🌱 Patch AM: How a $2 cigarillo theft turned into an apology

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $2 cigarillo theft turned into an apology
• How Prospect’s coaching change connects to Buffalo Grove girls basketball

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the DJ's favorite part of the candy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy with a shower, temps: high: 52, low: 33.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Remorseful Thief Returns Stolen $2 Cigarillo To Store: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter (patch.com) — Recent police reports in Buffalo Grove detail several traffic-related arrests, a DUI stop, and a small retail theft where the suspect returned to apologize and pay. Officers also documented a local business owner losing more than $4,500 to a phone-based utility bill scam, underscoring ongoing fraud risks for residents and shopkeepers.    

• Matt Weber Steps Down As Prospect Girls Basketball Head Coach (journal-topics.com subscription) — Buffalo Grove hoops fans will recognize a familiar rival as Prospect girls basketball coach Matt Weber steps down after a record-setting six-year run that included an MSL title win over Buffalo Grove this past season. The story recaps his standout tenure, program records, and coaching history in the Mid-Suburban League, including ties to current Buffalo Grove head coach Martha Kelly.    

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📸 Around Buffalo Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buffalo Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am

Sunday April 19

• FREE Schaumburg Home Show Returns April 18th & 19th! Bigger & Better for 2026!
  Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg
  10:00 am

Friday April 24

• North Sub Church FMSC MobilePack
  North Suburban Church, 200 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield
  12:00 pm

Sunday April 26

• The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am

Sunday May 3

• Dinks for Degrees presented by College Bound Opportunities
  Club Pickle & Padel, 2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• Lion King Jr
  Saint Mary School Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  7:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Earth Day Celebration
  Nature Classroom at Mike Rylko Community Park , 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd , Buffalo Grove
  10:00 am

Tuesday April 21

• Senior Expo
  Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center , 225 McHenry Rd , Buffalo Grove
  10:00 am

Friday May 1

• Village Singers' Hearts in Harmony Concert May
  1050 S Old Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  7:00 am
• Kite Fly
  Dr. Larry Reiner Park , Buffalo Grove
  6:00 pm

Sunday May 3

• Village Singers' Hearts in Harmony Concert
  1050 S Old Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  2:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Mighty Machines Meet-Up
  Mike Rylko Park , Mike Rylko Pk , Buffalo Grove
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Buffalo Grove Lost Bird - Her name is Mango, with bright orange cheeks.
  May fly on your shoulder, very friendly. Lost in Buffalo Grove at the Woodlands. If found, please call Eric at 847-822-3982 (Nextdoor Arboretum to Didier)
• Lost Bird she’s very gentle and friendly.
  Her name is Mango. She’s a cockatiel. If you see her please call Eric at 847-822-3982 (Nextdoor Arboretum to Didier)

• Plexus Corp. posted a job opening for Production Lead in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
• Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wheeling

• This Illinois Donut Shop Makes The Cutest Donuts You've Ever Seen (familydestinationsguide.com)

Vernon Hills

• Mendocino Farms Opening First Suburban Location In Vernon Hills (patch.com)

Arlington Heights

• Arlington Heights Sets Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony (patch.com)

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Ok Buffalo Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The wrapper (rapper) (Thank you Austin D. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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