Dec 30, 2021

COVID shutters village facilities / Snow parking ban / Library sets sale

 Village closes facilities in wake of COVID surge

Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, all village facilities, except for the Police Department, 46 Raupp Boulevard) will be closed to the public effective Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, until further notice.

Village Hall services, including the issuance of building permits and plan reviews, scheduling for inspections, bill payments, transfer stamps and other services will be still available, but only at the Village Hall walk-up window, by calling (847) 459-2500 or online at this link.

All public meetings for January will be held electronically, including the Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3. Residents can access the meeting  via this link.

Residents reminded of snow parking ban

With heavy snow predicted for Saturday, Jan. 1 residents are reminded that overnight parking is not permitted when snowfall exceeds two or more inches, even though the Police Department is not enforcing overnight parking restrictions until 2 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3.

Cleared streets during snowy conditions allow snow removal to occur more quickly, and emergency responders to pass safely. For more information on the Village's parking ordinance, click here.

Fire Department urges recycling of holiday trees

As dried-out Christmas trees pose a significant fire hazard, the Fire Department encourages residents to dispose of them promptly. Waste Management will collect Christmas trees during the first two weeks in January on your regular collection day.

Residents should ensure that all lights and decorations, including tinsel, are removed, and be sure to cut trees that are taller than six feet in half before placing them at the curb.

To locate a holiday light recycling location, visit the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County's Recycling Directory.

 Village cited for public works excellence

The Village recently received four awards from the Lake Branch of the American Public Works Association. The Public Works Department received the Asset Management Award, and Village Manager Dane Bragg was awarded a commendation for exemplary service to public works. Utilities Superintendent David Haisma received the Professional Manager of the Year Award for Water Resources, and Scott Fontanez, Street Section Manager, was awarded Professional Manager of the Year for Transportation.

 Library plans book sale

The Indian Trails Public Library District is planning a pop-up used book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. The sale will be in the Lake-Cook Room. Persons attending the sale should enter through the south side of the building.

And finally…

            The staff and management of Buffalo Grove News and Information wishes everyone a Happy New Year. Stay well, safe and sane!

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Dec 17, 2021

Assault details / Longtime planner honored / Fifth-grader's design on Schneider's card

 Police reports from a Thanksgiving Day incident that led to attempted murder charges against 52-year-old Eleonora Prilutsky indicate that there were no incidents leading up to her attack on her husband. Reports say that Prilutsky’s 21-year-old son told police that he was sitting in the dining room when he heard his father yell. Reports say he immediately got up and went to the family room where he  observed Mrs. Prilutsky strike his father with a hatchet. The son took the hatchet from Mrs. Prilutsky and summoned police. He also told police that there were no arguments or altercations before the incident.

           Reports say her husband, Michael Prilutsky, 58, suffered a “severe laceration” to the back of his head as well as injuries to both wrists.

            According to police, neither person wanted to talk about the incident with them.

Eleonora Prilutsky was charged with one count of Homicide Attempt: Other Dangerous Weapons, Aggravated Battery- Deadly Weapon Other than Firearm or Use of Air Rifle and Aggravated Domestic Battery.

According to the Lake County Scanner, bond was set at $5000,000. She is being held in Lake County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 22.

In Other News…

Longtime Plan Commissioner honored

            Stephen Goldspiel, who “was instrumental in setting up” the Buffalo Grove Plan Commission (now known as the Planning and Zoning Commission), was honored by the Village Board at its Dec. 6 meeting. Goldspiel, served on the Plan Commission from 1974 until 2013, and then on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2014 through 2021. He served as Plan Commission chair for six years.

            The proclamation touting his dedication to the village noted that in addition to his work on both commissions, he also “in the Transportation Commission from 1976 for nearly a decade, where he served as a co-chair with Claude Luisada, and helped to introduce new public transportation routes, create more connectivity in the Buffalo Grove Metra station and introduce more Pace Bus stops in the Village.”

