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Buffalo Grove Voted One of the Best Places in Illinois for Families

Buffalo Grove – One of the Best Places in Illinois for Families

Top Buffalo Grove Realtor, Judy Greenberg of Coldwell Banker is proud to announce that Buffalo Grove has been chosen as one of the 10 Best Places for Families in Illinois according to Movoto.com. They used the following family-friendly criteria to create their list:

GreatSchools score
High school graduation rate
Percentage of households with children
Crimes per 100,000 people
Cost of living
One of the Best Place to Live in Illinois
Unemployment rate
Commute time
Childcare facilities and providers per capita
Parks per capita

Here’s what they had to say: if you’re looking for that safe, wholesome, white picket fence, Midwest community, it doesn’t get better than Buffalo Grove! You want safety? How’s a crime rate of just 904 per 100,000 residents work for you? You want wholesome? How about a high school graduation rate of 95%, a Greatschools score of 9 out of 10 and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state.

Impressive, don’t you think? Just look at some of these and if you think one of these homes might be right for you, please call or email Judy Greenberg at 847-602-5435. She is standing by to answer your questions or schedule a time for you to walk through with a member of her team. You can also visit her at www.allchicagohomes.com, the 2014 Chicago Agent Magazine Agents’ Choice Award Winner for Best Agent Website!

The Judy Greenberg Group

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

THE GROVES OFFICE

4192 IL Route 83, #F – Long Grove, IL 60047

847-602-5435

info@buffalogrovehomes.com

Buffalo Grove Singing Group Encore is headed for a Community Victory

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Buffalo Grove Singing Group Encore is headed for a National Victory! Please support them by texting sing52 on September 18th!

When a community works together for the greater good of all it makes me happy to be a realtor in this area. Recently, a singing group called Encore, an offshoot of the Buffalo Grove Singers, entered a competition sponsored by Deer Park Town Center in Deer Park, Illinois. Deer Park is an area bordering Kildeer and Barrington that has beautiful homes, parks and schools. I love showing homes in and around that area.

The people in our surrounding communities chose the winners by an online voting system, and they came through with enough votes to garner a win for Encore.

Now at the next stage of the competition, there’s more at stake besides bragging rights and a huge win. If Encore wins this next phase, they head to a national competition and with performances on YouTube for a video vote. With that victory secured, Encore will win $20,000 to the charity of their choice. Because Encore is part of a close-knit community here in Buffalo Grove, they want the charity to be a local choice, to touch those near and dear to them.

With several options to pick from, they chose a grass roots, newly formed organization, The Lauri S. Bauer Foundation, that helps families and children deal with, then heal from sudden loss or crisis. Unfortunately, I am all too close with this organization as Lauri Bauer was a very close friend of mine who passed away in January of this year.

I’m reaching out to you, readers of my blog, to share this information with your contacts, address books and email lists so that Encore can win big at the Sing! Competition and bring home the grand prize for this foundation! They’ll be performing on Saturday, September 17^th at 3:20 p.m. at Deer Park Town Center. If you’re unable to attend, please vote anyways by texting “sing52” to 55800 anytime between midnight September 17^th and midnight September 18^th. You can vote 5 times per person total and it’ll only take a few minutes.

Not only do I have a passion for doing my job well and giving my clients the utmost in customer service; I also am driven to help others and build a sense of community in the areas I serve including but not limited to: Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Kildeer and Long Grove.

If you want to learn more about this event or a community, schools, local events, updated market statistics, utility company names and numbers, recommended local vendors, and real estate checklists, visit my website: The Judy Greenberg Group, call me at 847-602-5435, or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com.

The Buffalo Grove Park District proudly presents the Wedding Singer

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Big Deal Productions – Wedding Singer

The Buffalo Grove Park District proudly presents The Wedding Singer!

Big Deal Productions affiliated with the Buffalo Grove Park District is pleased to present the musical comedy: The Wedding Singer.This movie turned musical is sure to be a hit! You’ll travel back in time to the 1980’s to follow Robbie Hart’s love story and the adventures of his band, so crimp your hair and get your Flock of Seagulls album crankin’!

The shows are July 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 24 and 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the West Auditorium at Stevenson High School located in Lincolnshire Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Call (847) 850-2132 to reserve your tickets now! Visit www.bigdealproductions.org for more information.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at this spectacular Buffalo Grove Park District Performance.

