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.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
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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