Two nabbed for retail theft

Two Palatine men were each charged with two counts of retail theft from Walgreen’s July 27. The items, valued between $200 and $400, included Nexium, Imodium, Claritin, Flonase, Smokebusters nicotine gum, Nicorette and a variety of vitamins.

Speaking of thefts from drug stores -- An employee at CVS reported to police that a man reportedly stole $300 - $400 of Flonase, an over-the-counter medication.

Not likely to get rehired -- Police met with an employee of a company in the 1200 block of Barclay Blvd. after a confrontation with a former employee, a McHenry man, who reportedly displayed a 4-inch knife.  The man originally, police say, arrived at the company to ask for his job back. The man was fired a year ago and had returned three or four times to request his job back. Police say the man was told that he could not have his job back at which time he became agitated and, after being told to leave, displayed the knife and said, “you want a piece of this?”

The man left without further incident.  When contacted by police at the company’s request, he told officers that was “jumped” by another employee, but did not remember any additional details.  He was told that he was no longer allowed on the property.

Stupid is, stupid does -- Ten people were arrested and charged with various traffic offenses. The 10 stops resulted in six charges for driving on a suspended or revoked license, two for driving without a license and four DUIs.

Errant shot – A Long Grove woman reported to police that her car was hit by a golf ball as she was driving eastbound on Half Day Road. The woman went to the Arboretum Golf Club where officials were able to locate the golfer whose errant shot hit her car. The man agreed to reimburse the woman for any damages, funds which would probably should have been used for golf lessons.

Public indecency A resident reported to police that she observed a man masturbating at Green Lake Park. Police reports say the woman at first saw the man and noticed that he pulled his right hand out of the front of his shorts, looked at her and smiled. She told police she was unaware what the man was doing, but a short time later she looked back and saw the man had his right hand in his shorts.  This time, however, she could see that he was stroking his genitalia while still inside his shorts.  She said it appeared the man, who left before police arrived, was looking at two juvenile girls who were by the edge of the pond. The woman described the man as between 30 & 40 years of age, 5’10” to 5’11’.  No further details were available.

Package theft – A resident in the 2400 block of Madeira Lane reported the theft of a package containing a check for $2,500. The package was delivered by UPS. The package was delivered to the resident’s former address. The current homeowner denied receiving a package.

Counterfeit bill found -- An employee at the Walgreens at 15 N. Buffalo Grove Road, reported a man used a counterfeit bill to make a purchase.  The $100 was really a “washed” $10 bill.

Resident victim of email scam –A woman said she received an email from an address she believed to be the pastor at her church. The email requested she purchase gift cards to help cancer patients. She said she purchased six $500 Target gift cards and was asked to purchase another $700 in gift cards.  It was at that point that she realized it was a scam.

Excuse of the week – A Deerfield man told police that he was “tired and did not believe he was under the influence of alcohol.” Nice try. Results of a Standard Field Sobriety Test indicated that his blood-alcohol content (bac) was .114. Illinois law says drivers are legally considered to be under the influence if they have a BAC of .08 or more. The man also told police he thought he was doing 35 mph. Police reports say he was doing 59 in a 40-mph zone.

Community News

Recreational pot likely to be available in BG

During a discussion at the Aug. 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, Village Board members seemed willing to go along with the sale of recreational marijuana in Illinois. Municipalities have the option to opt out of sales of they want. Sales of recreational pot begin Jan. 1, 2020. The Village Board will discuss the matter at an upcoming regular meeting.

Park District honors cop

Buffalo Grove Police Lt. Mike Rodriguez was named the Park District’s 2019 'Friend of the Park'. According to the Park District, “Rodriguez put in countless hours to prepare, train and educate all involved in the Park District's 'Uniquely Us' celebration. His dedication to the safety and security of participants and event attendees was evident; no incidents required police involvement.”  Rodriguez and Deputy Chief Scott Eisenmenger worked closely with park district staff and volunteers on Tuesday’s “Night Out” program.

