Weiland Road widening project set to begin next week

Nearly 150 people attended an informational open house Tuesday regarding the Weiland Road widening project.

            Representatives from the Lake County Division of Transportation, Baxter & Woodman, the project engineering firm, Lake County Rep. Adam Didech (D-20) and members of the village staff were on hand to answer questions and discuss the project, which is scheduled to start next week.

            The first phase will be the .92 mile stretch from Lake-Cook Road to Deerfield Parkway. During this phase, traffic will be on the existing pavement while new lanes are constructed. It is hoped that construction of the new lanes will be completed by the end of the year.

            Traffic will shift to the new lanes in early 2020 to facilitate construction of two additional lanes. The schedule calls for roadway construction to be completed in early summer of 2020.

    

  

     In addition to a wider roadway, the $12 million project will include sidewalks on both the east and west side of Weiland. The sidewalk on the west side will be “shared use” for both pedestrians and cyclists while the southbound lanes will feature a “cyclist friendly” shoulder.

            In addition to presentation materials about the Weiland Road project, village staff had information and renderings about the long-anticipated Lake-Cook Road widening project. Coordinated by the Cook County Highway Department, the 3.2-mile project is scheduled to be put out for bids by the end of this summer. If that happens, it’s possible that work could begin in the spring of 2020. It’s anticipated that traffic will be restricted to one lane on each direction. Full information about the project can be found here.

In Other News

Want to buy a dog, cat, bunny at a pet store?  Look elsewhere.

Even though there are no retail pet stores in Buffalo Grove, the Village Board has approved a ban on the retail sale of puppies, cats and rabbits.

Blood drive Friday

Residents can donate blood Friday at the Buffalo Grove Fire Department, 1051 Highland Grove Dr.

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Argument leads to domestic battery charges

From the Police Reports

A Buffalo Grove man was charged with domestic battery after allegedly choking his wife during an argument about his being involved in their marriage. Reports say the argument began earlier during the evening of June 11 and escalated later when the woman allegedly woke the man while returning to bed after feeding their infant son. At that time, the argument started again during which the woman, police reports say, her husband choked her.  Police observed redness on her neck. The woman told police that her husband told her she was “being evil” to which she told him that it was his mother who was “being evil.”

The man, who left the house, returned home while police were there and, police reports say, told them that he was out with friends.  His wife said she was mad at him for coming home late at which time the argument started. The man told police he did not recall putting his hands on his wife, adding that “he may have.” While the woman declined to sign a complaint, given previous alleged incidents, and the redness on the woman’s neck, police placed the husband under arrest.

** At the root of the problem – Police were summoned to Leider Greenhouse and Garden in regard to an alleged theft of $86 worth of plants.  While no charges were filed, the store manager asked the suspected shop lifter, a 75-year-old woman, to be issued a trespass warning.

** Customer steamed off – Police were summoned to Mariano’s in the 400 block of Half Day Road in response to a customer who became irate when he learned that Mariano’s does not steam lobsters. if the store steamed lobsters. Police reports say the man “slammed a meat product down on the counter and began yelling obscenities.”  The customer left the store and later called back threatening to spray paint the building. No lobsters were reported injured.

** Burglary from motor vehicle – A resident in the 100 block of Bernard reported the right front window of his car was smashed and a $300 radar detector was missing. The vehicle was parked in the driveway.

** Burglary reported - A resident in the 200 block of Taylor Court reported his home was broken into.  Police reports say entry was apparently gained by forcing open the back door. Police say $1,500 in US currency was missing as was jewelry.

** Cops investigate forced entry – A resident in the 1200 block of Selwyn Lane reported someone apparently entered his home by breaking a window.  The resident told police he originally did not check the sound of the glass breaking because, police reports say, “he thought it was his ex-wife.” Investigators found blood splattered on the outside wall as well as inside by the window. Police also found a paper towel with blood on it. There were no reports of missing items.

** Theft – A resident in the 1200 block of Dannet Drive reported someone entered the house through an open front door and stole $2,886 worth of items including a men’s watch, two pairs of sunglasses and a vape pipe. The resident told police he had five to seven friends over for a party from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. The resident said when he woke up later that morning, he realized the items were gone. 

