Liquor store burgled / BG Days set / Contested Board race looms

Retail burglary – Police report that officers responded to an alarm at Dev Liquors, 1170 McHenry Road. Upon arrival, reports say officers observed two vehicles pulling out of the parking lot. Officers pursued the vehicles at a high rate of speed on McHenry Road, but, say reports, were unable to apprehend them. Reports say the front window of the store was smashed and items inside were in disarray.

Retail theft – Police were summoned to Woodman’s Market, 1550 Deerfield Pkwy. in response to a complaint of a person stealing items. Police did not identify the person nor the items taken. The department did, however, say the person was charged with retail theft and criminal trespass to “real” property.

Theft – A couple having dinner at Flambe Indiana, 1155 McHenry Rd. apparently didn’t like the restaurants’ smoking policy. Police say the couple entered the restaurant, and ate dinner. After finishing their dinner, the man lit a cigarette and when asked to step outside to smoke, he and his female companion obliged, but didn’t return. They also did not pay their $36 dinner tab. For the record, since Jan. 1, 2008, indoor public places and places of employment in Illinois are smoke-free.

Motor vehicle burglary – A resident 1100 block of Johnson Drive reported to police that someone broke into his car, a 2015 Subaru. Reports say “several items” were taken, but police declined to list what was taken or the value of the stolen property.

Bike stolen – but found! – A resident of the Fireside Terrace Condominiums told police that his bicycle was taken from the back patio of their condo. But there’s good news. Reports say the responding officer “drove around the complex and located the bicycle.” For whatever reason, reports did not say where the bike was found.

Package swiped – A resident in the 200 block of Brunswick reported to police that a package was apparently stolen by a man posing as a resident. Reports are sketchy and do not indicate what was allegedly stolen and from what delivery service.

 

In Other Community News

Annual BG Days festival starts Thursday

The annual Buffalo Grove Days festival kicks off Thursday, Aug. 29 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 2 at Mike Rylko Community Park.

The event will feature five days of food, music and fun for all ages and abilities. The festivities get underway on Thursday, Aug. 29 with a dedication of the new amphitheater and pavilion at Mike Rylko Community Park at 5:15 p.m. That will be followed by the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove’s Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m. Find more information is available at this website. A full schedule can be found here.

Contested Village Board election ahead?

            With longtime volunteer Paulette Greenberg saying she’ll seek a seat on the Village Board in the April 2025 election, it looks like four people will be vying for a spot on the dais. Greenberg told the Daily Herald that she’s running because “If you’re a trustee, you get to help make the decisions for the community. I want to be a part of it,” she said, adding she would aim to bring more affordable senior housing into the village.” Also running are current Board Members Denice Bocek, Joanne Johnson and Lester Ottenheimer III.

New bids eyed for Spray ‘N Play

            The Park Board Aug. 26 heard new options for the expansion of the Spray ‘N Play water play area at Mike Rylko Park. The new options followed a report at the Board’s Aug. 12 meeting by Laurie Hoffman, Planning And Development Manager, that bids for the original plans were higher than expected. The bids ranged from $2,312,611.74 to $3,120,665. In her memo to the Board, Hoffman noted that “The budget for this project as approved by the Board was $ 2,118,453.83”.

            Hoffman told the Board at its Aug. 26 meeting, “To have the Spray N’ Play operational for Summer 2025 and provide a dedicated concession space for the Amphitheater, the staff is looking to descope the project and issue for bid later this fall.” The estimated cost for the “descoping” is $1,778,419.40, which includes an “alternate shade structure.” Information about the original bids and the revised costs can be found in the Board packets at this site.

Village Board plans special meeting

            The Village Board will hold a “special meeting” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Braiman Council Chambers.  In accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the meeting will be closed to the public as the entire agenda will focus on property acquisition. No action will be taken.

Library Board member checks out

            Indian Trails Public Library District trustee Erin Hauck has stepped down from the board effective citing a new job and personal issues. She joined the board in 2022. The Daily Herald reports that the remaining trustees will appoint someone to fill her seat until the spring 2025 election.

Baker named grand Marshal

The Grand Marshal of this year's BG Days Parade is former Buffalo Grove Fire Chief Mike Baker who retired this year after 45 years of service in the fire industry, including the past 10 years with the Buffalo Grove Fire Department. The Buffalo Grove Days Parade begins at noon on Sunday, Sept. 1 on Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway. Additional information is available at this link..

Amphitheater dedication Thursday

The new and pavilion at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, will be dedicated at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.