Blood drive Aug. 31

The Buffalo Grove community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Donors are required to provide an ID, and the entire blood donation process takes about one hour. Persons should prepare for donations by eating well and staying hydrated. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To make an appointment, call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

“Megabands” on sale for BG Days carnival

Going to Buffalo Grove Days? The carnival runs Thursday, Aug. 28 through Monday, Sept. 2. Unlimited ride wristbands are available 2 ways - $65 for megabands good for rides all weekend, or $27 for single day bands good only on select days/times (see BGdays.com for details). Save $5 on wristbands by ordering them online at BGdays.com by Aug. 29. There is a $2.50 online service charge per order. Ride tickets will be sold for $1.50 each (or 20 tickets for $25, or 50 for $60) during the carnival.

Registration due soon for BG Days events

Deadlines are approaching for the annual BBQ Challenge and non-profit table registration.

The annual BBQ Challenge has five categories; burgers, poultry, ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Contestants can enter multiple categories and the entry fee is $5 per plate. The BBQ Challenge is on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Mike Rylko Park (Route 83 and Deerfield Parkway). Applications are due by Tuesday, Aug. 27 and available at here and at Village Hall.

Also, there informational tents available for non-profit organizations. Tents are available Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2. While there is no cost, booths must be occupied from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, and 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Monday.

Click here for more information and to download a registration form, which must be dropped off at Village Hall no later than Thursday, Aug. 15th.

Annual duck race Sept. 1

The annual Buffalo Grove Rotary Duck Race is 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 during Buffalo Grove Days. The race takes place in a new ‘racetrack’ by the Rotary booth next to the business and craft fair.

Information is available here to learn how area businesses can get involved, and to purchase duck tickets. Cash prizes - including $1,500 for the luckiest first place duck - will be given to the top 13 finishers. Proceeds support the Buffalo Grove Rotary, which leads a variety of local charitable efforts - including community grants, college scholarships and a foreign exchange program for Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High School students. Learn more about the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club here

BG Singers concert to feature ‘Music from the Movies’

The Buffalo Grove Park District’s BG Singers will perform their 27th annual choral concert, “Now Showing: Music from the Movies” at 7:30 pm on Friday, Sept. 13, and at 3 pm Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15. Performance will be at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road.

Directed by Linda Rosen, choreographed by Charla Silver, and featuring accompaniment by Dan Ermel, this show will include such favorites as Hooray for Hollywood, That’s Entertainment, Evergreen, Charade, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, as well as contemporary selections from The Greatest Showman, La Land, and the animated film Sing.

The BG Singers are offering an opportunity for community groups such as senior citizen, charitable, or civic organizations to attend the show at a special time and price.  This performance will be at 7 pm. Thursday, Sept.12.

Tickets for groups of 15 or more are available for $10 per person, and can be reserved by contacting Bruce Bohrer at 847.394.2797. 

Tickets for all performances are available online at bgsingers.org, or at the box office at the Community Arts Center. Advance ticket prices are $17 for adults, and $15 for children 12 and under and seniors 62 and older.  All tickets purchased at the door are $20.  For more information, contact Lindsay Grandt at 847.850.2132 or Lindsay@bgparks.org.

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Cops arrest man for theft during job interview

A Chicago man faces one charge of theft after he allegedly stole a company’s laptop computer, which he was using to fill out a job application. Police reports say the 51-year-old Chicago man was at a company in the 800 block of Corporate Drive applying for a job.  Police note the man was allowed to use the computer to complete the application. An employee who was working with man on the application stepped away, but when she returned, she noticed, reports say, “part of the computer cord hanging out of (the man’s) pocket.”

According to police, when she asked him to return the property, he walked past her toward the exit.  Another employee tried to block the man, but was pushed out of the way and “left the premise with the computer.” A security guard was able to pull his car in front of the man as he was in the street in front of the business and was ordered the man to put the computer on the hood of the car, which the man did. When police arrived, they placed the man under arrest.

He did not get a second interview.

• Bikes taken -- A resident reported to police that two children’s bicycles were taken off their patio in the 900 block of Deerfield Parkway.  The resident told police he and his family had just moved into their apartment, but could not locate bike locks.  The bikes were on the patio when they were reportedly taken.

• OTC drugs target of theft – An employee at the Walgreen’s at Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove roads reported the theft of over the counter drugs valued between $200 and $400 were taken July 27. Reports indicate that two shopping hand baskets were used to remove the items, which include Nexium, Imodium, Claritin, Flonase, Smokebusters nicotine gum, Nicorette and a variety of vitamins. The baskets were found in a shopping plaza at Lake-Cook and McHenry roads.

