Criminal damage -- A resident in the 800 block of Thompson told police that her vehicle was damaged by an unknown person who wrote a racial slur on the trunk and passenger side rear fender of her vehicle.
Theft – A resident on Indian Spring Lane said someone took political signs from her front lawn. The resident said three Harris/Walz political signs were missing from her front lawn, and were replaced with Trump signs, which she threw away. It apparently did not have an impact on the election.
Minty theft? – 700 block of Weidner Road. A resident told
police that a package delivered to them and left in the mailroom of the
building was taken. The item reported missing was mouthwash. No reports if investigators are scoping out the scene.
Motor Vehicle Theft – A resident in the 1400 block of Johnson Drive told police that his 2020 Infiniti SUV was missing from the parking lot. The vehicle was later found in a parking lot in Wheeling.
Motor Vehicle Theft -- A resident in the 800 block of Trace Drive told police that his Yamaha FZ6R motorcycle was taken from the parking lot. Reports did not indicate that the vehicle had been located.
In Other Community News
2025 budget hearing Monday
The Village Board will hold a hearing on the 2025 budget at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 in the Braiman Council Chambers at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd.
According to Director of Finance and General Services, Chris Black, the proposed budget “once again provides BG residents with a 0% increase to the property tax levy.
“This is achieved through aggressive debt and liability management, spending controls, operational efficiency, and innovation as a means to deliver the highest quality services at the best value to our community.”
Black also notes that “The draft budget reflects the village's commitment to economic development, sustainable community reinvestment and forward-focused planning. The village continues to pursue opportunities to diversify its revenue streams and reduce long-term liabilities, reducing the reliance on property taxes and improving the quality of life to our residents and businesses.”
In his “letter to corporate authorities,” which serves as an introduction to the more than 500-page document, Manager Dane Bragg writes that “The Village's budget philosophy is anchored in a longstanding commitment to three fundamental tenets: economic development, community reinvestment, and forward focused planning.”
To no surprise, Bragg touts the “emphasis on Economic Development,” and points out that Buffalo Grove has “carved a niche in the electric vehicle and battery sector with the addition of a new Tesla dealership scheduled to open in 2025, Ymer Technologies opening in 2024 and a new Rivian delivery and service facility scheduled to open in 2026.”
Bragg also cites the ongoing development of “The Clove,” the development replacing the old Town Center. A core part of the budget, Bragg notes, is “forward-focused planning” which is anchored in five goals that are incorporated into the 2024-2028 strategic plans. The quintet includes maintaining effective village government, enhanced, beautiful, safe, and sustainable neighborhoods, strengthening Buffalo Grove’s identity and pride, growing Buffalo Grove as a vibrant and innovative community-leading edge, and offer a “more livable Buffalo Grove community with leisure experience for all.”
Monday’s meeting is a presentation of the budget by senior village management. The Village Board is expected to vote on the budget at its Dec. 2 meeting.
The entire budget is available at this link.
Cops running holiday drives
The Buffalo Grove Police Department is running three holiday drives to help the less fortunate.
They include:
· Stuff the Squad Thanksgiving Food Drive: Officers will be at the Jewel-Osco, at 79 McHenry Road, from 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, Nov. 23 collecting non-perishable food and toiletries. Collected items will be donated to the Wheeling and Vernon Township food pantries.
· Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive: Residents can also help with the Toys for Tots drive by donating a new, unwrapped toy. Toys are being collected through Dec. 6 in the Police Department lobby, located at 46 Raupp Boulevard.
· Winter Coat Drive: The Department is also collecting new or gently-worn coats, winter clothes and outerwear through the end of March in the BGPD lobby. These items will be donated to veterans and their families in need through the Midwest Veterans Closet.
Library closed Nov. 22
The Indian Trails Public library and its branch will be closed all day Friday, Nov. 22 for staff training.
This day is an opportunity for staff to collaborate, learn and grow together to provide points of service for the district’s residents.
The library will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 23 with regular hours.
Arboretum gets accreditation boost
The arboretum in Reiner Park has been upgraded to a Level 2 Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum for achieving standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.
The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. In addition to this upgrade, the Buffalo Grove Park District is also recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta - a database of the world’s arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.
Reiner Park is located at 1101 N. Green Knolls Drive. The arboretum is on the east side of the path that runs along the west side of the lake.
State board of ed cites D21 schools
Twelve District 21 schools received “commendable” designations in the state report card released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) on Oct. 30. All nine elementary schools and the district’s three middle schools were placed into the second tier of summative designations. The district’s 13th school, Hawthorne, did not receive a designation based on its status as an early childhood center.
Released annually by the Illinois State Board of Education, the report card assesses key metrics such as academic growth, proficiency in core subjects, graduation rates, attendance, school climate, and student demographics. Schools receive designations based on their performance, with categories including Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, and Comprehensive, each reflecting various levels of achievement and improvement.
Landscape waste collection ends Dec. 15
The last day of Buffalo Grove’s landscape and compost waste collection service is Dec. 15.
Acceptable organics, like produce food scraps can be mixed with landscape waste and placed at the curb for collection. Additional information can be found here.
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