13 fire departments in the northwest suburbs of Chicago – including some in Lake and McHenry counties – quietly encrypted their radio communications from the public, a rare move that raises questions about government transparency. The Northwest Central Dispatch System (NWCDS) is a consolidated dispatch center in Arlington Heights that provides public safety dispatching for […]
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Woman rushed to hospital in critical condition after being hit by car in Buffalo Grove
An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after she was struck by an SUV while walking in Buffalo Grove Friday morning, authorities said. The Buffalo Grove Police Department and Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 11:55 a.m. Friday to the area of Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard for a report of […]
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‘Incredibly difficult time’: Funeral services set for teen who died in motorcycle crash in Buffalo Grove
Funeral services are set for Saturday for an 18-year-old man and recent high school grad who died following a crash with a truck while riding his motorcycle in Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Police Department, Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Arlington Heights Fire Department responded around 5:35 p.m. last Friday to the area of Buffalo […]
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Medical examiner identifies teenager who died after motorcycle crash with truck in Buffalo Grove
The medical examiner’s office has identified an 18-year-old man who died following a crash with a truck while riding his motorcycle in Buffalo Grove Friday evening. The Buffalo Grove Police Department, Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Arlington Heights Fire Department responded around 5:35 p.m. Friday to the area of Buffalo Grove Road and Flentie Lane […]
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Suspect arrested after elderly victim from Vernon Hills scammed out of $27,000 by fake federal agents
Police announced they have arrested a suspect after an elderly woman from Vernon Hills was tricked into delivering a combined $27,000 in cash to people pretending to be federal agents. Vernon Hills Deputy Police Chief Shannon Holubetz said an elderly victim reported on August 8 of having been deceived into delivering money over two separate […]
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Medical examiner identifies woman who died after being found unresponsive in pool in Buffalo Grove
The medical examiner has released the identity of a woman who died after she was found unresponsive while swimming in a pool in Buffalo Grove Tuesday afternoon. The Buffalo Grove Police Department and Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to Cambridge on the Lake, 125 Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove […]
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Woman dies after being found unresponsive while swimming at condo complex pool in Buffalo Grove
A 76-year-old woman died after she was found unresponsive while swimming in a pool at a condominium complex in Buffalo Grove Tuesday afternoon, police said. The Buffalo Grove Police Department and Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to Cambridge on the Lake, 125 Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove Police Department […]
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Charges filed against alleged speeding, distracted driver that hit disabled car, killing former Vernon Hills man
Charges have been filed against a driver accused of speeding and being on his cell phone when he slammed into a broken-down car, killing a former Vernon Hills man in November. Julian Ramirez, 30, of Chicago, was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated use of an electronic communication device. The charges stem from a fatal […]
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6 years in prison for drunk driver who killed Wauconda High School teacher in head-on, wrong-way crash
A drunk driver who traveled the wrong way, striking another vehicle head-on and killing a longtime Wauconda High School teacher, has been sentenced to six years in prison. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. on December 10, 2023, near Palatine Road and Wheeling Road in Wheeling. Wheeling Deputy Police Chief Al Steffen said the collision […]