🌱 Patch AM: Buffalo Grove Senator Seeks Nominations To Honor Veterans, Active-Duty Members

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In today's newsletter:

• Nominate Buffalo Grove veterans and supporters for special district-wide honors
• Buffalo Grove student blends full-time work with college through co-op
• Buffalo Grove police launch intensive DUI and seat belt crackdown

Also on today's calendar: Summer Concert Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Buffalo Grove Senator Seeks Nominations To Honor Veterans, Active-Duty Members (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove residents are being asked to nominate local veterans, active-duty service members, and those who support them for State Sen. Adriane Johnson's 30 Wonders of the 30th District honors. The 2026 program features multiple categories, from Veteran of the Year to Vetrepreneur and Homefront Hero, with nominations due Aug. 30 and winners to be celebrated at a community recognition event.
   

• Buffalo Grove Student Gains Career Experience Through Alabama Co-Op Program (patch.com) — A Buffalo Grove student, Andrew Maloney, is gaining valuable career experience through the University of Alabama's Cooperative Education Program. Working at Nucor Decatur during the summer 2026 semester, he is combining full-time employment with his studies while retaining full-time student status and priority registration toward graduation.
   

• Buffalo Grove Police Step Up DUI, Seat Belt Enforcement For Labor Day (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove police are ramping up DUI, drug-impaired driving, and seat belt enforcement through Labor Day as part of statewide safety campaigns. Extra patrols will focus on alcohol, cannabis, other impairing drugs, and seat belt use for all passengers, with officers stressing planning ahead and using sober drivers to keep Buffalo Grove residents safe.
   

📸 Around Buffalo Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buffalo Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Daundry with Oddysseys →
  Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• PES Meet and Greet
  Pritchett Elementary School 200 Horatio Blvd , Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  4:00 pm
• TES Meet and Greet
  Tripp Elementary School , 850 Highland Grove Dr, Buffalo Grove
  4:00 pm
• Health Commission Meeting →
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove
  7:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove
  7:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Summer Concert Series →
  Mike Rylko Park, Mike Rylko Pk, Buffalo Grove
  6:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• Try Square Dancing! →
  St. Thomas Of Villanova Church, 1201 E Anderson Dr, Palatine
  2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Try Square Dancing! →
  Christian Church Of Arlington Heights, 333 W Thomas St, Arlington Heights
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Bake Sale Fundraiser →
  Sheridan at Park Ridge, 510 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge
  10:30 am
Saturday August 29
• Cardboard Boat Regatta →
  Willow Stream Pool, 600 Farrington Dr, Buffalo Grove
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• The Village Singers Welcome New Members →
  1050 S Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
  7:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Dog Show →
  Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089 (near the north picnic shelter)
  10:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wheeling Township Highlights Services for Senior Citizens —St. Steven PR Read on Patch

• 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
• Flextronics posted a job opening for Machinist (Jig Grinder) in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arlington Heights

• Job ID:26029877 - Market Financial Center Manager - Arlington Heights, Illinois (bankofamerica.com)
• Mount Prospect homeowners cultivate their native roots (dailyherald.com)
• Incompetence in government is costly (dailyherald.com)

Palatine

• Palatine police seek information 3-year anniversary of teen's deadly shooting (wgntv.com)

Lake Forest

• 12th Annual dash4debra Returns To Benefit For EB Support (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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