Recent police activity:
The following items were recently posted by the Buffalo Grove Police
** Retail Thefts -- A man was apprehended after stealing groceries from Woodman’s Market. Police say he was issued an adjudication citation for retail theft and given a trespass warning. In a second incident at Woodman’s, police say a woman stole $276.85 worth of groceries. She was identified by police and issued an adjudication citation for Retail Theft, and given a trespass warning.
** Smash and Grab Burglaries: Three businesses were burglarized Sept. 14 by having their windows broken. Police say “miscellaneous merchandise and currency was stolen” and that the investigation is continuing. The businesses are located at 314 W Half Day Rd. 497 E Dundee Rd. and 1505 W Dundee Rd
** Weapons charge filed: A 33-year-old Bartlett man is due in Cook County Circuit Court in Rolling Meadows Oct. 9 on charges that he was in possession of brass knuckles which were discovered by officers during a traffic stop.
** Stolen car – A resident in the 1400 block of Rolling Hills Court reported that his BMW was stolen from inside the garage. The vehicle was recovered in Zion.
** Fleeing and eluding -- A male subject refused to stop for police for a moving violation near Lake Cook and Weiland roads. No charges have been filed. Police say this investigation is ongoing.
In Other Community News
‘Board’ approves enhanced fire safety gear
The Village Board Monday night voted in favor of a proposal by the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for and updated life safety rope and hardware. The purchase will, according to the proposal, “allow for the purchase of rope and associated rescue hardware to meet the current safety standard”.
The proposal was one of four heard by members of the Board. However, the Board didn’t include Village President Eric Smith, Village Clerk Jan Sirabian or any of the six village board members.
That’s because the board consisted of 18 students from Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High School who participated in the annual Civics Forum coordinated by Sirabian.
In addition to the Fire Department’s request, the student board also considered a proposal for a 75-inch touch monitor by the Community Development Department, live translation earbuds by the Police Department, and a 3D EnviroScape drinking water/wastewater & watershed educational model by the Department of Public Works.
Pictured above: Fire Chief Larry Kane, Stevenson High School student Carmen
McCasey (ASHS) and Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Collins discuss the Fire Department's proposal.
Trick or Treat hours, events set
Trick-or-Treat hours will be from 3-8 p.m. on Oct. 31. In addition to trick or treaters going door-to-door, the Fire Department will also once again host a Trick-or-Trick Drive Thru event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Fire Station 26, 1051 Highland Grove Drive.
School route input sought
The Public Works Department is planning an engineering study for schools in Buffalo Grove through the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program. To facilitate this, the village is seeking input from parents and guardians to indicate how their student(s) get to and from school.
The village wants to know if students walk, bike, ride the bus or are driven to school. The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes and is available at this link.. All responses are anonymous and confidential.
Perk up!
In recognition of national coffee day on Oct. 3, Buffalo Grove Police officers will be at the McDonald’s, at 1200 N Arlington Heights Road, from 9 - 10 a.m. serving up coffee with a smile.
Residents can bring their public safety questions or concerns, or just stop in to chat with officers and enjoy a free cup of coffee, compliments of the Buffalo Grove Police Department and McDonald’s.
Village czars to speak at Chamber event
The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its State of the Villages luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
The luncheon will feature presentations from Lincolnshire Mayor Elizabeth Brandt and Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith. Both will discuss growth, development, and upcoming initiatives in their respective communities.
The event is sponsored by 25N Coworking Buffalo Grove in its conference center at 475 Half Day Road in Lincolnshire
Space is limited. Registration closes on Oct. 2. Registration is available at this link.
BGPD holds successful fundraiser
The BG Police Department raised more $5,000 for Special Olympics Illinois athletes at its recent bowling event. The department cited sponsors of the event, including The Continental Restaurant & Banquets, Galbi House, Hillside Service, Long Grove Confectionery, OLIMP, Roy Mason of Edward Jones in Buffalo Grove, Liftomatic, Jack M. Shapiro and SAFX.
Library observes national Hispanic Heritage Month
The Indian Trails Public Library District is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15 with a variety of cultural programs and displays.
Residents can visit the 2-sided book display in the lobby for a book to check out and can visit The Branch in October and for a short story in Spanish from the Story Cube.
Patrons can also add a photo of a loved one for the Day of the Dead Ofrenda which will be on display from Oct. 27 through Monday, Nov. 3. Photos can be submitted here. The deadline for photo submissions is Thursday, Oct. 23. For additional information, contact Wheeling Social Services Division at 847-469-2606 or email humanservices@wheelingil.gov.
Monthly memory café offered
Memory Café, a free, monthly event held at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, provides individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers an opportunity for connection and conversation. Each cafe features an activity and socialization time.
Memory Café is sponsored by Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove Community Foundation, Buffalo Grove Park District, Buffalo Grove Police Department, Indian Trails Public Library District, Sunrise Senior Living and Vernon Area Public Library.
The next Memory Café is Oct. 23 from 2 - 3 p.m. Registration is required. Find more information and register here.
RV restrictions in place
Residents who own a recreational vehicle (RV) or trailer, are reminded that as of Oct. 1, RVs and may only be parked on a driveway for a maximum of 15 days through May 14.
RV and trailer storage guidelines are available at this link.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
Oct. 1
International Coffee Day
International Day of Older Persons
International Walk to School Day
National Coffee with a Cop Day
Oct. 2
National Custodian Day
National Fried Scallops Day
National Name Your Car Day
Oct. 3
Kids Music Day
National Body Language Day
World Smile Day
Oct. 4
Improve Your Office Day
Kindness to Animal Day
National Taco Day
Oct. 5
National Be Nice Day
National Get Funky Day
World Teachers' Day
Oct. 6
Mad Hatter Day
National Child Health Day
National Noodle Day
Oct. 7
National Fruit at Work Day
World Cotton Day
National Inner Beauty Day
Oct. 8
Emergency Nurses Day
International Newspaper Carrier Day
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day
The usual stuff…
· Got News?-- If you have news about your club, school, church, synagogue or other community organization, please submit news, information and story ideas to BuffaloGroveNews@Gmail.com.Articles should include a contact name, email and phone number. Commentary articles are also welcome. They should be limited to 350 words and should include contact information as noted above. All submissions may be edited for style, spelling, and libelous content.
· Subscribe by email -- If you want to receive the Buffalo Grove Report (Buffalo Grove News & Information) by email, send your email address to BuffaloGroveNews@Gmail.com.
· If you didn’t know -- The Buffalo Grove Report (Buffalo Grove News and Info), is locally and independently produced by Buffalo Grove resident Stan Zoller. A longtime journalist and journalism educator, Zoller covers Buffalo Grove and monitors news and information about the village, its schools, park district and community events. The Buffalo Grove Report is not affiliated with any municipal body. Zoller is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Chicago Headline Club. He is also on the Board of the Citizen Advocacy Center.
