May 30, 2022

Ceremony honors those who served

             Nearly 100 people took an hour out of their Memorial Day to honor members of the armed forces who died during battle.

Sponsored by Kingswood United Methodist Church, the ceremony was held at Knopf Cemetery. The cemetery is operated by the Church.

The program included comments by Rev. James Preston, lead pastor at Kingswood, and by Lt. Jamieson Prevoznak, chaplain at Great Lakes Naval Station. Also participating were members of Boy Scout Troop 401 which is sponsored by Kingswood. The event also included replacing the flag at Knopf Cemetery and a flag retirement ceremony, all done by members of Troop 401.

In addition to remembering those who have fallen during combat, Rev. Preston remembered the 21 victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

The overall focus, however, was on the meaning of Memorial Day, started 1868 as a way to remember troops that died during the Civil War, following an order by John Logan then commander in chief of the Army.

In his remarks, Lt. Prevoznak said that while Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer with a focus on family fun and sales, he urged attendees to overlook the primary meeting of the holiday. “The spirit (of the holiday) needs to be renewed and refreshed,” he said.

“While it is a great day to go to the beach and have a barbecue, it’s because of all the brave souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice,” he said. “We can’t let the souls of those who went before us go unforgotten.”


Members of Troop 401 raise a new flag.


Members of Troop 401

    Nearly 100 people attended

Members of Troop 401 prepare a flag for retirement (above) and
 then retire the flag by burning it (below).





May 27, 2022

Man busted for DUI, drugs / Memorial Day observances set / 11 named Eagle Scouts

Motorist eludes police -- Buffalo Grove police are continuing their investigation into an incident that involved a motorists who, police say, was driving a vehicle while not wearing a seatbelt. Reports say police pulled the vehicle over in the area of Bernard and Regent drives, but as the officer approached the vehicle, the driver drove off, almost hitting another vehicle. Reports say the vehicle made a U-turn and drove towards the officer, almost striking him. The vehicle was last seen southbound on Arlington Heights Road.

Traffic stop leads to drug charges -- A 35year old Mundelein man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence of alcohol following a May 22 traffic stop. Police say Joseph Baruffi was also cited with driving with an expired driver’s license, improper lane usage and driving with an expired vehicle registration.

            Reports say Baruffi was originally stopped for improper lane usage. During the course of the initial investigation, officers noted that Baruffi was showing signs of alcohol impairment. Following standard field sobriety tests, Baruffi was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers also found Baruffi to be in possession of a controlled substance, believed to be cocaine.

Bike stolen – A resident reported his bike was stolen from outside of Seong Hea's Martial Arts Studio, 460 W. Half Day Road The bike was valued at $270.

In Other Community News

Memorial Day Observance set

A Memorial Day Service is scheduled from 11 to noon on Monday, May 30 at the Knopf Cemetery, 525 Arlington Heights Road.

The ceremony will include music, historic readings, a guest speaker, and prayers for the country. Attendees may also bring aged and torn flags to be retired honorably. The event is coordinated by Kingwood United Methodist Church. The church has been coordinating the event for more than 30 years.

Kingswood United Methodist Church is trustee of historic Knopf Cemetery. Founded in 1853, Knopf was the final resting place for some of the first settlers of Buffalo Grove. Today, it is open to Kingswood members and the wider community for burials and purchase of plots. The cemetery is located on the east side of Arlington Heights Road, north of Lake Cook Road.

For information about the history of the cemetery, see this link.

Legion post to honor vets

Vernon American Legion Post 1247 will have a ceremony honoring veterans at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 30 at the Vernon Cemetery, 15215 Cemetery Road in Lincolnshire. The ceremony is open to the public.

June 4 blood drive switches location

The June 4 community blood drive will be held at the Community Arts Center, 225 N. McHenry Rd.,  instead of the Alcott Center, as previously scheduled. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To schedule a donation appointment, visit vitalant.org and use code ORD0BD98. To learn more, click here.

