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Spotted on the Buffalo Grove calendar: New Store providing CBD Products for People, Dogs, Cats and Horses

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Good morning Buffalo Grove! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Buffalo Grove police are reporting after a violent gas station robbery.
  • How Buffalo Grove's homecoming game turned into a statement win.

Also on today's calendar: New Store providing CBD Products for People, Dogs, Cats and Horses and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 Masked Suspects Smash Gaming Machines In Buffalo Grove Armed Robbery (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove police are investigating an early-morning robbery where seven masked suspects used sledgehammers to smash gaming machines and steal cash from a gas station on East Lake Cook Road. The latest police blotter also details recent DUI and child endangerment arrests, a criminal damage to property case on Raupp Boulevard, and a scratched vehicle at Villa Verde.
   

• Buffalo Grove makes some noise, tops Elk Grove (dailyherald.com) — Buffalo Grove football fans just got a big homecoming win to celebrate, as the Bison beat Elk Grove 31-14 at Grant Blaney Stadium behind strong special teams and a huge night from running back Matthew Kaput. Sophomore Dominic Peterson's jarring kickoff hit and fumble recovery helped swing momentum, while the defense added key interceptions to snap a two-game skid.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wheeling School District 21 adopts fiscal 2027 budget —Community Consolidated School District 21 Read on Patch
  • Wabtec Corporation posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler in Wheeling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheeling

  • Charges expected to be dropped against owner of Wheeling pet resort after dog's death: pet owners (abc7chicago.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Arlington Heights Ford on Dundee Road Hosting Food Drive Now Through October 7, 2026 (arlingtoncardinal.com)
  • Arlington Heights brewery to tap its first keg at Harmony Fest (dailyherald.com)

Northbrook

  • Woman Charged With Financial Exploitation Of Elderly: Northbrook Blotter (patch.com)
  • Northbrook Student Graduates From University Of Mississippi (patch.com)
  • Cook County Approves $704K For Northbrook Bridge Rehabilitation (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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