Phone scam uses police department number / Mega gas station / Rep's reading program

Phone scam – A resident told police that she received a call from someone stating they were a sergeant from the Morton Grove Police Department. The sergeant informed them that she missed a court date and needed to bring a specific sum of Green Dot Cards to their police department.

The caller ID identified the number as Morton Grove Police Department, and the complainant contacted the Department. While waiting to speak with someone she received a call which according to her caller ID was from the Morton Grove Police Department. She switched over the call, and discovered it was the same person who had called earlier. The resident told police she purchased the gift cards and provided the caller with the gift card information.

Sleezy riders? -- It was reported that two males were riding minibikes around the neighborhood and were being a nuisance. An officer responded to the area and could not locate any minibikes or their riders.

Boxed in? -- A building maintenance technician in the 0-100 block of Oak Creek Drive reported that a company’s delivery drivers have been dumping empty boxes into their dumpsters.

Busted booze seller -- A cashier clerk at Garden Fresh Market received an adjudication ticket after selling alcohol to a police department’s underage agent during a liquor license establishment check.

Soggy cycle -- A bicycle was recovered from the pond in the 800 block of Krause Drive. It appeared to be inoperable and was brought back to the station.

Volume issue -- A resident in the 500 Block of Buffalo Grove Road contacted police to report that a neighbor is throwing leaves that have fallen off his tree back into his yard and let his lawn mower run for over an hour near the fence. The neighbor admitted running the lawn mower, stating he was trying to drown out the complainant’s loud music. He was advised to call 9-1-1 in the future if the music is too loud.

Trash can damage -- The shift manager at the Dollar Tree in the 1200 block of Dundee Road reported someone damaged their outdoor trash can.

On the road again

            Buffalo Grove police have issued seven traffic citations recently including three to motorists for driving a suspended or revoked license, one for driving an uninsured motor vehicle, one for improper lane usage, one for not wearing a seatbelt and one for improperly displaying a registration plate.

Community news and notes

Gas station, convenience store complex gets nod

The Village Board Sept. 20 approved plans for “Ricky Rockets” to open a gas station and retail center at Lake-Cook Road and Lexington Drive. The Daily Herald reports that the 7.6-acre development is larger than most gas station and convenience store developments. According to reporting by the Herald’s Steve Zalusky, “The gas station will have 24 fuel positions, while the convenience store will be considerably larger than comparable businesses in the market, which usually range from 4,400 and 5,500 square feet.”

ITPLD celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month  

The Indian Trails Public Library District is celebrating national Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. The Library is focusing on “the history, achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Users can explore Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby and the Library’s catalog for relevant books and media. Full information is available at the Library’s website, indiantrailslibrary.org.

Yard waste reminders

The village is reminding residents to properly dispose of leaves and other landscape waste). Landscape waste is picked up via Waste Management on your recycling pick-up day.

For pick-up, use 32-gallon yard waste bags, or unlined 32-gallon containers marked with an “X”. Do not include indoor plants, non-native flower arrangements, dirt or sod.

Residents are also reminded not to blow or rake leaves into streets, as that can contribute to flooding. For more guidelines, click here.

Non-scary Halloween event set

The Park District is offering a non-scary Halloween trail, where friendly characters will wave hello.

This extended version of the Trick or Treat Trail will be inside at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.

Each registered child will receive a goody bag with trinkets and candy. All children must be registered for a designated time slot individually, and accompanied by an adult during the event. Only children should be registered individually; adult admission is free.

According to the Park District, the event may not last the full 30 minutes. Participants should come at the start of their time slot for the trail. Depending on State of Illinois guidelines for COVID-19 at the time of the event, all participants 2 years of age and older may be required to wear a face covering for the duration of the event. Details and guidelines will be announced the week before the event.

For more information, please visit bgparks.org, or contact Allison Oberst at (847) 850-2146 or allison@bgparks.org.

Cop honored

Officer Matthew Mills is congratulated by Police Chief Steve Casstevens on his 20th anniversary as a Buffalo Grove Police Officer. 

