Jan 30, 2025

Domestic battery charges / Restaurants closing / Cultural Fair flap at ASHS

 


From the cop shop

** Domestic battery – A 35-year-old Buffalo Grove man is facing domestic battery charges following an incident in the 0 -100 block of Oak Creek Drive. Reports say a female victim who was at that address told police that she had an altercation with the man.  Police say that after officers spoke with both parties about the altercation, the man was charged with domestic battery.

** Burglary -- Buffalo Grove police are continuing their investigation into a burglary at the “We Smoke & Vape” store, 1505 Dundee Rd. after officers found broken glass near the front door of the business. Reports say an undetermined amount of cash and merchandise was taken.

** Retail theft – Police have charged a 31-year-old Palatine man with a felony count of theft along with unauthorized possession of a fraudulent registration, and driving while driver’s license was suspended after he attempted to steal stuff from Woodman’s Market, 1550 E. Deerfield, Pkwy. Reports say officers responded to Woodman’s in response to an attempted theft complaint. Reports say the man, Marino Sanchez Alonso, allegedly left in a Honda Odyssey and was eventually stopped near Milwaukee Avenue and Deerfield Parkway. During the investigation it was determined that Sanchez Alonso was also a suspect in several other thefts from Woodman’s during the past few weeks. he charged with one felony count of retail theft, unauthorized possession of a fraudulent registration, and driving while driver’s license was suspended.

In Other Community News

Two eateries set to leave village

A pair of longtime restaurants are planning to close up shop.

The Buffalo Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor, which has roots in the Chicago area for more than 100 years, the last 35 in Buffalo Grove, and Mi Mexico, which for the past 17 years has called 220 Milwaukee Ave. home, have announced plans to close.

In a post on its Facebook page, Mi Mexico cited “Between dwindling sales and the constant rise of product cost we've been barely holding on this past year.” The post also said a final date of business has not yet been determined. Subsequent posts thanked diners who have  patronized the restaurant after the initial post. “We've seen faces we haven't seen in months (and in some instances years) come out and share their love and well wishes. We are so humbled by the response of the community. Thanks to your support we're able to stay around for a few more weeks. We intend to keep our doors open for as long as we're able to. Our current goal is to make it to at least the week of Valentine's Day. Thanks to those of you that have come out and made it possible for us to extend our stay! It's been an emotional week and this wouldn't be possible without you! Thank you!”

As for the Buffalo Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor, at 1180 E. Lake Cook Rd., the last day, according to The Daily Herald will be March 30.

In other restaurant news, the Lazy Dog at 51 McHenry Rd. is set to open in March.

First tenants, out-lot purchases spark Clove news

It’s a pretty good ratio – three businesses to one tenant.

The first residents have moved into the seven-story apartment building that, developers say, will have 297 “luxury” apartments.

So far, the Clove is home to Panda Express, Chick-fil-A and Guzman y Gomez. The Daily Herald reports that in addition to an ice cream shop, Lulu’s Ice Cream Social, plans are reportedly in the works for a Cinnabon, Jamba and Auntie Anne’s.

Village officials have also said that the project’s developer, Kensington Development Partners, has closed on the two vacant out-lots formerly occupied by Burger King and Boston Market. Full details are available here.

Park czar gets state post

The Illinois Park & Recreation Association Board of Directors has appointed Erika Strojinc, executive director at the Buffalo Grove Park District, as its 2025 board chair.

            Strojinc joined the Park District in December 2005 as an assistant director for the Clubhouse program. She has served in a variety of capacities including recreation supervisor to superintendent of recreation, director of recreation and facilities, and, most recently was named executive director in May of 2023.

She has served on the IPRA Board of Directors since 2020 including as a section director in the IPRA’s Recreation Section and the Membership Council.

Established in 1944, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association serves over 3,000 park, recreation and conservation professionals throughout the state.

Cultural Fair flap to bring changes at ASHS

            Stevenson High School District 125 officials say they will institute policy changes after a pro-Palestinian student group was required to cover up and remove “false and inaccurate information” in their school cultural fair display at the recent cultural fair, according to reporting in The Daily Herald.

            The Herald reported that “The display sparked outrage among some parents and a complaint from a Chicago-based advocacy group for the Jewish community,” although most religious leaders and residents who have been outspoken in similar incidents chose not to enter the fray at Stevenson, possibly because they have students at the school.

            In its reporting, The Herald cited an email by district spokeswoman Jaimie Oh which noted that “We acknowledge and understand the pain that the poster content caused. We are now collaborating with the appropriate individuals and departments in the school to ensure a prior review of posters and materials to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.”

            The next School Board meeting is at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.

Registration set in D21

Registration for incoming kindergarten and new students for the 2025-2026 school year in School Dist. 21 will open on Monday, Feb. 3.

Children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, are eligible to register for kindergarten. Families new to the district with children entering any grade level are also invited to complete their registration.

As part of the district’s ongoing initiative to alleviate financial burdens on families, no registration fees will be charged, and school supplies will be provided for all students. Additional information is available at this link.

Park District spring guide available

The Park District’s Spring 2025 program guide is now available online at bgparks.org and at the Alcott Center. Residents can check out the variety of programs and events.

Registration can be done in-person, online, by mail, by fax, or via the drop box located outside the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. For more information, visit bgparks.org or call 847-850-2100.

Rotary offering grants

The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove Community Foundation are offering up to $2,500 in one-time grants for projects that contribute to the ongoing success of Buffalo Grove with the objective of making it a better place to live and work.

Find more information on what types of projects qualify and how to apply at this site..

Chat with the chief Feb. 6

Police Chief Brian Budds will host his next Chat with the Chief event from 10 a.m. to noon,  Thursday, Feb. 6,  at The Continental Restaurant & Banquets, 788 S. Buffalo Grove Rd. The event is free and no registration is required.

Need a reason to celebrate?

Jan. 31

Brandy Alexander Day

Eat Brussel Sprouts Day

Hell is Freezing Over Day

Feb. 1

Change Your Password Day

G.I. Joe Day

National Dark Chocolate Day

Feb. 2

Dump Your Significant Jerk Day

Groundhog Day

Hedgehog Day

Marmot Day

Feb. 3

Doggy Date Night

Elmo's Birthday

Feed the Birds Day

Feb. 4

National Homemade Soup Day

National Stuffed Mushroom Day

National Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Feb. 5

International Clash Day

National Chocolate Fondue Day

National Shower with a Friend Day

Feb. 6

National Chopsticks Day

National Frozen Yogurt Day

Pay a Compliment Day

Feb. 7

Give Kids A Smile

National Bubble Gum Day

National Send a Card to a Friend Day

Feb. 8

Laugh and Get Rich Day

Molasses Bar Day

National Kite-Flying Day

Feb. 9

Chocolate Day

National Bagel and Lox Day

National Pizza Day


 

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Domestic battery charges / Restaurants closing / Cultural Fair flap at ASHS

  From the cop shop ** Domestic battery – A 35-year-old Buffalo Grove man is facing domestic battery charges following an incident in the...