"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 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.
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