• Phone scam hits resident –A 65-year-old woman in the 1200 block of Mill Creek Drive reportedly purchased $6,590 worth of Target gift cards after being the victim of a phone scam.  The woman told police she received a phone call which showed up as the Social Security Administration on the phone’s caller ID. The woman said caller stayed on the phone as she made trips to two area Target stores.  She was then instructed to read numbers from gift cards she purchased. Reports say Target employees cautioned her about the situation, but the woman made the purchases. She realized she had been scammed when she went to use her bank-issued credit card and it was declined.

• At least it didn’t damage the Parkay floor – A resident in the 1300 block of Mill Creek Drive reported to police that a butter knife was located in her back yard. The resident suspects a neighbor may have thrown it there.

• Booze bandits sought -- Police are investigating the theft of liquor from the Jewel at Lake-Cook and Old McHenry roads. Police reports say one man enters the store through an employee entrance while another acts as a ‘look out’. Reports say the man inside the store forced open a secure are where the liquor is stored and allegedly took assorted tequila and cognac.

Excuse of the week – A traffic stop ended in the parking lot of a business because the man police were pulling over told them “he was on his 15-minute break at work and he was late getting back.”  The man faces charges of driving on revoked/suspended driver’s license, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and not having a rear license plate. His court date is 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in branch court in Mundelein. Unless he’s late.

Community News

BGHS copes with student’s death

The Buffalo Grove High School community is coping with the sudden death of Levi Matsuda who was killed in an accident July 27. Coverage and more details, including how BGHS students plan to remember Matsuda, can be found at Classmates plan to remember and BGHS students recall.

National Night Out Tuesday

The National Night Out is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.  Residents can join the Buffalo Grove Police and Fire departments, along with Village staff, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road in Buffalo Grove. Hosted by the Buffalo Grove Park District, the event includes games, free food, giveaways and live music from Motown Nation. In the event of inclement weather, call the Buffalo Grove Park District rainout hotline for more information at (847) 235-6857.

Synagogue holding rummage sale

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea is holding its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sunday and Monday at the Synagogue, located on Ill. Rt. 83 and Hilltop Drive.

Buffalo Grove Days Saturday night headliner set

One Night Of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen & The Works Official, will be the headline concert on Saturday, Aug. 31 as part of Buffalo Grove Days, which runs from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2 at Mike Rylko Park. Full information is at BGDAYS.com.

Weekend closing of Metra lot set

The parking lot at the Buffalo Grove train station, 825 Commerce Court, will be closed for maintenance Saturday, Aug. 3rd and Sunday, Aug. 4th. All vehicles must be removed from the lot by 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. The lot is expected to reopen in time for normal business on Monday, Aug. 5.

Village Board meets Monday
The Village Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The meeting will be in the Jeffrey Braiman Council Chambers at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. The agenda can be found here.

State drivers services available at Alcott Center Aug. 9

Secretary of State Jesse White's Mobile Driver Services will be at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9.

Services include duplicate and corrected licenses, driver license renewals, identification cards and renewal stickers.

CDL licenses will not be available. Individuals age 74 and under who have a driver's license that expires within the year can renew; ID cards can be issued to people of all ages.

Road tests will not be available at the Alcott Center as they are only available at full-service SOS Drivers Services Facility. A Social Security card with two other forms of ID with name, date of birth, residency and signature are required; copies are not accepted. This event is limited to the first 100 people. Call 217-782-7044 or click here for more information.

Community pageant Aug. 8

The 2019 Buffalo Grove Community Pageant is Aug. 8.  According to a report in the Daily Herald, the event is “…an opportunity for the young women of Buffalo Grove to participate in community events, improve public speaking and communication skills, along with achieving goals and obtaining life skills.” Full information is available here.

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Woman faces two charges for storage locker break-in

A 25-year-old Grayslake woman was arrested and charged with one count of criminal trespass to a building and one count of criminal damage to property after she allegedly climbed over a storage unit and entered it through the top to gain access to property after management put its own lock on the locker due to nonpayment. The woman, Ariel Barr, 25, said the locker was rented by a friend and told police that once she was in the unit, she used a wrench to remove bolts that were securing the latch and lock.

Police were called to the business after an employee told Barr that the unit was on the delinquent list and she was not on file as an authorized user. She is scheduled to appear in Lake County Court on Aug. 5.

