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Two face battery charges / Pandemic author / New eateries
Criminal Damage to Property -- Employees at a business at 741 Hastings Dr. told police they discovered saw marks on the locking mechanism on a door of their business. Entry was not gained due to the locking mechanism being intact. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Battery charges filed – Police report that a 52-year woman of the 600 block of Silver Road was charged with battery. Police did not provide details of the incident. In a separate case, a 36-year-old man from the 1000 block of Courtland was also hit with battery charges. As in the previous case, the police did not release details about the incident.
Eluding a Peace Officer -- A 23-year-old Lake Zurich man was charged with attempting to elude a peace officer on March 24. Police did not provide details about the incident.
In Other Community News
Don’t forget to vote
Just in case you didn’t know, Tuesday, April 1 is election day. Polls are open in both Lake and Cook Counties from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Complete voting information, including polling locations, is available at this link.
Making the most of the pandemic
With the fifth anniversary of the pandemic being touted like baseball’s opening, much has been written about how people coped. The Daily Herald introduced readers to Buffalo Grove author Raymond Benson who penned a novel based on the pandemic. His fascinating story can be found here.
Access to Jack London School limited during Dundee work
District 21 is urging district residents to follow traffic guidelines during the Village of Wheeling’s upcoming water main project on Dundee Road.
Construction is expected to continue throughout the week of March 31 and district officials say it may cause some backups during peak times.
Residents are reminded that the current traffic control devices and lane configurations will stay in place for the remainder of this week and through Saturday, April 5.
They include:
· Westbound vehicles will not be able to turn left into London
· Vehicles exiting London will not be able to turn left onto westbound Dundee Road
· Vehicles exiting Cedar Drive will not be able to turn left onto eastbound Dundee Road
· Northbound vehicles on Schoenbeck Road will be able to turn right onto Dundee Road
Wheeling Police will be present during pick-up and drop-off to assist with traffic flow at Jack London School.
Senior Expo is April 22
The village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Park District will host their annual senior citizen expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22, at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road.
The event will give seniors the opportunity to interact with vendors and service providers and become familiar with the wide range of services available to them. There will also be raffle prizes.
For more information, contact Derek Hoffman at (847) 850-2119 or derek@bgparks.org.
Accreditation touts PD’s excellence
The Buffalo Grove Police Department has been awarded its 10th reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and an Advanced Accreditation with Excellence Award, a designation awarded to less than five percent of law enforcement agencies nationwide, as well as a certificate of Meritorious Accreditation for maintaining its accredited status for 15 or more consecutive years, having first earned CALEA® accreditation in 1987.
New eateries open
Auntie Anne’s + Jamba + Cinnabon, are now open in The Clove.
The three brands, all under one roof, are at 260 McHenry Road in The Clove. The three-brand unit is only the third of its kind in the country. The Daily Herald offers addition details in this report.
Hydrant flushing underway
Public Works crews have started their annual hydrant flushing program. Flushing typically runs from the north to the south portions of the village and, weather permitting, is likely to conclude in early May.
Hydrants are flushed to improve residual disinfectant in our water mains while simultaneously allowing crews to check flows, ensuring hydrants are functioning properly.
Additional information, including a live map of flushing status and neighborhood flushing schedule, can be found here.
Maintaining the four-year accredited status requires BGPD to present proof of compliance across approximately 462 law enforcement standards, reflecting BGPD’s commitment to providing excellent public safety services for the community and setting the standard for excellence not just locally, but across the nation. Read more about this recognition is available here.
Bad news for Plan fans
If you had your heart set on attending the regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on April 2, here’s some bad news.
The meeting has been canceled.
But don’t despair, the Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for April 23.
Swap supplies Saturday
A “Craft Supply Swap” is scheduled from aa a.m. to noon at the Indian Trails Library, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling on Saturday April 5.
Persons who want to participate should drop off items from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 or from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on April 5.
No registration required. Additional information can be found here.
Business Briefs
The Buffalo Grove Lincolshire Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Sip and See” from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 to celebrate the opening of 25N Coworking at 485 West Half Day Road.
25N Coworking offers flexible workspace solutions for individuals and teams.
Members can choose from private office, coworking, or dedicated desk options, enjoying 24/7 secure access. All memberships include essential amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and meeting rooms bookable at no extra cost.
More information is available here, or by calling the Chamber at (847) 541-7799.
