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The ongoing pandemic and resulting safety guidelines have meant many adjustments for all Illinois citizens. For the Buffalo Grove Police Department, this has also caused the presentation of yearly department awards, typically presented during daily roll call or at Village Board meetings, to be put on hold. Please see this year’s police department award winners below:

Buffalo Grove Police issued multiple citations during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which ran from August 20 through September 8, 2020.

The fire in the single-family home began in the attic and firefighters prevented it from spreading to the first and second floors of a home.

Buffalo Grove Police would like to remind residents there are no excuses for driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Buffalo Grove Police Sergeant Vincent Positano is set to retire on August 2, 2020, after proudly serving Buffalo Grove for more than 27 years.

Green power helps to lower the carbon emissions footprint and supports the new development of clean and renewable resources.

The firm has entered into a contract with the Town Center owners to create a mix-use development that will include retail, restaurants and multi-family residential.

Buffalo Grove Police made two impaired driving arrests and issued 80 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns.

Water in the Village meets or exceeds government standards and the report is available on the Village's website.

To the citizens of Buffalo Grove, thank you for the opportunity to serve you and address your concerns regarding the recent week’s events surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Buffalo Grove Police wish to alert residents that enforcement of overnight parking restrictions will resume beginning June 1, 2020. Per the Village Ordinance BG-11-1308, restrictions apply to all Buffalo Grove Village streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

The Village of Buffalo Grove, in partnership with Vernon Township, will be providing face covers at no charge for Buffalo Grove and Vernon Township residents.

Commander Tom Reed is set to retire on May 22, 2020, after proudly serving Buffalo Grove for more than 32 years.

The decision was made by the Village Board due to health concerns and the anticipated continuation of social distancing recommendations through the summer and fall.

Buffalo Grove Police are set to bid farewell to longtime police department employee, Beth Martin, as she retires on Friday, May 1, 2020. Martin has served the department in numerous capacities, with a career spanning more than 35 years.

Village President Beverly Sussman has issued an Executive Order that requires the use of face coverings over the nose and mouth for all individuals five years of age and older who are engaged in essential activities. These include when shopping for groceries, home goods and medications, visiting healthcare professionals and utilizing public transportation. Employees of essential businesses currently in operation are also required to wear face coverings while at work, and businesses are required to refuse admission or services to anyone not wearing a face cover. Restaurants can provide curbside pickup, drive through or food delivery only; customers are not allowed to enter any dining establishment to pick up food. The Executive Order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is warning the public about releasing personal information to any unknown or unverified person, whether via email or telephone during the COVID-19 crisis.

The individual believed to have potentially exposed Village employees to the virus in a Village facility received the negative test results today, Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

New updates are available relating to public safety and planning, Village services, suggested business closures and ways to slow down or limit COVID-19 exposure.

A potential exposure to COVID-19 to Village employees has been reported in Buffalo Grove; all precautionary safety steps have been implemented by the Village.

The safety and welfare of Buffalo Grove community members, the public at-large and Village staff remain top priorities for the Village of Buffalo Grove.

The S & P rating cited strong budgetary flexibility, liquidity and management, along with a history of positive financial operations and building of reserves.

In response to the evolving situation relating to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) the Village of Buffalo Grove is taking several proactive and precautionary steps to help prevent the spread of the virus in the community.

Christopher Black brings with him more than 20 years of experience working in local government finance and public administration.

Buffalo Grove Police Chief and newly installed International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) President Steven Casstevens testified as an expert on police officer safety and wellness for the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement on February 27, 2020.

Buffalo Grove Police will be conducting special patrols for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period between Thursday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has announced it issued eight seat-belt citations during the recent Super Bowl enforcement campaign. Officers conducted a total of 16 hours of enforcement and made 18 traffic stops during the campaign. No arrests were made for driving under the influence.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department recovered small amounts of illegal narcotics and a large sum of money after serving a search warrant on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is seeking witnesses to a crash involving several injuries which occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

The Village was recognized for the Buffalo Creek Restoration project, Kyle Johnson with a young leader award and Brett Robinson for more than 30 years of public service.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has announced it will conduct special patrols over Super Bowl weekend, Saturday, February 1 through Sunday, February 2, 2020, to keep impaired drivers off the roads and encourage more people to wear their seat belts. The public safety campaigns and overarching messages connected with them are familiar and simple, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ and ‘Click It or Ticket’.

The award is the highest recognition possible in government accounting and reporting and represents a “spirit of full disclosure” for the Village’s annual CAFR.

The fire began outside and extended into the restaurant after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5; no injuries were reported.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department announces the retirement of Police Commander Jim Newton, after more than 43 years of dedicated service to the Department and to the Village.

With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Buffalo Grove Police Department has announced it will participate in a national enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired and unbuckled drivers for the period between December 17, 2019 and January 2, 2019.

