-Run: School Bus, Pace Crash; School Bus Leaves The Scene; No Injuries On Dundee Rd And George Rd Wheeling
Wheeling police responded about 3:39 PM Thursday to a hit-and-run crash property damage only at Dundee Road and George Road Wheeling, IL. Police received a report that a Pace Bus and a School Bus crashed near the intersection, and the School Bus left the scene.
The Pace Bus driver reported the crash and had identifying information from the School Bus.
There were no reported injuries.
No word on whether the School Bus driver was unaware of the collision.
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The Pace Bus driver reported the crash and had identifying information from the School Bus.
There were no reported injuries.
No word on whether the School Bus driver was unaware of the collision.
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Hit-And-Run: School Bus, Pace Crash; School Bus Leaves The Scene; No Injuries On Dundee Rd And George Rd Wheeling
Wheeling police responded about 3:39 PM Thursday to a hit-and-run crash property damage only at Dundee Road and George Road Wheeling, IL. Police received a report that a Pace Bus and a School Bus crashed near the intersection, and the School Bus left the scene.
The Pace Bus driver reported the crash and had identifying information from the School Bus.
There were no reported injuries.
No word on whether the School Bus driver was unaware of the collision.
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The Pace Bus driver reported the crash and had identifying information from the School Bus.
There were no reported injuries.
No word on whether the School Bus driver was unaware of the collision.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Arlington Heights Police Warn Of Attempted Diversionary Thefts Involving Snow Removal Scams On S Walnut Ave And On West Wing St
Arlington Heights police recently received suspected diversionary theft attempts involving snow removal scams in the 700 block of South Walnut Avenue and the 500 block of West Wing Street.
As a result of the recent heavy snows, the Arlington Heights Police Department has received two complaints from senior residents involving unsolicited offers by unknown subjects to shovel snow and salt private walkways.
In each reported incident, the victims reported male subjects knocked on their door and offered to either shovel snow or salt sidewalks and driveways for $500.00. In each incident and after snow removal services were first refused, the male subjects repeatedly attempted to re-negotiate a lesser cost for the snow removal service.
In one of the incidents, the unknown snow removal contractor entered the victim's home and directed the home owner to gather a "paper and pencil" to help calculate the costs of "salt bags". Based upon previous reports, techniques to distract a homeowner with unusual tasks are indicative of diversionary burglary. In past reports, the distraction allows a criminal accomplice to enter a victim's home and remove items without the victim's knowledge.
In each incident the subjects were described as male/white with an approximate age of 30 with either thin or heavy physical builds. Based upon their appearance and accents, each victim believed the offending subjects to be European decent.
In one incident the three male offenders fled the victim's home in a white colored 4-door vehicle.
The Arlington Heights Police Department recommends residents NEVER allow solicitors or contractors to enter their home without an appointment and refuse door-to-door sales.
Residents experiencing similar incidents should immediately call 911 for Police response.
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.
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As a result of the recent heavy snows, the Arlington Heights Police Department has received two complaints from senior residents involving unsolicited offers by unknown subjects to shovel snow and salt private walkways.
In each reported incident, the victims reported male subjects knocked on their door and offered to either shovel snow or salt sidewalks and driveways for $500.00. In each incident and after snow removal services were first refused, the male subjects repeatedly attempted to re-negotiate a lesser cost for the snow removal service.
In one of the incidents, the unknown snow removal contractor entered the victim's home and directed the home owner to gather a "paper and pencil" to help calculate the costs of "salt bags". Based upon previous reports, techniques to distract a homeowner with unusual tasks are indicative of diversionary burglary. In past reports, the distraction allows a criminal accomplice to enter a victim's home and remove items without the victim's knowledge.
In each incident the subjects were described as male/white with an approximate age of 30 with either thin or heavy physical builds. Based upon their appearance and accents, each victim believed the offending subjects to be European decent.
In one incident the three male offenders fled the victim's home in a white colored 4-door vehicle.
The Arlington Heights Police Department recommends residents NEVER allow solicitors or contractors to enter their home without an appointment and refuse door-to-door sales.
Residents experiencing similar incidents should immediately call 911 for Police response.
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.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Arlington Heights Releases "Impressive" Crime Statistics, But FBI Cautions Against Ranking
Arlington Heights has the fourth lowest crime rate of 437 cities in the United States with populations of 75,000 and over, based on the 2013 crime data available from the FBI, which is the most recent Uniform Crime Rate report available. Read below for information on crime ranking from the FBI, and for information on publicly-released information and crime report leads regarding the Village of Arlington Heights.
For 2014, the Village of Arlington Heights reports the crime rate is expected to look even better. The Police Department recently reported its 2014 crime rate numbers to the FBI, noting an 8 percent drop from 2013, resulting in a historically low crime rate for Arlington Heights. The 2014 FBI report on crime statistics will not be formally released until later this year. The Village reports that continued low crime rates for the Village means that over the past decade, crime rate in Arlington Heights has decreased by 50 percent.