Troop honors 11 as Eagle Scouts

Think Scouting has lost its appeal?  Check with Troop 140 at St. Mary’s Church. On May 22 it honored 11 members as Eagle Scouts, which according to the Daily Herald, is a record for the troop.

Road project officially done

Removing any doubt, officials from Lake County, Cook County and Buffalo Grove participated in a ribbon cutting signifying the official completion of the Lake-Cook and Weiland Road project.

New contract gives pay boosts to D21 staff

Unionized employees in School District 21 will see pay increases of 4.5 percent starting in August, thanks to a new contract.

Beth Am food pantry open Sunday

The food pantry at Congregation Beth Am in Buffalo Grove, 1370 Abbott Court, will be open this Sunday, May 29 from noon to 2 p.m. The pantry is open to everyone regardless of religious or financial background. Donations are accepted at the same time.

Village Hall closed

Village Hall will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume Tuesday, May 31.

Need a reason to celebrate?

May 27

National Road Trip Day

National Grape Popsicle Day

National Cellophane Tape Day

MAY 28

National Brisket Day

National Hamburger Day

May 29

Learn About Composting Day

Put a Pillow on your Fridge Day

National Paperclip Day

May 30

National Creativity Day

National Hole in My Bucket Day

National Mint Julep Day

National Water a Flower Day

May31

Autonomous Vehicle Day
National Macaroon Day

National Save Your Hearing Day

Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day

June 1

World Narcissistic Abuse Day

Flip A Coin Day

National Olive Day
National Go Barefoot Day

June 2

National Rotisserie Chicken Day

American Indian Citizenship Day

National Bubba Day

National I Love My Dentist Day

National Moonshine Day

 

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May 19, 2022

Park trespassers cited / Plan board OKs Clove revisions / Chick-fil-A coming to BG / Voter registration deadline nears

 Six cited for trespassing -- Six people were issued adjudication tickets for trespassing after they were spotted near the skate park located at 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road. Police reports say officers on patrol noticed an unoccupied vehicle around 1 a.m. on May 16.
        The initial responding officer searched the area for the vehicle owner and spotted six people near the Spray and Play Park on McHenry Road. Reports say the officer spotted “six or seven people” sitting at a table and consuming an unknown beverage in the playground. The officer also observed a man throw a glass bottle at the stone exterior wall of the building. Several of the other subjects were laughing when he broke the bottle.
        With the assistance of additional officers, all six people were issued adjudication tickets for trespassing and were told not to return to the park or they would face additional trespassing charges. The six cleaned up the broken glass before being released by police.

Vandals hit Metra, Pace shelters – Police report that vandals sprayed graffiti in the restrooms at the Prairie View Metra station in addition to the windows and benches of platform No. 2. The windows of the Pace bus stop near the station were also vandalized.

Fraudulent email – A resident contacted police about receiving a suspicious email from quickbooks@notifiction.intuit.com, stating she purchased a laptop computer for $1,267.89. At the bottom of the email a phone number for the fraud department was listed. called the number . An unknown male subject with a heavy Indian accent name answered the phone and immediately began asking for personal information. The resident did not give any personal information and called police, checked her credit cards and bank accounts for fraudulent activity or unknown deductions.

Harassing emails – A resident called police in regard to an unknown male impersonating an official from Social Security Administration. The resident said the man called her multiple times from a couple of different phone numbers. Police reports note that the woman said the man asked her to go to her bank and withdraw $900 and then bring the money to the Social Security Administration building in Wheeling         . According to police, the woman went to her bank with the unknown male on the speakerphone. She told police that one of the tellers overheard her conversation and advised her she was a victim of a scam. The woman did not withdraw the money and contacted the police immediately.

Vehicle break-ins reported -- Police are investigating several break-ins to vehicles in the block of Rose Boulevard from May 4 to 5.

