Charges filed in domestic abuse case

An 18-year-old Chicago man is facing two counts of domestic battery (one for bodily harm and one for physical contact) and one charge of possession/purchasing/consuming alcohol under age 21 following an incident at the Arboretum Golf Club.  Police reports say they found the man, who they say appeared heavily intoxicated, in the club’s parking lot shirtless.  While they tried to determine what happened between the man and the woman, reportedly his stepmother, the man was saying “F--k you ni--a. I didn’t do s--t, f--k you”.

The man told police he was trying to leave a party when his stepmother as trying to grab him. The man had a minor scrape to the side of his nose and a slightly swollen upper lip. Police reports say the woman had a laceration to the forehead, as well as one to the bridge of her nose.

Police reports say the 18-year-old was intoxicated and was trying to be persuaded to leave the party by his stepmother, his girlfriend and father.  His mother said he was “screaming in Spanish” at other men in the parking lot and she did not want him to provoke any additional confrontations. The woman said she was trying to push her stepson into a car, but he kept push his way out and began punching her in the face.

Battery charges filed -- A Lake in the Hills man has a June 10 court date after he was arrested and charged with two counts of battery following an incident at a company in the 2500 block of Millbrook Drive.  Police reports note that the 35-year-old man allegedly made unwanted physical contact with a female employee. The woman, police day, said the man grabbed her left breast by reaching into the chest pocket on top of her clothing. While many of the details in the report are redacted in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information act, the report does say that the man admitted to touching the woman and was placed under arrest.

Man charged with multiple DUI charges -- A Prospect Heights man faces five charges following a May 28 traffic stop.  Police say the man, 30, is charged with one count of aggravated DUI, two counts of DUI/Alcohol, one count of driving with a suspended or revoked license and one count of operating an uninsured vehicle. Police reports say the man was stopped on Dundee Road and appeared to have slurred speech with a strong presence of alcohol. He initially gave police a fictional name before police noted a different name on his Mexico Consular card. Police found opened cans of beer in the man’s car. His BrAC was .132

Man cited for disobeying a police officer -- A Wheeling man was charged with driving on a suspended/revoke license and disobeying a police officer after he failed to obey police signals and flares that had been set-up while police investigate an accident.  According to police reports, the man’s vehicle “veered to the left, towards the median and continue through the intersection.” The man reportedly told police he was “confused” and thought he could go around the emergency response equipment. During the discussion with police they checked his license and found it had been suspended by the SOS office.

Two cars broken into -- A resident in the 200 block of Old Creek Drive reported that his radar detector was taken from his car while it was parked in his driveway. The driver’s side window was broken, which enabled entrance to the vehicle.  On the same day, a resident in the 600 Block of Thompson Blvd. reported a radar detector and GPS unit were taken from her car while it was parked in her driveway.  Police reports say the drivers side window was broke to gain entrance to the vehicle.

Identify theft probed – A resident in the 100 block of Old Oak Court told police that her identity had been compromised resulting in purchases totaling more than $4,700 at various stores including Victoria’s Secret, Verizon, Walmart and Comcast.

Woman charged with drug paraphernalia possession – An 18-year-old Grayslake woman received a village adjudication ticket for possession of drug paraphernalia after police spotted she and a 19-year-old male companion parked in the parking of the Jaycees Bicentennial Park.  No drugs were found, but police note there was a strong odor of cannabis in the car.

Forcible entry reported – The owner of a restaurant in the 200 block of Dundee Road reported that the cash register was damaged and cash removed.

Tires stolen off of cars – Police reports four tires were removed from a Cadillac and two from a Mercedes at a car dealer in the 0 – 100 block of Dundee Road.  The vehicles were placed on blocks.

Clean teeth – Police report a theft of five Sonicare electric toothbrushes and three packs of Crest White strips from the Walgreens at Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove roads.  Total value was $247.

‘Oh deer’, what’s wrong the fence? A resident in the 500 block of Caren Drive reported damage to his chain link fence. He also told police there was a deer carcass in the park area behind his fence. He told police he was not sure if they were connected.

