Man faces two charges after fight

A wheeling man was charged with criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to a residence after he allegedly stormed into a residence in the 1700 block of Ashford Circle Jan. 27. Police reports said the man broke through the glass front door looking for a female. Once in the house the man, police say, was going toward the bedrooms.  He was tackled by a friend of the homeowner who was at the residence at the time.  The man and intruder exchanged blows before the intruder freed himself and exited the residence.  Police reports indicate that situation escalated when the Wheeling man was looking for his cousin, who was visiting the house. The Wheeling man was unable to reach the woman, whom he thought as being held against her will.

** Police were called to a residence in the 100 block of Cloverdale after a resident  complained that his neighbor was blowing snow into his yard.  The man also complained that his neighbor’s Comcast cable was also on his fence. Police told the man that frozen ground probably made it difficult for Comcast to bury the cable.

** A real estate agent called police after a man stormed into a home she was showing, damaging the wall because her clients parked their vehicles in front of house which, he said, may impede snow removal efforts by the village. Police say the vehicles were legal parked. According police reports, the man “was admonished for his behavior” after which he agreed to find a more civil solution.

Village Board meeting Monday – A Committee of the Whole meeting is set for  7:30 p.m. Monday in the Jeffrey Braiman Council Chambers at Village Hall. The agenda can be found at Feb. 4 agenda.

Cops have big plans for ‘the big game’ -- The Buffalo Grove Police Department will conduct special patrols during Super Bowl weekend to keep impaired drivers off the roads and encourage more people to wear their seat belts.

The messages are familiar and simple; Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or

Ticket.

“We want the community to enjoy the Super Bowl game and festivities, but to do so responsibly. All it takes is a game plan. Before you go to a party or gathering, decide if you’re drinking or driving – do not do both,” Traffic Sergeant Michelle Kondrat, says. “Officers will also be patrolling for compliance with seat belt laws, so motorists are reminded to buckle up.”

The Super Bowl enforcement effort is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Village gets funds for infrastructure improvements.  The federal and governments have approved $10 million in funds for improved streets and water distribution systems. The report is at Village gets funds for infrastructure work

Prairie View Metra station plan public open house set -- The Village of Buffalo Grove invites all residents and stakeholders to attend an open house for the Prairie View Station area plan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road in Buffalo Grove

This plan will ultimately guide future development and infrastructure, while taking into consideration the opportunities and challenges of unincorporated, commercial and residential areas around the Metra station in the northern part of Buffalo Grove. View the meeting's flier Prairie View meeting information. For more information about this project and to sign up for its mailing list, visit prairieviewbg.com. This website will be routinely updated to announce public engagement activities, project updates, and other related news. For specific questions and comments, please contact principal planner Nicole Woods at 847-459-5539 or nwoods@vbg.org.

Water, Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases -- Village of Buffalo Grove residents are reminded that the February water and sewer utility bills will reflect a water and sewer rate increase of .25 cents per thousand gallons. The new combined rate is $6.37 per thousand gallons consumed. These new rates were effective January 1, 2019. Additionally, Lake County has increased the sanitary sewer fee rate from $4.00 to $4.08 - also effective January 1. The Village of Buffalo Grove is required to collect sanitary sewer fees on behalf of Lake County. The summer sewer credit will still be calculated at 120-percent of the non-summer consumption, October through May, and applied to the billing cycles June through September.

The sanitary sewer rate change affects Lake County residents living in Buffalo Grove. Cook County residents utilize the sanity sewer system run by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), which is a separate government body. Cook County residents pay for this service through MWRD's tax levy. For questions, please contact the Finance Department at 847-459-2500.

Weiland, Lake Cook Road construction projects set-- The upcoming road construction season will include two major Buffalo Grove road improvements for Weiland Road and Lake Cook Road. Both projects are expected to start in the summer of 2019. Lake County will be managing the reconstruction of Weiland Road from Lake Cook Road to Aptakisic Road and Cook County will be managing the Lake Cook Road reconstruction from Raupp Boulevard to Hastings Drive. Utility relocation has begun for both projects and will continue through the spring and summer of 2019.

The Village has launched an informational website that will provide up-to-date information regarding each project. Please visit lakecookweiland.com for updates, schedules and other information during construction. Stakeholders can sign up on the website to be notified of when major activities will take place.     

In addition, the Village will be hosting public informational meetings prior to the start of these projects. Dates will be announced when more information is released by Lake and/or Cook counties regarding construction timelines.

Village Board candidate debate March 5 --  Buffalo Grove and Stevenson high school civic students, along with the League of Women Voters, moderate a Buffalo Grove Village Board candidate debate, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. The debate is sponsored by the Journal and Topics, and will be held at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove. Nine candidates are running for three open village trustee seats, and two candidates are running for Village President.

