Retail theft -- Police say two women allegedly stole $200 worth of merchandise from the Walgreen drug store at 15 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. The heist remains under investigation.
Unauthorized dumping – According to reports, two unknown men unloaded construction debris in a dumpster behind 180 Lexington Dr. without permission. This investigation is ongoing.
Multiple charges following traffic stop – A Winnetka man faced the following charges after a traffic stop on Dundee Rd.: Unlawful Use of Weapon (possession of a switchblade knife), driving on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle when registration is suspended, and no front registration plate
In Other Community News
BG Days set
BG Days 2025 kicks off Thursday and runs through Sept. 1 at Mike Rylko Community Park.
Find more information on the Buffalo Grove Days website or check full coverage in the Daily Herald here.
Blood drive Saturday
The annual Buffalo Grove Days Blood Drive, sponsored by the Village of Buffalo Grove Health Commission and Vitalant, is from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended and can be made at this link.
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.
BG Days shuttle, parking locations
Shuttle buses to and from our three remote parking lots will run during peak hours all five days during the festival.
Parking locations:
** 1100 Lake Cook Road
** Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N Buffalo Grove Road
** Buffalo Grove Metra Station, 825 Commerce Court
All shuttles are handicap accessible. Find more information at www.bgdays.com/parking-shuttles.
Park District plans several BG Days events
** Puzzle Palooza
Saturday, Aug. 30
2 - 3:30 pm
Pre-registration required
About the event: Teams of up to three people will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle (competitive group) or 300-piece puzzle (recreational group). Each team will have 90 minutes to complete the puzzle. All teams will get to keep their puzzle. The fee is $30 per team; one member registers and gives the names of their teammates. This program will take place under the new pavilion near the amphitheater. Register at bgparks.org. For more information, contact Jenn Foreman at 847-850-2113.
**Bags Tournament
Saturday, 30
3 - 4:30 pm
Age 21 and up
Pre-registration required
About the event: This one-day event guarantees participants two friendly games, followed by a randomly-seeded single elimination tournament where one team will be crowned champions. Each team will receive two drink tickets with their registration. Register at bgparks.org. For more information, or call 847-353-7529.
**Dog Show
Sunday, Aug. 31
10:45 a.m.
Mike Rylko Community Park (951 McHenry Road near the pickleball courts)
Free Event
About the event: Buffalo Grove dogs and their owners are invited to join us and have the best dog gone fun you can imagine at our annual Dog Show. All amateur dogs can enter events such as best costume, biggest or smallest dog, best groomed, best trick, best treat-catcher, best tunnel-run, and waggiest tail. Prizes and raffles are included. No advanced registration is needed. Free for all dogs and owners. For more information, call 847-850-2148.
Errant golf shots rattle residents
For the second time in three months, a resident has asked the Village Board for help in dealing with damage from errant golf shots at the Arboretum Golf Course. The latest plea came at the Aug. 18 Village Board meeting when, according to this coverage in the Daily Herald, resident Mark Czerwinski, detailed damage to his property as well as his neighbor’s.
In May, resident Toby Kriss said her property had suffered damage from golf shot. Kriss’ and Czerwinski’s homes adjoin the course at different locations, but both said they have had little support from the village. Czerwinski said signs indicating that golfers are responsible for damage do not help as, he told the board, when confronted, golfers deny the damage was due to their shot.
Mental health workshop Sept. 5
The Buffalo Grove Police Department's Social Services Division is hosting a free Mental Health Forum at the Community Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 5, in partnership with Elderwerks Educational Services.
Elderwerks staff members Chris Petrik and Arlene Schiff will present on topics such as navigating change, understanding the brain and the benefits of laughter.
Register at www.vbg.org/mentalhealthforum.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
Aug. 28
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day
Aug. 29
Aug. 30
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Aug. 31
Sept. 1
Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day
National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day
Sept. 2
Sept. 3
The usual stuff…
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