•           Tires stolen -- Twenty seven used racing tires were reported missing from a business in the 1200 block of Busch Parkway on July 23. The tires, worth between $10 and $15 each, were stored in an outside pick-up area where they are picked up by a reseller.

•           At least someone is using the course -- Two residents reported their vehicles were damaged by errant golf shots near the Arboretum Golf Club.  One shot damaged the door of one car while another resident said his vehicle had a golf ball shaped dent in its window.

•           Vandals damage vehicle -- A resident in the 600 block of Trace Drive reported that the front passenger window and rear window.  The resident said the car had been parked in the spot for a few months due to a coolant leak, but that was unrelated to the damage.

And now, the excuse of the week: Police say a driver who was stopped for a traffic violation said he was not wearing his seatbelt because he was grabbing for his Red Bull.

Community News

County mulls traffic plans in view of Rt. 53 extension demise

The Illinois Tollway announced recently that it will not complete the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Tri-County Access (TCA) Project, formerly known as the IL Route 53/120 Project. The EIS was intended to be a comprehensive regional study conducted by the Illinois Tollway to evaluate potential environmentally and fiscally responsible solutions to ease regional traffic congestion in Lake, northern Cook and eastern McHenry counties.

Lake County will continue to advocate and work closely with the Illinois Department of Transportation, municipal, township and State elected officials to improve traffic congestion based on priorities identified in the Lake County State Highway Consensus Plan. The Lake County Board reaffirmed its commitment to addressing traffic congestion relief by adopting an updated strategic plan at its July board meeting.

The plan continues the emphasis on strategies and actions the County will take to support a sustainable transportation system. Learn more.

Schoenhoft named to Chamber post

The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce (BGLCC) has a new executive director, Susan (Suzi) Schoenhoft. To learn more about her background and experience, New Chamber Executive Director.

BGHS alum makes $1 million donation – to thank a teacher

When it comes to thanking a teacher, Stephen Yacktman, a 1988 graduate, went above and beyond as detailed in this report and coverage.

Cops have busy July 4^th

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has released the results for the Independence Day holiday period enforcement.

Police made one impaired driving arrest and issued 159 seat belt citations during the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ and ‘Click It or Ticket’ safety campaigns. Police officers also arrested one driver for driving with a revoked driver’s license, wrote 32 distracted driving violations and 20 citations for speeding.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk and drugged drivers off the roads and to encourage seat belt use. Buffalo Grove Police joined forces with more than 160 other state and local law enforcement agencies conducting the crackdown, which featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities, including a media campaign.

The recent law enforcement effort was funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” programs.

 
State Rep. Didech hosting youth program

Illinois State Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59), of Buffalo Grove, is hosting a forum for local high school and college-aged students who want to share their thoughts on the future of the state and country by participating in his first Youth Advisory Council meeting at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday, July 27, at the Vernon Area Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. More information is at Didech youth meeting

Gaming growing in suburbs

More suburbs, including Buffalo Grove, are allowing video gaming. The impact is covered in this report from Pioneer Press.

Village finance reports available

The Village has issued its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 2018. These financial statements can be found here; physical copies are available at Village Hall during normal business hours.

The CAFR is the annual audited financial statement for the Village. The PAFR is a summary of the CAFR, designed to be more easily read by the general public.

Contact the Finance Department with any inquiries by calling 847-459-2500 or emailing  bgfinance@vbg.org.

Increased rainfall topic of Lake County program

Over the last few years, Lake County has been experiencing more frequent and stronger rainfall events, and as a result, the precipitation has broken records, caused millions of dollars in damage to properties, and obstructed the lives of Lake County residents and visitors. The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission invites individuals interested in hearing more about how increased rainfall is impacting Lake County to attend the public information meeting on Aug. 8. Find out more here.

Village offering ways to receive information

The Village is offering several ways for interested persons to get village news. In addition to print newsletters are delivered to residents and local businesses six times a year, there are a variety of social media channels, Enewsletters and an emergency notification system available. Interested? Just click on one of the links for more information or to register.

National Night Out Aug. 6

The National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6.  Residents can join the Buffalo Grove Police and Fire Departments, along with Village staff at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road in Buffalo Grove. Hosted by the Buffalo Grove Park District, the event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. includes games, free food, giveaways and live music from Motown Nation. In the event of inclement weather, call the Buffalo Grove Park District rainout hotline for more information at (847) 235-6857.

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