Crime & Safety

Kildeer Getting New Police Chief

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

Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steve Balinski is just a village board vote away from taking the helm of the Kildeer Police Department, the Journal & Topics reported. 

Balinski, who retired from the Buffalo Grove Police Department this month after 36 years of service, originally said he planned to spend his days as a retiree with family and friends and on the softball field and golf course. 

“I think Steve is a very good fit with the village and we are looking forward for him to come on board,” Kildeer Village Administrator Michael Talbett told the newspaper. 

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The previous chief Louis Rossi left for a position in Nevada in October of 2012. Retired Lake Zurich Deputy Chief John Filantres has been serving as interim chief.


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