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

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In today's newsletter:

• Two Buffalo Grove students earn UW-Whitewater Dean’s List honors
• How a Buffalo Grove pig skated his way into Guinness history

Also on today's calendar: This week, food events delivered to you from Brindille, George's Deep Dish, Frontera Grill, & more! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mist; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 42 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 45, low: 34.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• College Credits: Buffalo Grove Residents Make Dean's List At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (patch.com) — Buffalo Grove residents are being recognized for academic excellence, with Thomas Hein and Amanda Turofsky earning spots on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Their achievement reflects a semester GPA of 3.4 or higher, showcasing strong academic performance from local students.
   

• Odd 2025: The 10 oddest Guinness World Records of the year (upi.com) — A 175‑pound pig named Norbert from Buffalo Grove grabbed national attention this year by setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 10 meters pushed on a skateboard. His quirky feat is featured among 2025’s ten oddest records, putting Buffalo Grove on the map alongside Lego-running parents, flaming backflips, and other unusual achievements.
   

📸 Around Buffalo Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buffalo Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• This week, food events delivered to you from Brindille, George's Deep Dish, Frontera Grill, & more!
  3:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 25

• OMNI: SMART Recovery
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar , 1111 West Lake Cook Road , Buffalo Grove
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• 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

Sunday December 28

• Новогодние представления в театре-студии «ДЕБЮТ» для детей от 3-х лет.
  Debut Theater studio , 1205 McHenry Rd , Buffalo Grove
  11:00 am

Thursday January 1

• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day Holiday
  Village of Vernon Hills Village offices closed for holiday. WM collections adjusted by one day. - Vernon Hills IL 60061
  7:00 am
• Village Offices are Closed for the Christmas Day Holiday
  Village Offices are closed for the Christmas Day Holiday - Wheeling IL 60090
  8:00 am
• Public Skate — Glacier Ice Arena
  Glacier Ice Arena , 670 Lakeview Pkwy , Vernon Hills
  11:20 am

Friday December 26

• Puzzlemania for Adults
  Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
  9:30 am
• Film Screening: A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
  Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
  10:00 am
• Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
  Marriott Theatre , 10 Marriott Dr , Lincolnshire
  10:00 am

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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

• K1 Speed posted a job opening for Cashier Supervisor in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Bakery Manager in Training 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)

Arlington Heights

• 3 Teens Charged With Sexual Assault At Saint Viator Graduation Party: Police (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 guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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