MAY 11, 2023

National Police Week, May 14-20, honors law enforcement nationwide for their service and sacrifice. Members of the BG Police Honor Guard will be traveling to Washington D.C. to take part in national ceremonies.

The community is invited to participate in Project Blue Light, displaying a blue porch light in memory of fallen officers. Blue light bulbs are available for pickup from the Police Department at no cost while supplies last. If you or your business is interested in participating, please contact Officer Amy Cholewa at [email protected] to arrange pickup.

It's Drinking Water Week, a celebration of water and the vital role it plays in our daily lives. Ensuring high quality, safe drinking water is a top priority of the Village, and as you would expect, BG has once again met or exceeded all water quality regulations.

Village water quality information is made available annually through the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) posted on the Village website. You can view the latest report here.

If you see a BG police officer on top of one of our local Dunkin' locations next Friday, May 19, your eyes won't be deceiving you! Stop by the Dunkin' at 245 or 1165 McHenry Rd between 5:00 a.m. and noon on May 19 as BGPD raises money to support Special Olympics Illinois. You can contribute to the cause, score some merch, earn a free donut and enter a raffle to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle!

Symphonic Band performs spring concert this Saturday

The BG Symphonic Band will kick off its 2023 concert series with a performance of 'Musical Mindscapes' at the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center this Saturday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. Musical selections will include Summerland by William Grant Still, Ginastera’s Danza Final, Milhaud’s Suite Francaise, Pictures at an Exhibition and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Reception to honor President Sussman planned for Monday

All are invited to honor President Sussman's contributions to Buffalo Grove at a special reception on Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. The event will include comments from President Sussman as well as President-Elect Eric Smith, a presentation of commendations and more. Refreshments and dessert will be served.

Citizen Police Academy applications now open

Wonder what it's like to be a police officer in BG? The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is for you! This seven-week program begins May 24, and includes education about DUI and traffic enforcement, firearm safety, crime scene investigations, a K-9 demonstration and much more. Learn more and apply here.

Bring the family out to Parks and Public Services Day

BG Public Works and the Park District invite you to Parks and Public Services Day! This family-friendly event features live demonstrations, touch-a-truck opportunities, free custard and other fun activities. Participants can win prizes, too! It's all happening on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mike Rylko Park. Learn more here.

Village news releases

• Parks and Public Services Day announced (5/9/23)

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March-April 2023

May-June issue coming May 16

Local media coverage

• Buffalo Grove park renamed after longtime park board member Reiner (Daily Herald, 5/7/23)
• Buffalo Grove to celebrate outgoing village president at May 15 reception (Daily Herald, 5/8/23)
• Vernon Township Moves Forward with Cricket Pitch Project (Patch, 5/8/23)
• As sport's popularity grows, Vernon Township is building a cricket pitch in Buffalo Grove (Daily Herald, 5/9/23)
• Parks And Public Services Day planned for May 20 in Buffalo Grove (Patch, 5/10/23)
• Will new public works facility cost Buffalo Grove more than expected? (Daily Herald, 5/11/23)
• Buffalo Grove President-Elect Smith excited to take over (Journal & Topics, 5/11/23)

Find more news from our local media:

• Daily Herald
• Pioneer Press/Chicago Tribune
• Journal & Topics
• Patch