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 Brazilian Blowout Day
Aug. 22
Aug. 23
Aug. 24
Aug. 25
Aug. 26
Aug. 27
Aug. 28
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day
For updates and revisions, read BGNI online at this link.
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