Cops probe armed robbery, burglaries / Sussman's tenure ends / Weather warning system in place
Armed robbery – A resident received what police call
“minor injuries” during an armed robbery around 4 a.m. on April 30 at the
Buffalo Ridge Apartments in the 600 block of Trace Drive. Reports say the
victim was “battered” by two male subjects who took an undisclosed amount of money
from him. One of the subjects pulled a knife during the robbery before fleeing
the area. Reports did not indicate where the victim was when the two men approached
him. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Suspicious activity -- Police were summoned to the 1000
block of Hobson Drive to investigate suspicious activities. According to
reports, the resident told officers he received an alert from his video doorbell
around 1:30 a.m. on April 26. Footage showed two subjects wearing black
hoodies, walking through his front yard and attempting to open the driver’s
side door of his vehicle. They were not able to gain access to the vehicle.
Vehicle stolen – Speaking of Hobson Drive, in what may
be a related incident, police are investigating the theft of a 2021 Ford SUV
from the 900 block of Hobson Drive sometime overnight on April 25 – 26. Reports
say the vehicle was parked in the driveway.
Retail Burglary -- Police are investigating a burglary at a
liquor store in the 400 block of Dundee Road. Reports say someone entered the
store by breaking a window. Reports did not indicate what was stolen or the
value of the items taken.
Items swiped from car – Police report that several
“personal items” were taken from a car as it was parked on north Barclay
Boulevard. Reports say the owner noticed the items missing when she entered the
unlocked car.
Wheels stolen – A resident contacted police to
report that the tires and wheels were taken from his friend’s car while it was
parked on Johnson Drive. The vehicle was left on four “landscaping bricks” with
lug nuts left next to the vehicle. Reports did not say when the vehicle owner
did not report the theft.
Attempted robbery – Several subjects attempted to “make
entry” to Burdeen’s Jewelry, 1151 Lake-Cook Road on April 26, but were
unsuccessful. Reports say the people were gone before police arrived.
Retail
theft – A female customer was
nabbed at Woodman’s Market after she tried to sneak out of the store with $51
worth of items. She received a retail theft citation and trespass notice from
officers.
In Other Community News
Sussman to be honored at reception
The May 15
meeting will mark the end of Sussman’s 29 years of service to Buffalo Grove, recently
chronicled in both the
Daily Herald and the
Countryside Reminder.
Sussman
announced in August that she was not seeking another term. In her statement,
she noted that “My family and I have lived in Buffalo Grove since 1971, and
we’ve loved every minute of the 52 years that we’ve been here, from the annual
Buffalo Grove Days festival to the excellent school system and the great sense
of community that Buffalo Grove has to offer.”
She added
that “It has been my great honor to serve the village for 29 years, first as a
member on the Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities, then as a
village trustee, and as the Village President.”
Sussman said
that she has “thoroughly enjoyed my time in office and savored the many
accomplishments that have made Buffalo Grove a great place to live, work, and
raise a family. I am tremendously grateful for having had the opportunity to
welcome many new businesses into Buffalo Grove and to get to know so many of
our residents. It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Village.”
Weather safety system installed at Emmerich Park
The Buffalo Grove
Park District has implemented the Perry Weather platform, a weather safety
system that warns when lightning and other potentially dangerous weather
conditions are imminent.
Unlike other systems
that rely on weather predictions, Perry Weather uses technology that collects
real-time, site-specific conditions for more accurate monitoring and alerting.
Similar to a tornado
warning siren, people in the area of Emmerich Park will hear audible tones,
accompanied by a strobe light, indicating that lightning has been detected
within a10-mile radius. Five short tones will indicate that it is safe to resume
activity outdoors.
“One of the benefits
of the Perry Weather system is that we can tie into other users’ hardware, such
as Buffalo Grove High School, to expand our range of coverage,” Buffalo Grove
Park District Executive Director Ryan Risinger said. He added, “We partnered
with BGRA (Buffalo Grove Recreation Association), who runs the little league
baseball program in the community; and, they paid for the outdoor warning
system that was installed at Emmerich Park, where the majority of baseball games
are played.” The Perry system utilizes both hardware and software that entails
an annual subscription. As this is the first year of the system, there were a
myriad of first-year fees. Park officials anticipate the annual cost for the
current program will be $2,600, which will be shared by the Park District and
the BGRA.
Park District
officials note that while Emmerich Park is the only location with an outdoor
warning system at this time, all staff who run outdoor programming will receive
app notifications when a weather concern is triggered. Officials add that
additional sites could be considered for outdoor systems based on the success
of the program at Emmerich Park.
