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THREE-VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURIES ON DWYER AVE NEAR CENTRAL RD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

8:15 AM (TUE FEB 24 2026) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Dwyer Ave and Central Rd Arlington Heights. Report of a crash with injuries on Dwyer Avenue near Central Road. Eyewitness reports a crash that appeared to involve three vehicles  -- with two vehicles near a dental office and the Church Creek Assisted Living facility. A third car was up on the curb facing north on Dwyer Avenue, further north near the Church Creek Condominiums buildings. The driver in that vehicle appeared to be trying to drive away while the airbags were deployed and the horn on the vehicle was activated. Arlington Heights Fire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. One citizen submitted an eyewitness report. Google Live Traffic Map … Dwyer Ave and Central Rd Arlington Heights NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/Notif...

TOWNHOUSE FIRE ON SEAVER LANE NEAR MOON LAKE BLVD HOFFMAN ESTATES

12:XX PM (TUE FEB 24 2026) ...  Hoffman Estates firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a townhouse fire at 2243 Seaver Lane Hoffman Estates. Report of a townhouse fire with a floor collapse. Fire on the first floor and fire on the second floor. Search for pet rescue. Residents evacuated. Heavy smoke pushing out the second floor at 12:47 PM. Second floor is soft and/or collapsed on the Charlie Side. There is a hole in the floor on the Charlie Side. Second floor is comprimised. MABAS Box Alarm requested at 12:48 PM. MABAS Division 1 Box Alarm on Box #2 activated by 12:50 PM. Fire Out at 12:58 PM. Google Live Traffic Map … 2243 Seaver Lane Hoffman Estates Hoffman Estates Fire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. One citizen submitted an eyewitness report. NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYE...

VEHICLE VS POLE CRASH AT NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND KENILWORTH AVE PALATINE

3:XX PM (MON FEB 23 2026) ...  Palatine firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Northwest Highway and Kenilworth Ave Palatine. Report of vehicle vs pole crash. Pole sheared off at the base. Incident dispatch was likely between 3:40 PM and 3:45 PM. Palatine Fire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. One citizen submitted an eyewitness report. Google Live Traffic Map … Northwest Highway and Kenilworth Ave Palatine NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detailed Form for Comprehensive, Extra Details DETAILED GUIDED FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTO, VIDEOS A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck,...

COMMERCIAL BARN FIRE AT BLUFF CITY MATERIALS ON ROUTE 31 NORTH OF VIRGINIA RD CARY

1:12 AM (WED FEB 18 2026) ...  Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a commercial building fire at 8913 South Route 31 Cary. Report of  MABAS Division 5 Box Alarm on Box #5-170 activated by 1:12 PM. Crew on arrival reports heavy smoke showing from a pole barn. Struck out at 2:14 AM. NWS Rockford 00:54 Air Temperature: 51.1 Dew Point 48.9 SE 10 5.00  Fog/Mist OVC020   Humidity 92% 29.52 999.7 Google Live Traffic Map … 8913 South Route 31 Cary NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detailed Form for Comprehensive, Extra Details DETAILED GUIDED FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTO, VIDEOS A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck, TL=Tower Ladder, Q=Quint  BC=B...

EXTRA ALARM APARTMENT FIRE ON BISHOP ST SOUTH OF 123RD ST IN CALUMET PARK

6:12 AM (SAT FEB 14 2026) ...  Calumet Park firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a apartment fire at 12301 Bishop Calumet Park. Report of a basement fire in an apartment building on Bishop Street just south of 123rd Street in Calumet Park. MABAS Division 22 Box Alarm on Box #2209 activated by 6:12 AM. MABAS Box Second Alarm about 6:43 AM. MABAS Box Third Alarm about 7:26 AM. Google Live Traffic Map … In the block of 12300 Bishop St Calumet Park NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detailed Form for Comprehensive, Extra Details DETAILED GUIDED FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTO, VIDEOS A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck, TL=Tower Ladder, Q=Quint  BC=Battalion Chief, C=Chief, DC=Deputy Chief/Deputy District Chief, CV=Comman...

