Palatine Fire Department to 'Keep the Wreath Red' This Holiday Season

The campaign is meant to help raise awareness of potential fire safety problems in homes.

Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Schaumburg Wednesday Night, Early Thursday

Drive safe this holiday weekend!

Emergency Crews Respond to Overturned Vehicle Crash on Route 53 in Palatine

The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. Monday.

Man Charged With Weapon Violation, DUI Following Chain-Reaction Crash

Daniel Paska of Carol Stream is accused of causing a crash on North Rand Road Wednesday evening.

Woman Killed After Stepping in Front of Metra Train: Authorities

The incident delayed Union Pacific Northwest line Metra trains for hours on Tuesday.

Driver Arrested in Palatine Hit-and-Run Crash That Left One Injured

A woman was injured Sunday morning in the crash.

Sheriff Warns of Ruse Entry Burglaries

Sheriff’s Police detectives are investigating a suspected ruse entry burglary that occurred last week in unincorporated Roselle.

Palatine Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Two Girls

A 34-year-old Palatine man is accused of sexually abusing the girls, one in high school and the other in middle school.

Two Dead After Driver Flees Hit-and-Run Crash, Collides With Second Vehicle: Police

The crash occurred Monday night in Schaumburg.

Suburban Gymnastics Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Disabled Athletes

The woman is now in custody at the Cook County Jail.

Palatine Police Officer Attacked by Suspect Accused of Pushing Two Women at Bar

The officer sustained "visible injuries" but did not require medical attention.

Man Faces Charges After He Barricades Himself in Apartment With Gun: Police

The 31-year-old man has been arrested following the Tuesday incident.

Brush Fire Along Jane Addams Causes $50,000 in Damage to Tollway Cables

The blaze was reported late Monday morning in Schaumburg.

Violent Crime Increases in Palatine: FBI Report

The FBI has released the 2014 Unified Crime Report.

Palatine Man Exposed Self to 11-Year Old Boy: Cops

The man, in his 40s, turned himself in to Morton Grove police on Wednesday.

Five Taken to Hospital Following Crash in Long Grove

The crash happened Friday afternoon.

Investigation Continues Into Arlington Heights House Fire

The fire broke just before 2 a.m. Tuesday.

This Week Marks 33rd Anniversary of Tylenol Murders

The case remains unsolved.

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 97-Year-Old Woman

The alleged sexual assault occurred at an Arlington Heights retirement facility, police said.

Palatine Rural Fire District Awarded Grant to Buy Breathing Apparatus

The local fire district was awarded $110,661 from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

Man Faces Aggravated Use of Weapon Charges Following Palatine Traffic Stop

The Des Plaines man was arrested over the weekend.

DUI Arrests, Retail Theft: Palatine Police Blotter

Recent Palatine Police Department reports.

Palatine Police Announce Results of Labor Day Enforcement

Palatine police issued 30 tickets for seatbelt violations and arrested 2 for driving under the influence.

Former Cook Co. Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Robbing Drug Dealers of Cocaine, Marijuana

Robert Vaughan could now face up to 20 years in prison.

Cause of Death Unknown for Carol Stream Man Who Fell From Ladder in Palatine

Fire officials believe he may have been stung by a bee or electrocuted before the fall on Sept. 1.

Deputies Credited With Saving Life of Juvenile Who Jumped from Fourth Floor of Parking Garage

The juvenile was holding onto the ledge and dangling over the side of the parking garage when officers pulled him to safety.

Manhunt Continues for Officer's Killers; $50,000 Reward Offered

Motorola Solutions, which is based in Schaumburg, is offering the reward.

Prosecutors Charge Palatine Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Girl

Consepsion Sandoval-Miranda, 57, is being held on $200,000 bond in connection with an incident last month.

Man Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend's Apartment, Threatens to Kill Her: Police

Albert Moore III faces charges following the attack this past week in Palatine.

4 of the Nation's Most Dangerous Neighborhoods are in Illinois

The top 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in the U.S., according to a recent analysis by NeighborhoodScout.

Glass Door Shattered at Sprint Store; DUI Arrests: Palatine Blotter

Recent Palatine Police Department reports.

Palatine Man Among 13 Nabbed in Illegal Gambling Ring

The investigation is continuing and more charges and arrests are imminent, police said.

Authorities Find Marijuana Grow Operation in Hidden Room in Palatine Home: Police

A large mirror covered a door to the hidden grow room located off of the bathroom in the Palatine residence, police said.

Two Dogs Die After Left in Parked Van on 90-Degree Day; 9 More Treated for Dehydration, Infections

The van was left parked in a Palatine parking lot with 11 dogs in crates and cages inside. A Round Lake woman now faces charges.

Mundelein Woman, 24, Paralyzed When O'Hare Shelter Falls Files Lawsuit

Tierney Darden, a dancer at Truman College in Chicago and 2009 grad of Vernon Hills High, was paralyzed from the waist down.

New Law Puts Illinois at Forefront of Police Reforms

Here’s what the legislation does and doesn't do.

Palatine Man Charged for Running Down Bouncer, Punching Two Nightclub Employees

The incident occurred at a club in Wisconsin Dells earlier this month.

Which Illinois Prisons are the Most Overcrowded?

Inmate capacity at Illinois’ 25 correctional centers by the numbers.

Counties in Illinois with the Most Reported Rapes Per Capita

Counties with the most and fewest reported forcible rapes per 10,000 people, according to the Illinois State Police.

70-Year-Old Des Plaines Woman Dies After Accident Crossing Street

Irma Diaz died Sunday from multiple injuries caused by a vehicle hitting her last week.