What's Happening

Buffalo Grove Police have announced plans for their Fourth of July traffic enforcement, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 17 through July 8, 2019 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to, and after Independence Day on Thursday, July 4.

Chris Stilling has been appointed Deputy Village Manager, Nicole Woods as Deputy Community Development Director and Andrew Brown as interim Director of Finance and General Operations.

In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they manage throughout our nation's communities.

Scott Anderson has accepted an offer to be the next Village Manager of Barrington, after an impressive 27-year career with the Village of Buffalo Grove.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department will again be participating in the Special Olympics fundraiser, ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ on Friday, May 17, 2019.

As summer approaches and vehicle travel increases for area residents, Buffalo Grove Police are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket.

Sunday, May 12, 2019 is the start of National Police Week - a week dedicated to honoring police officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

BGPD would like to remind drivers to abide by Illinois Law relating to school buses on Village roadways.

Three men who were involved with residential burglaries in Buffalo Grove and neighboring communities have plead guilty and are headed to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to serve out their jail sentences. This result was achieved after months of investigation and collaboration between the Buffalo Grove Police Department and nearly a dozen other law enforcement agencies from the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago.

On April 26, 2019, Buffalo Grove Police Sergeant Robert Broussard was honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) as one of only three of the state’s, “Rising Shields in Law Enforcement” award recipients.

Due to his continued demonstration of self-initiated activities as a patrol officer, field training officer, department instructor,

He has demonstrated the dedication and involvement to be extremely worthy of this recognition.

BGPD remind drivers to drop their phones or pay up. Fines can range from $50 to $150.

Water Bill Error for Some Residential/Single-Family Customers

Buffalo Grove has been ranked #2 as the Best Suburb to Live in, and the Safest Suburb in the Chicago area, by Niche.com.

Two Buffalo Grove Public Works employees have achieved a top, national certification through The American Public Works Association (APWA).

For decades, Americans across the country, whether of Irish heritage or not, have come together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day over a pint of green beer and community festivities. Unfortunately, this merry-making can lead to dangerous driving conditions as party-goers head home, which is why the Buffalo Grove Police Department is reminding residents that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Police Officers from Buffalo Grove, and representatives from the Canadian National Railway will once again be participating in ‘National Random Acts of Kindness Day’ by distributing free coffee and goodies at the Buffalo Grove Train Depot, 825 Commerce Court in Buffalo Grove on Friday, February 15, 2019 during morning rush.

The Village of Buffalo Grove will host a second public open house on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 to reveal and gather feedback on the draft vision for the future Prairie View Metra Station Area.

Shovel snow from driveways and sidewalks before extreme temps arrive and parking restrictions.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department Urges Public to Make a Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday: Are You Drinking or Driving?

Forestry and Grounds Manager Tom Milas was recognized with the Professional Manager of the Year Award; the Village received the Management Innovation Award.

On Friday, January 11, 2019, School Resource Officer (SRO) Ashley Krozel received the ‘Law Enforcement Award’ from the Lake County Juvenile Officer’s Association (LCJOA) for her work and dedication to youths that are living and attending schools in and around Buffalo Grove.

The Buffalo Grove Public Works Department has mobilized due to winter weather, and will be plowing and salting all Village streets.

The Village ranked #10 in the list of the 100 safest U.S. cities.

Internet Purchase Exchange Zones are available to members of the public.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department conducted a Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign between November 16-26, 2018, reminding motorists to buckle up and not to drive impaired, day or night, as part of the nationwide Click It or Ticket mobilization.

Buffalo Grove Village Hall will close early at 3:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve (Monday, December 31, 2018)

Due to the New Year's holiday, garbage pickup will be delayed by one day