            Village officials, including Trustees Lester Ottenheimer, Joanne Johnson, Eric Smith and Village Clerk Janet Sirabian all reflected on their work with Goldspiel and cited his dedication. Goldspiel was also featured in a profile in the Daily Herald.

Blood drive Dec. 30

The Fire Department will host a community blood drive of the year in partnership with Vitalant on Thursday, December 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. in the Buffalo Grove Fire Department Training Room at Fire Department headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Road. Appointments are advised, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation appointment, click here.

Kids get to “Shop with Heroes”

The Police and Fire departments, hosted their fifth annual ‘Shopping with Heroes’ Saturday, Dec. 4 at Target in Wheeling.

Police officers purchased gift cards for local children in need, thanks to donations from members of the ‘Temple Chai Guys’ and Target.

The holiday shopping event was coordinated by the Police Social Worker and School Resource Officers, who selected 19 local children in need due based on personal or financial hardships.

Each child received a gift card to purchase holiday gifts, and volunteer police officers and firefighters spent approximately two hours shopping with the youth. The children chose an educational item and gifts for themselves and spent the remainder of their gift cards on family and loved ones.

Cops plan holiday crackdown

The Police Department is participating in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign through Jan. 3, 2022.

“Driving impaired under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state,” Lt. Michael Rodriguez says. “Not only do you put yourself at risk, but you risk the lives of others as well

Police suggest that before heading to a party, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.  Motorists are urged that if they see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and call 9-1-1.

This holiday enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Coat drive benefits veterans

The Police Department is conducting a coat drive to benefit Midwest Veterans Closet. New and/or gently used winter coats and seasonal outerwear of all sizes are sought. Items will be distributed to local veterans and their families. The drop box is located in the Police Department's lobby at 46 Raupp Blvd.  Donations can be dropped off 24/7 through April 1, 2022.

Fire Department offers CPR classes

The Fire Department is offering monthly Heartsaver CPR classes for the public starting Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 at Fire Department headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Road. The cost is $50, and a two-year certificate is provided upon successful completion of the program. Each class begins at  6:30 p.m. To register, click here.

BG fifth-grader designs Schneider’s holiday card

Lucille Holloway, a fifth-grade student at Prairie Elementary School in Buffalo Grove, designed the winning artwork for Congressman Brad Schneider’s 2021 office holiday card.

Schneider asked for holiday card submissions from Tenth District students illustrating the theme “Time Together.”

“Lucy’s beautiful artwork shows the many ways we can spend time together this holiday season, especially after the last holiday season spent apart. My hope is that Lucy’s creativity will inspire all of us to come together in health, happiness and peace this holiday season,” Schneider said.

A 10-year-old and 5th grader at Prairie Elementary in Buffalo Grove, Lucy enjoys horseback riding, playing her violin, reading, and of course, creating art in her free time. At school, she is proud to be part of the student government with her favorite subjects being writing and art class.

BG Singers plans auditions

The BG Singers will hold auditions Feb. 1 at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove. Singers should prepare a vocal selection that best highlights their talent, and bring either sheet music (in the key you will sing it) or an accompaniment track on a device that can be connected to a Bluetooth speaker.

Auditions via Zoom, or other video conferencing service, will be accommodated on an individual basis.

The choral season begins with Tuesday evening rehearsals on April 5, with performances scheduled for September of 2022. Audition slots are limited, and filled on a first come, first served basis. In order to reserve your preferred audition time, contact Linda Rosen at (847) 682-4632 or lrosen@bgparks.org.

Student Voices

Here are links to the student newspapers at Stevenson and Buffalo Grove high schools.

*        Buffalo Grove High School Charger

*        Stevenson High School Statesman

*        Wheeling High School WCAT News: WCAT News

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Dec 6, 2021

Woman faces attempted murder charges / Residents facing chase with Chase / Park District lists camp options

Eleonora Prilutsky, 52, of the 600 Block of Harris Drive faces three charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after a Nov. 25.  Incident. She was also charged with aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Police did not release details of the incident.

