Buffalo Grove Report

Jun 23, 2025

Road rage battery / Food truck fest / 'Stuff the Squad'

The following incidents were made available by the Buffalo Grove Police Department on June 18

· Battery -- Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident in the parking lot of Sky Fitness, 1501 Busch Parkway on June 12. Reports say that while stopped behind a man on a motorcycle who refused to move from the intersection, the victim honked to get his attention. In response, the offender got off the motorcycle, reached into their vehicle, struck the driver on the head, and grabbed the passenger’s hands while shouting offensive remarks. The offender was gone on arrival. After conducting an investigation, the subject was identified and arrested for battery.

· Accidental Damage To Property -- A resident in the 1400 Block of Johnson told police that they found damage done to the driver’s side body of the vehicle. No items were disturbed or taken from the vehicle on June 11.

· Theft -- A resident in the 300 Block of Blue Ash Drive told police on June 12 that a person opened the victim’s package from the USPS and removed the merchandise inside valued at $280. 6/12/2025 1:27 PM

· Retail Theft – Police report that a woman allegedly stole flowers with a minimum value of $32 from Woodman’s Market, 1525 Deerfield Parkway. The woman was identified, apologized for the misunderstanding, and paid for the items.

· Retail Theft – Police report that a man stole 10 bottles of Grey Goose Vodka with an estimated value of $350 on June 15. This investigation is ongoing.

· Criminal Damage to Property -- Police report that a resident in the 1400 Block of Johnson Drive found damage to the sliding glass rear door of their home. No items were disturbed or taken from the home. This investigation is ongoing.

In Other Community News

Food truck festival fundraiser June 28

Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177 will host their annual Fire Up! Food Truck Festival on Saturday, June 28, from noon to 6 p.m. at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 Old McHenry Rd.

The free community event supports Project Fire Buddies and features food trucks from such vendors as Pierogi Rig, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Brothers BBQ – From The Daily Herald

Concert, fireworks on tap for July Fourth

The village’s Fourth of Celebration will take place at Willow Stream Park starting with a performance by the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. followed by the fireworks display, sponsored by Christopher B Burke Engineering, at 9 p.m.

Parking and event information at this link.

Firefighter of the year selected

Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Manka received the Buffalo Grove Fire Department’s highest honor, Firefighter of the Year, at the June16 Village Board meeting.

Manka was lauded for his work as a mentor to new members of the Fire Department. He has also served as vice president of Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 1377.

He began his career in firefighting in 2013 and joined the Buffalo Grove Fire Department in 2017.

Cops hope you’ll ‘Stuff the Squad’

Buffalo Grove Police Officers will be collecting food donations from 10 to noon on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. - noon at Woodman's, 1550 Deerfield Parkway, a part of its “Stuff the Squad” campaign to collect food for area food pantries. Residents can bring non-perishable food items or toiletries and help support are residents in need.

Memory Café set for Thursday

The June Memory Café, a program that offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation will be at 2 p.m. on June 26. This month's activity will feature an art project. The event will be at the Park District’s Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive.

The Memory Café program is sponsored by Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove, Sedgebrook Senior Living, Buffalo Grove Community Foundation, Buffalo Grove Park District, Buffalo Grove Police Department, Indian Trails Public Library, Sunrise Senior Living Buffalo Grove, and Vernon Area Public Library. Persons interested in attending can register here.

Blood drive Friday

A Community Blood Drive is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at Fire Station 26, 1051 Highland Grove Drive.

Donors are required to provide an ID, and the entire blood donation process takes about one hour.

Appointments are encouraged but not required. To make an appointment, call 877-543-3768 or visit vitalant.org.

Four BG students winners in Metra contest

Four students from Buffalo Grove were among the winners in Metra’s 18th Annual Safety Contest. This year’s theme was “See Tracks? Stay Back.”

