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Founded 1958 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Lake/Cook County

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Latest News in Buffalo Grove

May 6, 2026
Wheel of Fortune Player Turns Heads After Solving Tough $65k Puzzle 
A Wheel of Fortune episode delivered a moment fans are still debating after one contestant celebrated a massive win — and sparke…
Feb 20, 2026
They’ve Won $288 Million From The Lottery But The State Won’t Pay Them
Winning the lottery has been the dream for many, and in Illinois, lottery winners are hitting the jackpot.
May 2, 2016
Heres what These New Purple Parking Spots Mean
In the bustling streets of American cities back in May 2016, a splash of purple began popping up in parking lots, catching the eye…
Apr 6, 2016
Mother Makes Shocking Discovery About Son who Disappeared 30 Years Ago
Chicago, Illinois – It was a quiet spring day in 2016 when Mary Thompson’s world turned upside down, all because of a rout…
Jan 13, 2016
Illinois Legislature Would Force Welfare Recipients Take Drug Tests Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In early 2016, Illinois lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that would have required welfare recip…
Jan 7, 2016
Man Defends Home Break Using Lethal Force Faces Consequences
Chicago, Illinois – On a chilly January evening in 2016, a homeowner took matters into his own hands when intruders targeted his…

Complete Historical Timeline

1958 Government
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Did You Know?

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Lake and Cook counties.
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Affluent NW suburb.
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Diverse.

Famous People from Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Felice Herrig
Thai Boxer, Kickboxer · Born Sep 18, 1984 · Age 41
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Aaron Himelstein
Actor, Television Actor · Born Oct 10, 1985 · Age 40
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Ron Goldman
Waiter · Born Jul 2, 1968 · Died Jun 12, 1994 (age 25)
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Megan Bozek
Ice Hockey Player · Born Mar 27, 1991 · Age 34
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Melanie Kannokada
Actor, Businessperson · Born Feb 28, 1984 · Age 41

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