In all three cases vehicles were parked in driveways. The interiors of the vehicles were described by police as being “ransacked.” In two of the three break-ins, personal property, including a wallet, was reported taken. Nothing was taken in the third incident.

Vehicle stolen -- Police report that a vehicle was stolen from a residence in the 1500 block of Countryside Drive May 4 or 5. The vehicle was stolen while parked in a driveway. It was recovered by North Chicago Police on May 8. Reports did not indicate any damage to the vehicle, a Mazda 6.

Signs swiped: Police received an email complaint from a resident who said the signs they placed advertising a yard sale were taken. According to reports, the signs were located on the site of the BMO Harris Bank, 1190 N. McHenry Road, with the bank’s permission. According to reports, after the signs were in place, the resident noticed the proverbial “unknown subject” taking the signs. The subject placed the signs into a car and left. There was no description of the subject or the vehicle.

Retail theft – A 37-year-old woman received an adjudication ticket for shoplifting after Police responded to Woodmans Grocery for a report of a retail theft. Police were met by a subject who was found in the self-check-out lane, and did not ring up all of the grocery items for sale. The subject only paid for a portion of the grocery items. The subject was issued an adjudication ticket and a trespass warning.

Traffic stop results in multiple charges -- Police observed a driver using his cell phone while driving near the intersection of Dundee and Arlington Heights roads. Further investigation revealed the driver, identified by police as Ramiro Alvarez-Carmona, 36 of Arlington Heights, was showing signs of alcohol impairment, in possession of open alcohol, and driving on a revoked driver's license.

Alvarez-Carmona was charged with Aggravated DUI -Violation for the Third or Subsequent Time, Driving on a Revoked Driver's License, and Illegal Transportation or Possession of Alcoholic Liquor by Driver in a Motor Vehicle.

Catalytic converters stolen – Police report three thefts of catalytic converters. One was reportedly taken from a vehicle parked in the parking lot in front of an apartment building on east Deerfield Parkway, another from a vehicle in the 1300 block of Abbott Court and a third from a vehicle parked on north Barclay Boulevard.

Cops investigate dairy air -- A resident contacted police to report that they found a spoiled milk product spilled over her front porch. The offender is unknown.

 

In Other Community News

Pastabilities shuts down

Despite the efforts of Gabby Garcia who took the reins more than 2 ½ years ago, Pastabilities has closed.

In a social media post, the longtime pasta restaurant announced that “With a heavy heart I would like to announce that we will be closing our doors this Wednesday May 18th, 2022. Thank you Buffalo Grove and surrounding areas. It has been an absolute pleasure being able to run this store and serve this community throughout the last 2 and half years and for being in business for over 30 years!

Thank you to every single customer who has supported us before the pandemic and continued to support.

With much love,

Gabby (Garcia)

 Plan unit OKs updated Clove

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday night gave a thumbs up to an updated plan for the redevelopment of Town Center. Officials from Kensington Development, Chick-fil-A and Bourbon Street Group addressed changes to the initial plan that was to be done in two phases. Under the revision, the project will be done in a single phase. The original plan was to redevelop the portion of Town Center south of Checker Road in the first phase with the second phase addressing the area north of Checker Road. The measure now goes to the Village Board for its consideration, most likely at its June 20 meeting.

PZC commissioners were told that in addition to the single-phase development, there would be minor alterations to the landscaping north of Checker Road, an increase in the height of the residential building by two feet and plans for the out lot where Chick-fil-A will be located. Commissioners expressed concerns about the traffic patterns in and access to the planned two-lane drive through. 

Car wash proposed for Milwaukee Avenue site

A proposal for a car wash on the site that has housed numerous restaurants was sent to the Planning and Zoning Committee by the Village Board Monday night. According to a report in the Daily Herald, the car wash would occupy the one-acre site and be just north of a proposed expanded Speedway gas station. 

Why did the chicken cross The Clove?

