Buffalo Grove Police Cite 31 During St. Paddy's Day Enforcement Effort

The annual enforcement campaign is funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

2 Young Mothers Dead, 4 Families Lose Everything In Vernon Hills Fire

Survivors are left mourning the loss of family members, a pet, and their belongings.

Ditch Slows Drunken Hit-And-Run Driver: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The 20-year-old Arlington Heights resident is accused of aggravated DUI when driving privileges were revoked, among other charges.

Buffalo Grove Police Step Up Traffic Enforcement For St. Paddy's Day

The department is looking for alcohol and cannabis-impaired drivers on the road during the holiday week.

Fire Causes $100K In Damage, Home 'Uninhabitable' In Buffalo Grove

The cause of the Sunday night fire is under investigation.

Thieves Steal 100 Cartons Of Cigarettes: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The owner of the store told police he found the front glass broken out and cartons of cigarettes and vape cartridges missing.

Buffalo Grove Fire Dept. Earns Prestigious International Accreditation

BGFD is one of fewer than 325 agencies worldwide to achieve the status, according to the Village of Buffalo Grove.

Car Broken Into Following Lunch Break: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

An employee of a business on McHenry Road said she had eaten lunch in her car only hours earlier and returned to find it broken into.

Teens Start Dumpster Fire With Fireworks: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said a group of 8 people were using fireworks in the area when several decided to set one off inside a dumpster behind a business.

New Buffalo Grove Police Deputy Chief Sworn In

Lieutenant Brian Spolar has been with the Buffalo Grove Police Department since 1996.

Felony Charge For Woodman's Shoplifter: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said the Arlington Heights resident exited the store with more than $700 in stolen groceries.

Buffalo Grove Police Announce Super Bowl Safety Campaign Results

The enforcement effort ran from Feb. 10 through Feb. 13.

Customer Runs Out Of Store With iPhones: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The man told employees at the T-Mobile store he wanted to upgrade his phones, but then ran out with two iPhone 14s, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Stepping Up Enforcement Efforts For Super Bowl

Police will be monitoring for impaired driving and other traffic safety concerns from Feb. 10-13.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles In Wheeling: Police

The 53-year-old woman had entered the roadway on foot when the Thursday evening incident occurred.

Man Punches Other Driver During Dispute: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

After the altercation, the man fled the scene in his car, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Deputy Chief Retires After 34 Years

Michael Szos has been deputy chief since 2014.

Retail Thefts Reported At Woodman's: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

A customer was arrested during one incident, while others were issued adjudication tickets and trespass warnings.

Checkout Rescan Shows 52 Stolen Items: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

A customer at Woodman's had a receipt for 56 items, but a rescan of her grocery cart showed 108 items were in it, according to police.

Woman Accused Of Stealing Mail From Neighbors In Long Grove: Police

The resident is being charged with a felony count of identity theft, as well as unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine).

Trio Vandalizes Woodman's Bathroom: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The group also ripped a soap dispenser off a wall, stole a candy bar and threw a bag of salt outside the grocery store, according to police.

Resident Finds Razor Blades In 2 Tires: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The resident had to have both tires replaced at a tire repair shop, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Sergeant Retires After 25 Years

Sergeant Paul Jamil began his career in law enforcement in 1985.

Buffalo Grove Police Release Holiday Enforcement Numbers

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign ran from Dec. 16, 2022 through Jan. 2.

Domestic-Related Calls Preceded Family Deaths: Buffalo Grove Police

Police released records that include a number of calls to the Kisliak home, where the bodies of 5 people were discovered last month.

Buffalo Grove Police Ramp Up Impaired Driving Enforcement For Holidays

Police throughout the state will increase visibility starting Friday through Jan. 2, 2023.

Racial Epithets Discovered Near Homes: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Residents called police after finding racial epithets and obscene images spray-painted on sidewalks and walking paths, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Officers, Firefighters Holiday Shop With Kids

The "Shopping With Heroes" event took place recently at Target in Wheeling.

OSHA Investigating After Plumber Dies In Buffalo Grove Trench Collapse

Nikodem Zaremba, 27, was buried under nine feet of dirt after a trench he was working in with another man collapsed, officials said.

Armed Robbery Reported At Buffalo Grove Bank: FBI

Authorities responded to the robbery at Bank of America around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.

Multiple Crimes Reported At Gym: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Credit cards and cash were stolen from several lockers at the fitness center, according to police.

Manhunt For Homicide Suspect From Wheeling Ends With Arrest: Police

Mundelein police said Alessis Botello is in custody after a more than two-year manhunt following a 2020 shooting death.

Father Killed Family Before Taking Own Life: Buffalo Grove Police

Autopsies of the 5 dead family members, including 2 small children, showed the cause of death for all to be from "sharp force injuries."

Group Steals Benz From Repair Shop: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The group entered the business through a garage, according to police.

Friends Say Mom Was Living In Fear Before She Was Killed With Children, Mother-In-Law In Buffalo Grove

Officers found the family dead in an apparent quadruple murder-suicide.

Divorce, Foreclosure Filings Preceded Family Deaths In Buffalo Grove

Court records indicate Andrei and Vera Kisliak, who were found dead along with their children on Wednesday, filed for divorce in July.

Family Of 5 Died From 'Sharp Force Injuries' In Buffalo Grove: Coroner

An investigation is ongoing into Wednesday's domestic incident in which 5 people, including 2 children, were found dead.

5 Dead In Domestic-Related Incident In Buffalo Grove: Police

Police said there is no threat to the public following the incident on Acacia Terrace Wednesday.

Police Release Thanksgiving Safety Campaign Results In Buffalo Grove

During the campaign, Buffalo Grove police conducted 92 traffic stops between Nov. 18 and Nov. 28.

Harassment, DUI, Domestic Battery: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested a number of local residents on a variety of criminal offenses and crimes over the past week.