Catalytic converter thefts continue -- Several vehicle owners in the 100 Block of Steeple Drive reported their catalytic converters stolen while the vehicles were parked in the parking lot overnight.

        ** A vehicle owner in the 1100 Block of Miller Lane said his catalytic converter was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked in the complex’s parking lot overnight. Another resident, this one in the 800 Block of Miller Lane, reported that his catalytic converter was stolen from his vehicle after he parked it in the complex’s parking lot over the weekend.
        ** A vehicle owner in the 700 Block of Thornton Lane reported that his catalytic converter was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked on their driveway overnight. 

Crash leads to weapon charges-- Officers responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Lake-Cook and Arlington Heights roads. Reports say when officers arrived, they found an overturned vehicle and the sole occupant out of the vehicle. According to reports, once the vehicle was upright, a gun was visible inside the vehicle from outside of the driver side window. Officers took possession of the firearm and charged the driver, Joshua Guzman, 25 of Round Lake Beach, charged with aggravated unlawful use of weapon.

Census worker threatened -- A U.S. Census Bureau employee reported receiving threats from an unknown male after attempting to contact a resident as part of the census in the 1100 Block of Johnson Dr. The resident told police that she was not aware of the threats but has told the census worker that she did not wish to participate. Despite her wishes, he has continued to attempt to contact her. The census worker was told to stop all contact, and the resident was advised to reach out to the person making the threats and have them stop as well.

Wallet stolen from purse -- A shopper at the Mariano’s Fresh Market, 450 W. Half Day Rd. reported that her wallet was stolen out of her purse while she was shopping. She contacted her credit card companies and discovered that nearly $10,000 worth fraudulent charges were made around the time she discovered her cards missing.

You couldn’t get Ethyl or Mable -- The emergency stop button was unknowingly activated at one of the gas pumps at the Woodman’s gas station, 1515 E. Deerfield Pkwy. This resulted in all the pumps being turned off for just over 24 hours, at which point management realized they were not working.

Seriously? A homeless person in the 1000 Block of Commerce Court reported his generator, which was secured to a tree, was stolen while he was sleeping.

 Community News

Online permits available
        Residents and contractors can now apply for village-issued permits online thanks to new software. In addition to permit application, users are also able to track the application process and request an inspection. During this initial phase, same-day permits will be available for application, tracking and inspection at this link.

Wild goose chase at Chase? 
        Chase Bank is experiencing technical difficulties which has resulted in utility bills sent to the village via Chase Pay not being received. Residents who paid with Chase Pay and were assessed a late fee, should contact the Billing Department at (847) 459-2500 or email Susan Rydberg, utility billing clerk at this link . Residents who have attempted to pay on time will not be responsible for late fees. Please note that the village’s mailing address for water/sewer service appears on your bill and has not changed. It is still: Village of Buffalo Grove, PO Box 5612, Carol Stream, Ill. 60197-5612.

Rotary honors Nudelman        

Beth Nudelman is the recipient of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove's 2021 Bill Reid Award. The award recognizes the many “unsung heroes” in Buffalo Grove for their long-term commitment to the village.

The award is named for the late Bill Reid, long time village trustee who was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove.

Nudelman was recognized for her many contributions, over many years, to school and community institutions, events, and organizations in Buffalo Grove and Lake County.

In addition to a recognition plaque, a $500 contribution will be made to the charity of her choice in her name, plus a $500 contribution in recipient’s name to The Rotary Foundation. Nudelman chose the Congregation Beth Am Food Pantry as her charity of choice.

Recipient’s names are inscribed on the permanent award recognition plaque located in the Buffalo Grove Village Hall.

 Keep the wreaths red 
        To raise awareness of holiday fire safety, Buffalo Grove's three fire stations will display wreaths during December. Each time a preventable fire occurs as a result of holiday decorations or celebrations, a red bulb will be replaced with a white bulb.

