It hasn’t been a good week for vehicle owners…
Multiple cars broken into -- Police responded
to a report of a vehicle break-in in the 500 block of Hawthorne Road. Personal
items were taken from the vehicle. Police report that two other vehicles were
broken into during the same time on April 28, one in the 400 block of White
Pine and the other in the 400 block of Mayfair Lane.
Car Theft – A vehicle parked in the 800
block of Vernon Court South was reported stolen between midnight and 5:15 a.m.
on April 28. Reports say the vehicle was taken from the victim's driveway where
it was parked overnight. It was recovered later by the Round Lake Police
Department.
Catalytic
converter swiped -- Police responded to the 1200 block of Deerfield Parkway
for a theft of motor vehicle parts report. Reports say that while the victim's
vehicle was parked in the parking lot, someone stole the catalytic converter.
In Other Community News…
Public Works to get new facility
The village has reached an
agreement to purchase a new facility to replace the existing Public Service
Center, home of the Public Works Department at 51 Raupp Boulevard. The village
identified the expansion of its public works operation as a high priority as
part of its 2017 space needs study. Since the current center was dedicated in
1976, the village’s population has more than tripled. Since that time, staff
and equipment have grown to meet the needs of the community.
The new Public Works Facility will
be located at 1650 Leider Lane, a former warehouse space that has been vacant
for more than two years. Retrofitting this location will come at a
significantly lower cost compared to a newly constructed building. The village
anticipates Public Works will be operating out of the new location within the
next two years.
“Much like the village’s strategic
reinvestment in utility infrastructure, this move represents a long-term
strategy to invest in our facilities,” Village Manager Dane Bragg said. “The
purchase and reuse of an existing building meets our long-term service needs,
while delivering the best value to our residents.”
Over the last two decades, the
Public Service Center’s size and age have restricted the Department’s
capabilities, including hampering Public Work’s vital emergency response
efforts. Lack of adequate and accessible storage affects the immediacy of
services especially during inclement weather or critical water main repairs.
The current facility is less than half the recommended size, while the yard and
storage areas are roughly one-third of what is needed for efficient
operations.
During acquisition, remodeling and
relocation, Public Works will continue to operate from its current headquarters
at 51 Raupp Boulevard. The Village Board will consider options for reuse of the
existing facility leading up to the relocation that will be consistent with
recommendations of the 2018 Lake Cook Road Corridor Plan.
More information is at this link.
Tornado siren testing May 16
Tornado sirens
will be tested on Monday, May 16, when Braniff Communications Inc. a warning
siren sales and service contractor in Crestwood, will perform annual
maintenance on the village's tornado sirens, during which time, each will be
sounded for testing.
This testing will
be separate from outdoor warning siren testing that occurs on the first Tuesday
of each month.
Village hosts program for Ukrainian refugee donations
The village has started an initiative to recognize the
many accomplishments made throughout the community in support of those impacted
by the events in eastern Europe. Residents or someone they know would like their
efforts shared across the village's social media pages, they can send an email here. To learn more about the
many established organizations working tirelessly to support the refugees of
this crisis, or to make a donation, click here.
Bike rodeo May 14
The
Bike Rodeo is returning this year and will be from noon to
2 p.m. at Mike Rylko Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road. on May 14.
Children ages 5-12 are invited to test their skills on a course, designed by
the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, that includes stopping maneuvers,
slalom courses and more.
Prizes will be awarded, along with a bike
giveaway and goodie bags for children who participate. Young people should
bring their own bikes and helmets; no registration is required.
Scholarships available
The Community and Economic Development Association of
Cook County, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2022 Community Services
Block Grant Scholarship Program, for the fall semester/quarter. This program
provides financial assistance for income-eligible students enrolled in
post-secondary educational programs (degree programs).
Students enrolled
full-time in an Illinois college or university by Sept. 15, who have a primary
residence in suburban Cook County and who meet established income guidelines,
may qualify for a scholarship. The application deadline is Friday, June 10. For
more information or to apply, click here. For questions, call (312) 259-4237 or send an
email here.
