'Wide Tapestry' Of Vulgarities Found: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Graffiti markings made with a permanent marker on the portable toilet were discovered at Longfellow School.

Driver Steals Tip Jar From Starbucks: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

An employee told police the tip jar contained $40 when it was taken.

Buffalo Grove Police Will Begin Wearing Body-Worn Cameras In August

Cameras will be activated and recording anytime an officer comes in contact with the public or is involved in a critical incident.

'Large' Police, Fire Presence Reported In Buffalo Grove: Village

Officials were asking the public to avoid the area Wednesday night, according to a social media post.

Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Buffalo Grove Dental Office: Village

There were no reported injuries following the Tuesday afternoon fire, according to officials.

Bystander Saves Drowning Boy At Buffalo Grove Pool: Police

The 9-year-old was rushed to an area hospital by paramedics following the near drowning on Saturday.

Park Porta-Potties Damaged By Fireworks: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Incidents involving fireworks occurred at both Woodland and Kilmer parks, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Announce 4th Of July Traffic Enforcement Numbers

The department increased its enforcement efforts from June 16 through July 5.

Man Struck, Killed By Metra Train In Buffalo Grove: Police

The 26-year-old man was reported dead at the scene after being struck by a train at the Prairie View Metra station.

OSHA Finds Company Failed To Protect Plumber Who Died In Buffalo Grove

Nikodem Zaremba, 27, was buried under nine feet of dirt after a trench he was working in collapsed in December 2022.

Driver Punches Out Window Of Other Driver: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter

After breaking the window, the subject got back in their car and drove off, according to police.

Car Egged, Items Stolen From Inside: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The incident occurred in the 100 block of St. Mary's Parkway, according to police.

K9 Mac Sworn In As Newest Member Of Buffalo Grove Police Department

The 15-month-old sable German shepherd and his handler, Officer Shannon McMillon, recently graduated from a training program.

DUI, Battery, Assault Charges Follow Crash: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter

A Buffalo Grove woman, who is also accused of resisting a peace officer, was arrested after a two-car accident near Casey's gas station.

Buffalo Grove Police To Begin Independence Day Traffic Enforcement

Police will be cracking down on impaired drivers and motorists not wearing seatbelts beginning June 16 and will go through July 5.

Sex Offender Arrested Trying To Gain Entry At Stevenson HS: Police

Todd Foraker, 54, Marietta, Ohio, was working as a contractor at Stevenson High School when police said he tried to get into the school.

Shopper Uses 'Reduced Grocery' Bar Code: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The woman failed to scan items at the self-checkout, while also using a "reduced grocery" bar code to scan items at lower prices.

4 Women Steal 16 Bottles Of Liquor At Jewel: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter

The bottles, valued at $434.84, were concealed in their purses, according to police.

Man Steals Booze From Woodman's Twice: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The thief was seen stealing alcohol bottles, valued at $80 each, from the grocery store on multiple occasions.

Retail Theft Bust Leads To Stolen Car Arrest: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter

A duo is accused of stealing nearly $900 of groceries from Woodman's, while one was also in possession of a stolen car, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Announce Memorial Day Traffic Safety Campaign

The "Click It or Ticket" traffic enforcement campaign will run May 19 through May 30.

Families Of Teens Killed In Wheeling Crash Raising Money For Funerals

Four Buffalo Grove High School students died as the result of a Tuesday night car crash in Wheeling.

4 Buffalo Grove High Students Killed In Wheeling Car Crash: D214

Police believe speed and a disregarded traffic signal were the primary factors for the late Tuesday evening crash.

Fire Closes Buffalo Grove High School Wednesday: District 214

Officials said no one was injured following a "small" Tuesday evening fire in the building.

Car Left Running In Driveway Stolen: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said the car was later recovered the day of the report in Milwaukee.

Cop On A Rooftop 2023: Where To Find Buffalo Grove Officers This Year

The event, scheduled for May 19, benefits Special Olympics athletes in Illinois.

Pair With Knife Rob Citizen: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said the victim sustained minor injuries during the morning incident in the 600 block of Trace Drive.

Police Announce Distracted Driving Campagin Results In Buffalo Grove

The enforcement campaign was conducted from April 1 through April 30.

Firefighters Extricate Driver From Car In Buffalo Grove: Village

Eastbound Lake Cook Road was closed for approximately three hours early Saturday morning following the single vehicle crash.

Wheeling Man Nabbed For Drug Trafficking With Kid In Car: Police

The 26-year-old, who was traveling with 85 grams of cocaine at the time of his arrest, is accused of eight felony counts.

Home Egged For Third Time This Year: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police found eggshells and egg yolk on the driveway, sidewalk, front door and on the siding of the house.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2023: Buffalo Grove

More than 600,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2022.

Pair Caught Stealing $1.1K In Groceries: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The Arlington Heights residents filled up two shopping carts with stolen groceries at Woodman's, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Man Killed In Wisconsin Motorcycle Crash: Police

The 54-year-old resident crashed into a ditch line on a wet highway, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.

Car Stolen From Residential Driveway: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The victim said their vehicle was parked in the driveway and was stolen between April 4 and April 5.

Pedestrian, 81, Killed After Being Hit By Car In Buffalo Grove: Police

The Saturday evening incident shut down a portion of Buffalo Grove Road for over four hours.

Buffalo Grove Police Cracking Down On Drivers On Their Phones In April

The month-long effort is part of the Drop It And Drive campaign, which targets distracted drivers on their phones talking or texting.

'ComEd Worker,' Others Burglarize Home: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

While a man posing as a ComEd employee lured a resident out of their home, others went inside and burglarized it, according to police.

Eggings Reported At Multiple Homes: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

One homeowner said his home has been egged twice in the last month with reported damage to the property.

Death Investigation Of Buffalo Grove Family Complete: Police Chief

The police department released all remaining records, including 911 calls for service, from the Nov. 2022 deaths of the Kisliak family.