Pride parade Sunday

The Inaugural Pride Parade is Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at approximately noon. The parade will begin at the intersection of Carry Lane and Checker Drive and head north on Checker to Ridgefield Lane. Click here for more information and to view the parade route map and road closure information. Parade organizers are hoping for good weather.Checker Drive will be closed from 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. for setup and clean-up. Molly Pinta, who came up with the idea for the parade, has been profiled in The Chicago Reader and on GoPride.com. For additional information and questions about the parade, email thepintaprideproject@gmail.com.

Blood drive Saturday

The Buffalo Grove Community Blood Drive will take place Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments and recommended. Please call Vitalant (formerly LifeSource) at 877-258-4825 to schedule your appointment. 

Fire Up! Food truck festival to benefit MDA

The Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters Local 3177 is hosting the Fire Up! Food Truck Festival Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. at Woodland Park, 2500 N. Buffalo Grove Road. This festival will raise funds and promote awareness of the multiple forms of Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating neuromuscular disease. Attendees can enjoy food, beverages and live music. For additional information about this event, please click here. 

Village announces organization changes

            To best align with the Village Board’s strategic goals, the Village of Buffalo Grove has promoted two individuals and appointed a third to serve in an interim role as the Director of Finance and General Services.
          

  Christopher Stilling, AICP, has been appointed to the position of Deputy Village Manager. Stilling’s primary responsibilities will be in the areas of community development, finance, golf operations, risk management, general administration and community engagement. He joined the Village in 2014 as Community Development Director and has more than 20 years of experience in local government management, development and public administration. In addition to his continued service as the Director of Community Development, he will join Deputy Village Manager Jennifer Maltas who will oversee public works, public safety (comprising law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical services), legal, human resources and employee relations.

           

Nicole Woods, AICP, has been appointed to the position of Deputy Community Development Director. She will oversee the daily operations of the Community Development Department, including current and long-range planning, zoning, permitting and inspections. In 2015 she joined the village as principal planner and has more than 13 years of experience in the areas of community planning, zoning and community standards.

           

With the departure of Director of Finance and General Services Scott Anderson, Deputy Finance Director Andrew Brown has been appointed as the Interim Director of the Department. During his interim role, Brown will provide leadership in the areas of finance, treasury and cash management, budget development and water utility customer service. He will also serve as the village’s designated treasurer and budget officer. Brown joined the Village in 2014 as Deputy Finance Director and has more than 13 years of experience working in finance for local government.

            The Village will engage a public sector recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership to seek a permanent replacement for the Director of Finance and General Services. A search will be conducted for potential internal candidates as well as a national recruitment for potential external candidates who fit the Village’s criteria for executive leadership, innovation and the highest standards of customer service.

Reception honors Anderson

Village Manager Dane Bragg presents
Scott Anderson with a commemorative
street sign

Scott Anderson chats with
Public Works Director Mike Reynolds and
Evan Michel, assistant to the village manager

Village employees, officials and residents bid farewell to Scott Anderson at a reception at Village Hall on Wednesday. Anderson, who starts as Barrington’s village manager on Monday, called the village a “great place to work” and cited the professionalism of the staff.  “It’s all about the people,” he said, adding that “there are so many professionals here who work as a team and deliver professional services.” For more about Anderson’s career in Buffalo Grove, see the Daily Herald's profile.

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Lee begins process for recount in village trustee race

The race for a trustee spot on the Buffalo Grove Village Board may be heading toward a recount.

SooJae Lee, who lost to incumbent David Weidenfeld is proceeding with a recount.  Lee, who said he only needs three votes to top Weidenfeld, has is beginning the process for a recount in both counties.

Nonbinding discoveries did not find any tabulation irregularities. Discoveries look at a percentage of precincts. There are 11 precincts in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove and 19 in the Lake County portion.

Interestingly enough, Lake County vote tabulations show Lee winning by 10 votes while the Cook County tabulations show Weidenfeld winning by 12 votes.

Traffic stop leads to felony drug bust

A traffic stop resulted in a Glenview man being arrested and charged with a class 4 Felony for possession of a controlled substance. Police were summoned to the Shell station at 50 W. Lake-Cook for a man reportedly driving erratic. When police arrived, the man told them he did not think he was driving erratically and was unsure why anyone would call the police. When asked if he was on any medication, he said he was taking methadone for a heroin addiction. While looking in the front passenger side window, Police observed a white plastic grocery bag with the bottom portion of a Red Bull can that appeared to have some type of “opaque residue” on it. After lengthy discussions, the man requested his phone, however police did not want him to damage or destroy any potential evidence. Police retrieved his phone and [picked up a small plastic bag with several small capsules. The man confirmed that the substance was heroin. Police also found an open bag of syringes.