“Drug Take Back Day” has strong yield
The Police
Department collected more than 60 pounds of medication as part of “Drug Take
Back Day,” coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Held twice a year,
the event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused
or expired medications at locations nationwide. There is a collection bin located in the lobby of
the Police Department, 46 Raupp Blvd. where discarded medications are collected
all year long. Needles, liquids, aerosols and batteries are not accepted. For
more information, click here.
Tips to keep your car secure
As you may have
noticed, vehicle break-ins continue to hit Buffalo Grove residents. There are a
number of preventive steps vehicle owners can take as detailed in this article
Educational Garden grand opening May 14
The Park District will open its new Educational
Gardens at Mike
Rylko Community Park, 1000 Buffalo Grove
Road, on Saturday, May 14 with
a grand opening from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to learn about historic
plants, touch and smell plants in the sensory area, and even help us out by
adding a plant to the new green wall.
The Educational Gardens and the Nature Classroom
are a new satellite facility of the Raupp Museum. The Nature Classroom will
feature exhibits on the local environment, as well as classes that use the
surrounding park area as a living lab for students of all ages.
The Educational Gardens at the Nature Classroom
are made possible in part by an Illinois Public Museums Capital Grant from the
Illinois Depart of Natural Resources.
Once On This Island: A Review on tap May 13
Deal Productions,
in collaboration with the Northwest Special Recreation Association, will present
its Broadway Buddies Accessible Theatre Show, Once on This Island: A
Review, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 13.
All tickets are
$13 in advance or $15 at the door, plus a 95-cent convenience fee. For
information on group sales, accessible seating, or other questions, contact
Jessi Hersman at (847) 850-2152 or jessi@bgparks.org Tickets can be purchased at this link.
Footloose auditions coming up
Big Deal
Productions is holding open call auditions for the 2022 Summer Musical
presentation of Footloose. Auditions are available to performers
ages 14 and up, and will be held at the Community Arts Center on Monday, May 16
and Tuesday, May 17 in the evening. Callbacks, by invitation only, will be in
the evening on Friday, May 20. All genders, ethnicities, body types and experience
levels are welcome.
Click on this link to arrange an audition.
All interested performers will receive a digital audition packet no later than
5 pm on Friday, May 13. Performers signing up for an audition appointment after
5 p.m. on May 13, should immediately contact the producer at lindsay@bgparks.org to
ensure they receive the required paperwork prior to their audition.
For additional information, contact Lindsay Grandt at (847) 850.2132
or lindsay@bgparks.org.
People and Promotions
Reiner to be cited for service
Dr. Larry Reiner will be
recognized at the May 9th Park Board meeting for his 35 years on the
Buffalo Grove Park District Board of Commissioners. He is the longest serving
Park Board Commissioner in the history of the Buffalo Grove Park District. Dr.
Reiner will be presented with a Resolution. The meeting starts at 6 and will be
at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove.
Pike joins Old Second National Bank
Gregory Pike of Buffalo Grove
has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Old Second
National Bank. He will lead the bank’s credit functions. His responsibilities
include credit administration, investment analysis, risk analysis, and
management and development of credit staff. He brings to the bank over 20 years
of commercial credit experience.
Prior to joining Old Second,
Pike served as a Senior Vice President, Division Head and Senior Credit Officer
for First American Bank, as a Managing Director in Commercial Banking for BMO
Harris Bank, and as an Executive Director and Regional Senior Risk Manager for
JPMorgan Chase Bank.
Pike is also a member of the Buffalo Grove Village Board.
Looking to Celebrate?
May 7
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
National Homebrew Day
Free Comic Book Day
Beer Pong Day
May 8
National Have a Coke Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Student Nurse Day
May 9
Alphabet Magnet Day
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10
National Shrimp Day
National Clean Your Room Day
National American Craft Beer
Week
May 11
National Eat What You Want Day
National Foam Rolling Day
National Twilight Zone Day
May12
National Limerick Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Odometer Day
May 13
National Frog Jumping Day
National Apple Pie Day
International Hummus Day
May14
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Dance Like a Chicken
Day
National Miniature Golf Day
National Train Day
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