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MISSING PERSON RESCUE IN POPLAR CREEK FOREST PRESERVE NORTHWEST OF BARRINGTON RD AND GOLF RD HOFFMAN ESTATES

6:39 PM (FRI APR 24 2026) ...  Hoffman Estates firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a missing person rescue at Golf Rd and Sutton Rd Hoffman Estates. Report of a missing person rescue in the Poplar Creek forest preserve near Poplar Creek "river" northwest of Barrington Road and Golf Road. Cook County Forest Preserve Police on scene. Police helicopter overhead helping with search. Scene is possibly located just west of Ascension St Alexus. Google Live Traffic Map … Golf Rd and Sutton Rd Hoffman Estates 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,...

CRASH WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES AT LAKE COOK RD AND NORTHGATE PKWY WHEELING

6:XX PM (FRI APR 24 2026) ...  Wheeling firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Lake Cook Rd and Northgate Pkwy Wheeling. Report of a crash with injuries and multiple ambulances assigned to the scene. Dispatch time possibly about 6:10  PM. Google Live Traffic Map … Lake Cook Rd and Northgate Pkwy Wheeling 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 WAS NOT INITIALLY AVAILABLE...

TOWNHOUSE FIRE ON SEA WOLF PLACE NEAR RAY ST GREAT LAKES

4:XX PM (MON APR 20 2026) ...  Great Lakes Fire Department firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of a townhouse fire in the block of 4110 Sea Wolf Place Great Lakes. Report of a townhouse fire. MABAS Division 4 Box Alarm on Box #19-01 activated about 4:02 PM.  2nd Alarm at 4:13 PM. Struck out about 4:32 PM. Great Lake Fire Department dispatches and communicates on encrypted radio. Google Live Traffic Map … In the Block of 4100 Sea Wolf Place Great Lakes/North Chicago 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 Di...

HOUSE FIRE ON WEST 28TH ST NEAR ADELPHI BEACH PARK

3:17 AM (SUN APR 19 2026) ...  Winthrop Harbor Fire Department firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a house fire in the block of 12800 West 28th Street Beach Park. Report of a house fire.   Working fire at 3:21 AM. MABAS Division 4 Box Alarm on Box #17-1 activated by 3:52 AM.  Box Alarm struck out about 4:20 AM. Google Live Traffic Map … 12800 West 28th Street Beach 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=Command Van XX MINUTES INDICATES FIRE AGENCY RADIO DISPATCH IS ENC...

CRASH WITH INJURIES AT PALATINE RD AND KENNICOTT BLVD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

9:XX AM (MON APR 13 2026) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Palatine Rd and Kennicott Blvd Arlington Heights. Report of a crash with injuries (injuries not confirmed) with traffic delays, especially eastbound Palatine Road west of Kennicott. Google Live Traffic Map … Palatine Rd and Kennicott Blvd Arlington Heights 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 ...

CRASH WITH INJURIES AT PALATINE RD AND WINDSOR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

9:XX AM (MON APR 13 2026) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Palatine Rd and Windsor Arlington Heights. Report of a crash (injuries not confirmed). Moderate traffic delays both directions on Palatine Road, and southbound Windsor. Google Live Traffic Map … Palatine Rd and Windsor Arlington Heights 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 WAS NOT INITI...

CRASH WITH INJURIES AT SMITH ST AND LYNN DR/NORTHWEST HIGHWAY PALATINE

10:XX PM (SUN APR 12 2026) ...  Palatine firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Smith St and Lynn Dr Palatine. Report of a crash with injuries. Minor traffic delays in both directions on Northwest Highway. Google Live Traffic Map … Smith St and Lynn Dr 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, 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 WAS NOT INITIALLY AVAILABLE. EARLY REPORTS CAN BE DECEIVING, OR IN CONTRAST ...

CRASH WITH INJURIES AT GOLF RD AND WILKENING RD/ASH RD SCHAUMBURG

3:XX PM (SUN APR 12 2026) ...  Schaumburg firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a crash with injuries at Golf Rd and Ash Rd Schaumburg. Report of a crash with multiple injuries on Golf Road near Wilkening Road and near Ash Road. Traffic delayed in both directions on Golf Road.   Two patients with serious injuries, several patients with non-life-threatening injuries, and several EMS releases. Dispatch time is approximately 3:45 PM. Google Live Traffic Map … Golf Rd and Ash Rd Schaumburg 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=Chie...

EXTRA ALARM BRUSH FIRE NEAR SAUK TRAIL AND STATE STREET SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS

5:08 PM (WED APR 8 2026) ...  South Chicago Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a brush fire at Sauk Trail and State Street South Chicago Heights. Report of large brush fire.   MABAS Division 27 Box Alarm on Box #67-BRUSH activated by 5:12 PM. A second brush fire reported at 3219 Chicago Road at about 5:30 PM. Most of the fire knocked by 6:06 PM. Box Alarm struck out at 6:15 PM. Traffic delays in the area. Sauk Trail closed east of State Street. Large marshy land area north of Sauk Trail and east of State Street. Google Live Traffic Map … https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3jHo5YtY5JeYZs8A Gary Regional Airport Gary/Chicago International Airport WED APR 8, 2026 5:50 pm CDT Air Temperature 71.6°F Humidity 33% Wind Speed S 20 G 28 mph Barometer 30.03 in Dewpoint 41°F (5°C) Visibility 10.00 mi NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTE...

CRASH WITH INJURIES DUNDEE ROAD AND HICKS RD, PALATINE

2:20 PM (WED APR 8 2026) ...  Palatine firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of a crash with injuries at Hicks Rd., Dundee Road in Palatine. Traffic delays in the area, especially eastbound Dundee Road west of Hicks Road. PalatineFire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in Palatine will only be published as breaking news thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens.  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...