The four winners are:

v Vethika Venkatesh – 7th Grade, Aptakisic Junior High School, first place, digital poster

v Grace Ahn –10th Grade, Adlai. E Stevenson High School, second place, digital poster.

v Victoria Tsigan – 6th Grade, Aptakisic Junior High School, third place, hand-drawn poster.

v Ashley Jing Wen Khor – 7th Grade, Aptakisic Junior High School, third place, digital

Get a permit before you charge your EV

Residents purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle and plan on having a charging port at their residence, need to have a building permit before the charging port is installed.

Complete information is available at this site. And yes, there is a charge for the permit.

Holiday traffic enforcement set

Like the swallows come back to Capistrano, the Buffalo Grove Police will participate in a holiday period traffic enforcement.

The BGPD will step up enforcement for the Fourth of July holiday with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign, running from June 20 through July 7, encompasses three summer weekends leading up to and following the holiday.

The Buffalo Grove police will join Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriffs’ departments for the statewide effort. To celebrate safely, designate a sober driver and don’t let friends or family members drive impaired.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The enforcement efforts are complemented by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign, which emphasizes the serious consequences of impaired driving and other unsafe driving behaviors.

Pizza patio pending

The Planning and Zoning Commission June 18 unanimously approved plans for a 3,143-square-foot patio at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 85 S. Buffalo Grove Rd.

According to reporting in the Daily Herald, “the new dining area would feature landscape planters, umbrellas and outdoor heaters to extend the season.”

Village Board approval could come at the next regular Village Board meeting on July 21.

BG Road topic of meeting

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDOTH) is proposing the reconstruction of a 1.2 mile stretch of Buffalo Grove Road from Weiland Road in Buffalo Grove to Hintz Road in Arlington Heights. The project is in the planning phases, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

CCDOTH will hold an informational meeting and open house to collect community feedback and share project details from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.

Additional information is available here.

New village engineer named

Briget Schwab has been named the new village engineer. She joined the Buffalo Grove Public Works Department in January as assistant village engineer, She has more than 22 years of experience in civil engineering. Additional information about Schwab’s career can be found here.

JCC program to feature movie music

JCC Chicago and the Council for Jewish Elderly are sponsoring Sensational Songs of the Silver Screen 3 with John LeGear on July 3 at the Vernon Township Community Service Building 2900 N. Main St.

The free program, which is open to the public, begins at noon with lunch and socializing. The program starts at 12:30 p.m. This program is for adults over 18.

Registration is required for each household member and can be completed at this link.

Need a reason to celebrate?

June 23

Let it Go Day

National Hydration Day

National Typewriter Day

June 24

Fix Your Windows and Doors Day

International Fairy Day

National Pralines Day

June 25

Global Beatles Day

National Catfish Day

National Strawberry Parfait Day

June 26

National Bomb Pop Day

National Chocolate Pudding Day

June 27

Drive Your Corvette to Work Day

June 28

National Logistics Day

June 29

Hug Holiday

International Fisherman Day

National Almond Buttercrunch Day

June 30

National Corvette Day

National OOTD Day

National Meteor Watch Day

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Jun 17, 2025

Weapons, drugs found / First woman Deputy Chief / BG Days participation

Weapons, drug violations -- A 21-year-old Buffalo Grove man was charged with a violation of the concealed carry act for trying to enter a prohibited place where firearms are prohibited in addition to possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis. All of the items were in his vehicle which was located in the parking lot at Buffalo Grove High School. The man did not enter the building.

Retail Theft – Police are investigating theft at the Walgreens, 15 N Buffalo Grove Rd. where reports say a female entered the business and stole multiple cosmetic items. The total value of loss is $294.

Criminal Damage to Property -- Police report thar two windows on a vehicle parked at a home in the 800 block of Miller Lane were damaged were damaged by what police say appeared to be pellet “BB’’ gun

These events were posted by the Buffalo Grove Police on Thursday, June 12.

In Other Community News

Village names first woman Deputy Chief

Police Commander Tara Anderson was promoted Deputy Chief of Police during the June 16 Village Board meeting.