Residents can get more information on how to submit questions, go to debate info.

Storm days may mean more school days. Three days off in one week for severe weather is almost unprecedented. Area school officials say it may alter the remaining calendar for the 2018-19 school year. See Storm days and school days for more information.

Let the sunshine in? School District 96 wants to install solar panels and is working on a plan with Long Grove officials. Details are at Solar panels.

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Accolades – Outgoing Village Board  trustee Jeffrey Berman has been receiving recognition for his decades of service to the Village. See Accolades for Berman

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Frigid weather brings multitude of closings, altered schedules

The following information was distributed by the village of Buffalo Grove. Schedules of various organizations and school districts may change.

Village to maintain regular
business hours on Wednesday

The village of Buffalo Grove will be open during normal business hours on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Severe weather safety tips can be found here.

School closures

While most schools are closed tomorrow, you should check the Emergency Closing Center at emergencyclosingcenter.com about future late openings or closures.

 

Area closures for Wednesday, Jan. 30

Below is a listing of closures on Wednesday, Jan. 30, (at publish time) due to record low temperatures and wind chills in the forecast.

** Lake County Offices: Thursday hours are TBD based on the weather.

** Buffalo Grove Park District: Alcott Center, Community Arts Center, Emmerich Park building, Golf Dome and Raupp Museum. All closed facilities and programs will resume at noon . on Thursday. The Buffalo Grove Park District Fitness Center is scheduled to be open on Wednesday.

** Vernon Township Offices: Thursday hours are TBD based on the weather.

** Vernon Area Public Library: Thursday hours are TBD based on the weather.

** Indian Trails Library: Thursday hours will be from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Additionally, materials originally due Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, will not be due until Monday, Feb. 4.

** The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Waukegan is closed both Wednesday and Thursday. Full details are at this site.

Waste Management pick-up delayed one day

Waste Management will delay pickups in Buffalo Grove by one day, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 30, due to record breaking temperatures and wind chills. Therefore, normal Wednesday pickup will occur on Thursday, Thursday pickup will be on Friday, and Friday pickup will be made on Saturday. For more information, please contact Waste Management by clicking here.

Check on your neighbors

As record-breaking temperatures approach, residents are encouraged  to try and clear snow from the end of driveways and on sidewalks to prevent ice from forming and causing dangerous conditions. Residents are also reminded to help neighbors when they can and be sure to check on them - especially if they are elderly, disabled or live alone.

Residents are also encouraged to request well-being checks if they cannot check on loved ones or neighbors themselves, simply by calling 9-1-1.

Clear snow from gas meters, vents and fire hydrants

Gas Meters: Residents should inspect natural gas meters and remove any ice and snow build up. This will prevent stress on the regulator and meter piping, which can cause gas to leak into the home and create unsafe conditions. Use a broom, a snow brush or your hands to lightly remove snow and ice. For extremely heavy buildup, please contact the gas company by visiting this link.

** Outdoor Vents: Snow drifts/piles outside of homes can cause serious threats to families, including causing the build-up of carbon monoxide in the home. Click here to view safety tips and to prevent this from happening.

** Fire Hydrants: Hydrants can get buried by snow and are not able to be accessed by firefighters when they need them to most. Residents are asked to please clear a 3-foot path around hydrants and pave a path to the street, in their neighborhoods. The Fire Department thanks residents in advance for their help.

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Police probe robbery, battery at hotel

A Buffalo Grove woman was allegedly robbed by two men while staying at the Extend A Stay hotel on Busch Parkway Jan. 21. Reports say the woman was walking back from a smoking break when two men approached her from behind and pushed her down. Reports say the men took the woman’s purse, $200 USC and a debit card. Police say the card was used for two Uber rides and an attempt to withdraw $400. Police speculate one of the men involved may have been involved in another incident at the hotel.

Police previously responded to the hotel in response to an altercation between two guests. Police reports say one knocked on the door of another guest due to what reports say was excessive noise. One guest, who was on the third floor, knocked on the door of a room on the first floor to complain about the noise. The guest in the first-floor room told police that he was struck in the face at least once by the unidentified man who may have been his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. This followed a period when, police reports say, the two men and a woman went outside to smoke before returning to the room before the altercation occurred. The man who was struck later told police he was hit as many as four times. He declined to file charges.

** Police responded to a complaint at a nursing facility in the 100 block of Weiland Road after a visitor grabbed a resident jacket collars after tripping over the resident’s wheel chair. Nursing home officials said police were called so a report could be made with the Illinois Department of Health. The visitor told police he grabbed the resident because he has neuropathy in his feet and didn’t want to fall and grabbed the man to keep from falling.