Citizen Police Academy begins May 24
The Citizen
Police Academy (CPA), a seven-week program that features education about DUI
and traffic enforcement, firearm safety, crime scene investigations, a K-9
demonstration begins May 24. Program is held every Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. though
July 19. It will not meet May 31 or July 5. All sessions are at the Police
Department, 46 Raupp Blvd. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and
live or work in Buffalo Grove. Additional information can be found here.
Garage sale guidelines listed
Residents
planning a garage sale need to follow village guidelines. While a permit is not
required, garage sales are allowed for up to three consecutive days and no more
than three times per year at the same location. Sales are allowed from 9 a.m.
until sunset each day. In addition, signs advertising garage sales are only
allowed on private property, not in the public right of way. Learn more here.
Parks and public services day set
Buffalo Grove’s Department of Public
Works and the Buffalo Grove Park District are sponsoring Parks and Public
Services Day - a celebration of Kids to Parks Day and National Public Works
Week, on Saturday, May 20 at Mike Rylko Park. The event will include
demonstrations, nature explorations, prize raffles, touch-a-truck
opportunities, and other family activities.
The event is scheduled for two time
slots, 10:00 a.m.– noon and noon to 2:00 p.m., with demonstrations at 11 a.m.
and 1 p.m.
Additional information can be found here.
Cops set to hit the roof
Buffalo Grove Police
will again participate in 'Cop on a Rooftop' to support Special
Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 19.
Stop by either of
the Buffalo Grove Dunkin' locations on McHenry Road 11745 N. McHenry Road or
245 McHenry Road) anytime between 5 a.m. and noon for a free donut and a chance
to win a free motorcycle.
Pride month, parade plans taking shape
The 2023
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade is set for 11 a.m., Sunday June 4. The parade will
have a new route this year, beginning at Buffalo Grove Road and LaSalle Lane
and ending at the Buffalo Grove Park District’s fitness center, 601 Deerfield
Parkway. A picnic, sponsored by the Park District, will follow the parade in
Mike Rylko Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.
Pride Month
will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on June 1 with the raising of the Pride flag at Ernie
Karge Rotary Village Green, 265 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. In addition to the flag
raising, there will be presentations by local officials.
Additional
information about both events can be found at this link.
Free summer lunch program planned
Community Consolidated School
District 21 will offer free, healthy lunches throughout the summer for children
18 years of age and younger.
Lunch will be available at 14
District 21 locations Monday through Friday, beginning June 5 through August 4
from 10 a.m. to noon as part of the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. Lunch
will not be served on the following dates: June 19 and July 3, 4, 7, 14, 21 and
28.
CCSD21 in-person summer school
students will receive meals on site. Current menus are posted at ccsd21.org and updated monthly.
Business to sport new name
The sign for
Angus Chemical Company on Lake-Cook Road will be changing as the company has
rebranded itself as Advancion
after 40 years.
29 nailed for distracted driving
The Buffalo
Grove Police Department issued 29 citations to motorists for distracted driving
during April as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. There were a total
of 46 total citations.
The Illinois
distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Healthy nutrition topic of D21 program
Empowering
Families With Knowledge And Skills To Make Healthy Food Choices is the
topic of a workshop at 10 a.m. on May 10 at the Dist. 21 Community Service
Center, 959 W. Dundee Rd.
Sessions will be available in English and Spanish. Russian interpreter services will be available. Childcare will not be offered for this workshop. For more information, call 224-676-8747.
Village Board Discussions
Utility improvement loans ahead?
Residents
facing water and sewer line repairs and upgrades could get a financial break
from the village. Deputy Village Manager told the Daily
Herald that there has been an interest from homeowners interested in making
improvements. The full report can be found here.
Spotlight on…
Public Works mechanic touted as an “everyday hero”
Buffalo
Grove Fleet Mechanic Tom Seefeldt was recently featured as part of Grainger's
Everyday Heroes series. The piece told how Seefeldt worked alongside his
grandfather growing up, something which inspired his love of working on heavy
machinery, and set him down his chosen career path to become a mechanic.
Watch Seefeldt’s story at this link.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
May 9
National Lost
Sock Memorial Day
Tear the
Tags Off The Mattress Day – Storm the
Bastille!
May 10
Donate a
Day's Wages To Charity Day
May 11
Hostess
CupCake Day -- – Sounds like a plan.
National Eat
What You Want Day -- See above item.
National Twilight
Zone Day -- – You’ll travel to another dimension.
May 12
May 13
May 14
National
Dance Like a Chicken Day
The Stars
and Stripes Forever Day
May 15
International
Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
May 16
National
American Craft Beer Week
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