A 25-year veteran of the Buffalo Grove Police Department (BGPD), Anderson is the first woman in the Village’s history to be a Deputy Chief.

Anderson began her career with BGPD in 2000 as a desk officer and was sworn in as a police officer in 2001. She was promoted to sergeant in 2014, lieutenant in 2017, and commander in 2024.

Anderson holds a master’s degree from DePaul University and is a graduate of the FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute and Northwestern University’s School of Police Sta. and Command. She is also a recipient of the Northwestern University Public Safety Executive Leadership Award and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police’s (ILACP) Rising Shields of Law Enforcement Award. She currently serves as Vice Co-Chair and a founding member of the ILACP Women’s Leadership Section.

Above: Police Chief Brian Budds administers the oath to new Deputy Chief Tara Anderson

Marchers, businesses sought for BG days

· Registration open for parade

Registration for the 2025 Buffalo Grove Days Parade is now open This year’s parade is Saturday, August 30 on Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway, concluding at Mike Rylko Community Park where the rest of the festival activities are held. Staging begins at 9:30 a.m., while the parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. It’s free to participate for community groups, and $100 to march as a business. Additional information and registration can be found here..

· Vendor registration now open

The Buffalo Grove / Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce is seeking businesses and organizations to participate in its “Main Street Business Fair” at BG Days.

Meet Me on Main Street will be open from Friday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Aug. 31.

The chamber is offering some new opportunities this year. Previously vendors paid for three days of space, regardless if they had staff or time to support all three days. Now, vendors have the option to select a booth for one, two or three days.

The Chamber has also added a “Gift Bag” opportunity. When visitors arrive at the Chamber booth, adults will receive a Chamber-branded reusable shopping bag. Vendors can add their branded marketing item to the bag.

For more information and to register, go to this link.

Additional information is available at info@bglcc.org or by calling the Chamber office at 847-541-7799.

Vernon Township community garage sale Saturday

Vernon Township is holding a community garage sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Prairie View Metra Station, 2701 N. Main St.

If you are interested in selling, vendor spaces are still available for more information at this site.

Police holding “Meet the BGPD Beat” events

Residents have a chance to connect with the officers who patrol the village at two “Meet the BGPD Beat” events. The first will be from 6 to 7 pm. On Friday, June 20 near the Spray ‘N Play at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Rd., with the second from 10 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Prairie View Metra station, 2701 N. Main Street, as part of the Vernon Twp. Community Garage Sale

At both events, residents will have the opportunity to discuss local crime trends, share community concerns, and learn about the services offered by the BGPD.

D21 offers “Seamless Summer”

District 21 has started its “Seamless Summer” program that offers free meals to all children 18 and under.

The program runs 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily through Friday, Aug. 8. There is no service on June 19; July 4, 11, 18 and 25. No registration or ID is required.

Additional information, including a list of the 16 program sites, is available at this site.

Cook County eyes BG Road project

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDOTH) is proposing the reconstruction of a 1.2 mile stretch of Buffalo Grove Road from Weiland Road in Buffalo Grove to Hintz Road in Arlington Heights. The project is the planning phases, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

CCDOTH will hold an informational meeting and open house to collect community feedback and share project details from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.

Additional information is available here.

Water restrictions in effect

Residents are reminded that from May 15 - September 15, sprinkling and watering is prohibited between the hours of noon and 6 p.m., and should be done on odd or even numbered days corresponding to your home address.

Information about the village's water conservation efforts is available at here.

BGPD part of Rt. 21 enforcement

The Buffalo Grove Police Department will join a coordinated one-day traffic safety initiative today, Tuesday, June 17.

Officers will partner with law enforcement agencies across northern Illinois to enhance roadway safety along the Route 21 corridor.

Buffalo Grove officers will focus enforcement efforts on Speeding, Distracted driving, Seatbelt violations and other reckless or hazardous behaviors

Other agencies participating in the initiative include the Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods, and Gurnee Police Departments, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and the Illinois State Police.