 Townships offering help for needy families 
        Residents can spread some holiday cheer this year by sponsoring a family in need that lives in Wheeling or Vernon Township by donating Gifts / gift cards. To help a Wheeling Township family, call (847) 259-7730. To donate to a resident of Vernon Township call (847) 634-4600. 

Blood drive Dec. 30 
        The village is partnering with Vitalant for a community blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30 in the Training Room at the Fire Department headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Road. For information, or to make an appointment, click here.

Park District info. available online  
        The Park District’s summer camp guide is available online at bgcamps.org. Resident registration is now open with nonresident registration beginning Monday, Dec. 13. The Park District’s winter program guide is also available online at bgparks.org.

Discounts available at Dick’s Sporting Goods  
        The Buffalo Grove Park District is partnering with Dick’s Sporting Goods to offer residents 20 percent off their entire purchase through Dec. 13. Click on the coupon here, and bring the printed or digital coupon to Dick’s Sporting Goods. This offer is good only at the Arlington Heights, Deer Park and Vernon Hills locations. You can also share this offer with anyone you want. You do not have to be a Buffalo Grove Park District resident to use the coupon. 

Student Voices

Here are links to the student newspapers at Stevenson and Buffalo Grove high schools.

    ·        Buffalo Grove High School Charger 
    ·        Stevenson High School Statesman
    ·        Wheeling High School WCAT News: WCAT News

 Plan ahead

Celebrating Ambrosia and Ding-a-lings are in the calendar for the week ahead.

 December 7
* National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
* National Illinois Day
* National Cotton Candy Day
* World Trick Shot Day – First Tuesday in December

December 8
* National Brownie Day
* Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day

December 9
* National Pastry Day
* Weary Willie Day
* Christmas Card Day

December 10
* Dewey Decimal System Day
* National Lager Day
* Human Rights Day
* Nobel Prize Day
* National Salesperson Day

December 11
* National App Day
* National Noodle Ring Day

December 12
* National Ambrosia Day
* National Ding-a-Ling Day
* Gingerbread House Day
* Poinsettia Day

December 13
* National Cocoa Day
* National Violin Day
* Pick A Pathologist Pal Day

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            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.
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Dec 2, 2021

Probe underway into officer-involved shooting

Police Chief Steve Casstevens addresses the media.

Buffalo Grove police and the Lake County Major Crime Task Force are investigating an officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a man.

The incident, the first officer-involved shooting by Buffalo Grove police, took place around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in a parking lot of a vacant church at Radcliff Road and Boxwood Lane.

Preliminary information indicates the man, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family members, was a Buffalo Grove resident.

At a press conference, Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steve Casstevens (pictured above) said initial information provided to responding officers by 9-1-1 dispatch was that there was a man with a gun in the park.

            Casstevens said the caller told the dispatcher that “There’s a dude standing out there and he’s all crazy.” The caller also reportedly said the man was armed with both a .9 mm and .45 mm handgun.

As the call continued, Casstevens said the caller also stated that “the dude just popped off two rounds,” and that “this guy is dangerous.”

Hearing this, the dispatcher asked the caller who the gunman was, and was told by the caller “Well, that would be me”

Casstevens said the dispatcher told the man “at least seven times” to drop his weapons and speak to the officers when they arrive. The caller reportedly said  he would not do that.

When responding officers, described by Casstevens as “seasoned,” arrived they encountered a male white in his 20s who was armed with two handguns and that initial investigation noted that the man had a gun in each hand.

“The officers,” Casstevens said, “repeatedly told him to stop and drop his weapons which he did not do and continued to advance on the officers.”

The man reportedly fired a shot from both of his weapons. Casstevens said it is unclear if they were into the air or in the direction of the officers “as it was 12:30 in the morning and it was dark and not a well-lit area.”

According to the initial investigation, after those shots officers continued to order him to stop, but he continued to advance on the officers with both guns.

Casstevens said one officer fired several rounds from his handgun and did not strike the man, but the second officer fired shots which did strike him.