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April 1
Election Day
April 2
International Fact-Checking Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3
Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day
April 4
April 5
International Pillow Fight Day
April 6
April 7
April 8
International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
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Mar 24, 2025
Jewelry heist probe / Age no obstacle / Library services limited
Investigation continues: Police report that their investigation into an ongoing theft of jewelry from a residence in the 600 block of Trace Drive is continuing, Reports say that more than $1,000 worth of jewelry has been stolen over a span of three months.
Criminal damage: -- A 26-year-old Buffalo Grove woman was charged with criminal damage to property after she allegedly spray painted the windows of a Tesla dealership being built in the 900 block of Dundee Road. Additional details of this case can be found here.
Bike swiped: Police report a bicycle was taken from a home in the 900 block of Shady Grove Lane between 3 and 7:30 p.m. on March 14. Details about the bike and its value were not available. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
In Other Community News
Longtime art teacher honored
Enid Silverman said it simply -- “What a joy to be honored for doing something I love."
And she should know. Silverman, who turned 94 years old last week, was honored by the Park District last week as it has dedicated Room 9 at the Alcott Center as the Enid Silverman Arts Studio.
Silverman started teaching the drawing and painting class at the Buffalo Grove Park District in 1998, and is still teaching.
“Enid is a treasure! She started teaching here over 26 years ago and is by far the most popular and most loved instructor I’ve ever seen here at the Park District. To be 94 years old and still dedicated to her craft and her students is truly special.” Buffalo Grove Park District Spokesperson Mike Terson said.
Computer maintenance to limit library access
A variety of services will not be available at the Indian Trails Public Library from 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 through 9 a.m. Thursday, March 27 due to maintenance on the library’s servers and public computers.
The following will be unavailable at the main library and Branch during this time:
• Computer stations
• In-library laptop checkouts
• Remote printing services
• In-library printing services
Despite the unavailability of those operations, the library’s WIFI and self-checkout stations will be working during this time.
Residents with questions can call 847-459-4100 or visit this site for updates.
Yard waste pick-up resumes Apr. 1
Landscape and mixed organics waste collection resumes April 1. Acceptable organics, like produce food scraps, can be mixed together with landscape waste and placed at the curb to be collected, recycled and put to work at local compost facilities.
In order to deter pests, mixed organic items should be placed in rigid yard waste containers marked with a special organics decal, which are available for pickup at Village Hall, or an “X” to clearly mark this container for Waste Management drivers. A list of acceptable organics and more information is available here.
Water, water, everywhere…
…And now it’s being sold to Long Grove.
The Buffalo Grove Village Board March 17 approved the same of Lake Michigan water to the Long Grove. According to this reporting in the Daily Herald, Buffalo Grove trustees on Monday approved their end of the bargain, which calls for Long Grove to receive up to 260,000 gallons per day for up to 20 years. Buffalo Grove officials estimate initial revenue at $80,000 annually.
Long Grove Village Manager Chris Sparkman said the water will serve the downtown district, which currently is served by a deep well — only one subdivision, Herons Landing, in the village receives Lake Michigan water through Lake County.
Cops cite 70 during St. Pat’s enforcement
Not only was it “Erin Go Bragh”, but also “Erin, we’ll see you in court.”
The Buffalo Grove Police Department (BGPD) announces it made two DUI arrests and issued 27 seat belt citations, seven speeding citations, seven distracted driving citations, and 27 other citations during its special St. Patrick’s Day traffic safety campaign that ran March 7-18This safety effort was made possible by federal highway traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.
Performance for kids set
Wendy and DB, an award-winning duo with two guitars, a ukulele, and their voices, will perform from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 at the Community Arts Center, 255 McHenry Road. The two write and perform songs about science, nature, diversity, animals, safety, and the arts.
Advanced registration is required. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Cost is $10 per ticket. For more information, contact Ann Marie Shipstad-Schwartz at 847-850-2152. Registration is available here.
Golf fundraiser April 25
The Parks Foundation's annual Happy Hour Golf fundraiser will be from to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at the Golf Dome, 801 McHenry Rd. Participants can register in advance as a foursome, or be paired individually. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s fee assistance program so that active military families and families in need can participate in Park District programs. The event includes a Golf contest with prizes Raffle prizes Light appetizers Beer and wine (available for purchase).
Participants can bring their own golf clubs, or use clubs that will be available. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847-850-2108.
Smith rips vandalism
Village Board President Eric Smith vehemently condemned the vandalism to the construction site where a Tesla dealership is being built on west Dundee Road during the March 17 Village Board meeting.
In his remarks, Smith said the act is “unacceptable and must be condemned” and that it “tarnishes the reputation of the entire village.” A 26-year-old Buffalo Grove woman was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property. Full coverage from the Daily Herald can be found here.
