Donations for fire victims being accepted at BG Police Department

Residents wishing to donate clothing and household furnishings to help the victims of the catastrophic fire in Prospect Heights can drop them off at the Buffalo Grove Police Department, 46 Raupp Blvd. The fire destroyed or severely damaged four building in the River Trails Condominium complex. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department was one of many departments that helped battle the blaze.

According to Buffalo Grove Fire Chief Mike Baker, the department sent one truck (known as a Quint 25) that has, in addition to a water tank, a 75 to 100-foot aerial ladder and ground ladders.  The department also sent ambulance 26.  Five fire fighters plus Deputy Chief Bill Wagner were on the scene.  Wagner and Quint 25 remained on the scene until 2:30 a.m. Thursday.

Brandywyn Lane to close at Deerfield Parkway for construction

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will close Brandywyn Lane at Deerfield Parkway to through traffic starting Monday, July 23, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. and will reopen Friday, Aug. 3. The closure will be due to concrete patching work in this area. More information is available at here. 

New regulations for storage and parking of recreational vehicles

The Buffalo Grove Village Board recently approved new regulations for the outdoor parking and storing of recreational vehicles on residential lots, which take effect Aug. 1. The Village encourages all residents with RVs (boats, trailers, campers, etc.) to review these new regulations by visiting the Village’s website,  www.VBG.org. Information on the types of RVs subject to the new code, an overview of the regulations, and information regarding how to request a variation are also provided at www.VBG.org 

The Community Development Department can further explain the code, and answer any questions or concerns residents may have. Contact the Department at 847-459-2530.

Keep Public Sidewalks and Bike Paths Clear 

There are approximately 249 miles of sidewalks and bike paths available for public use in Buffalo Grove, and residents are asked to assist in keeping these areas safe. 

Property owners whose shrubs, trees, or other vegetation are planted along public sidewalks or near bike paths are asked to keep vegetation trimmed. This helps to ensure that vegetation does not obstruct cyclists and pedestrians utilizing these common areas in the Village.

Public Works Responding to Hunger

The Public Works Department is collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items as part of the 'Responding to Hunger' food drive.  Collection boxes for donated items are located at the Village of Buffalo Grove campus; inside the main entrances of both Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard, and the Buffalo Grove Public Service Center, 51 Raupp Boulevard. 

The donation boxes will remain at both locations until Monday. The Public Works Department will be delivering the donated food items to a 'Touch a Truck' event at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to noon on July 24. Event attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good or food item to donate at this event. 

Identity Theft Seminar at Buffalo Grove Park District

Buffalo Grove Police Crime Prevention Officer Amy Cholewa will present a free seminar on identity theft protection at the Buffalo Grove Park District's Public Safety Breakfast Club. The seminar will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25. at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive. Free bagels, coffee and tea will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, contact Terri Ebner at 847-850-2117.

First Responders Day at Farmers’ Market this Sunday

The Buffalo Grove Police Department will join members of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Northwest Central Dispatch and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to commemorate the first, 'First Responders Day' from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.n. on Sunday at the Buffalo Grove Farmers' Market located at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road. Residents will be provided with valuable information about public safety, while allowing children the opportunity to explore a number of different emergency response vehicles. For more information, click here.

'Total Patching' Road Repair in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove Public Works address many roads in the Village in need of repair this year. 'Total Patching' is a cost-effective method for pothole patching and surface stabilization, but is NOT intended to serve as a permanent repair. Instead, it is a durable and temporary solution until funding is available for more permanent solutions. To learn more, click here or contact Public Works at 847-459-2545.

Village of Buffalo Grove 2017 Fiscal Reports Now Available Online 

The Village of Buffalo Grove's annual audit for fiscal year 2017 has been completed and is now ready to be viewed online. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) a summary of the CAFR, the Annual Treasurers Report, and all previous year fiscal reports can be found on the Village website here.

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Nearby

The Village of Buffalo Grove is encouraging residents to 'Fight the Bite' after a mosquito pool (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 28, 2018 in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile Virus. Residents can practice the '4 Ds of Defense' to protect themselves and their family from mosquitoes, which include wearing clothing that protects arms and legs at dawn and dusk, as well as using insect repellent when outdoors. For more information, click here.

Summer Pool Safety

A few seconds is all it can take for a child to drown. Most incidents happen in a family's backyard swimming pool, but children can also drown in buckets, bathtubs, toilets, dog water bowls and ponds. Drowning and near drowning can be prevented by following safety precautions, such as knowing where your children are at all times when they are near water, using an approved barrier to separate the pool from the house, and never allowing children to be alone near a pool or water source. For more safety tips, click here.