Buffalo Grove Police officers are not equipped with body cams, however Casstevens said there is dash cam video that documents the entire incident.  He said the footage and transcript of the  9-1-1 call will be released after the investigation concludes.

The officers immediately summoned paramedics and began administering CPR until paramedics arrived.

Casings from a Smith and Wesson 9 mm semi-automatic handgun and a Smith and Wesson .45 mm semi-automatic handgun, both still loaded, were found at the scene.

The officers were not injured and, as a matter of policy, were transported to a nearby hospital where they were observed and released. Both officers are on administrative duty during the investigation.

“No officer ever wants to take the life of another person,” Casstevens said. “Our officers are trained in de-escalation in critical incident response and mental health first aid. That being said, officers are often placed in split-second decisions where they are forced to take action that unfortunately results in deadly force.”

This story will be updated as additional information is provided by investigating agencies.

Nov 22, 2021

Cops offer tips to fight catalytic converter thefts / Village shores up leadership team / Chanukah events set

Police probe rash of catalytic converter thefts

In wake of a series of catalytic converter thefts, the Police Department has issued guidelines to residents in an effort to prevent theft.

According to police, catalytic converter thefts generally occur during overnight hours. Residents are urged to park cars in garages and well-lit areas, and call 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity. More information and theft prevention tips are available at this link.

Police that catalytic converter thefts recently occurred:

·        In 1400 Block of Mill Creek Dr. where a resident told police their catalytic converter was taken off their vehicle while it was parked on the driveway overnight.

·        In the  400 Block of Cedar Ct. S. where the resident reported their catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle while it was parked on the driveway overnight.

·        In the 1100 Block of Johnson Dr. where resident reported their catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot overnight.

·        In the 1300 block of Barclay Boulevard where the complainant reported that her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle and several wires underneath the vehicle were cut while her vehicle was parked in her employer’s parking lot.

·        In the 1200 Block of Deerfield Parkway where a resident reported their catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle sometime during the afternoon.

Man charged in Hospice facility incident -- The Daily Herald reports that a Buffalo Grove man faces weapons, battery and assault charges after police said he forcefully removed a friend from a Long Grove medical facility. Details are found at this link.

Flippant resident -- A resident in the 600 Block of Pinehurst reported that an unknown person made an “obscene” gesture towards him. Officers contacted the subject who refused to provide any information or talk about the incident.

Garage door hit by eggs, fabric softener -- A resident in the  2200 Block of Miramar reported that unknown subjects poured fabric softener over their vehicle and eggs at their garage door.  There was no damage.

Purse swiped -- A woman reported that her purse was stolen from her unlocked, vehicle while it was parked at Nicole Park in the 500 block of north Arlington Heights Road.

The Autumn leaves -- A resident in the 600 Block of Stanford Lane  reported a neighbor was blowing leaves onto the roadway. The alleged leaf blower was not home at the time of the call, and later denied deliberately blowing the leaves stating he had just left them in piles and went to work.  Officers were called back to the address later in the day due to yelling between the two residents.

Effort goes down the drain – A person reported to police that he was approached by someone who told him he needed to move his parked vehicle in the parking lot at  Woodman’s Market. During the conversation, the person asking him to move his car identified himself as a police officer, but left driving a plumbing truck.  Officers made contact with the driver of the plumbing truck and confirmed he was not a police officer, but a plumber who was frustrated with people improperly parking.  He understood that he made a poor decision, and apologized for his actions. 

Community News

 Village promotes two

Two village staff members, Mike Skibbe and Nicole Woods, have been promoted to new roles on the village’s leadership team.

Mike Skibbe, director of the Public Works Department, will now serve in a dual role, adding Deputy Village Manager responsibilities to his leadership duties. In this role, Skibbe will oversee all public works and utility functions, police services and golf operations, as well as administrative functions in the Office of the Village Manager.

During his 22-year career with the Village, he has served in engineering, administrative and operations roles, and shown strong leadership on a range of projects, including the Village’s $175 million Infrastructure Modernization Program and Emerald Ash Borer Reforestation Program. He holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Engineering degrees.

