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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...

MINOR ICE RESCUE WITH JEEP WRANGLER ON RETENTION POND ICE AT VILLA VERDE CONDO IN BUFFALO GROVE

6:30 PM (THU JAN 29 2026) ...  Buffalo Grove firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a vehicle in water/ice at Arlington Heights Rd and Villa Verde Drive Buffalo Grove. Witnesses report a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler on the ice of the retention pond by Villa Verde Condos.  Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove police on scene with Fire/EMS rolling up at about 6:36 PM. Unknown on injuries or exposure. Incident dispatch was likely between 6:30 PM and 6:35 PM. Three citizens submitted eyewitness reports.  Buffalo Grove Fire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. Google Live Traffic Map … Arlington Heights Rd and Villa Verde Drive Buffalo Grove 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 Se...

CRASH WITH INJURIES AT ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD AND PALATINE RD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

6:30 PM (THU JAN 8 2026) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of a crash with injuries at Arlington Heights Rd and Palatine Rd Arlington Heights. Report of a crash with injuries involving a white Audi and a silver Ford Escape in the middle of the intersection. Eyewitness reported police, ambulance and a rescue squad on the scene. Incident dispatch was likely between 6:25 PM and 6:30 PM. Police officers were just arriving at 6:30 PM. 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.   Two citizens submitted eyewitness reports Thursday evening. Weather conditions at 5:51 PM: Light Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy and 54°F at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport. Winds were South at 23.0 gusting to 28.8 MPH. The pressure was 29.51 and the humidity was 93%. Updated on Jan 8 2026, 5:51 pm CST. Google Live Traffic Map … https://...

HOUSE FIRE ON WING ST WEST OF CHESTNUT AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

10:XX PM (FRI JAN 2 2026) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a house fire in the block of 400 West Wing Street Arlington Heights. Report of a house fire with smoke on two floors.  There is a report of at least one patient being brought to an ambulance. Evaluating four patients. Possibly two patients transported by EMS. One line on the first floor and one line to the second floor.  Fire was likely on the first floor. The fire department response was upgraded to a "Working Fire." Fire knocked by about 10:18 PM. Eyewitness reported Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Wheeling firefighters and paramedics on scene. Mount Prospect Tower Ladder leaving the scene by about 10:40 PM. Incident dispatch was likely between 9:55 PM and 10:05 PM. 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. Four citizen...

MALE INJURED IN A FIGHT AT CAMPBELL ST AND VAIL AVE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

10:XX PM (WED DEC 31 2025) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of a fight at Campbell St and Vail Ave Arlington Heights. Report of one or two people injured in a fight involving males. At least one male bleeding. Only one ambulance reported on scene, according to an eyewitness.  Incident dispatch was likely between 10:10 PM and 10:20 PM. Three citizens submitted eyewitness reports. Arlington Heights Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. Google Live Traffic Map … Campbell St and Vail Ave 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 Detai...

SMOKE INVESTIGATION/HOUSE FIRE ON ILLINOIS AVE NEAR NORTHWEST HIGHWAY ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

9:XX PM (SUN NOV 30 2025) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a smoke investigation/house fire in the block of 900 North Illinois Ave  Arlington Heights. Report of smoke investigation with a possible small house fire. Investigation of smoke and possible fire involving a furnace and/or chimney. No working fire status. One EMS transport. Incident dispatch was likely between 9:30 PM and 9:45 PM. 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. A passerby on Northwest Highway reported firefighter activity in the residential neighborhood on Illinois Avenue just north of Northwest Highway. Google Live Traffic Map … In the block of 900 North Illinois Ave Arlington Heights NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWI...

TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT FIRE ON HAPPFIELD DRIVE NEAR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

3:XX PM (SUN NOV 30 2025) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of an apartment fire in the block of 200 Happfield Drive Arlington Heights. Report of a fire in a dryer in a townhouse apartment. Fire extinguished within about 10 minutes. Incident dispatch was likely between 3:25 PM and 3:40 PM. Arlington HeightsFire Department dispatch is encrypted and cannot be monitored. Most incidents in the community will only be published thanks to dedicated and supportive citizens. Two citizens submitted eyewitness reports. A third citizen also reported seeing a Prospect Heights Fire Engine backing in to Arlington Heights Fire Station 2 on Arlington Heights Road near Oakton Street about 4:00 PM. Prospect Heights Fire Protection District was assigned Change of Quarters in an Arlington Heights fire station while Arlington Heights firefighters were working on Happfield Drive.  Google Live Traffic Map … Iin the block of 200 Happfield Drive Arlington Heights ...

REPORTED GUNSHOT VICTIM ON RANDALL LANE UNINCORPORATED ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

7:18 PM (MON NOV 24 2025) ...  Long Grove Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of a gunshot victim in the block of 2400 Randall Lane in unincorporated Arlington Heights. Cook County Sheriff's deputies assigned to the scene. Two people detained; one was released. Unknown if there were any arrests. Crime scene in an outdoor courtyard. Scene is lit up by fire engine floodlight.   One citizen provided a tip about this incident. Incident also reported on Waze by one Wazer. Google Live Traffic Map … 2400 block Randall Lane 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,...

CAR VS TRAIN CRASH WITH INJURIES AT NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

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6:XX PM (SAT NOV 22 2025) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a car vs train crash with injuries at Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights. Report of a vehicle crash with a Metra train at Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway. Driver was only occupant of the car, and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Incident dispatch was about 6:35 PM. Arlington Heights Police Department and Metra Police Department. Metra Police Department investigating. Metra trains were stopped in both directions. Sounds like train(s) might be starting to move about 9:27 PM. Notification (weak on details) from the Arlington Heights Police Department was posted about 47 minutes after the crash occurred. The crash involved mass transit (Metra); and Arlington Heights citizens use Metra for transportation as well as the roadways. The notification from the police department only mentioned a road closure at Arlington Heights Roa...

HOUSE FIRE ON EAST MULBERRY LANE JUST SOUTH OF LAKE ARLINGTON IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

5:XX PM (SAT NOV 22 2025) ...  Arlington Heights firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a house fire in the block of 2000 East Mulberry Lane Arlington Heights. Report of a house fire. One line on the first floor and another line on the second floor. E4 reports fire knocked by about 5:29 PM. Crews beginning overhaul. Neighbor20 on the Neighbors app reported, "We had a stove fire all ok." Des Plaines and Prospect Heights firefighters mutual aid. Incident dispatch was likely between 5:10 PM and 5:20 PM. 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. Two citizens submitted tips to report this fire. Google Live Traffic Map … Mulberry Lane near Jonquil Terrace Arlington Heights NOTIFY PANEL Arlingtoncardinal.com/NotifyPanel THERE ARE TWO MAIN OPTIONS TO SHARE YOUR EYEWITNESS REPORTS TO CARDINAL NEWS AND THE COMMUNITY: FASTEST an...