The amphitheater is located north of the Spray ‘N Play and east of the Fitness Center. The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove’s annual Bingo Night at BG Days is also scheduled for Aug. 29. It begins at 6:30 p.m.

 

Looking for a Reason to Celebrate?

 

Aug. 28

Crackers Over The Keyboard Day

National Bow Tie Day

Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day

Aug. 29

Individual Rights Day

International Cabernet Day

National Sports Day

Aug. 30

Frankenstein Day

International Cabernet Sauvignon Day

National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Aug. 31

Eat Outside Day

Love Litigating Lawyers Day

National South Carolina Day

Sept. 1

American Chess Day

National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day

National Pet Rock Day

Sept. 2

Bison-ten Yell Day

Pierce Your Ears Day

Mouthguard Day

 

Sept. 3

National Welsh Rarebit Day

Skyscraper Day

Telephone Tuesday

Sept. 4

Eat an Extra Dessert Day

National Macadamia Nut Day

National Wildlife Day

Sept. 5

National Cheese Pizza Day

National Be Late for Something Day

National Shrink Day

 

 

 

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Tipsy potty / Stein out, Johnson in / Bids douse park plan

 

Retail theft – Staff members at the Jewel-Osco at 79 N. McHenry Rd. reported to police that an unknown man made off with  $867.71 worth of merchandise. Employees said the man was wearing black and white shoes, blue jeans, a black jacket, a blue mask, and a red and white cap. He reportedly came into the store around 9:30 p.m. and placed a two-liter bottle of soda into a shopping cart and then continued to walk around the store. Reports say police were told the man started taking over-the-counter medication items and placing them into a reusable bag near the rear of the cart. He allegedly placed 29 items into the reusable bag before proceeding to the self-checkout where he only paid for the soda with cash before exiting the store.

Battery -- A 42-year-old man was charged with battery after an incident on McHenry Road. Police did not release details.

Theft --  A man reported to police that he attached his solar powered phone battery device to the parking lot street light located in front of the Starbucks at 820 N. Milwaukee Ave. and when he returned, it was missing.

Retail theft – Police report that a man concealed some unpaid groceries inside his shopping cart while shopping at Woodman’s. He was apprehended when he left the store. The man was issued an adjudication citation for retail theft and a trespass warning. Reports did not indicate what was taken or the value of the items.

Criminal damage – A resident on Oak Creek Drive told police someone broke the rear, left window of her vehicle sometime between midnight and noon on Aug. 8.

Theft – A resident in the 200 block of Brunswick Drive that a package was stolen from his property on Aug. 12. Security footage showed that the person who allegedly stole the items was a man wearing a green shirt, jeans, black shoes, black hat, a medical mask, and carrying a black bag walking away from the residence into a black vehicle last seen heading southbound towards Bank Lane.

Resisting & obstructing peace officers – Sometimes it is best just to do as you’re told. Especially in a crowded parking lot. Police responded to the parking lot at Woodman’s Market,1550 E Deerfield Parkway in response to “multiple 911 calls” of a vehicle driving erratically in the parking lot. Police arrived on scene and met with the driver, who refused to identify himself and began to try and enter his vehicle to leave. He failed to listen to commands and was subsequently arrested for obstructing and resisting a peace officer.

Tipsy potty – An anonymous person told police that while walking on the path at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker, he noticed that someone had tipped over a Porta Potty. He told police that when he started his walk, the Porta Potty was not tipped, but a short while later he saw that it was tipped over. Reports say that the responding officer observed the Porta Potty tipped on its side with all four of its ground anchors exposed. And, if you must know, the officer reported that he checked the inside and there was nobody inside. Feel free to write your own ending.

In Other Community News

Stein out

            Village Board member Andrew Stein, who has served on the Board since 2011 is not seeking re-election.

            Stein made his announcement in a Facebook post in which he said “It is at this time that I choose to announce to you, my friends and family, that I have decided that I will not be running for a fifth term as one of your village trustees. I plan to finish out my current term which ends in May of 2025. At that time, I will have served the village as a Trustee and Zoning Board Commissioner for more than 20 years. It is time for me to step aside…I take great pride in the fact that I was able to be a part of helping Buffalo Grove move forward and bring so much change to our village. It is time, however, for others to step up to govern.”

            In the meantime, the Daily Herald reports that Kevin Richards, vice chair of the village’s planning and zoning commission, said he is running for a two-year seat on the board, to fill out the unexpired term of Gregory Pike. Pike stepped down and was replaced by Denice Bocek. Bocek told the Herald that she plans on running for a four-year spot on the Board. Trustees Lester Ottenheimer III and Joanne Johnson are also up for re-election.

