Your intrepid reporter has returned after a trip “across the pond” to experience a bit of history in addition to sampling some fine Czech, German, Austrian and Hungarian beers.
BGPD lists October activity
The Buffalo Grove Police Department reported 161 events during October. Included in the list were two reports of battery, two residential burglaries, one report of criminal damage to property and four reports of disorderly conduct and reports of 14 driving violations.
Also reported were five DUIs, four reports of fraud, 12 thefts and 100 reported “local code violations.” This category includes a variety of calls to police including dog bites, citizen assists, well-being checks and neighborhood trouble.
Recently, police reported:
** A residential burglary in the 500 block of Indian Spring Lane on Oct 10. Reports say jewelry was stolen.
** A theft of a Lexus RX350 from the 2300 block of Avalon Drive on Oct. 13. The vehicle was recovered in Chicago.
** The arrest of a 56-year-old man who was charged with battery.
** The thefts of two catalytic converters; one in the 1100 block of Arlington Heights Road, the other in the 1100 block of McHenry Road
In Other Community News
Townhome proposal approved
The Village Board approved a plan for 90 townhomes at Ill. Rt. 22 Main St. in unincorporated Prairie View. In addition to approving the project, annexation of the 11.8-acre site into the village was approved. The development is being constructed by Pulte Homes. Additional information is in this Daily Herald report.
Soccer team gets international flair
International soccer came to Buffalo Grove recently as Schwaben AC hosted Hamburger Fuball-Verband, a German youth football program from Hamburg, Germany. In addition to fielding youth soccer teams, they are the governing body for all soccer games played in Hamburg
According to Thomas Gansauge Schwaben’s director of coaching, the club has been practicing an international exchange program with the Hamburg club since 2012.
For a look at this international soccer exchange, go to this link.
Veterans Day celebration set
The Park District will honor the nation’s veterans in a program from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 with a ceremony at the Community Arts Center, 225 N. McHenry Rd.
The free event will include a complimentary meal courtesy of Culver’s
The VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and retire The Colors. There will also be speeches, and patriotic music.
For more information, call 847-850-2196.
Concert band performance Nov. 15
The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present an evening of contemporary music celebrating the American experience at their 25th annual fall concert, “As American as Apple Pie” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.
Advance tickets are on sale now and are $10 for adults ($12 at the door) and $8 for students and seniors. Advance tickets can be purchased at this link or from any Symphonic Band member.
Library program supporting troops
Throughout November, the Indian Trails Public Library is inviting residents to participate in Operation Support our Troops. Visitors are invited to visit the Library at 335 Schoenbeck Road in Wheeling to write encouraging messages of support for our servicemen and women stationed overseas for the holidays.
Cards and messages will be sent with care packages provided by Wheeling Township. Residents interested in donating to the care package effort can drop items off at the Wheeling Township office, 1616 N Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights through the end of November. A list of accepted items can be found here.
Help the village contact you
Residents who want to know important information from the village can sign up to be contacted by phone, text or email.
Registration can be easily done by providing your updated household contact information at this site. The data collection initiative is open through Feb. 28, 2026
Chambers plan ‘morning mingle’
The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, along with the Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods (DBR) Chamber of Commerce is hosting a morning mingle from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at the office of the DBR, 570 Lake-Cook Rd., Deerfield.
The event is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers and includes coffee and light bites and conversations designed to make networking easier, more fun, and more impactful. For more information, call the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber office at (847) 541-7799.
Say it ain’t so
The Nov. 5 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled.
Children’s play set
Big Deal Productions will present Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids as the fall Young Children’s Musical.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. Nov.14, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 15, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Community Arts Center, 225 N. McHenry Rd
Tickets are available at this link. All tickets are $10. For more information, call 847-850-2152.
Vernon Twp. food pantry seeks donations
In light of the government shutdown, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reduced, the Vernon Township Food Pantry is seeking donations. Residents can donate non-perishable food by placing contributions in the collection cart outside the Township offices, 3050 N. Main St.
The Food Pantry also accepts online donations via PayPal, whether it's a one-time gift or a recurring contribution. Online donations can be made here. For more information about the Food Pantry, go to this link.
Thanksgiving food drive at the Library
The Indian Trails Public Library District is hosting a food drive this holiday season. All donations will be delivered to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. The library is collecting non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the library’s lobby.
In-district registration open for winter park programs
Registration for winter programs is now open for In-District residents. Registration can be done in person, online, by mail, by fax, or via the drop box outside the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. For more information, visit bgparks.org.
Park District, NWSRA receive state partnership award
The Buffalo Grove Park District and the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) received a Partnership Award at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards Gala for their annual PURSUIT Program art exhibit.
PURSUIT is designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities 21 years and older throughout the year through four core elements: Recreation and Leisure, Skills and Self Advocacy, Community Integration, and Health and Wellness. PURSUIT is licensed by the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
D21 names board member
Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education has appointed Angelika Husmann to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Board Member Dagmara Kalinowski.
Husmann, who was appointed Oct. 1, will serve the remainder of Kalinowski’s term, which runs through 2027.
Funds awarded for mariachi program
District 21 recently received a $20,000 grant from the Illinois Arts Council to launch a mariachi band program at Holmes Middle School, expanding access to music education and celebrating the rich cultural traditions of our community.
The district says the program will begin as an after-school club open to all Holmes students and will also serve as a pathway to the mariachi program already established at neighboring Wheeling High School.
Need a Reason to Celebrate?
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Marooned Without a Compass Day
Nov. 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Nov. 8
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day
National Harvey Wallbanger Day
Nov. 9
International Tongue Twister Day
Nov. 10
Nov. 11
Nov. 12
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Nov. 13
Nov. 14
National American Teddy Bear Day
Nov. 15
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
The usual stuff…
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