🌱 Patch AM: 256 Apartments, New Retail Planned In Chase Plaza Redevelopment

Hey there, Buffalo Grove! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Major Chase Plaza overhaul could reshape Buffalo Grove's western gateway
• Swatting-style calls trigger brief weapon scare at Buffalo Grove High

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

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 63.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 256 Apartments, New Retail Planned In Chase Plaza Redevelopment (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove residents could see a major transformation at Chase Plaza, where developers are proposing 256 new apartments, a parking garage, and upgraded retail at Lake Cook and Arlington Heights roads. Village leaders say the project advances the long-term Lake Cook Corridor vision and would turn a long-struggling gateway property into a more vibrant, mixed-use destination. The plan still needs formal approvals, including zoning changes and potential TIF-related agreements.
   

• Anonymous 'Swatting' Calls Prompt Weapon Search At Buffalo Grove High School (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove High School briefly went into a Secure and Teach after anonymous calls reported a student might have a weapon in a restroom, prompting a thorough police search. Officers, assisted by Arlington Heights police, found no weapon and deemed the threat not credible, allowing classes to continue. Buffalo Grove police plan an increased presence at the school for the rest of the day to reassure students and staff.
   

📸 Around Buffalo Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buffalo Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Summer Concert Series →
  Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Board of Education Meeting
  Buffalo Grove High School 1100 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Sunshine Squad Waiting Is Hard →
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar
  10:00 am
• PTO Back to School Bash
  Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  6:00 pm
• Summer Concert Series: Band on the Run →
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
  6:30 pm
• 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

• Manpower posted a job opening for Material Handler - 2nd shift in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheeling

• Mental health board question in Elk Grove Township on the ballot in November (dailyherald.com)

Arlington Heights

• Mundelein adding to Stars on Parade art exhibition (dailyherald.com)

Deerfield

• Deerfield Urged To Step Up Dementia-Friendly Efforts As Population Ages (patch.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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