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What's up Buffalo Grove! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Buffalo Grove student earns spot on Olivet Nazarene dean’s list
  • How Buffalo Grove High School nearly maxed out its Red Cross blood drive

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | “A Renaissance Christmas - Remix” and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, with a high of 42 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Sunny and colder, temps: high: 28, low: 23.
  • Monday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• College Credits: Buffalo Grove Resident Makes Dean's List At Olivet Nazarene University (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove readers can celebrate local student Isabella Wojciechowski, who earned a spot on Olivet Nazarene University’s fall 2025 dean’s list. The recognition highlights her full-time studies and strong 3.50 or higher GPA, showcasing academic success from the community.
   

• Buffalo Grove High School students exceed goal at Red Cross Blood Drive (dailyherald.com) — Buffalo Grove High School’s American Red Cross Club just wrapped up a winter blood drive that nearly maxed out its collection capacity, gathering 44 units against a goal of 35. Student leaders say the strong turnout from classmates and staff shows how much the Buffalo Grove community cares, and they hope this success encourages even more local residents to donate blood in the future.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Arlington Heights

  • Woman Dumped Boyfriend Night Prior To Fatal Stabbing Outside Gym: Prosecutors (patch.com)
  • $251K Transportation Project Approved For Funding In Arlington Heights (patch.com)
  • Pantries In Northwest Suburbs Receiving Funds Via State's 'Missing Money' Program (patch.com)

Palatine

  • ‘A good thing for people': Palatine Township levies first tax for community mental health board (dailyherald.com)
  • Aldermen Urge Compromise As Church's Gym Project Moves Forward (journal-topics.com)

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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

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