Busy month for police
Buffalo Grove police reported 230 incidents during July.
Included in their reports were:
·
One report of arson which cited criminal damage
to property by means of fire or explosive, presumably fireworks over the July 4th
weekend.
·
Three reports of battery
·
Six burglaries, most of which appeared to be to
businesses
·
Five reports of criminal damage to property
·
Three reports of criminal trespass
·
Three reports of disorderly conducts which
include allegations of harassment by electronic devices.
·
Three DUI charges
·
24 reports of theft which include thefts from
businesses and individuals.
This
data is merely a listing of reports and is not intended to establish any trends
in crime in the village.
Recent reports:
·
Smash-and -grab burglaries – Buffalo
Grove police report that offenders smashed front windows of two businesses on
Dundee Road. In both cases, thieves stole currency and in one case, an
unspecified amount of liquor. The investigation is continuing. (July 16)
·
Burglary to Motor Vehicles -- Police
report several incidents of burglary to motor vehicles. They include:
v
Subjects entering three vehicles in a driveway on
east Foxhill Drive. Two bags were stolen from two out of the three vehicles. (7/19)
v
1500 block of Quaker Hollow Ct S where unknown
subjects stole miscellaneous coins or currency (7/19)
v
500 block of St. Mary’s Pkwy. Police say Unknown
subject(s) entered a vehicle and stole a backpack and laptop. The backpack was
later discovered at the corner of Raupp Blvd and St. Mary’s Pkwy. (7/19)
v
1300 block of Madison Drive. Unknown subjects entered
a vehicle and stole $6 in currency; this investigation is ongoing. (7/19)
·
Retail Theft -- Police say a male subject
stole $338.41 worth of groceries from Woodman’s Market. The subject was
identified, asked to pay restitution, given an adjudication citation, and a
trespass warning. In a second incident at the store, police say an unknown male
subject stole $11.10 in merchandise. This incident is under investigation.
·
Theft -- Police report that a Victim’s
locker in Sky Fitness was burglarized, multiple credit cards and cash were
taken. (7/21)
·
Theft/Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Police
say a second victim’s locker in Sky Fitness was burglarized, and the offender
used the victim’s car keys to enter his vehicle and remove four credit cards
from his wallet. (7/21)
·
Theft --An electric bicycle was stolen
from the bike rack at Veterans Park between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. on July 25.
·
Trespass -- A male subject was issued an
adjudication citation for trespassing at the METRA train station, 825 Commerce
Ct (after it was closed for the evening.
·
Retail Theft -- Two unknown females stole
multiple items from the Walgreens at 15 N. Buffalo Grove Road. The estimated
loss is $200.
·
Theft of Services or Use of Property -- Two
unknown male subjects unloaded construction debris in a dumpster behind the
property at 180 Lexington Dr. without permission.
In
Other News…
D21 nixes e-bikes, e-scooters
Citing “the
safety of all students, staff, and visitors,” School District 21 is not
allowing any type of e-bike or e-scooter on school property, effective
immediately.
In a note to
parents, district officials said the ban includes the school day, after-school
activities, and evening or weekend events held on campus.
“While we
recognize that e-bikes and e-scooters have become a popular mode of
transportation for many, their presence on campus poses significant safety
risks. These devices can travel at high speeds, are often difficult to control
in crowded areas, and can cause serious injuries in the event of a collision,”
the district said.
Rotary’s duck race set
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove's annual duck race during
Buffalo Grove Days on Sunday, Aug. 31.
More than
$3,000 in prizes is available. Learn more and purchase your ducks at the Alcott
Center or at this link. Ducks must be purchased by 4 p.m. on Aug. 31.
Stein grand marshal
Former
Village Board member, Andrew Stein, will be the Grand Marshal of this year's
Buffalo Grove Days Parade.
Stein
retired this year after 21 years of service to the Buffalo Grove community,
including 14 years as Village Trustee. Stein has also served on the Board of
Directors for Link Together and as leader of Scout Troop 79.
The parade
is at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 on Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield
Parkway.
Parks focus of “President’s Pick”
Village
President Eric Smith's engagement series, “President's Pick” will feature Buffalo
Grove Park District Board President Hetal Wallace and Executive Director Erika
Strojinc. They will discuss future and ongoing plans for Buffalo Grove park
improvements and other news from the Park District.
The event
will be at the pavilion at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, from
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Snacks and
refreshments will be provided. No registration required.
Library surveying constituents
The Indian Trails Public Library
District is surveying residents on a variety of topics from program offerings
to quality of service and staff interactions. The survey is available both
in-person at the Indian Trails Library as well as at this link. The survey closes on Thursday, August
28.
BG Days ‘megabands’ available
Buffalo Grove Days carnival megabands on sale for $70
each. The bands offer users unlimited rides during all five days of the
festival.
The bands
are on sale through Aug. 27. Prices increase when purchased on-site at BG Days.
They are available at this site..
Business opportunities at BG Days
The Business
Fair sponsored by the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Area Chamber of Commerce will
run from Friday, Aug. 29 and end on Sunday, Aug. 31.
Available
booths are posted at this link. Friday and Sunday prices start at $100.
Gift Bag
Distribution is available to non-vendors. This gives businesses that do not
have the staff or funds to display at the event. Cost to participate is only
$75. Click here for more information on the Gift Bag option
and to register.
For more
information, call 847-541-7799 or email marino@bglcc.org.