Schneider sponsoring K- 5 reading program

            Among the things U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-10) is doing when he’s not battling Republicans is sponsoring the fifth annual “Brad’s Bookworm” program.

            The program encouraged reading and learning for K-5 age students and their families. Schneider’s office says in past years, hundreds of students across the district have participated, with help from their teachers, families and local community.

Students participating in the program are asked to read 10 books with help from parents, grandparents, older siblings, or other family members by Dec. 31. Those who meet the goal of 10 books will be invited with their families to a recognition ceremony with Congressman Schneider in early 2022 to celebrate their achievement.

Students are also invited to take part in a contest to design a bookmark, and copies of the winning bookmark will be distributed to all children who complete the reading goal.

More information about the Brad’s Bookworms program, including the completion form, bookmark contest template, and parent permission slip, is available on Congressman Schneider’s website. Additional information is available by calling Schneider’s Lincolnshire Office at (847) 383-4870 or email Alvaro.Melara@mail.house.gov.

D96 seeks input for superintendent search

            School District 96 is seeking resident input as part of its search for a new superintendent. According to reporting in the Journal & Topics, residents have until Oct. 8 to submit input. Current superintendent, Julie Schmidt, is retiring.

Fund raiser nets $20,000

            A Sept. 12 fund raiser for GivenKind raised more than $20,000 for charity. GiveNKind is a nonprofit for nonprofits, serving as a logistics organization to connect donors of quality goods with local nonprofits.

Lake County residents can get help at 2-1-1.

Lake County residents who need help finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, can call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help 24/7.

Callers can speak to a live person in English or Spanish. The 2-1-1 team will also interpret more than 150 other languages. Additional information is available at this link.

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

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Sept. 11 program / Hotel attack details / Reproductive rights rally scheduled

 9/11 memorial program at ASHS Saturday

The public is invited to attend a ceremony commemorating the 20^th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Sept.11 at Stevenson High School

In addition to participation by the Buffalo Grove Police Department, the program will feature retired New York Firefighter Scott Schrimpe followed by a Remembrance Streetfest from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. that will include local first responders, military members, a climbing wall and military vehicles.

Police detail incident at hotel

Buffalo Grove Police have provided details about an incident at the Extended Stay Hotel, 1525 Busch Parkway, that led to the arrest of Richard West, 24, of Quitman, Mississippi. West was charged with Battery/Use Deadly Weapon and not having a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID).

According to reports, shortly before 1 a.m. on Aug. 28 officers responded to reports of two people fighting in the parking lot at the hotel, where one person pulled out a gun on the other.

Upon arrival, police found the two men on the west side of the parking lot. Reports say that one man, identified as West, immediately started walking away behind a vehicle and “was not listening to directives from officers because he was yelling aggressively over them.”

Reports say Grey denied  everything and claimed he did not see anything. During what police called “an exterior pat down,” a handgun magazine loaded with 9mm rounds, was found in his pocket. Gray allegedly told police that he always carries a loaded magazine with him.

Reports note that the person who made the original call to police, said he heard a commotion outside, and went to look. He told police that he saw two African-American males fighting, and one of them pulled out a gun.

During the commotion, the handgun allegedly fell to the ground, and the complainant took possession of it. The gun was identified as a black 9mm Taurus

Reports indicate that the complainant, a male got into his vehicle and continually revved his engine. He told police that two black males jumped him and hit him over the head with a glass bottle.

West was charged with three counts of aggravated unlawful use of weapons and aggravated battery using a deadly weapon.

Police canine demonstration set

Buffalo Grove police officer Danielle Baron and K9 Hogyn will provide a K-9 demonstration at the Farmers' Market this Sunday, Sept. 12. The demo begins at 10:30.

49 tickets issued during holiday enforcement

The Buffalo Grove Police Department issued 49 traffic citations, including 24 seat belt citations during its Labor Day traffic safety enforcement effort.

Buffalo Grove Police joined forces with more than 200 other local law enforcement agencies from Aug. 20 through Sept. 7 to get drunken and drugged drivers off our roads and encourage seat belt use.

