Buffalo Grove Police reported only five traffic incidents for the reporting period ending April 2, 2025.
A 25-year-old Mundelein woman faces multiple charges following a traffic stop. She was charged with driving while license is suspended, no front registration plate. illegal transportation of alcohol operating an uninsured vehicle.
In Other Community News
D21 returning student registration opens May 1
Online registration for returning students for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Thursday, May 1. Complete information is scheduled to be sent out later this month.
The district says registering early is essential for planning for the 2025-2026 school year.
Chat with the Chief April 23
Police Chief Brian Budds is hosting his next “Chat with the Chief” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on , April 23 at Panera Bread, 1549 Deerfield Parkway.
This is a great opportunity to meet Chief Budds and members of the police department, and talk about community safety.
D96 plans ‘timely and meaningful consultation’
Kildeer Countryside School District 9 is holding its annual Timely and Meaningful Consultation (TMC) at 3:30 p.m. May 7th at 3:30 p.m.
The virtual event is open to all recognized private/parochial school officials and known parents of homeschooled students to attend a meeting via Zoom with Jennifer Dunne, assistant superintendent of student services, in which information about plans for working with students with disabilities in the upcoming school year are discussed.
Interested attendees should contact Jennifer Dunne at jdunne@kcsd96.org for the Zoom link to the meeting.
Parents of students attending a private or parochial school or students who are home-schooled and need further information regarding evaluation and/or services should contact the Special Education Office at 847-459-4260 for any additional questions.
Kindergarten preview nights set in D21
School District 21 has scheduled seven Kindergarten Preview Nights starting May 5.
The schedule is:
· Kilmer - Monday, May 5
· Twain - Tuesday, May 6
· Poe and Riley - Wednesday, May 7
· Tarkington - Thursday, May 8
· Whitman - Monday, May 12
· Frost and Longfellow - Tuesday, May 13
· Field - Wednesday, May 14
Park District program guide online
The Park District’s Summer 2025 program guide has been mailed to residents and is also available at bgparks.org and the Alcott Center.
In-District Registration begins Tuesday, April 29 and can be done in-person, online, by mail, by fax, or via the drop box located outside the Alcott Center.
For more information, visit bgparks.org or call 847-850-2100.
Tax bills function temporarily suspended
Every year, several departments work on the generation of the tax bill. In preparation, the function will not be available on the Lake County Treasurer’s website until the numbers are final.
The ability to pull up a tax bill will be restored on May 1st. In the meantime, Lake County residents can email inquiries to treasurer@lakecountyil.gov.
Fighting child abuse focus of programs
Lake County is observing "Blue Kids" month as it does every April to provide education and resources in the fight against child abuse.
The Lake County Children's Advocacy Center is traveling around the county to various events during April to bring attention to child abuse awareness and prevention. The schedule of events, including those in the Buffalo Grove area, can be found here.
Park District offers at-home egg hunt
Residents can ‘egg’ their family, friends, and neighbors with a surprise at-home egg hunt. More than two dozen prize-filled eggs will be hidden in the front yard between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.
Recipients will be notified by a "You've Been Egged" sign on their front door. Additional eggs are available. This event is open to households within Buffalo Grove school districts only. The registration deadline is Friday, April 11. No refunds will be given for canceled registration. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847-850-2108. Online registration is available at this link.
Earth Day celebration set
The Park District is holding an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 19. In the Nature Classroom at Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.
The free event will include “eco-conscious” fun with activities including a nature scavenger hunt, nature education stations, crafts, seed planting, nature story time. The Nature Classroom will be open for exploring.
Symphonic band’s spring concert May 10
The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band is presenting its 24th annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Stevenson Dr., Lincolnshire.
“Wickedly Wonderful” will include selections from the Broadway hit musical Wicked and its inspiration, The Wizard of Oz.
The Band will also present classical selections by Richard Wagner and Sir Arthur Sullivan, rollicking westerns from John Williams’ The Cowboys, plus pop and rock music by the band Chicago and Elton John. Advance tickets are now on sale at this link.
Business briefs
Fleming's hosting joint chamber event
The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Lake Zurich Area and Deerfield, Bannockburn, and Riverwoods chambers for a business after hours event from 430 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15. The event is hosted by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 960 Milwaukee Ave. in Lincolnshire.
Kevin O'Malley, Fleming's operating partner for Lincolnshire, will provide a complimentary glass of wine or beer to registered attendees.
The event is free. For more information, go to this link. Registration is available at this site.
Need a Reason to Celebrate
April 9
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Chicken Little Awareness Day
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
April 11
International Louie, Louie Day
April 12
National Catch and Release Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13
April 14
International Moment of Laughter Day
April 15
April 16
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