Firm hired to design park at The Clove
The green space planned for “The Clove”, the multi-use development under construction at Lake-Cook and McHenry roads, will be designed by Wallace Roberts & Todd LLC of Philadelphia. The $108,000 design cost was approved by the Village Board at its March 17 meeting.
According to the Daily Herald, Community Development Director Nicole Woods said the firm will engage in a four-month process to gather community and stakeholder input before arriving at a final concept plan and public reveal. -- Daily Herald report.
Recycle right with new ‘Recycle Coach’ app
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County introduces the new Recycle Coach education app, bringing local waste and recycling information directly to Lake County residents. Lake County residents can access the Recycle Coach tool at this site, and input an address to receive customized waste and recycling information specific to where they live. Additional information can be found here.
Deerfield Parkway work underway
The Lake County Department of Transportation (LCDOT) has resumed concrete repair work on Deerfield Parkway between Weiland Road and Krause Drive. Additional information can be found at this link.
Free admission for food donations
For the third year, the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville is holding a food drive during spring break. Visitors will receive free admission with the donation of at least one non-perishable food item or toiletry per person.
The food drive takes place during special spring break hours from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 except for Thursday, March 27, when it closes at 8 p.m. The collected items will benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry. Read more at this link.
Top cop thanks residents
Buffalo Grove Police Chief, Brian Budds, expressed his appreciation for citizen support during the search for12-year-old Jonathan Shin on March 20. He was reported missing for nearly eight hours before being found.
In his message posted on social media, Budds said:
The men and women of the Buffalo Grove Police Department wish to extend their sincere gratitude to the community for their assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old boy, who was found safe and reunited with his family early Thursday morning.
Thanks to the help of thousands of neighbors who shared our post on social media, we were able to quickly spread the word about his disappearance. Your assistance led to a few invaluable tips from neighbors who notified BGPD that they had seen him, leading to his safe return a few hours later.
Your cooperation and vigilance is what makes Buffalo Grove a safe community. We thank those who took the time to share our post, neighbors who reviewed security footage from their homes, and those who called with information. This highlights the importance of a tried-and-true community safety mantra: If you see something, say something. Keeping BG safe takes all of us working together.
BGPD would also like to thank our local, county, state and federal partners for their help in returning the child home safe.
On behalf of all of us at BGPD, thank you.
Brian Budds
Chief
Buffalo Grove Police Department
Business Briefs
Bank hosting income planning seminar
A one-hour seminar on income planning and its relation to retirement is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday March 29 at the Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust, 200 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.
The presenter will be Jesse Stabile, vice president of investments at Wintrust Wealth Management.
Reservations can be made by call Stabile at 847-418-2834, or by email at jstabile@wintrustwealth.com
Wellness focus of Chamber programs
Wellness at Work Practical Nutrition Strategies for Busy Professionals is the topic of a “Active Women Engaging” program sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce (BGLCC) from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Complete details can be found here.
Health care will also be the topic at a ‘Lunch and Learn ‘ sponsored by the Chamber on Tuesday, April 1. The event, at The Continental restaurant, 788 S. Buffalo Grove Rd., will feature Eki Drake of D.O.S.E. Drip Bar and Aesthetics. Cost is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. Information about this program can be found here.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
March 24
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
March 25
March 26
March 27
March 28
National Something on a Stick Day
National Black Forest Cake Day
March 29
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 30
Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day
March 31
National Clams on the Half Shell Day
April 1
Election Day
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Mar 20, 2025
Missing youth found OK
Jonathan Shin, the 12-year-old who went missing Wednesday evening, was found about 4:50 a.m. this morning on the border of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling at Route 21/Lake Cook Road.
According to Buffalo Grove Police, he was safe, there was no evidence of anything criminal, and he was returned home to his family.
In a Facebook post, the child's father, David Shin said:
"Jonny is home and safe!!!! We received a call from Buffalo Grove Police at around 4:50am while my wife and I were out searching. We arrived at BGPD and we're able to pick him up. He was very cold and wet but ok.
We don't fully grasp what happened or why Jonny felt he had to run away for lack of a better term. We will try to get to the bottom of this together as a family. In the meantime though, complete joy has overtaken any anguish.
I will try to get back to everyone ASAP but for now, Esther and I are completely overwhelmed. During the night, while in the absolute pit of despair, I apologized to Esther because I thought my life was cursed.
But now, I realize that my life is truly blessed. Because all I can think of is the scripture verse of Luke 15:24 "For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found."