Burglary investigated -- Residents in the 300 block of Foxford Drive reported that their home had been entered while they were gone May 18. Reports say there was no sign of forced entry. The home was reportedly ransacked. Reports did not include a list of items.  The residents say they had hired a cleaning service off of Craig’s List and were dissatisfied and did not schedule additional cleanings.

Just a trim? – Police responded to a local Super Cuts for a customer-management dispute because a customer refused to tell the stylist how he wanted his hair cut. Seems as though, not police reports, the man wanted a different stylist to cut his hair because of previous haircuts. When police first arrived, reports say they asked the man to talk with them outside, but wanted to wait until an additional officer arrived, to which the man yelled “‘Cause I’m brown.” Police also discussed the matter with an employee who said that when asked how he wanted his hair cut, he simply said “make me beautiful.”  The employee said she was concerned because the man was, say reports, “acted strange and wasn’t sure what was wrong with him.”

If you can’t get Ethyl --- Police responded to the gas station at Woodman’s after a customer told another customer that he was next in line and asked the driver to move his car.  The driver told the man that he had a gun and “knows how to use it.” Police were able to track the driver down.  He told them the vehicle pulled in so close, he could not leave. Reports say “what started out as a stern request to move escalated to yelling by both drivers.”  The man who said he had gun admitted that he doesn’t own one and denied threatening to kill anyone.

Pot bust – A Fox Lake man was charged with a village violation for possessing less than 30 grams of cannabis after police stopped to offer a motorist assist and noticed a strong odor of “fresh and burnt cannabis.”

Not a happy Ben -- An employee at an auto parts store reported a suspected counterfeit $100 bill that was allegedly used to pay for new wiper blades. The customer told the employee that “my grandmother gave it to me.” The employee refused to give the bill back to her. She then left the store. Police confiscated the bill and contacted the U.S. Secret Service.

Community Notes

Village to honor war heroes

Buffalo Grove’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will at the historic Knopf Cemetery located just north of Checker Drive on Arlington Heights Road in Buffalo Grove on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. The Memorial Day Service is held each year by the Board of Trustees of the cemetery. Participating in the brief service will be community veterans’ organizations, members of local Boy Scout Troops, and other readers. Rev. Eric Brown, Chaplain at Great Lakes Naval Station will offer brief words appropriate for the day. The ceremony will include special readings and music. A flag ceremony and taps are included in the ceremony. The event is coordinated by Kingswood United Methodist Church.

Rec weed gets whacked by Village Board

The Village Board Monday night passed a resolution opposing recreational marijuana  in Illinois, following a nearly hour-long discussion.  When all said and done, the Board was deadlocked, 3-3.  Board President Beverly Sussman cast the deciding vote.

Board members sworn in

Village Board members who were elected or re-elected to the Buffalo Grove Village Board during the April 2 election were sworn in on Monday, May 20. They included Board President Beverly Sussman, Village Clerk Jane Sirabian and trustees Eric Smith, David Weidenfeld and first-timer Gregory Pike. Prior to the oaths being administered, outgoing trustee Jeff Berman was honored for his service.

Firefighters, paramedics to hold MDA fund raiser June 1

Buffalo Grove Fire Department Local 3177 is hosting “Fire Up for MDA,” a fund-raiser, from noon to 4 p.m. in Woodman Park, 2500 N. Buffalo Grove Road on Saturday June 1. Funds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Associations.  A collection of food trucks will be on location during the four-hour event.

The Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics have been collecting for MDA since 1993. They have raised over $150,000 dollars since 2010. In years past, members of the BGFD have supported the fill the boot campaign the traditional way by collecting in the intersection of Arlington Heights Rd and Lake Cook Rd. This year they decided to try something new. They wanted to host a community event that was unique to the area. Members hope to expand on this event every year and make it an annual festival. There will be 10 food trucks, live music, raffle items, a children’s area and fire department displays. The event is free to get into and open to the public. It is going to be a rain or shine festival.