** Need a Lyft?  -- A resident reported to police that nine Lyft drivers showed up at her home within 90 minutes even though she didn’t order them. Police and the resident speculate that the activity may connected to the theft of her purse. Neither the police or the resident have any idea how the orders are being placed.  The resident’s husband told police he was, having reports note, “difficulty contacted at competent person from Lyft able to help.”

** Package theft reported – A resident on Bristol Lane reported to police that a package containing a men’s watch was stolen from his front porch. The package delivery was confirmed by the USPS. 

** Charges filed after crash – A Mundelein man faces three counts after a single-car crash on Dundee Road June 9. Police say the man and a passenger fled the scene and were pursued by police officers and a BGPD canine. The two were eventually cornered by police. Both people denied driving the car.  The male passenger said his “baby momma” was driving, but later said he said someone else was driving and he pulled the person from the driver’s seat because he thought he was dead. The man did not tell police who “he” was. The man was charged with driving on a suspended license, illegal lane usage and (to no surprise) DUI/Alcohol.

Village Round-up

 Relay for Life is Saturday

The Village is participating in the Relay for Life of Buffalo Grove -Lincolnshire this Saturday, June 15. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. at Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Road. The opening ceremonies including presentations from survivors and caregivers who have been impacted by cancer.  The event includes performances by several local bands, games, a silent auction, a recognition tent for survivors, and much more!  Come out to enjoy a great time fighting back against cancer. Click here for more information. 

Farmers’ market opens Sunday

The Farmers' market begins its 2019 season this Sunday. It is open 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, in addition to meats, poultry, artisan cheeses, flowers, salsas and much more! For more information on upcoming entertainment and more, click here.

Village Board meets Monday

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will hold a regular meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in the Jeffrey Braiman Council Chambers at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. The agenda can be found here.

All in vein

Residents can roll up their sleeve for a good cause on Friday, June 28 when there is a Blood Drive at the Fire Department. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m.

Long-time eatery closes

After 26 years, Pastabilities has called it quits – at least for its retails sales. According to the Daily Herald, Pastabilities plans to continue as a catering-only operation.

Health issues lead to pet clinic closure

Grove Animal Clinic at the corner of McHenry and Buffalo Grove roads has closed due to health issues for owner Jim Carlson, DVM. According to a report in the Journal-Topics, nothing is planned for the site.

Six Stevenson students grab scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Program announced that six students at Stevenson High School are among the 7,600 students nationwide to receive a National Merit Scholarship.

Take a look at…

More than Buffalo Grove’s top cop, Steve Casstevens is recognized internationally as vice president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.  Boston PBS station cite Casstevens in a story on suicides. Their story, that includes Casstevens' remarks, can be found here.  The Daily Herald also focused on Casstevens in its story, about suicides among police officers.

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Traffic stop leads to weapons charge

From the Police Reports

Two men were arrested during a traffic stop on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The driver, Rafael Rodriguez Jr., 20, of the 1500 block of Sanders Court in Wheeling, was stopped for speeding on Buffalo Grove Road near Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove. Further investigation resulted in Rodriguez being taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). Eduardo A. Leon, 18, of the 1200 block of Mae Court in Wheeling, was identified as the passenger in the vehicle at the time of this incident.

Subsequent to Rodriguez being taken into custody for DUI, a .22 caliber revolver was recovered from the vehicle.  The firearm was found to contain seven spent cartridges in the eight-round chamber. A computer check revealed the gun was stolen out of Detroit, Michigan in 1969.

Leon stated the gun was his. He did not have a valid Firearm Owners Identification Card or a Concealed Carry License at the time of the incident and was arrested by Buffalo Grove Police.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-No FOID/CCL, a class 4 felony, for Leon. His court date is June 28, 2019. Rodriquez has a court date of July 9, 2019. He was released on a recognizance bond after being charged speeding Over Statutory Limit - Petty Offense, DUI/Alcohol 11-501a2 - Class A misdemeanor and DUI/Alcohol 11-501a1 - Class A misdemeanor

Multiple auto break-ins reported – A resident in the 400 block of Claret reported that his car had been ransacked and a pair of Gucci sunglasses and Adidas shoes were missing.  He also said the car had been left unlocked.

