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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