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Balinski Selected to Lead Kildeer Police
Steve Balinski, who retired from the Buffalo Grove Police Department this month, is on his way to a new department.

Cristel Mohrman is a former Patch staffer. If you need to reach someone at Patch, please email illinois@patch.com.
Steve Balinski, who retired from the Buffalo Grove Police Department this month, is on his way to a new department.

Michael Welstead was arrested April 24 by Buffalo Grove police.
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
Performances will take place Friday and Saturday night at the school.
The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists and three victims' advocates recently received accolades relating to their service to victims of drunk and distracted driving crashes, along with their families.
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Experts will discuss these topics at two presentations geared toward parents.
Audition America held a screen test at Westfield Hawthorn last weekend. Is there a future star in our midst?
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
Four specialty entrees created by high school business students will be available to the public from 5-9 p.m. May 2.
Patch readers are looking for advice. How would you respond to this situation?
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
Buffalo Grove police and paramedics responded to an April 22 crash at the intersection of Dundee and Buffalo Grove roads.
5-Star award "represents a tremendous commitment to safety and training."
The village has entered its second year of ash tree replacement as the emerald ash borer infestation spreads.
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
A Cook County judge has ordered Kenneth Lundgren to pay more than $3 million in damages to two sisters.
Village officials express concerns about competing businesses and traffic; a petitioner says “it shouldn’t be a deal breaker.”
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
Jeff Slepak will retire at the end of the school year.