Food Truck Fest June 28

The 2025 Fire Up! Food Truck Festival is from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 N. McHenry Rd. Sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177, the event raises money to support Project Fire Buddies.

Junior Police Academy starts June 23

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is offering its Junior Police Academy from June 23 - 27 at the Buffalo Grove Police Department, 46 Raupp Boulevard. Through this week-long program, students will learn about police work through hands-on activities with members of the BGPD. Registration is open to incoming 4th - 6th graders who live in or attend school in Buffalo Grove.

Find more information and register at this site.

Fremont reopens

The reconfiguration of the intersection of Fremont Way and Arlington Heights Road is completed. Drivers can now make turns from Arlington Heights Road onto Fremont. As part of the reconfiguration, drivers can no longer make a left turn from Fremont to northbound Arlington Heights Road.

Park Notes

Spray 'N Play open

The Spray ‘N Play at Mike Rylko Park is now open.

Enhancements to the revamped facility include a revamped color scheme, new in-ground and above-ground spray features, updated perimeter fencing, and padded floor tiles in the play area. Construction of the concession building is ongoing.

For complete information about the facility is at this site.

Willow Stream Pool open

Willow Stream Pool, 600 Farrington Dr., is open for the season. Pool passes are available at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. For more information, contact Phoebe Guercio at 847-850-2109.

Music, family activities at summer kickoff

Live music by Totally Taylor – the ultimate Taylor Swift tribute band – highlights the summer kickoff at the Mike Rylko Community Park Amphitheater, 951 N. McHenry Rd., from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20.

In addition to the concert, the event will also feature giant Inflatables for bouncing fun, lawn games, creative arts & crafts for all ages and a variety of food trucks.

Parking is available at the Golf Dome and in front of the softball fields. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and relax and recreate in the park with the whole family. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847-850-2108

Movies under the stars presents “Inside Out 2”

“Inside Out 2” is the featured movie at the Park District kicks off its “Movies Under the Stars” series starting at dusk on Friday, June 20 at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd. The event is free.

Attendees can bring a picnic, or purchase snacks and beverages at concessions. For weather related updates on the day of movies, check the Rainout Line, or call 847-235-6857. Rain date is June 26. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847-850-2108.

“Big The Musical” on tap

Big Deal Productions is presenting Big The Musical for the 2025 Summer Musical production at the Community Arts Center, 225 N. McHenry Rd. at 7:30 pm on July 18, 19, and 25 and at 3 p.m. on July 20, 26, and 27.

Tickets are $20 for attendees 13 and up or $15 per child ages 12 and under and seniors over age 62. Tickets are available for purchase via this link. or at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. during regular business hours. This production has been rated PG. For more information, contact Lindsay Grandt at 847-850-2132.

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?

June17

National Apple Strudel Day

National Eat Your Vegetables Day

National Mascot Day

June 18

International Sushi Day

National Cherry Tart Day

National Wanna Get Away Day

June 19

International Box Day

National Garfield the Cat Day

National Martini Day

June 20

National Flip Flop Day

National Hike with a Geek Day

National Ice Cream Soda Day

June 21

Go Skateboarding Day

International Yoga Day

National Cookie Dough Day

June 22

National Chocolate Eclair Day

National Kissing Day

National Onion Ring Day

June 23

Let it Go Day

National Hydration Day

National Typewriter Day

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Jun 10, 2025

Prostitution probed / Farmers Market opens / AH Road progress

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.

Buffalo Grove judge honored

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.

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 100^th 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

National Ballpoint Pen Day

National Black Cow Day

National Egg Roll Day

June 11

National Corn on the Cob Day

National German Chocolate Cake Day

Say Hi Day

June 12

Democracy Day

International Falafel Day

National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

June 13

International Axe Throwing Day

National Blame Someone Else Day

National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

June 14

International Bath Day

Monkey Around Day

National Bourbon Day

June 15

National Prune Day

National Turkey Lovers Day

Sneak A Kiss Day

June 16

National Fudge Day

Take Your Cat to Work Day

Fresh Veggies Day

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