The Village of Arlington Heights reports the impressive crime rates resulted in Arlington Heights recently being named in the top 100 Safest Cities list of more than 25,000, a report compiled by an online research firm, NeighborhoodScout. The list is based on the total number of property and violent crimes that occur on a yearly basis per 1,000 residents.This is the third consecutive year the Village has made the top 100 list.
Arlington Heights ranked 61st in the Neighborhood Scout list. Locally, Park Ridge ranked 97, Elmhurst ranked 93, Carol Stream ranked 83, Hoffman Estates ranked 76, Mount Prospect ranked 73, Highland Park ranked, 63, Palatine ranked 49, Wheaton ranked 32, Buffalo Grove ranked 22, and Lake in the Hills raned 3.
"The Safest Cities listing and our recent crime statistic reports to the FBI validates the professional police work we do in Arlington Heights, and the low crime rate is a positive attribute for Arlington Heights," said Police Chief Gerald Mourning. "Our crime rate numbers reflect positively on our strong community support from both residents and businesses. We believe in embracing our community as our partner in crime prevention," Chief Mourning said. The Police Department will further study the annual FBI Uniform Crime Rates to help pinpoint emerging crime trends that then become a focus for the Police Department in terms of educating the public, crime prevention and Police preparedness.
"This ranking confirms that Arlington Heights is a great place for families to live and businesses to thrive. Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all who live and work in our community is our highest priority," said Mayor Thomas Hayes. "The Police Department's impressive success in doing so would not be possible without the cooperation and involvement of all of our community partners including our residents and business community."
However, the FBI cautions against ranking because rankings lead to simplistic and/or incomplete analyses that often create misleading perceptions adversely affecting cities and counties, along with their residents.
The FBI reports, in order to assess criminality and law enforcement's response from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, one must consider many variables, some of which, while having significant impact on crime, are not readily measurable or applicable pervasively among all locales. Geographic and demographic factors specific to each jurisdiction must be considered and applied if one is going to make an accurate and complete assessment of crime in that jurisdiction. Several sources of information are available that may assist the responsible researcher in exploring the many variables that affect crime in a particular locale. The U.S. Census Bureau data, for example, can be used to better understand the makeup of a locale's population. The transience of the population, its racial and ethnic makeup, its composition by age and gender, educational levels, and prevalent family structures are all key factors in assessing and comprehending the crime issue.
The FBI advises that one city may report more crime than a comparable one, not because there is more crime, but rather because its law enforcement agency, through proactive efforts, identifies more offenses. Attitudes of the citizens toward crime and their crime reporting practices, especially concerning minor offenses, also have an impact on the volume of crimes known to police.
In Arlington Heights, many crime reports from Citizen Observer are omitted. The reports focus on vehicle burglaries, residential burglaries, and purse thefts. And the reports put an extra emphasis on victim responsibility when victims leave a car unlocked or leave a purse unattended. The Citizen Observer reporting does not report all crimes in Arlington Heights, which misrepresents the scope of crime issues in Arlington Heights. Since police switched on a security channel that prevents the news media from monitoring police communications and public safety dispatches, the Citizen Observer reports do not release as much information about retail thefts, or retail theft attempts, and DUI offenses. There's no way to verify that all burglaries are reported through Citizen Observer either.
The Arlington Heights Police Department uses military-grade encrypted police radios which prevent the media or neighborhood watch groups from listening and picking up possible leads on crimes that are occurring in the Village of Arlington Heights. Some of these crimes are never reported to the public. Some of these crimes, because of their severity, are reported via press releases. And some crimes or police activity events are made known from other departments. For example, a high school student, who allegedly set fire to his family's house on Stratford Road in Prospect Heights near Arlington Heights in November 2014, was captured in Arlington Heights, but that information was not released via Citizen Observer. There is no continuous stream of criminal information released from Citizen Observer, it's really just a selection of property crimes predominantly.
No information on drug arrests have been released in Arlington Heights for at least a year. Many incidents, such as batteries, disturbances, disorderly conduct cases, gun-related investigations, other crimes, and suspicious incidents -- especially along Algonquin Road in or near low rate hotels -- are not reported to the public.
There is really no way to verify that the Arlington Heights Police Department statistics are accurate or true. Since Arlington Heights police are reporting their own crime statistics, it's a little like a high school student grading their own homework. The student might be a genius, or maybe not.
The Citizen Observer reports have no connection with the crime statistics that are reported to the FBI.
See also ...
