Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. About 10,000 deaths a year are related to drunken driving. The NTSB says the lower limit would save 500 to 800 lives a year. Officials at the American Beverage Institute called the proposal "ludicrous." It said the average woman could reach the 0.05 percent limit by having one drink. According to CyberDriveIllinois.com's 2013 DUI Fact Book, in 2011 there were 10,175 DUI arrests in Cook County and 2,593 in Lake County. DUI facts from CyberDriveIllinois.com:
Monday, December 31, 2012
New Year’s Eve continues a big night for drunk driving enforcement and arrests.
The slogan “Don’t Drink and Drive” can become trite until you consider the numbers. Numbers like the 258 lives lost in Illinois in drunk driving crashes in 2012. Police throughout the area, including sheriff’s deputies in Lake, Cook and McHenry County, will be doing special drunk driving enforcements for New Year’s Eve. Illinois State police will be conducting roadside safety checks and special alcohol enforcement on highways and tollways. The patrols will focus on four areas that often cause fatal crashes: speeding, DUI, seat belt compliance and distracted driving, according to a release. “Alcohol or drug impairment is a significant factor in more than 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois,” District 15 Commander …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
On what may be the biggest drinking "holiday" of the year, Cook County announces a new plan for roadside DUI death memorials.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The night before Thanksgiving is known as the biggest party night of the year. Almost a holiday unto itself with a name of its own, Black Wednesday is a night to rival New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day for overindulgence in alcohol. In many communities, extra officers will be on patrol and local officials warn bar owners not to overserve their patrons. So it's not a coincidence that Cook County this week announced a new DUI Memorial Program. For $150, families of anyone killed in a DUI fatality can purchase a roadside memorial marker to be placed alongside any highway under the county's jurisdiction. The marker includes a “Please Don’t Drink and Drive” sign and an optional commemorative plaque with the deceased loved one’s name and …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Jiho Lee was sentenced to seven years in jail.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eight police officers were awarded last week.
Eight Buffalo Grove police officers were honored March 5 for reaching DUI arrest milestones set by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Awards were given to Buffalo Grove officers who have made 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 motorists for drunk driving since 2001. 25 DUI Arrests 75 DUI Arrests 100 DUI Arrests 200 DUI Arrests
Friday, August 26, 2011
Jiho Lee was charged after a car crash that took place early Thursday morning in Northbrook.
A 22-year-old Buffalo Grove man was charged with driving under the influence in connection with a car crash in Northbrook Thursday that left one 58-year-old woman dead at the scene. Jiho Lee was charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence with great bodily harm, one count of aggravated driving under the influence causing a fatality, speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle, according to a press release from Northbrook police. Lee was driving northbound on Sanders Road with two male passengers around 1:30 a.m. Aug. 25 when he crashed into a car driven by Zofia E. Strzalkowska of Mount Prospect. Strzalkowska, who worked in Northbrook, was making a left turn onto Sanders Road from westbound Commercial Avenue. …
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Extra patrols helped keep streets safe during the holiday.
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
The Buffalo Grove Police Department announced today (Thursday) the results of its July 4 seat belt and DUI enforcement mobilization. The effort netted eight arrests for driving under the influence, one suspended driver’s license, two unlicensed driving arrests and two fugitive warrant arrests. Buffalo Grove police officers also issued 102 seat belt citations and 16 cell phone use citations. “The positive effect of DUI and seat belt saturation patrols cannot be diminished," Sgt. Scott Kristiansen said. “The results are safer roadways for everyone who travels through our village.” The extra patrols in Buffalo Grove were funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. — Submitted by the Buffalo Grove Police Department
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
BOND FORFEITURE WARRANT Susan Blinderman, 51, of the 1500 block of Woodbine Court, Riverwoods was served with a bond forfeiture warrant at 3:10 p.m., June 14. She was arrested by Cook County Sheriff’s Police. BURGLARY TO VEHICLE A resident of the 900 block of Greenridge Road reported, on June 13, that his son was visiting him, parked his car in the driveway and left it unlocked. The son later discovered that someone unknown entered the vehicle and removed an Apple IPod valued at $300. CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY While on bicycle patrol, an officer discovered spray paint vandalism done to various fixtures at Rotary Green, 301 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. The damage, which occurred between June 11 and June 14, consists of pink and blue spray…
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY A resident of the 100 block of Glendale Road reported on June 10 that someone used a grass killer to draw a lewd depiction on the lawn. This also occurred the previous year. CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Complainant reported that someone unknown spray painted playground equipment and the rubberized ground surface at Ivy Park, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, June 12. DISORDERLY CONDUCT Scott C. Goldblatt, 47, of the 200 block of Lake Boulevard, was arrested for disorderly conduct for an incident that occurred on May 3. A resident of the 200 block of Lake Boulevard reported that Goldblatt has been harassing her for some time. The neighbor said he spits in her vicinity, makes as though he will kick her dog, hinders…
Friday, February 4, 2011
Buffalo Grove officers will step up patrols during Super Bowl weekend.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
The Buffalo Grove Police Department will conduct special patrols this Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired drivers. “We are reminding everyone that if you choose to drink and drive in Buffalo Grove this weekend, you will lose,” said Sgt. Scott Kristiansen. “If you plan on drinking alcohol while cheering on your team, pass your keys to a sober driver before the Super Bowl party begins.” Here are a few simple tips to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest due to impaired driving: “When you are out watching the big game, just like in football you have a lot of people depending on you," Kristiansen said. Don’t disappoint them by bringing home a DUI.” The You Drink & Drive. You Lose. law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal …
Patti
1:40 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
This is just a way to generate more revenue. If they truly want to save lives, they will go after all the people on their phones, whether talking or texting...I even see a guy working on his laptop on the drive home in the evening! more ›