Park District sets two concerts
The Park
District is sponsoring two concerts this week. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, ARRA will
perform from 6:30 to 8:30. This is a rescheduled concert from July 24, which
was rained out.
On Friday
Aug.22, The Abby Kay Band will perform from 6:30 to 8:30. Stix & Noodles will be parked nearby for those who want to purchase
dinner. Beer, wine, and water will also be available for purchase at
concessions. Attendees are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic beverages to
the park; however, alcohol must be purchased at concessions, and may not be
brought into the concert.
Both
concerts are at the pavilion at Mike Rylko Park. For more information, visit the Summer Concert Series page at bgparks.org.
Cops plan Labor Day crackdown
Another
holiday weekend, another traffic enforcement. The Buffalo Grove Police
Department is joining over 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois
participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High
Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns this Labor Day. The special
enforcement is running now through the early morning hours of Sept. 2. Officers
will be focused on stopping impaired driving, enforcing seat belt laws and
reducing other dangerous driving behaviors.
In its last
crackdown, from July 8 – August 1, the Buffalo Grove Police Department
conducted a focused traffic safety campaign to remind motorists that “Speeding
Catches Up With You” and to encourage safe driving. The campaign was part of a
statewide effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the Illinois
Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police, aiming to reduce
highway fatalities and injuries associated with speeding.
During the
enforcement campaign, the Buffalo Grove Police Department issued 83
citations, including: 59 speeding citations, 11 seat belt citations, two suspended/revoked
licenses, nine uninsured motorists and two distracted driving citations.
Both efforts
are part of a statewide campaign supported by the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT), which administers the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”
and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns with federal highway safety funds. The
initiative is reinforced by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign running
across radio, TV and digital platforms to highlight the deadly consequences of
impaired driving
D214 sells out
There will
be more than cheerleaders and athletes at D214 sporting events, including those
at Buffalo Grove High School. That’s because, according to the Daily Herald,
the district has “…has inked a contract with an advertising agency to secure
corporate sponsorships, naming rights and other ads in and around football
fields and school gymnasiums.” According to the Herald, the plan could “…generate
up to $275,000 a year in revenue for the state’s second largest high school
district, which is facing some $900 million in renovation costs across its six
high schools and considering a referendum to help pay for it.” Full coverage
can be found here.
Disabilities Commission plans BG Days events
The Rick
Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is hosting “Fun and Food”
this year on Monday, Sept. 1 as part of Buffalo Grove Days.
This event
offers individuals with disabilities and special needs the opportunity to enjoy
the fair. It includes free carnival rides and a sack lunch courtesy of the Commission.
Registration
is required and is available at this site.
Survey touts village
Earlier
this year, the Village partnered with Polco to hear from residents about life
in Buffalo Grove.
Residents
shared their thoughts on everything from safety and parks to public services
and transportation. The survey, conducted every four years, helps measure
resident satisfaction and identify areas for improvement, while benchmarking
services and satisfaction against other communities nationwide. Polco offers
a suite of tools to help local governments connect with their residents, gather
feedback, and make informed decisions. Polco provides surveys, polls,
simulations, benchmarks, dashboards, and AI to enhance community well-being.
Residents
continue to express strong satisfaction with living in Buffalo Grove,
especially when it comes to safety, the local economy, and utility services.
Since the 2021 survey, the survey found improvements in several areas including:
·
Overall direction of the Village: 76% positive
(up from 60%)
·
Welcoming resident involvement: 70% (up from
48%)
·
Confidence in Village government: 70% (up from
58%)
·
Economic health: 81% (up from 68%).
The full
survey results are available at this link.
Say it ain’t so…
The
regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Aug. 20 has been
cancelled.
Amp named for Johnson
It’s no
longer the “Amphitheater at Mike Rylko Park”. As of Aug. 5, it’s the Adriane Johnson Amphitheater.
That’s
because the Park District dedicated the recently constructed amphitheater in
honor of Johnson, a former Buffalo Grove Park District Board Member. She is now
an Illinois State Senator representing the 30th District. Full coverage can be
found here.
Events consultant hired
The Village
Board Monday night approved a $42,640 contract with Keen Independent Research,
a consulting firm that will review village-sponsored events and recommend
future plans.
The money was approved in this year’s budget. Full coverage
from the Daily Herald can be found here.
Aquatic Center switches to evening hours
With the
school year under way, the Vernon Township Aquatic Center has shifted its weekday
hours to 5 p.m. until dusk, while weekend and holiday hours will
remain noon to 6 p.m. The Township also notes that water slide access may
be limited depending on staff availability.
The Aquatic
Center’s last day of the season is Monday, Sept. 1
Township, Didech plan blood drive
Vernon
Township is teaming up with State Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) and the American
Red Cross to host a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Community
Service Building, 2900 N. Main
St. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
Aug. 19
International
Bow Day
International
Orangutan Day
National Soft Ice
Cream Day
Aug. 20
National
Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
World
Mosquito Day
National
Bacon Lovers Day
Aug. 21
National Senior
Citizens Day
National
Spumoni Day
National
Report Upcoding Fraud Day
Aug. 22
Be An
Angel Day
Folklore
Day
National
Tooth Fairy Day
Aug. 23
Cheap
Flight Day
Find
Your Inner Nerd Day
National
Sponge Cake Day
Aug. 24
National
Peach Pie Day
National
Waffle Day
Pluto
Demoted Day
Aug. 25
Kiss and
Make Up Day
National
Banana Split Day
National
Whiskey Sour Day
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