Johnson in

            Trustee Joanne Johnson has announced that she is running for re-election in the April 1, 2025 election. Johnson, who has lived in Buffalo Grove for 36 years, is completing her tenth year on the Village Board. Prior to becoming a member of the Village Board, she was on the Planning and Zoning Commission for five years 

            In her announcement, Johnson noted that “Buffalo Grove has changed a bit over the last decade, and it was very intentional. We have seen $380 million in public and private investments with another $250 million planned for the next two years. All with NO (sic) increase in taxes! There’s a reason why Buffalo Grove lands on the top of “Best Places to Live” lists on a regular basis. We purposely involved our residents in strategic and development planning to get to where we are today.”

Two spots open on Park Board

Residents interested in serving on the Buffalo Grove Park District’s Board of Commissioners can pick up at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive. The Alcott Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

The circulation period for petitions is Aug. 20, to Nov. 18. There are two four-year terms open for the April 1, 2025 consolidated election.

Individuals interested in running for a Buffalo Grove Park District Commissioner seat must be a registered voter and have been a resident of the Buffalo Grove Park District for at least one year prior to the election.

For additional information, contact Executive Director Erika Strojinc, at 847-850-2133 or at estrojinc@bgparks.org.

High bids douse Spray N’ Play for now

            The Buffalo Grove Park District thought budgeting $1.4 million for a revamped and expanded Spray N’ Play facility at Mike Rylko Park was a good idea. Until they got the bids. According to reporting in the Journal & Topics, the lowest bid for the project was $2.31 million, leading park commissioners to turn off the faucet on the project for now.

Rotary not ducking out

The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove  is sponsoring its  “Lucky Duck Race” on Sunday, Sept. 1 as part of Buffalo Grove Days. More than $3,000 in prizes is available.  For more information and to purchase ducks, go to this this site.

Rotary supports local charities and initiatives in BG, including hunger relief, school and safety programs, park improvements, plus student exchanges and service projects around the globe.

Development focus of “President’s Pick”

Village Board President Eric Smith's engagement series - President's Pick – will feature Director of Community Development Nicole Woods at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Sal & Tony's Italian, 48 Raupp Blvd. The event will run about an hour with snacks and refreshments provided.

Concert set

Due to a prior rain cancellation, the Park District has extended its summer concert series again, this time to Friday, Aug. 23.

The free concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will feature Industrial Drive.

Unlike previous concerts, this one will be at the new amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd.

Attendees can bring food and nonalcoholic beverages into the park. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the concert. For more information, go to bgparks.org.

Chat with the Chief Aug. 23

Residents will have the opportunity to learn about Police Department operations from Chief Brian Budds from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at Woodman’s Market, 1550 Deerfield Parkway.

The free event is open to all residents.

CERT seeks volunteers

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering an eight-week training course from 7 - 10 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 24. For more information and to register, go to this link.

Need A Reason To Celebrate?

Aug. 21

National Spumoni Day

National Senior Citizens Day

National Brazilian Blowout Day

Aug. 22

National Burger Day

National Tooth Fairy Day

National Pecan Torte Day

Aug. 23

Find Your Inner Nerd Day

National Sponge Cake Day

National Cuban Sandwich Day

Aug. 24

National Peach Pie Day

National Waffle Day

International Bat Night

Aug. 25

Kiss and Make Up Day

National Banana Split Day

National Whiskey Sour Day

Aug. 26

National Cherry Popsicle Day

National Dog Day

National Toilet Paper Day

Aug. 27

National Just Because Day

National Pots De Creme Day

Crab Soup Day

Aug. 28

Crackers Over The Keyboard Day

National Bow Tie Day

Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day

 

For updates and revisions, read BGNI online at this link.

 

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2 nailed in drug bust / Property tax hike? / Reid Award

 

Two face drug charges  -- Two 31-year-old Buffalo Grove men face a variety of drug-related and traffic charges following a traffic stop for an expired license plate. According to police reports, one man, the driver, was charged with Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License. The second man was charged with Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Bike swiped -- A resident in the 300 block of Didier Court told police his daughter’s bicycle was taken from the front of his house. The value of the bike was not reported.

Retail theft – Not a bad week for Woodman’s – only one report of someone trying to sneak by the self-checkout lanes. In this case, police say a Wheeling woman was nabbed trying to swipe $343 worth of groceries from the store.

