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🌱 Patch AM: College Credits: Buffalo Grove Residents Make Dean's List At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Also check out Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 on the Buffalo Grove Patch calendar

Wednesday December 24th Patch AM
Wednesday December 24th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Buffalo Grove! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Buffalo Grove scholars earn UW-Whitewater Dean’s List honors
  • How a Buffalo Grove pig skated into the Guinness record books

Also on today's calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Buffalo Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Buffalo Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Cooler; mist in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 38.
  • Friday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• College Credits: Buffalo Grove Residents Make Dean's List At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove families can celebrate as local students Thomas Hein and Amanda Turofsky earned spots on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Their achievement recognizes a semester grade point average of 3.4 or higher, highlighting strong academic performance by Buffalo Grove residents.
   

• Odd 2025: The 10 oddest Guinness World Records of the year (upi.com) — A 175-pound pig named Norbert from Buffalo Grove captured national attention this year by setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 10 meters pushing a skateboard. His owner says the swine, nicknamed “Tony Pork,” is a natural on the board, joining a quirky list of 2025 record-setters that includes Lego sprinters, flaming acrobats, and more.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 24
  • Adult Basic Computer Skills Help
    Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
    2:00 pm
  • Teen Study Hour
    Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday December 25
  • Holiday - Chamber office closed
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce , 143 S Oak Park Ave , Oak Park
  • City Hall Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Holiday
    Prospect Heights City Hall Offices - Prospect Heights IL 60070

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Understanding Substance Use Treatment and Support Available —St. Steven PR Read on Patch
  • Police activity at station in Chicago, Illinois.
    2:35AM on Dec 23: Chicago police activity on the Pink Line at the Washington/Wells station prompts warnings to avoid the area. (Nextdoor )
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
  • 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheeling

  • Five holiday high school basketball tournaments to check out (dailyherald.com)
  • Wheeling apartment building uninhabitable after electrical fire (dailyherald.com)

Arlington Heights

  • College Credits: Arlington Heights Residents Earn Dean's List At Belmont University (patch.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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