The Labor Day ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is funded by federal traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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, Sept. 12.

      The pantry is open to anyone who needs food assistance.

Document destruction Sept. 18

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will host a document destruction event Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. - noon at Banner Plumbing, 1020 E Lake Cook Rd,. There is a limit of six bags or boxes of clean, loose paper per vehicle. For more guidelines, click here.

Green Fair Sept. 19

The Buffalo Grove Park District's annual Green Fair will be Sunday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Mike Rylko Park.

This free family-friendly event helps residents take small steps to improve the environment and make Buffalo Grove a greener and healthier place to live.

New NWCH facility opens

      Northwest Community Hospital’s new outpatient center opened Thursday.  A variety of services are available.

Rally to address reproductive rights

A rally is being planned to show support for unrestricted rights for womens’ reproductive rights at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road.

The rally comes on the heels of passage of restrictive abortion guidelines by the Texas state legislature and signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

The rally will include speeches by a number of people, including Lake County Treasurer, Holly Kim, Lake County Board Member, Marah Altenberg, students Hannah Osharow, Molly Pinta and Andrew Lacroix, Kristal Larson, Avon County Clerk U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL, 10), State Representative Daniel Didech (D-59) and State Representative Jonathan Carroll (D-57). Organizers are encouraging participants to bring signs for the rally and ensuring march that will be along sidewalks adjacent to Rylko Park. For more information, contact Carolyn Pinta at carolynpinta@gmail.com.

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Battery, weapons charges filed / Quick thinking pays off / Park fundraiser set

Crime and Punishment

Incident leads to battery, weapons charges – A Mississippi man was charged with battery, use of a deadly weapon and not having Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card after an incident at the Extended Stay hotel, 1525 W. Busch Parkway. While police did not release details of the incident, they identified the man as Richard Q. West, 24, of Quitman, Mississippi.

So much for getting a reference -- A business contacted police to say it had received several emails from a terminated employee.

And the police are supposed to do what? – A complainant reported damage to her passenger side tire rim and tire after she struck a pot hole on Dundee Road.

Realistic looking Airsoft rifle spurs response -- Officers responded to a call for a person with a gun. Upon arrival, the individual was standing by the trunk of a vehicle and immediately dropped the rifle, which ended up being an Airsoft rifle. The subject apologized and advised he had just purchased it and was looking over his new toy.

Vehicle break-in -- A driver passing The Four Points hotel on Lake-Cook Road and reported seeing a vehicle parked in the parking lot with a broken window. Officers located the vehicle, and the owner said several items were missing from the vehicle.

It was the ‘lease’ they could have done – Police report that they were summoned to an apartment complex because a landlord and tenant had a verbal dispute on when the tenant should move out.

Final means final – Police responded to a store after a customer became upset after being told “all sales were final” when he tried to cancel the delivery of a refrigerator he had previously purchased. The responding officer explained the term “all sales final” to the customer, and he agreed to have the fridge delivered.

Wallet swiped from car – A woman reported to police that she discovered that her center console and glove box had been gone through upon returning to her vehicle while parked at the “Spray and Play” on McHenry Road. She told officers that her wallet was missing, and she has since received a fraud alert from a store and two other fraudulent charges that went through on two of her cards in the wallet. There was no damage to the vehicle.

Purse taken – A woman reported her purse was taken from her unlocked parked car while at Emmerich Park.

Loud landscapers rattle resident -- A resident called police to complain that he felt the landscapers hired by the association drove too quickly and made excessive noise. Officers explained to the complainant that the machines are very loud by default, and the owner of the company explained that his workers do the job quickly since the temperatures are so high and they have other job sites to attend to. Police report that “everything was calm upon the officer’s departure.”

Wallet theft probed – A woman told police that after she left Woodman’s and walked to her car, she was approached by an older male subject. The subject began asking her questions about her car and was shortly joined by a female, who also asked her about the vehicle.