Criminal Damage – A resident in the 1100 block of Johnson Drive, reported to police that someone broke the front passenger side window of his vehicle.

Burglary from car – A resident of the 1150 block Johnson Drive told police that someone broke into his car. Police did not report what was stolen.

In Other Community News

Property tax hike hinted

As village staff begins preparation of the village’s 2025 budget, Finance Director Chris Black told the Board that one option could be a 1.9 percent increase in the village’s property tax levy.

Trustees, noted The Daily Herald, were “leery” of the proposal – which is an understatement.

The general feeling of Board members was they wanted additional information as to the need for an increase, which would be the first in five years. One village official told BGNI that they didn’t think the Board would approve an increase.

Details of Black’s Board report can be found here.

Annual Bill Reid Award presented

Paul Zucker was presented with the 2023 Bill Reid Community Service Award at a recent Buffalo Grove village board meeting. Zucker is shown here receiving the award from Buffalo Grove Rotary President Lisa Siwek.

The annual award recognizes long-term contributions to the village of Buffalo Grove and is presented by the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove.

Zucker is an original member of the Buffalo Grove Emergency Management Agency, volunteering since its inception in 1987. He has created communications systems for emergency vehicles in Buffalo Grove and surrounding communities, and has crafted countless emergency plans. (Article from the Daily Herald)

Event to celebrate India’s independence

The Lake County Indians Association (LCIA) is hosting an India Independence Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.7 at Peterson Park, 16652 N Buffalo Grove Rd.

The free event will include cultural performances, food and a variety of family-oriented activities.

Additional information is available on the LCIA’s Facebook page.

Lake County road project info. available

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has launched a new interactive dashboard displaying the more than 300 projects in its 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program that was recently adopted by the Lake County Board.

The program is designed to maintain more than 900 lane miles of county highways, increase driver and pedestrian safety, improve mobility and reduce carbon emissions. This program is updated annually to show the projects planned in the current year and the next five years. More information is available here.

Dist. 21 science classes to climb the wall

            When school dist. 21 announced in June that three aeroponic Tower Gardens along the eastern wall of the cafeteria, staff saw an opportunity to integrate a project by food service management provider OrganicLife into the curriculum.

According to Astrid Rodrigues, director of teaching and learning for science and social studies, science teachers at London Middle School are “excited for these installations”.

Rodrigues says teachers plan to “involve students in this project as it gives them the opportunity to determine and observe the optimum environment for plants to grow, and it also closely aligns with the district's Earth Science Power Standards.

“We hope that this initiative will spark student interest in growing and harvesting live plants, as well as develop an appreciation and passion for STEM subject areas."

As previously announced, each tower is made from UV-stabilized, BPA-free, food-grade plastic and employs aeroponics, which is the process of growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil. Each structure can also hold up to 32 plants, but are customizable to add more pods.

The district said learning about aeroponics will extend beyond the classroom as, the district notes, students help maintain the towers and aid in the harvest.

The district plans on monitoring the project with the intent of expanding the aeroponic gardens to Holmes and Cooper middle schools.

Auditions for two plays set

Big Deal Productions is holding auditions for two plays on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 at the Community Arts Center.

Auditions are scheduled for Finding Nemo, Kids! from 6 - 8 pm. Performers must be in grades 2 – 4. Callbacks will Thursday, Aug. 22

Audition appointments can be reserved via the link below or at this link or at bigdealproductions.org. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23. For more information, contact Ann Marie Shipstad-Schwartz at 847-850-2152.

Auditions are also being held for Big Deal’s Fall presentation Frozen, Jr. These auditions, while held on the same days as those for Finding Nemo, will be from 6 - 9 p.m. Performers must be in grades 5 – 8. Callbacks are Thursday, Aug. 22. For information about audition preparation, go to this link.. Audition appointments can be made at this link or at bigdealproductions.org.

Performances are scheduled for Oct. 25 – Nov. 3. For more information, contact Lindsay Grandt at 847-850-2132.

 

Need a reason to celebrate?