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/neighborhoods/crime-rates/top100safest/
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2012/crime-in-the-u.s.-2012/caution-against-ranking
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For 2014, the Village of Arlington Heights reports the crime rate is expected to look even better. The Police Department recently reported its 2014 crime rate numbers to the FBI, noting an 8 percent drop from 2013, resulting in a historically low crime rate for Arlington Heights. The 2014 FBI report on crime statistics will not be formally released until later this year. The Village reports that continued low crime rates for the Village means that over the past decade, crime rate in Arlington Heights has decreased by 50 percent.
The Village of Arlington Heights reports the impressive crime rates resulted in Arlington Heights recently being named in the top 100 Safest Cities list of more than 25,000, a report compiled by an online research firm, NeighborhoodScout. The list is based on the total number of property and violent crimes that occur on a yearly basis per 1,000 residents.This is the third consecutive year the Village has made the top 100 list.
Arlington Heights ranked 61st in the Neighborhood Scout list. Locally, Park Ridge ranked 97, Elmhurst ranked 93, Carol Stream ranked 83, Hoffman Estates ranked 76, Mount Prospect ranked 73, Highland Park ranked, 63, Palatine ranked 49, Wheaton ranked 32, Buffalo Grove ranked 22, and Lake in the Hills raned 3.
"The Safest Cities listing and our recent crime statistic reports to the FBI validates the professional police work we do in Arlington Heights, and the low crime rate is a positive attribute for Arlington Heights," said Police Chief Gerald Mourning. "Our crime rate numbers reflect positively on our strong community support from both residents and businesses. We believe in embracing our community as our partner in crime prevention," Chief Mourning said. The Police Department will further study the annual FBI Uniform Crime Rates to help pinpoint emerging crime trends that then become a focus for the Police Department in terms of educating the public, crime prevention and Police preparedness.
"This ranking confirms that Arlington Heights is a great place for families to live and businesses to thrive. Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all who live and work in our community is our highest priority," said Mayor Thomas Hayes. "The Police Department's impressive success in doing so would not be possible without the cooperation and involvement of all of our community partners including our residents and business community."
However, the FBI cautions against ranking because rankings lead to simplistic and/or incomplete analyses that often create misleading perceptions adversely affecting cities and counties, along with their residents.
The FBI reports, in order to assess criminality and law enforcement's response from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, one must consider many variables, some of which, while having significant impact on crime, are not readily measurable or applicable pervasively among all locales. Geographic and demographic factors specific to each jurisdiction must be considered and applied if one is going to make an accurate and complete assessment of crime in that jurisdiction. Several sources of information are available that may assist the responsible researcher in exploring the many variables that affect crime in a particular locale. The U.S. Census Bureau data, for example, can be used to better understand the makeup of a locale's population. The transience of the population, its racial and ethnic makeup, its composition by age and gender, educational levels, and prevalent family structures are all key factors in assessing and comprehending the crime issue.
The FBI advises that one city may report more crime than a comparable one, not because there is more crime, but rather because its law enforcement agency, through proactive efforts, identifies more offenses. Attitudes of the citizens toward crime and their crime reporting practices, especially concerning minor offenses, also have an impact on the volume of crimes known to police.
In Arlington Heights, many crime reports from Citizen Observer are omitted. The reports focus on vehicle burglaries, residential burglaries, and purse thefts. And the reports put an extra emphasis on victim responsibility when victims leave a car unlocked or leave a purse unattended. The Citizen Observer reporting does not report all crimes in Arlington Heights, which misrepresents the scope of crime issues in Arlington Heights. Since police switched on a security channel that prevents the news media from monitoring police communications and public safety dispatches, the Citizen Observer reports do not release as much information about retail thefts, or retail theft attempts, and DUI offenses. There's no way to verify that all burglaries are reported through Citizen Observer either.
The Arlington Heights Police Department uses military-grade encrypted police radios which prevent the media or neighborhood watch groups from listening and picking up possible leads on crimes that are occurring in the Village of Arlington Heights. Some of these crimes are never reported to the public. Some of these crimes, because of their severity, are reported via press releases. And some crimes or police activity events are made known from other departments. For example, a high school student, who allegedly set fire to his family's house on Stratford Road in Prospect Heights near Arlington Heights in November 2014, was captured in Arlington Heights, but that information was not released via Citizen Observer. There is no continuous stream of criminal information released from Citizen Observer, it's really just a selection of property crimes predominantly.
No information on drug arrests have been released in Arlington Heights for at least a year. Many incidents, such as batteries, disturbances, disorderly conduct cases, gun-related investigations, other crimes, and suspicious incidents -- especially along Algonquin Road in or near low rate hotels -- are not reported to the public.
There is really no way to verify that the Arlington Heights Police Department statistics are accurate or true. Since Arlington Heights police are reporting their own crime statistics, it's a little like a high school student grading their own homework. The student might be a genius, or maybe not.
The Citizen Observer reports have no connection with the crime statistics that are reported to the FBI.
See also ...
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/neighborhoods/crime-rates/top100safest/
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2012/crime-in-the-u.s.-2012/caution-against-ranking
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