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🌱 Patch AM: How Buffalo Grove’s new $10M fire station changes local emergency response.
Make time for Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY on the Buffalo Grove Patch calendar

Cheers Buffalo Grove! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Buffalo Grove's new $10M fire station changes local emergency response.
Also on today's calendar: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
- Friday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• $10M Ill. fire station puts firefighter health, safety at center of design (firerescue1.com) — Buffalo Grove has opened its new Fire Station 25 on Dundee Road, a $10.1 million facility designed to better protect both firefighters and residents. The station features cleaner air systems, improved sleep quarters, energy-efficient technology, expanded apparatus bays, and a larger workout room, all aimed at faster responses and long-term firefighter health.
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📸 Around Buffalo Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buffalo Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities Meeting →
EOC Conference Room, 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove
7:00 pm - BGPD - Hot Shots
Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102, 1231 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove
4:30 pm - EC Evening Family Event - STEM Exploration
Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102, 1231 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove
5:30 pm - Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only
10:00 am - The BG Singers Presents Timeless →
Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove
7:30 pm - The BG Singers Presents Timeless →
Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove
3:00 pm - Pumpkin Walk →
Nature Classroom at Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove
6:00 pm - The BG Singers Presents Timeless →
Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove
3:00 pm - Glow 'N Show 5K →
Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove
5:30 pm - Arts & Crafts Fair →
Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Urban Air Adventure Parks posted a job opening for Team Member in Arlington Heights. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Arlington Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheeling
- Suspect arrested, charged with murder in Wheeling man's July 4 slaying (dailyherald.com)
- Northwest suburbs teaming up for homeless outreach (dailyherald.com)
- Girls volleyball notes: Scott emerges as force at Hoffman; Neill powers Fremd to solid start (dailyherald.com)
Arlington Heights
- Arlington Heights Students Earn Honors At SNHU, Missouri State (patch.com)
- Arlington Heights Park Foundation Wins Village's First Disability Inclusion Award (patch.com)
Deerfield
- Sex Assault, Strangulation Charges: Lake County Arrests (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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