 

Aug. 13

National Prosecco Day

Lefthanders Day

National Filet Mignon Day

Aug. 14

Love Your Bookshop Day

National Creamsicle Day

World Lizard Day

Aug. 15

Chant at the Moon Day

National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

National Relaxation Day

Aug. 16

Hawaiian Shirt Day

Kool Aid Day

National Tell A Joke Day

Aug. 17

Baby Boomers Recognition Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

National I LOVE My feet Day

Aug. 18

Bad Poetry Day

National Fajita Day

National Ice Cream Pie Day

Aug. 19

International Bow Day

International Orangutan Day

National Soft Ice Cream Day

Aug. 20

National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

National Bacon Lovers Day

World Mosquito Day

 

 

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Retail burglaries / National Night Out / Panda Express opens

 After a respite that took your intrepid reporter to Europe and the U.K., Buffalo Grove News and Information is back!

 

Retail Burglaries: Police are investigating three recent burglaries to retail stories. In one incident, police report that thieves apparently made off with an ATM and loose cash from Dev Liquors, 1170 McHenry: Reports say officers observed the front glass door shattered and heard an audible alarm from inside the business. In addition to the missing ATM and cash, reports say there were broken liquor bottles and liquid on the floor.  Reports say the persons who entered the store appeared to be wearing hoods and face coverings.

In a second incident, Police responded to a report of a burglary at Smoker’s Hut, 80 W. Dundee Road  Upon arrival officers observed three masked men in a dark sedan flee from the area, heading westbound on Dundee Road at a high rate of speed. Reports say the offenders shattered the front glass door, took currency and merchandise. This investigation is ongoing.

A third retail burglary was reported at the Smoker’s Hut at 394 Half Day Road, Officers observed broken glass and the front door was slightly ajar. Reports say a grey sedan parked in front of Smoker's Hut, doors ajar, with three subjects walking in and out of the building carrying boxes in their hands. Police say one subject was wearing a light-colored hoodie and the other two subjects were dressed in dark clothing. All the subjects had masks over their faces. Reports did not indicate if any arrests were made or if this burglary was connected to the Smoker’s Hut on Dundee Road.

Domestic incidents -- Two men are facing charges following recent domestic battery incidents. In the first case, police were called to the Extended Stay America motel, 1525 E Busch Parkway for a domestic battery report. Police report that upon arrival officers met with a victim, who said she had an altercation with a man. He was arrested and charged with domestic battery violence.

In the second case, police were called to a residence in the 300 block of Covington Ter. Reports say a woman at that address said she had an altercation with a man.  The man was arrested and charged with domestic battery/bodily harm, and domestic battery/physical contact.

Retail theft  -- Police were summoned four times in recent weeks in response to complaints of retail theft at Woodman’s Food Market, 1550 Deerfield Pkwy. In the first case, a 24-year-old Wheeling man; three counts of retail theft. In the other three cases, police reports do not indicate arrests of individuals who entered the store, took merchandise and left without paying for it.  Reports do not indicate what was taken or the value of stolen merchandise.

Retail theft – Reports say officials at the Walgreen drugstore, 15 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., told them that an unknown person swiped two bottles of alcohol. The value or description was not reported.

Criminal Damage – Police reports say a resident at Villa Verde reported that the rear passenger window of his vehicle was shattered while it was parked.

Theft of vehicle parts --  A resident in the 600 block Hapsfield Lane reported that the catalytic converter on his car was removed while it was parked.

E-bike swiped – A resident in the 1500 block of Johnson Dr. told police that his electric bike was stolen from his back patio, which was chain locked.

Motor vehicle theft – Police say a resident in the 1400 block of Margate reported that his car was stolen. Reports say the car was a rental. Police did not provide a description of the vehicle.

Vehicular Burglary --  A resident in the 100 block of Selwyn Lane told police that someone entered his vehicle while it was parked overnight on July. Reports do not indicate what was stolen from the vehicle.

 

In Other Community News

Panda Express opens

The latest eatery to call The Clove home, Panda Express, opened on July 29. Panda Express, 264 McHenry Rd, joins Chik-fil-A and Guzman y Gomez.

In addition to Asian food, Panda Express brings with it a unique twist. Details can be found here

Bowling for Special Olympics

The Buffalo Grove Police Department will sponsor another fund-raising event for Special Olympics with an evening bowling at Bowlero, 350 McHenry Rd.  to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes.

 Registration is $30 per person, $25 for bowlers ages 7 and younger. Admission includes entry into raffle drawings, two hours of bowling, shoe and lane rentals, two slices of pizza and unlimited soft drinks. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register, contact Melessa Horbus, mhorbus@vbg.org or 847-459-2575.

National “Night Out” set

The Buffalo Grove Park District and Buffalo Grove first responders will sponsor a full slate of activities from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for this year's National Night Out at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd.

