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Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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

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1958 Inc: NW suburb.
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Latest News in Buffalo Grove

Feb 20, 2026
They’ve Won $288 Million From The Lottery But The State Won’t Pay Them
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May 2, 2016
Heres what These New Purple Parking Spots Mean
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Apr 10, 2015
Politician Dies After Husband Sets Explosive During Sex Car
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Complete Historical Timeline

1958 Government
Inc

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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