* A resident in the 300 block of Lakeview Drive reported that his car was broken into and that a GPS was missing. He also said the car had been left unlocked.

* A resident in the 500 block of Crown Point Court reported that both of their cars were broken into and that a Swiss Army Knife was missing. She also said both cars had been left unlocked.

* A resident in the 200 block of Manor Drive reported that his car was broken into and that a backpack containing camping material and tennis rackets were taken. He also said the car had been left unlocked.

* A resident in the 0- 100 block of Manchester Drive reported that his car was broken into and that a GPS unit was taken. He also said the car had been left unlocked.

Pump boys but no dinettes -- An employee at the BP station at Buffalo Grove and McHenry Road reported that a gas pump was damaged when a customer drove off without disconnecting the gas hose from the pump.

Phone scam reported -- A resident reported to police that he got a phone call from someone saying they were from the Social Security Fraud Department and was instructed to purchase $10,000 from his ban and purchase five $900 gift cards from target.  The resident said he gave the caller the gift card number for one card before realizing it was a scam.

Email scam reported -- A resident told police he received an email from someone claiming to be the minister from his church instructing him to buy Google gift cards to help cancer patients and email the card number and pin to him. The resident purchased one before he received an email from the minister saying the original email was a scam.

Looks like the sheet hit the fan – Police were summoned to the Sheraton Four Points in response to a complaint of disturbance between two men.  Reports say one man said he and a friend were in the area for work and were “buzzed” and when they returned to the hotel, were dissatisfied with the sheets on the bed. Hotel management replaced the sheets, but both men continued to argue. At the suggestion of police and hotel staff, one man agreed to sleep in another room.

Resident busted for grass -- A resident in the 1100 block of Sandhurst contacted police saying a neighbor’s grass and lawn are not being taken care of for “two weeks” and was making the neighborhood look terrible. An adjudication ticket for grass more than 6 inches high was issued.

Village Round-up

Water, sewer system upgrades may lead to rate hikes

            Buffalo Grove’s aging water and sewer systems are in need of upgrades, but they won’t come cheap. The Village Board heard details at  the June 2 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Farmers' market opens June 16

The 2019 Farmers' Market opens Sunday, June 16. It is open from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sundays through mid-October, and features locally grown fruits, vegetables, in addition to meats, poultry, artisan cheeses, flowers, salsas, honey, and other assorted items. For more information, click here.

Lane closures set for village roadways

As utility work continues on northbound Weiland Road from Lake Cook Road to Woodstone Drive during the week of June 10, residents should expect possible delays due to right lane closures along northbound and southbound McHenry Road, from Weiland Road to Bank Lane. Road work along Buffalo Grove Road will require both northbound and southbound right lane closures. All lane closures will be removed at the end of each workday.

The Lake County Department of Transportation is managing Weiland Road reconstruction from Lake Cook Road to Aptakisic Road, which planned to begin after July 4^th. Utility relocation is currently ongoing; minor work may begin at the end of June. An open house pre-construction meeting for this project will be held at Village Hall Tuesday, June 25 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Reconstruction of Lake Cook Road from Raupp Boulevard to Hastings Drive is expected to begin in September. The project will be managed by the Cook County Department of Transportation. Click here to learn more about both of these projects and click here to sign up for project updates.

Buffalo Grove Jazz Band concert June 15

The Buffalo Grove Jazz Band will present its first indoor 'formal' concert titled Groovin' In the Grove, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.  The performance will be at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Village Hall, online here or at the door. Children 12 and under are free.

Puppy mills target of proposed ordinance

Even though there are no pet stores in the village, the Village Board is poised to pass an ordinance that bans the retail sale of cats and dogs. The Village Board heard exhaustive testimony by animals rights groups who are pushing for more communities to adapt regulations aimed at the sale of animals by mass breeders.

Pride parade draws thousands; 2020 date set

The first pride parade held in the village drew several thousand people on June 2. Organizers have tentatively set June 7 as the date for the 202 parade.. The parade featured 80 entries from throughout the Chicago area.

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