Buffalo Grove Police listed 202 incidents during May, 2025. This number does not include routine traffic violations. The following incidents were selected by the Buffalo Grove Report. Information posted by the Buffalo Grove Police Department listing activity during May found that there were no burglaries, batteries or car thefts. The full list of incidents for May can be found here.
· Criminal damage to property -- Police listed seven reports of criminal damage to property. Posted data noted the incidents were in the 700 block of south Buffalo Grove Road, 1700 block of Johnson Drive, the 0 block of south Buffalo Grove Road, 1500 block of Abbott Court, 1200 block of McHenry Road, 1200 block of Arlington Heights Road, and 1200 Block of McHenry Road.
· Death Investigations -- Police conducted three death investigations, none of which were listed as suspicious.
· Disorderly Conduct – Buffalo Grove Police responded to the 1300 block of Rose Blvd. on May 22 where, reports say, Neighbors reported a person yelling and disrupting the neighborhood in the 1300 block of Rose Blvd. Police met with the male subject and cited him for disorderly conduct. According to the May report, there were three incidents at this address.
· DUI -- Charges. Buffalo Grove police listed four incidents where drivers were charged with Driving Under the Influence.
· Suspicious persons – Police listed two incidents where people reported suspicious persons; one at Crestwood Terrace and St. Mary’s Parkway, the other in the 300 block of Chicory Lane.
· Unhappy customers – Police were summoned to five businesses during may to intercede in customer / management disputes.
· Cannabis related incidents – Buffalo Grove Police listed one incident where a persona was charged with the “Manufacture, Deliver, Possess with Intent to Deliver Cannabis - more than 30g but less than 500g.” This occurred in the 1500 block of west Dundee Road.
· Driving infractions – Buffalo Grove police listed 10 incidents where a motorist was charged with operating a motor vehicle with no valid license, permit, or restricted driving permit
· Prostitution allegations – Buffalo Grove Police reported three investigations involving alleged prostitution. The incidents reportedly occurred in the 1100 block of Weiland Road, 100 block of north Arlington Heights Road and the 1300 block of west Dundee Road,
· PETA alert – There were three reported cases of public complaints about a sick, injured or dead animal.
Recent Police Department activity:
· Arrest made in robbery -- A 28-year-old Palatine man faces multiple charges in connection to a December 2024 armed robbery. Police say Marco Vazquez has been charged with one count of armed robbery, a Class X felony, and one count of aggravated robbery, a Class 1 felony for his alleged role in an armed robbery at the Extended Stay America, located at 1525 Busch Parkway on Dec. 21, 2024. Individuals charged with any crime are considered innocent until proven guilty. Additional reporting can be found at the Daily Herald.
· Fatal crash under investigation -- Police continue their investigation into a fatal crash on June 5, on northbound Arlington Heights Road at Plum Grove Circle, which killed Rane Pyter, age 24, of Schaumburg. The driver of the sedan was evaluated at the scene and released, and is cooperating with the investigation. The driver has not been charged.
· 72 cited during holiday enforcement -- The Buffalo Grove Police Department issued 72 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period from May 16 to May 27.
During the enforcement period, police wrote 45 citations for seat belt violations in addition to one DUI arrest, one1 traffic arrest, one suspended/revoked license, five uninsured motorist citations, six speeding citations and six distracted driving citations.
The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
In Other Community News
Farmers Market opens Sunday
The 17th Buffalo Grove Farmers Market opens Sunday June 15. The 2025 market features 35 vendors as well as providing entertainment, non-profit and business of the week tents.
The Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Rd.
There will be six more vendors than last year’s Farmers Market, including vendors featuring ready-to-eat items.
Another change attendees will find is that all vendors will feature food and food related services. There will not be vendors selling crafts, T-shirts, soaps, or supplements.
Dog owners are reminded that in accordance with village ordinances, dogs are not allowed in the Farmers Market.
AH Road work at half-way point
The reconstruction of Arlington Heights Road from Lake-Cook Road to IL Rt. 83 is 50 percent done. That according to the Lake County Department of Transportation and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., which is overseeing the project.
According to the project’s website, recent work has seen completion of “all mainline curb, road base work, and lower binder lift from IL 83 to Checker Road in preparation for the final phase of asphalt paving. The lower binder lift is the first layer of binder asphalt that provides structure to the pavement.
The site notes that work will focus on “placing the lower binder lift from Checker Road to Lake Cook Road. Installation of underground foundations for new traffic signals and street lighting will also begin in the coming weeks.”