Thank you to the entire Buffalo Grove Community for your unbelievable love and support. Thank you to my wonderful neighbors and friends. Thank you to all of ODM-Presbyterian church for lifting us up in prayers. And thank you to the beautiful brothers and sisters of the Buffalo Grove Police Department, the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force, KALEG, and all the amazing law enforcement agencies that worked so hard and selflessly to make us whole. We love you."
Mar 13, 2025
Suspicious repair / Lazy Dog, Wild Fork open / Early voting begins
Suspicious incident -- Police report three people approached a homeowner in the 400 block of Patton Drive and offered to fix her stoop for $100. When the work was completed, the subjects said the price would now be $1,100. The homeowner offered to write a check, but the subjects wanted cash only. The three males followed the homeowner to the bank. When the homeowner exited the bank the three subjects were gone, and a business card was left at the home. The homeowner did not lose any money.
In Other Community News
Lazy Dog, Wild Fork now open
The intersection of McHenry and Lake-Cook roads has become a bit more of a focus for the village as the Lazy Dog restaurant and Wild Fork meat market are now open. Both businesses opened on Wednesday.
Reporting in the Daily Herald notes that Lazy Dog not only welcomes humans, but their canine friends as well.
Early voting underway
In-person early voting for the April 1 election is underway in Lake County at the Clerk’s office, and then takes place countywide in both Lake and Cook Counties March 17 – March 31.
There are three incumbents and one new candidate running for the Village Board’s three 4-year term open seats and one new candidate on the ballot for the open 2-year term seat. Your school, library and park district will have positions on the ballot too. Here are some helpful reminders:
Voter registration information, voting locations and other useful information is available at this link.
Voting guide available
A profile of the candidates for the Buffalo Grove Village Board prepared by the staff of the Buffalo Grove Report can be found here.
College search program topic
The Indian Trails Public Library is hosting “4 Strategies for A Smarter College Search” at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17.
Attendees can join national college expert Heidi King from College Inside Track to learn strategies for helping college-bound students choose the right school.
Interested persons can register at this link.
Funds OK’d for bike path completion
The Daily Herald reports that The Lake County Board set the table Tuesday to fill the last bike trail gap along the Aptakisic Road corridor from the Des Plaines River to downtown Long Grove.
The Herald notes that the project may also include the repaving of Prairie Road and enhanced tuning lanes at the intersection of Prairie and Aptakisic roads.
ITPLD offering special program
The Indian Trail Public Library is joining libraries around the state in a presentation of 9to5: The Story of a Movement at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 21.
Viewing will be available at the library, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, or at home on the 21st.
Home viewing will also be available at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 23.
The presentation features interviews with 9to5's founders, as well as actor and activist Jane Fonda. 9to5 is the previously untold story of the fight that inspired a musical hit and changed the American workplace.
If viewing from home, the recording can be viewed starting on Friday, March 21, 2 pm through Sunday, March 23, 11:59 pm. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance.
To watch at the Library, use this link. Home viewing is available by registering at this link.
Temp fire station opens
If you haven’t noticed, the building that was once the Department of Public Works is now a fire station for the time being. That’s because Station No. 25 at 505 W. Dundee Road is remodeled and updated. Full details from the Daily Herald are here.
Preschool registration available
Online and in-person registration is open for the Park District’s Fall preschool for children who are ages 2, 3, and 4 years old by September 1, 2025.
For more information, visit the Park District’s Preschool page, or contact Keri Isacovici at 847-850-2111.
Vendors Wanted for Senior Expo
The Park District is seeking local businesses to participate in its Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.
Coordinated by the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Village of Buffalo Grove, the event, which will be at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd., provides a one-stop shop for seniors to interact with vendors and service providers, enabling them to become familiar with the wide range of services available to them.
Raffle prizes are welcomed. Vendor applications are available by clicking the link below. For more information, contact Derek Hoffman at 847-850-2119. Vendors can get additional information and register at this link.
Cops cracking down during special enforcement
The Buffalo Grove Police Department (BGPD), along with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is stepping up enforcements with a special St. Patrick’s Day traffic safety campaign running through March 18.
This campaign is made possible by federal highway traffic safety funds and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered by IDOT.
Viewpoint
A letter of endorsement in the four-year Village Board race by retired Board Member Jeffrey Berman can be found here.
Need a reason to celebrate?
March 12
March 13
International School Meals Day
March 14
March 15
March 16
March 17
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
March 18
National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
March 19
National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 20
March 21
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