Blood drive June 1

The Buffalo Grove Community Blood Drive will take place Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments and recommended. Call Vitalant (formerly Life Source) at 877-258-4825 to schedule your appointment.

Celebration of Community event set for June 2

The Buffalo Grove Park District will host Uniquely Us - A Celebration of Community, on Sunday, June 2 from noon until 4 p.m. at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road. This free event will feature live music, community acts, family entertainment and a business expo.  Food trucks will be on hand, and beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Rotary scholarship applications deadline is June 1

The deadline to apply for the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club Academic Scholarships is Saturday, June 1. Scholarships of up to $2,000 each are being offered to current students or graduates of Buffalo Grove High School or Stevenson High School. For more information about the qualifications and requirements to apply, and to download an application, click here.

School supplies drive under way

Even though the current school year is winding down, Vernon Township is among several agencies collecting school supplies for needy students.

Pride parade preparations continue

The route and exhaustive list of street closures and traffic restrictions are in place for the June 2 Pride Parade.

School News

D103 captures third in national Science Bowl

The Daniel Wright Junior High School Academic Science Bowl team for placing third at nationals on Saturday, April 27 during the competition in Washington, D.C.

Science Bowl is a competitive academic club for students who excel and enjoy science. Students compete in a "Jeopardy Style" format answering math and science questions. The National Science Bowl continues to be one of the premier academic competitions across the country and prepares America's students for future successes in some of the world's fastest growing fields in science, technology, and engineering, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.

Student competitors included Akshansh Chauhan (7), and Dev Ganguli (8), Vedant Rathi (7), Deepak Salian (8), and Rishabh Wuppalapati (8). Coaches are Katie Yan and Tony Hafner.

Student Voices

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Stevenson Statesman

Buffalo Grove High School Charger

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"Game of Thrones" pre-empts shed fire

From the Police Reports

Hot topic -- Residents on the 600 block of Macarthur Drive reported that their shed was on fire. When police arrived, the couple said they were engrossed in “Game of Thornes” and did not hear anything and were not aware of the fire.  Neighbors told police they heard two loud explosions, like “M-80 type of fireworks.’  The residents said the contents of the shed included garden tools and lawnmower, which had not been used in two years.

Bonnie and Clod? -- An attendant at a Speedway station on Milwaukee Ave called police after overhearing a couple’s conversation which the male said “Why did you tell them I robbed a bank? To which his female accompanist responded “I didn’t know not to, you should have told be.” The attendant told the police that the female appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and very anxious.”  She purchased alcohol an according to the attendant, proceeded to consume the alcohol as she left as a passenger in a car.

Daily routine? -- A resident reported a suspicious car at Willow Stream Pool parking lot. Police were able to find the driver who said that driving around the parking lot was part of his routine before going to work.

Well-being check -- Police were summoned to the Bucky’s in the 1200 block of McHenry Road in response to a request for as well-being checked. Police were told a woman had been in the restroom for 45 minutes. A customer told employees that the woman was shaking. When police arrived and were able to communicate with the woman, she began yelling at them and the returned to the restroom. She eventually came out with her belongings, still yelling at police, which continued near the main entrance. As she walked south on McHenry Road, police checked and found the woman had two active Lake County Sheriff Office “Failure to Appear”. She was arrested and taken to Lake County Jail unable to post $75,000 bond

Burglary from motor vehicle – A Rolling Meadows man reported a “RedMed” (medical device was taken from his car on May 11 while he shopped at the Dollar Store in the 1200 block of Dundee.  The car was left unlocked.

Cry uncle? A woman said she received an email from a man “who she thought was her uncle.” The man requested $100 in iTune gift cards. She obliged before realizing it was a scam. Apple was issuing a refund.

Missed sign? A door-to-door salesman became upset when a resident yelled at him for ringing his doorbell and waved a holstered gun at him. The man said the sales person ignored the “No Trespassing” and “No Soliciting” signs. The man did have a valid FOID and Concealed Carry License.

Cops looking for seat belt scofflaws

A seat belt enforcement campaign will run through 28, which includes one of the busiest holiday travel weekends of the year. Click It or Ticket enforces the proper use of seat belts and car seats to keep all motorists and passengers safe.

