Motor Vehicle Theft – A resident in the 800 block of Weidner Road told police his vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti Q50 was missing.
Theft - A resident in the 600 block of Maple Drive told police that FedEx delivered a package to her residence, but it was apparently taken. It contained an Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
Criminal Damage – A woman reported to police that as she was traveling west on Dundee a female subject driving a white minivan cut her off. The unknown subject then gestured with her middle finger toward and then threw an unknown object at the front passenger door, which caused paint removal and a dent on the door.
Theft -- A resident reported that a mountain bike was taken from the 1500 of Brandywyn Lane. It was later found with its rear wheel missing.
Theft - A resident in the 600 block of Maple Drive told police that FedEx delivered a package to her residence, but it was apparently taken. It contained an Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
Criminal Damage – A woman reported to police that as she was traveling west on Dundee a female subject driving a white minivan cut her off. The unknown subject then gestured with her middle finger toward and then threw an unknown object at the front passenger door, which caused paint removal and a dent on the door.
Residential burglary – An undisclosed amount of cash was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Fabish Drive. Reports say officers found the rear slider door unsecure. This investigation is ongoing.
Possession of Controlled Substance -- A 63-year-old Palatine woman was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, DUI - Under the Combined Influence Alcohol, Other Drugs, Intoxicating Compounds and Failing To Reduce Speed/Too Fast For Conditions after she was involved in an accident at McHenry and Arlington Heights roads. Reports say the driver of one reported that a vehicle rear-ended him. Upon investigation officers noticed the driver of the second car appeared to be impaired.
In Other Community News
Board report: BG Days resounding success
Highlighted by the new amphitheater at Mike Rylko Park and excellent weather, the 2024 Buffalo Grove Days event was a huge success. That’s the gist of a report the Village Board members heard at its Nov. 4 Board meeting.
According to the report, authored by Director of Communications and Engagement, Molly Gillespie, this year’s event saw the highest attendance in recent history (with data available back through 2018) of over 37,000 visits by 27,700 visitors. The report does not cite the methodology for counting visits and visitors. Buffalo Grove Days was not held in 2020 and was cut back in 2021 due to the pandemic. Reportedly, “thousands” of people attended the scaled back event in 2021.
Gillespie said a key to the success of this year’s event has been the continued partnership between the village and Buffalo Grove Park District, citing “the Park District taking the lead on sponsorship acquisition, beverage sales, food trucks, and entertainment at the event.” Sponsorships reached the $50,300 plateau, up from $33,500 in 2023.
Gillespie noted that net revenues were strong, topping out at $93,371.80. She noted that “this only covers hard costs of the event contracts and operational supplies, and it does not include staff time for either the Park District or Village.”
The carnival continues to be a success, having a “record year.” The report says “total sales came in at $ 345,418.50, a 21% increase from last year’s $ 285,371.23. The village’s portion of this income, per contract, was $125,346.91.”
The complete report can be found here.
Contracts for temporary firehouse OK’d
The Village Board gave the OK for contracts for the revamping of the former Public Works Department facility at 51 Raupp Blvd. into a temporary fire station.
The buildout is needed while the village rebuilds fire station No. 25 at 505 W. Dundee Rd. and remodels fire station No. 26, which is at 1051 Highland Grove Dr. Details about the rebuilding of fire station No. 25 can be found here, with full details about the plans for fire station.
Resident Registration for Park programs starts Nov. 5
Registration for winter programs for In-District residents of the Buffalo Grove Park District starts Nov. 5.
Registration can be done in person, online, by mail, by fax, or via the drop box outside the Alcott Center at 530 Bernard.
The Park District’s winter program guide is available online and at the Alcott Center.
Veterans Day observance set
The Park District will honor all veterans, their families and friends at a free observance on Monday Nov. 11 at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd.
VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the Colors, as well as present a very special armed services flag presentation. Prior to the program, which begins at 1:30 p.m., lunch will be available from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Speeches and military music will also be included. For more information, contact Derek Hoffman at 847-850-2119.
Township lists upcoming closings
The Vernon Township offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day, and on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Township offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. The Township's normal hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
ASHS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Fifty-four students from Stevenson have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
More than 16,000 students have achieved the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of high school seniors in the United States.
The semifinalists will now move on to compete for the 6,870 National Merit Scholarships, which are offered next spring and worth nearly $26 million.
The list of semifinalists from Stevenson can be found here.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band to present fall concert
The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present its 24th Annual Fall Concert on at 7 p.m., Saturday November 16 at Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills.
This concert, A ‘Heard’ of Goats will feature music of the finest composers from the 19th and 20th centuries, some originally for wind bands and others transcribed from music written originally for orchestra.
Featured composers include Persichetti, Verdi, Weber, Johann Strauss, Bizet, Stravinsky and Aaron Copland.
Ticket prices for adults are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door; seniors (55 & older) and students with ID are $8. Advance tickets are available for purchase online at tickets.bgsb.org, as well as at Buffalo Grove Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard or from any Band Member.
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