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🌱 Patch AM: 'Heroic' Security Guard Dies From Injuries Sustained In Buffalo Grove High Crash: Police

Also check out A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND on the Buffalo Grove Patch calendar

Saturday April 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Buffalo Grove! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Buffalo Grove honors security guard killed protecting students
  • How a Buffalo Grove standout earned his spot with the River Dragons

Also on today's calendar: A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 52.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Heroic' Security Guard Dies From Injuries Sustained In Buffalo Grove High Crash: Police (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove is mourning beloved high school security guard Orlando Rivas, who died from injuries after being struck by a pole during a campus crash while helping students cross Dundee Road. Community members have rallied around his family with a large fundraising effort and a vigil at Buffalo Grove High School, as officials praise his courage and lifelong commitment to student safety.    

• Returner and Two-Way Player Added to River Dragons Roster (riverbender.com) — Buffalo Grove’s own Griffin Kelly, a standout business management major and former MSL East Player of the Year, has joined the Alton River Dragons as a two-way player for the 2026 season. He’s currently excelling at Harper College, hitting .400 with strong pitching stats, and will help anchor a roster that opens play in late May with games broadcast on 107.1 FM WBGZ.    


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  • Palatine Office Space for Rent 600 - 2,400 sf - near Metra. Exterior visibility. Under $1K.
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a handyman type person.
    I need my doorbell replaced, door knobs tightened or replaced and out door light fixtures too. Also have 2 queen size box springs I’m trying to give… (Nextdoor Tenerife and Waterbury)
  • Kildeer Countryside School District 96 posted a job opening for Native Language Interpreter in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria posted a job opening for Waitstaff in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheeling

  • Boys track and field: Hersey pulls away from Schaumburg to win Wheeling invite (dailyherald.com)
  • Secondary school transforms lives in Tanzania (umnews.org)

Vernon Hills

  • Vernon Hills Home Is Uninhabitable After Thursday Fire (patch.com)
  • Mundelein Middle School To Unveil $7M Stage Addition With Open House Next Week (patch.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Arlington Heights Gets Head Start In Seeking Arts Nominations (journal-topics.com)
  • Chicago Bears NFL stadium news: Gov. JB Pritzker says team wants 'to be in Illinois,' after House passes 'megaprojects' bill (abc7chicago.com)
  • Village Approves First Sustainability Plan, Finalizes Village-Wide LED Transition (journal-topics.com)

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: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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