Hundreds of people attended pride parades in Crystal Lake and Buffalo Grove over the weekend but organizers say “rage baiters” showed up to disrupt the peace in Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Pride, an independent non-profit organization, held its third annual pride celebration event on Sunday. The event began with a parade walk through downtown Crystal […]
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Mexican chain Guzman y Gomez suddenly closes all restaurants in Lake, McHenry counties and surrounding area
Guzman y Gomez, an Australian-based Mexican chain, has suddenly shut down all of its restaurants in Lake and McHenry counties as it exits the Chicago area just six years after entering the market. Guzman y Gomez announced Friday that all GYG USA restaurants would “cease trading” on May 22. “After six years of burritos and […]
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Investigation underway after 15-year-old boy from Buffalo Grove found dead inside home in Chicago
Detectives are conducting an investigation after a 15-year-old boy from Buffalo Grove was found dead inside a residence in Chicago Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department responded around 1:27 p.m. Saturday to the 2000 block of West Adams Street in Chicago for a report of an unresponsive person call. […]
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U.S. Marine vet allegedly claimed he was serial killer, strangled and beat woman during horrific attack at hotel in Buffalo Grove
Officials say a Vernon Hills man and former U.S. Marine claimed he was a serial killer when he randomly “snapped” and began strangling a woman until she lost consciousness in a horrific attack at a Buffalo Grove hotel. Bat E. Baasanbat, 28, of Vernon Hills, was charged with aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony, and […]
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‘Will not be forgotten’: Vigil held, White Sox honor Buffalo Grove High School security guard who died trying to protect students
A vigil was held and the White Sox honored a Buffalo Grove High School security guard being hailed a hero after he died after being hit by a pole while trying to shield students from a car crash. Orlando Rivas, 52, of Buffalo Grove, died in the hospital on Friday after being involved in a […]
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Buffalo Grove High School staff security guard dies from injuries sustained in crash
A Buffalo Grove High School staffer has died due to the injuries he sustained during an accident near the high school parking lot earlier this week, authorities said. Buffalo Grove Deputy Police Chief Brian Spolar said in a news release Friday evening that the Village of Buffalo Grove is “deeply saddened to share” that Orlando […]
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Principal says staff member was taking action to protect students when he was critically injured outside Buffalo Grove High School
The principal says a staff member was taking action to protect students near a crosswalk when he was left critically injured by a car that crashed outside of Buffalo Grove High School, calling it an “unimaginable moment.” The Buffalo Grove Police Department and Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday to Buffalo Grove […]
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Buffalo Grove High School staff member in critical condition after being hit following crash outside school
A staff member was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after they were struck by a pole that a vehicle crashed into outside of Buffalo Grove High School Tuesday afternoon. The Buffalo Grove Police Department and Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday to Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 West Dundee Road […]
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Buffalo Grove woman facing federal charges after allegedly swindling half-dozen victims out of $3.5 million
A Buffalo Grove woman is facing federal charges after she allegedly swindled at least half a dozen victims out of $3.5 million by falsely claiming the money would be used in Ukraine and for immigration services. Tatiana Bazer, 40, of Buffalo Grove, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago on fraud charges for […]