Woods, former Deputy Director of Community Development, will now serve as the Director of Community Development. She joined the Village in 2015 and has served in various city planning and administrative roles. She will now oversee all planning, zoning, building permitting, inspections, environmental health and economic development functions. Her degrees include a Master in City and Regional Planning and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Urban Studies.

These leadership changes enable Chris Stilling, who had been serving in the dual role of Community Development Director and Deputy Village Manager, to now serve as the full-time Deputy Village Manager, a position that has been vacant since August of 2021.

Budget presented

The Buffalo Grove Village Board opened a hearing on the 2022 budget at a special meeting Nov. 15. The focus, according to reporting in the Daily Herald, is a flat tax and increased staff. You can view the budget presentation at this link.

Library offers “Winter Reading Challenge”

The Indian Trails Public Library has announced several winter reading programs. They include:

Kids: Get Your Mitts on a Good Book!

Birth-Grade 8. The Winter Reading Challenge will be from Dec. 1, 2021 to Jan. 31, 2022. The Library is urging young readers to “Come in out of the cold and get your mitts on a good book.” Participants need to complete 15 days of reading or being read to and earn a prize.

There are 3 ways to register:

• Beanstack website or the Library’s app at ITPLD.org. What is Beanstack?

• Visit the Kids Desk at the Main Library or the Branch.

• Call the library at 847.459.4100, ext. 4.

The Library is also planning these programs for adults:

• Nov. 30, 1 pm - Pearl Harbor Remembered

• Dec. 1, 7pm - In the Scone Zone with Fr. Dominic (Ages 12 and older)

• Dec. 2, 6pm - Gift Wrapalooza (Ages 14 and older)

• Dec. 3, 2 pm - Kiddieland Remembered

Youth programs include:

• Nov. 20, 11 am - Mama Edie McLoud Armstrong Bilingual Storytelling

• Nov. 26, 10 am - Storytime with Miss Katie

• Dec. 1, 4 pm - Trivia Challenge for the Kids

A listing of all programs at the Indian Trails Public Library is available here.

 Chabad sponsoring menorah parade, community Chanukah celebration

          Northwest Suburban Chabad is planning its second annual menorah parade Nov. 28. The car parade leaves from parking lot at Northwest Suburban Chabad, 16296 Aptakisic Road at 4 p.m.  Participants should arrive by 3:45 p.m.

          Following the parade, there will be a Chanukah celebration at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road beginning at 5 p.m. 

          For details on both events, go to this link.

 Food pantry at Beth Am Sunday

          Congregation Beth Am, 1370 Abbott Court, will operate its food pantry from noon to 2 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 28

          The pantry is open to anyone who needs food assistance.

 Two community blood drives set

There are two upcoming blood drives in the village. The Village is partnering with Vitalant from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on  Saturday, December 4 at the Alcott Center , and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 in the Training Room at the Fire Department headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Road. For information, or to make an appointment, click here.

Coat drive to benefit veterans

The Police Department is serving as a collection site this season for new and/or gently used winter coats and seasonal outerwear of all sizes.

Every donation will go to the Midwest Veterans Closet 'Winter Coat Drive'. Items will be distributed to local veterans in need. The drop box is in the department's lobby, and donations can be dropped off 24 hours a day seven days a week, through April 1.

Student Voices

Here are links to the student newspapers at Stevenson and Buffalo Grove high schools.

Buffalo Grove High School Charger

Stevenson High School Statesman

Wheeling High School WCAT News: WCAT News

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.

Questions about B.G. News & Info. should be sent to BuffaloGroveNews@Gmail.com.

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In case you didn’t know…

Buffalo Grove News and Info, is 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. Buffalo Grove News and Information is not affiliated with any municipal body.

Domestic battery charges / Restaurants closing / Cultural Fair flap at ASHS

  From the cop shop ** Domestic battery – A 35-year-old Buffalo Grove man is facing domestic battery charges following an incident in the...