It is anticipated that a “traffic Shift on Checker Road: East bound traffic on Checker Road will be shifted to the newly paved north lane of Arlington Heights Road. This will allow reconstruction of the south lane to begin.”
A significant change will coincide with the reopening of Fremont Way. The site notes that “when reopened, there will only be southbound access to Arlington Heights Road from Fremont Way. This will be a permanent traffic configuration.”
Park District sets info meetings
The Park District is holding its first of two “Community Input Meetings” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at the Community Arts Center, 555 McHenry Rd.
The meetings will include updates on current construction projects, Planned projects for the future as well as collecting residents’ feedback about the community's priorities
The meetings will be facilitated by the district's Planning and Development Manager, Laurie Hoffman.
There will be a presentation at 6 pm, followed by an informal discussion. A second meeting is scheduled for July 23 for convenience. The Park District says both meeting dates will cover the same information. The July 23 meeting will be at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr.
Flag Day celebration set
A Flag Day celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at Veterans Park, 1300 N. Weiland Rd.
The event starts at 10:45 a.m. with ice cream followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m. According to the Park District, the Buffalo Grove Police and Fire departments Honor Guard will present the colors. Speeches, changing the flags, and music will also be part of the program, which is cosponsored by the village of Buffalo Grove.
Spray ‘N Play opening June 16
After some weather and construction delays, the Spray ‘N Play at Mike Rylko Park is set to open on Monday, June 16.
Charles Johnson, a retired Associate Judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, received The Benedict J. Ori Award, presented by the Lake County’s State’s Attorney and the Lake County Bar Association, to honor a former Lake County prosecutor who has distinguished themselves in the practice of law or in public service.
Johnson, of Buffalo Grove, received the award at the Installation Dinner of the Lake County Bar Assn. on June 5. It was presented by Lake County State’s Attorney, Eric Rinehart.
Registration open in D21
Registration for returning students in School District 21 is now available for the 2025–2026 school year. School officials say registering early allows the district to plan staffing and resources more effectively. Registration can be completed at this link.
Families that may need assistance with the registration process can attend a student registration assistance event on June 17, designed to make the registration process easy and convenient for new and returning students and their families
Library Adventure Kickoff event Saturday
The Indian Trails Library is hosting kickoff events for its Summer Reading Adventure program.
Sign up for the Summer Library Adventure and join in on our kickoff activities.
Activities at the main library, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, include:
• El Mago: A Bilingual Magic Show: 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am
• Level Up Photo Booth: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Library-wide Seek and Find Activity: 10 am-2 pm
There are also kickoff events at the branch library from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for readers of all ages. Activities include craft projects, games and snacks. Readers can also sign up and get their reading log at the Branch or on the Beanstack app.
The Branch is located at 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights.
Museum offers free activities
The Raupp Museum is offering “Try-it Tuesdays” featuring free walk-in activities every Tuesday afternoon during the summer. Residents can stop by to learn something new. A list of all the crafts is available on Pg. 55 of the Park District’s summer program guide at this link.
The museum is at 901 Dunham Ln.
Centennial celebration
Shades of Willard Scott -- Village President Eric Smith stopped by Belmont Village Senior Living to help Dorothy celebrate her 100th birthday on June 6..
Business Briefs
Chamber hosting event at The 250 Residences
The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Business After Hours” event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 at the 250 Residences at The Clove.
This event is free of charge and is open to Chamber members and non-members. Residents of The 250 are also invited.
Use this link to get more information and to register
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
June 10
June 11
National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13
International Axe Throwing Day
National Blame Someone Else Day
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 14
June 15
June 16
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The usual stuff…
· Got News?-- If you have news about your club, school, church, synagogue or other community organization, please submit news, information and story ideas to BuffaloGroveNews@Gmail.com.Articles should include a contact name, email and phone number. Commentary articles are also welcome. They should be limited to 350 words and should include contact information as noted above. All submissions may be edited for style, spelling, and libelous content.
· Subscribe by email -- If you want to receive the Buffalo Grove Report (Buffalo Grove News & Information) by email, send your email address to BuffaloGroveNews@Gmail.com.
· If you didn’t know -- The Buffalo Grove Report (Buffalo Grove News and Info), is locally and independently produced by Buffalo Grove resident Stan Zoller. A longtime journalist and journalism educator, Zoller covers Buffalo Grove and monitors news and information about the village, its schools, park district and community events. The Buffalo Grove Report is not affiliated with any municipal body. Zoller is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Chicago Headline Club.