Nationally known Chick-fil-A has agreed to open in The Clove, the redevelopment slated for Town Center. According to the Daily Herald, the new restaurant will be located at the northwest corner of Old Checker Road and Route 83, one of the new outlots planned for The Clove.

However, the announcement has upset some people, including Carolyn Pinta, head of the Pinta Pride Project which, among other things, coordinates the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. In a post in the BG Pride Group on Facebook, Pinta wrote “It is VERY(sic) unfortunate that Chik(sic) will land here, in BG, where we have all done so much work to build a visible community of love and acceptance. It is also so cruddy that it came out three weeks before pride month, when we are all so excited to celebrate.”

She also wrote that to show their discontent for Chik-fil-A’s corporate posture on LGBTQ rights, supporters could “spend our dollars elsewhere and we can explain to others why we hope they will do the same. When the restaurant opens, we can rally, armed with real information to share that hopefully, will send many people over to Culver's instead.” 

Voter registration deadline is May 31

The last day for in-person registration for this election is Tuesday, May 31. Early voting begins on Monday, June 13.

The Illinois primary election is June 28. This year's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Residents can register at Village Hall on Mondays from 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., and Tuesdays- Fridays from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. For questions, call (847) 459-2500.

 

Library plans special hours for finals prep

The Indian Trails Public Library will close at 5 pm to the general public on May 22 and hours will be extended for high school students in grades 9 -12 only. Snacks will be provided. 

Public Works open house is Saturday

The Public Works Open House is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. This year's event will be held in conjunction with the Buffalo Grove Park District's Kids to Parks Day, at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road. 

Park District registration desk to be closed

Due to a scheduled power outage at the Alcott Center to upgrade equipment, the registration desk will be closed on June 1, 2 and 3. 

Options will be weighed for DPW site

While moving day may be about two years away, the Daily Herald reports that the current site of the Department of Public Works, once the focal point of a “new downtown” could be a prime real estate attraction. The village recently approved purchase of a 9.5-acre site at 1650 Leider Lane for a new Public Works headquarters. 

Farmers Market plans June 12 opening





The Buffalo Grove Farmers market will start its 2022 season on Sunday, June 12. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market is located at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road. Questions about the Farmers Market can be sent to vbgfarmersmarket@gmail.com. 

Lake County starts paratransit program

Lake County has launched Ride Lake County, a borderless, countywide paratransit service that provides transportation to anywhere in Lake County for seniors ages 60+ and people with disabilities. Now, residents in need of paratransit services can call (800) 201-6446, to enable them to travel around Lake County. Go to this link for more information. 

ITPLD sets memory program

The Indian Trails Public Library District has scheduled two “Memory Café” programs, one May 26 and one June 23. Both start at 2 p.m.

The monthly event offers individuals with memory loss and their caregiver an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each Café will feature an activity and socialization Both meetings will be at Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road.

 

Need a reason to celebrate?

Here’s a look at upcoming special days.

May 18
National No Dirty Dishes Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day

National Cheese Soufflé Day

 

May 19
National Devil's Food Cake Day

National May Ray Day

 

May 20

National Rescue Dog Day
National Quiche Lorraine Day

National Pizza Party Day
National Be a Millionaire Day
National Endangered Species Day

May 21
National Memo Day

World Whisky Day

National Waitstaff Day

National Talk Like Yoda Day

 

May 22

National Vanilla Pudding Day

Harvey Milk Day
Buy A Musical Instrument Day
National Solitaire Day

 

May 23

National Lucky Penny Day

National Taffy Day

World Turtle Day
National Safe Sun Week

 

May 24
National Caterers Appreciation Day

National Scavenger Hunt Day

National Escargot Day

National Asparagus Day

National Brother's Day

 

May 25

National Wine Day

National Tap Dance Day

National Sing Out Day

 

May 26
National Paper Airplane Day

National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
National Sorry Day

 

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May 6, 2022

Tough week for cars / New Public Works facility / Educational Gardens to open

 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 hereFor 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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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...