Buffalo Grove Police have confirmed with the Edina (MN) Police Department that the suspect wanted for the deaths of Nataliya Ermak and Roman Frid, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound late last evening, November 22nd.

On November 9, 2019, the Buffalo Grove Police Department hosted their 4th annual ‘Trivia Night’ to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event had previously been held in Buffalo Grove but moved to the Concorde Banquets in Kildeer due to growing attendance.

As Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Buffalo Grove Police Department has announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focused on unbuckled vehicle occupants and intoxicated drivers.

BG has updated the layout of water bills! Click here to learn about the new layout.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department, with the assistance of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force (LCMCTF), are investigating a double homicide which occurred in the parking garage of the 150 building on Lake Boulevard, in Buffalo Grove.

The Village of Buffalo Grove and Forestry Manager Tom Milas were recently awarded the Biosolids Beneficial Reuse Award from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD).

On October 29, 2019, Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steven Casstevens was sworn-in as the new president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Chief Casstevens was sworn-in by Buffalo Grove Village Manager, Dane Bragg, in front of nearly 1,200 law enforcement leaders, Buffalo Grove elected officials and police officers, and representatives from each Village Department.

Buffalo Grove Fire Chief Mike Baker has received the professional re-designation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Professional Credentialing. Chief Baker is one of 1,391 CFOs worldwide and one of only 58 CFOs in Illinois. Chief Baker obtained the original designation in July of 2013.

The Village of Buffalo Grove is kicking off a new Comprehensive Plan with a public workshop November 13, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Aptakisic Junior High School, 1231 Weiland Road in Buffalo Grove. The plan looks to establish a long-term vision for the community and explore what Buffalo Grove could look like in 2040 and beyond. It will cover issues such as land use, development, transportation, housing, natural resources, economic development, and more.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has begun its annual collection for the Toys for Tots program, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

On October 21, 2019, the Buffalo Grove Village Board approved zoning regulations pertaining to recreational cannabis dispensaries, which could potentially be located in the Village.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have partnered to host the last official prescription drug collection event of the year on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

This Halloween, the Buffalo Grove Police Department is cracking down on impaired drivers with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort - and gives a warning to all partygoers to, ‘keep the party off the road’.

To find out more about fire prevention programs and activities in Buffalo Grove please contact the Buffalo Grove Fire Department at 847-777-6110.

Operations Lifesaver, Inc. is highlighted during National Rail Safety week, which is September 22 – 28, 2019.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department invites all to join them for a cup of coffee and conversation Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 245 McHenry Road, in Buffalo Grove. Various members from the Police Department will be on hand to informally meet with members of the Buffalo Grove community.

Over the course of the Labor Day traffic campaign, which ran from August 16 until September 3, 2019, the Buffalo Grove Police Department made one impaired driving arrest and wrote 165 citations to drivers for not being buckled up. In addition, 22 speeding citations were written, and 20 motorists received citations for using a mobile device while driving.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has announced its 4th Annual Trivia Night will take place Saturday, November 9, 2019 at a new location, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road in Kildeer.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is proud to announce Deputy Chief Michael Szos and Lieutenant Tara Anderson have been designated as “Certified Eligible Police Chief” by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP). This recognition signifies that both Deputy Chief Szos and Lieutenant Anderson have met the highest standards of competency and conduct in their professions.

As Illinoisans gear up to mark the end of summer with Labor Day celebrations throughout the state, the Buffalo Grove Police Department is announcing plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on drunk, unbuckled, and distracted drivers.

The Village has a scheduled software outage for Tuesday August 13, 2019 at 5AM. The outage is anticipated to last until 12pm but could be longer.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department strongly urges drivers to adhere to all laws regarding passing a stopped school bus, and in school speed zones.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department, along with several other agencies in Illinois including the Illinois State Police, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Tollway, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Families Against Chronic Excessive Speed 4 (FACES4), will be participating in Speed Awareness Day on Wednesday, July 24th.

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

The following locations are available to area residents as cooling centers during periods of extreme temperatures

The Village of Buffalo Grove 2018 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report is now available to be viewed online or downloaded.

A Buffalo Grove resident reported being a victim of an armed robbery at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The victim lives in the area of Fox Court East and Cobblestone Lane.

Weiland Road Improvements Project Open House is June 25 at Village Hall

The BGFD is hosting its annual blood drive with Vitalant at Fire Department Headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Drive in Buffalo Grove on June 28, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

July 4th Fireworks and Symphonic Band Performance beginning at 7:00 p.m at Ernie Karge Rotary Village Green. The fireworks display, sponsored by Siemens, will follow the band performance at dusk

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Randy Buttliere on His Retirement

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

The Village has been notified by our third-party printer that an error occurred on portions of water bills dated 10/15/2019, affecting approximately 500 residents and businesses.