“Our police officers see firsthand the tragedies that can occur when people do not buckle up,” Traffic Sergeant Michelle Kondrat says. “It’s such a simple and effective way to protect yourself while traveling. As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, we want to make sure people are doing everything they can to stay safe.”

Buffalo Grove Police will be taking a ‘no excuses approach’ and writing citations day and night. Motorists and passengers not wearing seat belts will be ticketed, and those who are caught driving impaired will be arrested.

“Please help us spread this life-saving message before one more friend or family member is killed, because they failed to buckle up,” Kondrat says. “Seat belts save lives, and every vehicle occupant—front seat and back, child and adult—needs to remember to buckle up for every trip, every time.”

For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit BuckleUpIllinois.org.

Cops hit the roof

Members of the Buffalo Grove Police Department participated in the “Cop on a Roof” fund-raiser for Special Olympics on Friday. Cops were at all three Dunkin' Donuts in Buffalo Grove.

Elected officials to be sworn in Monday

Recently elected members of the Village Board will be sworn into office, including Village President Beverly Sussman, Clerk Janet Sirabian, and Trustees Eric Smith, David Weidenfeld and Gregory Pike during a special Village Board meeting Monday, May 20. The special meeting scheduled for 7:29 p.m., immediately proceeds the regularly scheduled Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The agenda for the board meeting can be found at this site.

Weiland lane closures start

Due to excavation work, extended lane closures have begun on Weiland Road between Lake Cook Road and Armstrong Drive, and will remain in place for roughly the next two weeks. The right lane is closed at northbound Weiland Road in this area, with semi-trucks entering and leaving; flaggers will not be present, so motorists should proceed with caution or consider alternate routes. The right in/right out entrance for the Schwind Crossing shopping center (Weiland and Lake Cook roads) will be affected during this period of lane closures.

Bike rodeo rescheduled for May 18

Buffalo Grove Police are hoping the weather cooperates for the rescheduled Bike Rodeo this Saturday at Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road from noon until 2 p.m. Participants can enter a raffle for a chance to win a 24" new bike, generously donated by Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. This event will not take place in the event of bad weather.

Public Works’ open house Saturday

The Public Works Department’s annual Open House and Touch-a-Truck event is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Public Service Center, 51 Raupp Boulevard. Free raffles, prizes and food will be provided. This event will take place rain or shine, and families with children of all ages are welcome.

All in vein

The Buffalo Grove Community Blood Drive will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments and recommended. Please call Vitalant (formerly known as Life Source) at 877-258-4825 to schedule your appointment.

Park District planning forum set

The Buffalo Grove Park District will be hosting a Strategic Planning Public Input Forum from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Community Arts Center, 255 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove. All Park District residents are welcome to attend and may RSVP before May 24. Full information about the meeting and response form is available here.

Enjoy the Music 

Enjoy the Buffalo Grove Symphonic and Jazz Bands Spring Concert, 'Wind Band Classics', at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center,1 Stevenson Drive in Lincolnshire.

Tickets are available in advance for $10 at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard, or online here. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $12. Discounted senior and student tickets are available for $8 each at any time. To learn more, click here.

D103 PTO honors volunteers

Todd Spohnholtz and Rilina Ghosh were named the winners of the PTO Scott B. Guziec Award - Volunteer of the Year.

Spohnholtz was selected because of his involvement as a Pack 78 Cub Scout leader. He has had a dramatic positive influence on countless D103 families. The PTO noted that “Our teachers have Todd to thank for a good number of high energy boys being just a little bit reigned in. He is a volunteer in daily events at Half Day and DW including the class parties, D103 Run and countless other activities.”

Ghosh was selected because of her inspiration as a member of the Parent Education Committee and has been the backbone to many of the PTO's successful events. The PTO noted that Ghosh “brings wonderful ideas to the table and then immediately researches and follows up to make things happen. She works diligently and with true passion. She is always the first person to take on a task or help you with others without hesitation or complaining.”

Fire Department promotes two

More than 30 years’ experience pays dividends for a pair of BG fire fighters.

Student Voices

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Stevenson Statesman

Buffalo Grove High School Charger

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