** A disagreement of a $1.50 piece of sushi resulted in a complaint to police. The owner of a sushi restaurant in the 150 block of McHenry Road said a customer objected to being charged the $1.50 for a piece of sushi he didn’t eat after buying an all-you-can eat meal. The owner told police that the restaurant’s policy is to charge a “carry out fee” for leftover items. Police report the customer agreed to pay the bill.

** Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 100 block of Wakefield Lane after the resident reported items, including a mens watch and presidential coins missing from the home. Police speculate that intruders may have gained access after finding the homeowner’s keys in a parking lot and determining the address by going through her car.

** A 19-year-old Buffalo Grove man was charged with domestic battery after throwing things in his mother’s apartment, one of which hit his 63-year-old mother. Police reports say the man ripped a door handle off a door and threw it at his mother. The man was agitated when police arrived and declined to talk with him saying “just arrest me.”

** Police responded to a grocery store in the 40 block of Half Day Road in response to an employee dispute. A 33-year-old Buffalo Grove man allegedly shoved another employee causing him to fall. Reports say the BG man was upset because the other employee was using a pallet jack that he preferred to use. Store management declined to file charges and said they would handle the incident internally.

Election 2019

Candidates forum set. -- The Journal-Topics is sponsoring a candidates forum on March 5 for the nine residents running for the Village Board.  Details are at: Candidates forum

Four vie for D125 seats -- Four residents of Stevenson High School District 125 are seeking spots on the School Board. Stevenson candidates

Village News

NWCH plans major revamping of facilities at Lake-Cook & Rt. 83.  Plans, which were presented to the Village Board Monday night, call for the existing professional building and immediate care center to be razed and replaced. The plans will be reviewed by the  NWCH Plans

Link Crossing plans get Board OK. – Construction is set to begin in the near future on Links Landing. Village officials expressed concern about the flow of construction traffic and will monitor it once the project begins. Link Crossing Info.

Didech opens local office -- Newly elected state rep Daniel Didech has opened an area office. Didech Office

Damaged Mailboxes May Be Eligible for Repair/Replacement -- During snow removal efforts, mailboxes may unfortunately be damaged or even knocked down by snow plows - but there is a way to address this issue. If the damage was caused by Buffalo Grove Public Works, the Department will repair or replace mailboxes and support posts that have been damaged. Until the time that these repairs or replacements can be completed, Public Works will provide a temporary post and mailbox so the resident can receive mail.

The Department does not complete repairs caused by thrown snow. Additionally, no repairs or replacements will be completed on mailboxes or support posts that have been improperly installed. Mailbox installation guidelines and diagrams can be obtained at the Public Service Center upon request by calling (847) 459-2545. Different areas of the Village may receive snow removal services from alternative units of government, such as Lake or Cook counties, or the Illinois Department of Transportation, among others. Please visit this link for more information and to report a mailbox that was damaged or knocked down. 

Snow Removal Update -- Due to the recent snowfall, residents may find a build-up of snow at the ends of their driveways. While this may create a nuisance, there are reasons why this occurs. All streets are plowed to create drivable lanes for commuters/emergency equipment, and then plowed again to the curbs, which allows drainage to run down the curb and not in the street once melting begins or rain follows. If snow is not pushed all the way to the curb, melting snow and rain could pose a re-freezing issue if or when temperatures drop below freezing. 

Snow is also plowed all the way to the curb to prevent residents from having to shovel/snow blow beyond the curb and into the street to create access to their driveways. Residents are always encouraged to try and remove the freshly plowed snow before re-freezing occurs and the deposits turn into ice or hard packed snow.

Planning of Road Construction Projects Underway -- Despite the colder temperatures and snowy conditions, planning for the 2019 road construction season is underway and will include two major road improvements within Buffalo Grove. Planned start dates will be this summer. The projects include the reconstruction of Weiland Road from Lake Cook Road to Aptakisic Road, and from Raupp Boulevard to Hastings Drive. Utility relocation, such as ComEd, AT&T and others, has already begun for both projects and will continue throughout the spring/summer of 2019. The Village has launched an informational website that will provide up-to-date information regarding each project. Visit  lakecookweiland.com for project updates, schedules and other information during the construction. Stakeholders can sign up on the website to be notified when major activities will take place.

BG singer auditions Tuesday -- The BG Singers, a 70 member community chorus, is seeking select voice parts for their 27th season.  Auditions will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove. For the audition, singers should prepare a song to be performed either a cappella, with a recorded track, or with a provided accompanist.  Singers will be expected to follow a score and have some vocal/choral experience. Auditions are booked by appointment only.  Contact Linda Rosen at (847) 682-4632 or lrosen2825@att.net for more information, or to reserve your audition slot.

School News

Cafeteria food only. Students in D214, which includes Buffalo Grove and Wheeling high schools, will not allow students to have meals delivered by ride share companies or firms like GrubHub. D214 to ban food deliveries

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Local seventh grader says pride goes beyond the parade. Pride parade brings message.

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