Residential burglary – A resident in the 900 block of Cooper Court told police their home was broken into and that several interior cabinets and dressers had their contents dumped on the floor. The residents told police they found the rear sliding door's glass shattered when they returned. Police surmise that the burglars entered through the broken door.
Criminal damage to property – A property maintenance manager in the 0 – 10 block of Oak Creek Drive noticed the passenger side rear window of 2017 Lexus 300 broken out. Reports say responding officers were told by the vehicle’s owner that it did not appear the vehicle was gone through, nothing was moved in the vehicle and nothing was missing except the rear broken window.
Motor vehicle theft – It wasn’t a good week for Lexus owners on Oak Creek Drive. Police were summoned to the 0 – 10 block Oak Creek Drive for a report of a stolen 2013 Lexus GS350. The owner told police he and building officials checked to be sure the vehicle was not towed. It wasn’t and police were summoned. Reports say there was no broken glass in the area where the vehicle was parked.
Retail theft – A man received an adjudication citation for taking merchandise from a retail establishment with intent to deprive merchant without paying after trying to get a five-finger discount on a bottle of alcohol that he placed in his jacket while in the Walgreens at 15 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. Responding officers observed a man fitting the description given them by store employees as he walked near the main entrance towards the parked vehicles.
In Other Community News
Water, sewer service fees hiked
Buffalo Grove trustees Monday night approved an increase to fees for water and sewer service. According to reporting in the Daily Herald, the 10% increase will go into effect in 2025. The fee would go up by 2.5% every year after that.
Single family homeowners will see their service increase from $17.39 to $19.13 in 2025. Village coffers would see an increase from $2.5 million to $2.75 million as a result.
In his report to the Board, Director of Finance Chris Black noted that “rather than implementing a large 22% increase, staff recommends increasing the existing fixed facility rate by 10% in 2025 and 2.5% every year thereafter. This scenario would increase the single-family residential fee from $17.39 to $19.13 and annual revenue derived from the fee from $2.5 million to $2.75 million in 2025.”
Blood Drives set
Two blood drives are set during December. The first is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive.
The second is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, at Fire Station 26. Not familiar with Fire Station 26? You’re not alone. Quite simply, it’s the fire station at 1051 Highland Grove Drive, which is also the Fire Department’s headquarters.
Donors are required to provide an ID, and the entire blood donation process takes about one hour. Please prepare for donations by eating well and staying hydrated.
Appointments are encouraged but not required. To make an appointment, call (877) 543-3768 or visit vitalant.org.
iPass on demand event Dec. 10
State Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) and State Sen. Adrianne Johnson (D-30) are sponsoring “iPass on Demand” from 3 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 to give iPass users the unique and exciting opportunity to exchange their current iPass transponder for a new iPass sticker tag. The event is at 3050 N. Main St. in Buffalo Grove.
The tags are being phased in by the Illinois Tollway to replace the transponders.
According to Didech’s office, the Tollway is participating in several of these events throughout the state as a convenience for residents who are ready to get their stickers. Didech said that “some people prefer the stickers to the transponders, so this is an opportunity to receive a sticker more quickly” and that “residents will be able to pay unpaid invoices and have any fines or late fees dismissed.”
For more information, call Didech’s office at 847-478-9909 or email his office at info@repdidechcom. Information about the iPass program can be found here.
Police Department seeks input for accreditation
An assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, (CALEA®) will be on site Dec. 9-12 to examine all aspects of the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s (BGPD) policy, procedures, management, operations, and support services.
The assessment team will verify BGPD meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards and is part of a voluntary process to once again earn accreditation, which is recognition of public safety excellence.
As part of the assessment, the public is invited to provide input during the reaccreditation process. An opportunity for public feedback is available online at the CALEA® Accreditation Public Comment Portal at this link, seeking comments on the department’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status.
Residents who are unable to access the online portal, can submit comments directly to CALEA® via mail at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA, 20155, or through email at calea@calea.org.
This alternative ensures that all voices can be heard, and any concerns or endorsements are considered during the assessment. Input is collected from the public both in the online portal mentioned above and by mail on an on-going basis, but any comments for this specific assessment period should be received by noon on December 11.
Balloon show Saturday
The Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show will be at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd., from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Smarty Pants showcases award-winning balloon twisting and innovative balloon deliveries. Pre-registration is required. Find more information and register on the Park District website.
Free holiday concert
The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band is holding its annual free holiday concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. at St. Mary's Parish, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road.
This event is open to all residents.
Library plans One Book, One Community open house
The Indian Trails Public Library will kick off this year's One Book, One Community from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a copy of “The Bandit Queens” by Parini Shroff. Music and refreshments will be available. No registration required.
Stevenson icemen looking for sponsors
The Stevenson High School hockey program is looking for sponsorships for their Wreaths Across America philanthropy project. Sponsors are needed for wreaths for the Willow Lawn Memorial Park in Vernon Hills. Sponsorships can be completed online through this link.
Need a reason to celebrate?
Dec. 3
National Green Bean Casserole Day
Dec. 4
Dec. 5
National Communicate with your kids days
Dec. 6
Dec. 7
International Civil Aviation Day
Dec. 8
Dec. 9
International Anti-Corruption Day
Dec. 10
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