Thefts keep cops busy in March
Buffalo Grove Police reported 153 calls during March, not including traffic violations. Aside from 109 calls classified as “local code” calls, which generally include well-being checks, assists to other agencies and other minor issues, there were 14 thefts investigated by the BGPD. The department also reported six calls for disorderly conduct, of which three were harassment using electronic devices , three reported DUIs, 12 reported driving violations.
Other crime related notes include:
** Puppy scam – The Better Business Bureau is warning area residents to be careful when purchasing a puppy. According to WLS-TV news, a Buffalo Grove couple was scammed out of $1,000 through an online puppy-purchasing site. The report is here.
** Tools taken -- More than $200 worth of Tools were stolen from the property manager at a housing complex on Oak Creek Drive.
** The quicker picker upper – Buffalo Grove police say a man allegedly stole two twelve packs of Bounty Mega paper towels valued at a total of $76.98 from Woodman’s Market. He was identified, issued an adjudication citation for retail theft and issued a trespass warning.
** Talk about mismanagement -- Resident in the 700 block of Carriageway Drive told police that a male and female knocked on their front door and may have said “sheriff's department.” They then disconnected internet service and allegedly damaged a security camera and a fence. Police say the couple was identified as owners of the property attempting to evict tenants.
** Catalytic converter thefts continue – Police report a catalytic converter was swiped from a car parked in the 0 -10 block pf Villa Verde Drive.
** Residential burglary – Police report that a resident in the 600 block of Clohesey Drive reported a safe containing “miscellaneous items” was missing. Reports say a person, or persons, entered the residence through a rear sliding door.
** Woman nailed for $3.5 million in fraud -- A Buffalo Grove woman is facing federal charges after authorities say she swindled multiple people out of millions as part of a years-long fraud scheme. Details can be found here.
In Other Community News
Board keeps on truckin’
Trucks highlighted the March 16 Village Board meeting. At the meeting, Board Members:
** Approved the extension of a purchase agreement and installation of an automated truck wash for public works. The $139,800 project was originally scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31 of 2025, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the installation is now scheduled to be completed by Sept. 4 of this year. The change in schedule did not impact the project’s cost.
** Approved the purchase of a Ford F250 truck for Public Works as a replacement vehicle. The $79,200 purchase was made through the Northwest Municipal Conference suburban purchasing cooperative and is “fully funded in the capital reserve. The old unit will be sold off for asset recovery when its replacement is delivered.”
** Approved the purchase of a 2027 Peterbilt 567 dump truck. The purchase cost of the truck, a replacement vehicle, was not to exceeds $264,725.
** Approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-600 Dump Truck for Public Works. The new truck is a replacement and its purchase price is not to exceed $227,462.
** Approved the purchase of two Peterbilt 458 trucks and snow-fighter packages for Public Works. The accepted bid was a total of $783,373 for both the trucks and snow-fighter packages.
** Approved the purchase of a 2028 Pierce Enforcement engine for the fire department to replace a 16-year-old unit with more than 83,000 miles on it. The total accepted cost is $1,204,74.
In addition to the truck purchases, the Board also:
** Gave thumbs up to a “Dream Clean Car Wash” at 1355 Dundee Rd. It will replace the Bank Of America Building at the location.
Comprehensive plan raises housing questions
While village officials touted progress in key corridors, including the Lake-Cook Road and Dundee Road corridors, trustees April 6 raised some concerns about housing – specifically housing for senior citizens. According to reporting in the Daily Herald, “Buffalo Grove trustees raised concerns about senior housing as the village board discussed the draft of Buffalo Grove’s new comprehensive plan this week. Trustees at Monday’s meeting generally praised the blueprint, a long‑range plan with projections through 2050.” The full report can be found here. Additional reporting about the comprehensive plan is available at this link.
Not quite yet…
The village’s plan to discuss a proposed village complex at 1100 Lake-Cook Rd. after a 90-day due diligence period has been stalled. But just a bit. The Village Board approved a 90-day extension of the process at its March 16 meeting. According to reporting in the Daily Herald, the Board could take up the proposed purchase of the building at its April 20 meeting
It’s yard waste time
Much in the same way as the Swallows return to Capistrano, the Waste Management Yard Waste recycling trucks return to Buffalo Grove. That mean your mixed container of organic food and landscape waste will be collected on your regular pickup day. According to the yard waste and composting experts at Village Hall, acceptable organics, like produce food scraps, that are mixed together with landscape waste will be recycled and put to work at local compost facilities.
Mixed organic waste should be placed in a rigid container with a special organics decal, available at Village Hall, affixed or marked with an ‘X’ to clearly mark this container for WM drivers.
Accepted organic waste items include:
** Landscape waste
** Food waste and food-soiled paper
** Produce
** Meat, fish and poultry
** Dairy products
** Bread, pasta, rice, grains, and coffee grounds.
Meat and dairy do not have to be separated. Additional information is at this link.
Senior expo April 21
The Park District’s annual Buffalo Grove Senior Citizen Expo is from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd.
The event provides seniors the opportunity to meet with more than 50 vendors and service providers, enabling them to become familiar with the wide range of services.
In addition to free samples and giveaways, there will also be raffle prizes and blood pressure screenings provided by the Buffalo Grove Fire Department.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Quinzio at 847-850-2196 or elizabeth@bgparks.org.
Earth Day program set
The Park District is holding an Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 19 at the Nature Classroom at Mike Rylko Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.
Participants will be able to explore hands-on crafts like clothespin butterflies and pinecone birdfeeders, take part in nature walks and story time, and discover table displays covering fascinating topics from bats and bat houses to monarch butterflies, composting, and more.
The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team will have information on recycling programs. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847-850-2108.
D21 golf outing June 17
Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD21) will host a golf outing on Wednesday, June 17, at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a full day of activities planned for participants.
The outing will include 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch and refreshments, on-course contests, networking opportunities, and an awards reception following play. The event is scheduled to end at 8 p.m.
Participants may register as individuals or teams, and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses seeking to support the initiative while gaining community visibility. Sponsors will be recognized throughout the event and in promotional materials.
Cost is $200 per person. This includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner. Non golfers can attend the dinner for $50.
Registration is now open, and early sign-up is encouraged as space is limited. For more information, to register, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit this link or contact Cassandra Young at cassandra.young@ccsd21.org or by phone at (847) 520-2728.
25th anniversary performance May 9
The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a concert, “The Best of 25 Years” at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 9. at Stevenson High School.
The concert will feature some of the favorite pieces performed by the Symphonic Band over the years.
The performance will also be the last send off for founding conductor and Music Director Howard Green, who has led the ensemble for 25 years.
Tickets are available for purchase online and are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $8 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets at this link.
Cops cracking down on distractions
The Buffalo Grove Police Department (BGPD) is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to step up enforcement efforts throughout April, which has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Motorists can expect increased patrols looking for texting, social media use, video viewing and other distracted driving violations.
The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.
BG student touted for religious teaching
Stevenson alum Jack Redfern was the focus of an article in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle for, as it reports, spending “…his Sunday mornings at (Milwaukee’s) Congregation Shalom teaching 8th and 9th grade students. In addition to teaching Hebrew, Redfern has been teaching about antisemitism and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict for a couple of years. Since Oct. 7, and given the rise in antisemitism, he feels it is important to give his students the tools and background they may need for difficult conversations.” The full story can be found here.
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