CRASH WITH INJURIES AT BARRINGTON RD AND BARRINGTON ROAD POND FOREST PRESERVE DRIVEWAY HOFFMAN ESTATES

7:XX PM (FRI FEB 13 2026) ...  Hoffman Estates firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Barrington Rd and Barrington Road Pond Driveway Hoffman Estates. Report of a crash with injuries on Barrington Road north of Ascension Saint Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates. UPDATE:  Lake Zurich Woman Killed in Crash on Barrington Rd at Border of Hoffman Estates and Cook County Forest Preserve – Cardinal News Crash also reported on Waze. Incident dispatch was likely between 6:55 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. Hoffman Estates Fire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. One citizen submitted an eyewitness report. Google Live Traffic Map … Barrington Rd and Barrington Road Pond Driveway Hoffman Estates NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY...

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRE AT SUNCAST ON NORTH KIRK RD NEAR LATHEM ST, BATAVIA

8:09 AM (SAT FEB 7 2026) ...  Batavia firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a commercial building fire at 701 North Kirk Rd Batavia. Report of an activated fire alarm and then at 8:15 AM a reported fire in the back of the plant in the ? Room at Suncast Corporation. First unit on arrival reports nothing showing. Fire response elevated to a Working Fire at 8:41 AM. Fire out by 8:58 AM. Google Live Traffic Map … Suncast, 701 North Kirk Rd Batavia NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detailed Form for Comprehensive, Extra Details DETAILED GUIDED FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTO, VIDEOS A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck, TL=Tower Ladder, Q=Quint  BC=Battalion Chief, C=Chief, DC=Deputy Chief/Deputy District Chief, CV=Command ...

HOUSE FIRE ON NAVAJO LANE NEAR NEWTON ST HOFFMAN ESTATES

8:XX AM (SAT FEB 7 2026) ...  Hoffman Estates firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a house fire at 305 Navajo Lane Hoffman Estates. Report of a house fire involving a single-family structure on Navajo Lane east of Newton Street. Neighbor eyewitness reports Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood firefighters on scene. Incident dispatch was likely between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM. Google Live Traffic Map … https://maps.app.goo.gl/Feo32fo7oZXupiwn6 Hoffman Estates Fire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. One citizen in the neighborhood submitted an eyewitness report. NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detaile...

TWO ADULTS RESCUED BY NEIGHBORS DURING DETACHED GARAGE FIRE ON DRYDEN AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

9:50 AM (WED FEB 04 2026) ... Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of a detached garage fire -- fully-involved. One EMS transport. Two occupants rescued by citizens before firefighters arrived. Dryden Ave and Clarendon St Arlington Heights Heroic Fire Rescue of 2 Adults by Neighbors on Dryden Ave Near Clarendon St in Arlington Heights – Cardinal News NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detailed Form for Comprehensive, Extra Details DETAILED GUIDED FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTO, VIDEOS A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck, TL=Tower Ladder, Q=Quint  BC=Battalion Chief, C=Chief, DC=Deputy Chief/Deputy District Chief, CV=Command Van XX MINUTES INDICATES FIRE AGENCY RADIO DISPATCH IS ENCRYPTED AND/OR DISPATCH TIME...

EXTRA ALARM HIGH-RISE FIRE AT AN UPPER FLOOR ON LILAC LEDGE APARTMENTS ON WASHINGTON ST, WAUKEGAN

1:12 PM (SAT JAN 31 2026) ...  Waukegan firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of an  apartment fire at 542 Washington Street Waukegan. Report of a working fire response followed by a MABAS Box Alarm for a fire in an apartment on an upper floor at the Lilac Ledge Apartments. MABAS Division 4 Box Alarm on Box #16-1 activated by 1:12 PM. Struck out at 1:45 PM.  Google Live Traffic Map … 542 Washington Street Waukegan NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST and FAST FASTEST : Easy Form - Easier Than Sending an Email QUICK FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS FAST : Guided, Detailed Form for Comprehensive, Extra Details DETAILED GUIDED FORM FOR TIPS, PHOTO, VIDEOS A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck, TL=Tower Ladder, Q=Quint  BC=Battalion Chief, C=Chief, DC=Deputy Chief/Deputy District Chief, CV=Command Van XX MINUTES INDICATE...