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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
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.
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.
📸 Around Buffalo Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buffalo Grove
★ Featured events ★
- Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
5:00 pm
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Kingswood United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Services
Kingswood United Methodist Church , 401 W Dundee Rd , Buffalo Grove
12:00 pm - Christmas Day: Non-emergency Village offices closed
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 - Christmas Day
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar - OMNI: SMART Recovery
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar , 1111 West Lake Cook Road , Buffalo Grove
6:00 pm - Blood Drive @ Fire Station 26
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar , 1051 Highland Grove Drive , Buffalo Grove
8:30 am - OMNI: SMART Recovery
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar , 1111 West Lake Cook Road , Buffalo Grove
7:00 pm - Новогодние представления в театре-студии «ДЕБЮТ» для детей от 3-х лет.
Debut Theater studio , 1205 McHenry Rd , Buffalo Grove
11:00 am - New Year's Day
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar - OMNI: SMART Recovery
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar , 1111 West Lake Cook Road , Buffalo Grove
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Sunday December 28
Thursday January 1
📣 Buffalo Grove Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Buffalo Grove PatchAM possible:
- State Farm Insurance - Christine Altieri Agent — (847) 459-3373
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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)
Palatine
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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