Post Office Drama | Gas Leak | Carroll Backs Police

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Buffalo Grove and beyond.

Vote By Mail Poll: IL Voters Nervous Ballots Won't Be Received

Readers divided on voting by mail: nearly 6,000 readers took our survey and expressed anxiety about the option for the Nov. 3 election...Read more

EPA Designates Buffalo Grove A Green Power Community

The 16 percent use of community-wide electric use places Buffalo Grove in the top 50 communities in the United States...Read more

Gas Leak Closes Thompson Boulevard In Buffalo Grove

The Village of Buffalo Grove had closed the street for 4 hours Monday to repair the leak...Read more

564 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Buffalo Grove Since Outbreak

Health officials announced Friday 20 Illinois counties are at 'warning level' as more than 2,000 new cases were reported...Read more

Bank Robbery Update: 2 Men That Fled Scene In Glenview Located

Glenview police announced Friday the pair were turned over to the FBI in connection with the incident at TCF Bank...Read more

Walgreens Anticipates Flu Shot Demand To Be High

The Deerfield-based company began offering shots at all of its 9,100 pharmacies Monday amid convergence of flu season and COVID-19 pandemic...Read more

Carroll Backs Police, Condemns 'Lawless' Protestors

State Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) joins 15 state legislators in joint statement Monday regarding last weekend's clashes in Chicago...Read more

Buffalo Grove Wow House: Entertain In Style

Built in 2000, this home features a backyard outdoor oasis providing a sun-filled deck and luscious landscaping...Read more

IDPH Approves IHSA Modified Sports Plan

The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors voted in favor of the schedule for the 2020-2021 sports season on July 29...Read more

Glenview Slaying Update: Teen Turns Himself In

A 16-year-old from unincorporated Glenview is accused of stabbing Elias Valdez, 15, to death earlier this month...Read more

• Drivers Busted For Suspended Licenses; DUI Arrests Made: Arlington Heights Blotter
• Antsy Driver Threatens Construction Worker; 3rd DWI: Buffalo Grove Blotter
• 'Back the Badge' Signs Stolen; $2K Skin Products Taken: Northbrook Blotter
• $35K Watch Stolen From Golf Bag; Guns Missing From Car: Glenview Blotter

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