Both individuals offered to help her put her groceries in her car, and the woman offered to take the cart to the cart return. The following morning, the complainant stated that she realized her wallet was missing and last remembered placing it in the shopping cart after paying for her groceries.

Drug theft -- Employees at the Walgreens store on west Dundee Road told police that a man grabbed an unknown number of boxes of allergy relief medication and left the store without paying for them.

Maybe they should write “Dear Abby” -- Police were summoned to the 800 block of Vernon Court to quell a verbal altercation between two neighbors when one expressed her displeasure with the other’s parenting style. The other neighbor didn’t appreciate her advice.

Bike theft -- A resident in the 800 block of Marseilles Circle discovered his bicycle was missing after he inadvertently left his overhead garage door open overnight.

Unexplained miles – A resident reported that a vehicle shipped from Buffalo Grove to California arrived with 10-15 additional miles on the odometer. A black bag with some personal items was also missing. It’s not clear what police were expected to do or why the resident didn’t contact authorities in California.

News and Notes

Park District employee cited

Kenny Velu

The Park District is touting the efforts of Kenny Velu, a pool manager at Willow Stream Pool for taking quick action when a guest collapsed in the park. In a social media post, park officials said Velu rushed over to provide care and notify 9-1-1. While Velu and his team were helping the guest, he delegated responsibilities to staff to ensure that the pool was in safe hands.

In the post, the Park District said “due to Kenny, and his team’s quick response and safety mindset, the pool remained safe; and, the guest in the park was able to get the help needed.”

Library announces card sign-up program

Beginning Tuesday, September 7, members are encouraged to bring a friend or family member to sign-up for an ITPLD library card. There is no maximum number of friends or family members that a member can bring in to sign-up.

With every successful sign-up, the member receives a raffle ticket for their chance to win a Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant gift card.

Every new library cardholder will receive a raffle ticket for their chance to win a Dunkin’ Donuts or Amazon gift card.

If you have signed up for a library card between Sept. 1-6, the library will honor your sign-up with a raffle ticket. Winners will be contacted in October.

Visit the checkout desk in the lobby for more information or call (847) 459-4100 for assistance. 

Changes coming to Arboretum Golf Course

          An indoor golf simulator is among the highlights of an agreement the village has entered into with WJ Golf. The agreement, was approved at a special Village Board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Full coverage can be found here. 

Metra revises schedule

            Starting on Tuesday, September 7, Metra's North Central Service will be modified slightly to accommodate increased ridership. Outbound Train 101 will arrive at Buffalo Grove five minutes later than the current schedule. Inbound Train 112 will depart Buffalo Grove eight minutes later. View the new schedule here. 

Grandparents Day event set

            The Park District is offering a Grandparents Day program from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Green Lake Park. A variety of fun outdoor activities for all ages, plus a new playground, story walk, and fishing pier.

For more information, visit page 60 of our fall program guide at this link. 

No Farmers Market on Sept. 5

The Farmers Market will not be open this Sunday, Sept. 5, due to Buffalo Grove Days. The market will return next Sunday, Sept 12 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mike Rylko Park.

The market is will be open every Sunday through Oct. 10. For more information on the Farmers Market, click here. 

Village Hall closed Monday

            Planning to do business at Village Hall? Wait until Tuesday. That’s because Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, September 7, when Village Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hold the bins a day

            Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6, next week's waste collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week. Click here for the full holiday waste collection schedule. 

Friends of the Parks plans fund raiser

The Park District is planning “Flights in the Park” from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road.

The event, a Friends of the Parks Foundation Fundraising Event, will include drinking, eating, dancing as well as a beer and wine tasting event, paired with snacks from local businesses in Buffalo Grove. There will be live music by Six On Friday.

The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 17. Tasting selections cannot be changed after the deadline. Pre-registration is required, as limited tickets will be available. For more information, please visit or contact Allison Oberst at 847.850.2146 or allison@bgparks.org. bgparks.org. 

Workout facility nixes plans

          Plans for a fitness facility in Cambridge Commons has fizzled according to a report in the Journal and Topics.

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