Meet and greet Buffalo Grove police and firefighters, grab free giveaways and enjoy dinner from an assortment of food trucks and live music starting at 6:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring nonperishable food item to help support the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council's food pantry.

Learn more on the this site..

Food pantry keeping busy

Vernon Township officials report that the township food pantry has seen increased demand while summer donations decrease. Approximately 175 families are served monthly; a number that has doubled since the pandemic due to ongoing economic challenges. Residents can click here to learn how they can help to keep the Food Pantry shelves stocked.

Stevenson parking passes available

Parking passes for parking spaces at the Prairie View Metra for Stevenson students are now on sale. Student parking is granted per a special agreement between Metra and Vernon Township. Students are required to park in the east parking lot closest to the entrance off of Port Clinton/Prairie Road. Parking in this lot is by permit, or for a daily fee of $1.75. To learn more, click here.

Cops have busy month

            Buffalo Grove Police had a busy month during July.  Throughout the month of July, the Buffalo Grove Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The concentrated efforts resulted in the issuance of 31 speeding citations.

Meanwhile, in its July Fourth holiday crackdown from June 21 – July 8, the Department issued 75 seat belt citations, nine speeding citations and 39 additional citations.

This traffic safety campaign is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds.

Community Emergency Response Team plans training course

Looking for a unique opportunity to help your community and support our first responders? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) needs you! CERT volunteers are trained to help in the event of large-scale emergencies and at special events. An eight-week training course on Tuesday is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. starting Sept. 24 from 7 - 10 p.m. Additional information and registration information is available at this link..

Why a duck? To support Rotary

The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove  will once again sponsor its  “Lucky Duck Race” on Sunday, Sept. 1 as part of Buffalo Grove Days. More than $3,000 in prizes is available.  For more information and to purchase ducks, go to this this site.

Rotary supports local charities and initiatives in BG, including hunger relief, school and safety programs, park improvements, plus student exchanges and service projects around the globe.

Summer concert Aug. 13

Due to a rain cancellation, the Park District has extended its Summer Concert Series to Tuesday, Aug. 13 with a pop/rock concert by the GooRoos. The concert was originally scheduled for July 23. The concert runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food truck vendor Serna's Grill will be parked nearby for those who want to purchase dinner. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available at concessions.

Attendees are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic beverages into the park; however, alcohol must be purchased at the park, and may not be brought in with you.

For more information on our Summer Concert Series, visit bgparks.org.

Aptakisic Road reconstruction making progress

Noise wall construction is in progress on the south side of Aptakisic near Brandywyn Lane. Crews are hoping to finish steel column installation for the noise wall this week. The contractor will also resume path construction on the north side of Aptakisic Road and pave the path and driveways later in the week.

Park District eyes revamped Rylko

With the Aug. 29 unveiling set, the Park District calls possibilities for the new amphitheater and pavilion at Rylko Park “endless”. The opening of the new facilities coincides with the start of Buffalo Grove Days, according to reporting in the Daily Herald.

BG Days wristbands

Megaband wristbands for Buffalo Grove Days are now on sale. The bands offer unlimited rides throughout the whole weekend. Wristbands can be purchased now through Aug. 31. Learn more and purchase your wristband here..

Space still available for BG Days parade

Applications are now available for groups that wish to take part in the Buffalo Grove Days Parade, which steps off at noon Sunday, Sept. 1. The application deadline is Aug. 10.

This year's route will head south on Buffalo Grove Road from Thompson Boulevard and then west on Deerfield Parkway, ending at Mike Rylko Park, the site of the Buffalo Grove Days festival.

The parade is open to community groups in Buffalo Grove and the surrounding area. To apply, visit this site.

 

Need a Reason to Celebrate?

 

Aug. 6

Farmworker Appreciation Day

National Fresh Breath Day

National Root Beer Float Day

Aug. 7

National Lighthouse Day

National Sea Serpent Day

Purple Heart Day

Aug. 8

Happiness Happens Day

National Frozen Custard Day

National Pickleball Day

Aug. 9

National Book Lovers Day

National Hand Holding Day

National Rice Pudding Day

Aug. 10

National Bowling Day

National Lazy Day

World Lion Day

Aug. 11

National Align Your Teeth Day

Hip Hop Day

Presidential Joke Day

Aug. 12

Middle Child Day

National Vinyl Record Day

Milkman Day

Aug. 13

Lefthanders Day

National Filet Mignon Day

National Prosecco Day

 

 

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Buffalo Grove News and Info, is locally and 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. Zoller is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Chicago Headline Club.

 

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