Buffalo Grove Vernon Hills and Hawthorn Woods Fire Works

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Whether you live in Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Hawthorn Woods or the surrounding suburbs, their are many options to choose from…..

The Fourth of July is the day that keeps the lives of those who fought for our country’s independce forever in our hearts. Over time this day of remembrance has evolved into a weekend full of picnics, barbecues, and fireworks. The patriotism: the flag waving, red, white and blue clothing and celebrations continue to live on. I can not think of another day filled with more fun, pride and excitement. My friends, family and I have been looking forward to this year’s fireworks for weeks and have not hesitated to start making our Fourth of July plans. Below are some options that we have considered; perhaps we will see you there!

Bufalo Grove Fireworks

The Village of Buffalo Grove: Buffalo Grove fireworks will begin at 9:15on July 4th and can be viewed from Willow Stream Park, Buffalo Grove Golf Course, and Rotary Village Green. There will be a variety of bands whose performances begin at 7 pm; to listen tune into 88.1

Buffalo Grove Vernon HIlls and Hawthorn Woods Fireworks was written by Mara Somlo

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Long Grove Chocolate Festival was very "sweet"

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The annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival just concluded. To me the Long Grove Chocolate Festival signifies two things: Summer has finally arrived and chocolate lovers can reconvine.

If you missed the Long Grove Chocolate Festival this year, I definitely encourage you put it on a must see for next year. I enjoyed walking up and down the traffic-controlled streets of downtown Long Grove to view mouth-watering selections of chocolate covered fruits, desserts and free samples! There is nothing better than celebrating the warm weather than by spending time outdoors, listening to live music, and window shopping. After purchasing a chocolate treat at the Long Grove Chocolate Festival, sit and relax by the spring gardens and running fountains. [Read more…]

Long Grove News for Long Grove Residents

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Just received this Long Grove flyer in my email and I wanted to pass it on to my neighbors in Long Grove. In case you were interested in a 1 hour class, Living with Coyotes, a four hour session on Agricultural Drain Tiles or the Long Grove Electronics Recycling Program.. save this flyer.

I’m going to bring a few old appliances, and a few computer keyboards to the recycling event on April 9th 2011. See you there!

Beth Judea Fun Fest… Open to the public!

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Beth Judea is hosting their 2nd annual February Fun Festival on Sunday February 27th from 2:00 to 5:00 at Woodlawn School in Long grove. Activities will include a Kids Texas Hold-em tournament, video games, basketball, volleyball and more.

For more information, call Lisa at Beth Judea at 847-634-0777

Stevenson High School presents Rumors

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: Stevenson High School presents Rumors

Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire presents Rumors February 4th and February 5th.

Come see this year’s Stevenson High School’s Freshman and Sophomore Production of Rumors!

If you don’t know the plot of Neil Simon’s wonderful play Rumors… Here is a brief synopsis… [Read more…]

Shop Long Grove Illinois- Visit Long Grove's new website

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Long Grove Illinois

Yesterday, after I attended Long Grove’s tree lighting ceremony and listened to the unbelievable carolers, I strolled into one of my favorite Long Grove Shops. Trio(one of my next blog posts will be dedicated to this gorgeous ladies boutique) where I was talking to the store owner. She informed me that the Long Grove shops will be open until 7:00pm during the holiday season. She also told me about Long Grove’s new website… www.visitlonggrove.com. On Long Grove’s website, you can enter a chance to win a $1000 gift certificate to … you guessed it… the shops of Long Grove. The Long Grove website highlights everyone of the great Long Grove shops, events, and directions. [Read more…]

Long Grove Il – Holiday Season

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Visit Long Grove Il , and kick the Holiday Season off with the tree lighting ceremony.

The holiday season in Long Grove’s Historic Village reflects the sounds, sights and the hospitality of a bygone era, along with some of the most unique shopping in the Chicagoland area. You can shop in the town’s trendy shops, boutiques, galleries, and food specialty stores, as well as enjoy a funfilled day with your family. Click on my other Long Grove and Buffalo Grove blog for my Long Grove Holiday video

Today November 20th from 3:30 to 5;00 Long Grove’s Holiday celebration [Read more…]

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