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Resident confronted by masked suspect during overnight home invasion in Barrington Hills

August 16, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

File Photo – Barrington Hills Police Department | Photo: Nick Rusin

By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner

Police say they are investigating after a resident was confronted by a masked suspect during a home invasion in Barrington Hills early Sunday morning.

The Barrington Hills Police Department responded around 4:57 a.m. Sunday to the 0-100 block of Hawthorne Lane in Barrington Hills for a report of a home invasion.

A 911 caller reported that an unknown person had entered the residence.

Police officials said the occupant was in a bathroom when they heard noises and were confronted by an unknown subject.

The suspect was described as a male wearing all dark clothing and a mask.

The occupant of the home screamed and yelled during the confrontation while attempting to close the bathroom door, police officials said.

The victim was not physically injured and the suspect subsequently fled the residence.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect broke a window to gain entry to the house.

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Why Pritzker needs a transformational appointment for IDNR | Opinion

August 16, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

Argyle Lake State Park

By Wendy J. Paulson | Special to The State Journal-Register

Governor JB Pritzker has built one of the strongest climate action records in the country– and now has the chance to make it even stronger. Healthy, resilient nature is a key part of the equation, one that can drive more economic investment to the state.

A transformational appointment for the next Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) can extend his leadership through visionary investment in nature.

IDNR’s mission is to steward the state’s natural resources for the health of ecosystems and the well-being of residents. That extends beyond state parks and nature preserves to ensuring that all of Illinois’ lands and waters are healthy and beautiful.

People choose where to live based on quality of life. Nature plays a big role in that choice. Access to parks, trails, clean water, and vibrant natural areas is exactly what makes a place feel compelling.

It’s why families put down roots, why young professionals choose one city over another, and why retirees decide to stay. Businesses know this too. When they’re deciding where to locate and how to attract talent, they look for places their employees want to live. Investing in Illinois’ nature and open spaces isn’t just good for our ecosystems — it’s an investment in the very things that make people want to build their futures here.

As a former Chair of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Conservation and Policy Council, I saw firsthand how good leadership can nurture the land and the communities that depend on it. Deer Grove East Forest Preserve is one such success story. Once degraded agricultural land, it was restored back to thriving wetlands, woodlands, and prairie.

An economic analysis of the restoration work found that every dollar spent on restoration delivered an immediate $2 return from jobs and economic activity. In the long term, it delivered a whopping $6 return from flood control, water quality benefits, and recreational activity. Today, Deer Grove is one of the most visited public open spaces in Cook County. At the scale of the state, the health and economic benefits of this type of conservation are indisputable- and within reach.

Cook County voters understand this and responded in 2022 by passing, with an overwhelming majority, a ballot measure that increases investment in nature by $45 million a year. The five collar counties followed suit in 2024, generating over a billion dollars over the next twenty years for nature.

That kind of success shows just how much appetite there is for this work. The moment is ripe to bring it to scale statewide, so all Illinoisans can benefit from access to nature.

There’s real headroom here. Illinois has lost more than 99% of the state’s original prairie and over 85% of its historic wetlands, and ranks 49th in the nation in protected natural areas per capita – which means many of our natural habitats remain fragmented.

As climate change reshapes ecosystems across the country, Illinois has the chance to step up and play a leading role.  A transformational leader at IDNR could turn the page for Illinois public lands, tackling the state parks capital backlog and reconnecting natural habitats.

We love the Prairie State. Governor Pritzker loves it too. A transformational appointment for the IDNR is his opportunity to write the next chapter of that legacy.

Wendy J. Paulson is executive chairman of the Bobolink Foundation and served as past chairman of The Nature Conservancy of Illinois and past chairman of The Conservation & Policy Council of Cook County. She lives in Barrington, IL. 

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Illinois among worst in U.S. for population growth, job growth, wage growth

August 15, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

The state lags in several economic metrics as the governor runs for a third term.

By Bryce Hill and Adam Gorcyca | Illinois Policy Institute

Illinois ranks among the worst in the country on several economic metrics.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is up for re-election Nov. 3.

Population

Illinois still is suffering from people moving out. Since 2018, the state’s has lost more than 168,000 residents, or over 1% of its population.

Illinois ranks 48^th among the 50 states in both population growth rate and total population growth.

Pritzker’s second term has seen a slight uptick, largely because of international migration. Without that boost, Illinois’ population would have declined in 2025. Even so, Illinois ranks only 39^th in population growth rate from 2023 to 2025.

Unemployment

Poor job growth in part explains the large number of Illinoisians who can’t find work. Illinois’ unemployment rate was 5.1% in June, when over 300,000 residents were looking for work. The rate higher than the 4.6% when Pritzker took office in 2019 and considerably higher than the national average of 4.1% in July, which has been typical under Pritzker.

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Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse

August 14, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

A Flock Safety camera mounted to a light pole on Aug. 3 in Beverly Hills, Calif. | Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

By Kevin Collier | NBC News

Flock Safety, the police tech company that tracks Americans’ vehicle movements through a line of cameras, announced Thursday that it would implement several new safeguards to its products.

The changes that Flock outlined include shrinking the period for how long it holds people’s movement data by default, going from one month to one week, the company said in a news release. In cases where an officer wants to hold data longer, they will be prompted to enter a case number.

To address potential police abuse of Flock’s data on people, the company also plans to fully deploy a system it began testing earlier this year, called Audit Assistance, that will lock out a user whose searches display “abnormal activity,” the release said.

A spokesperson told NBC News that the changes are meant to help address privacy concerns and to stem officer abuse of the cameras, which have prompted some cities to cancel their Flock contracts amid a national wave of vandalism against them. But the American Civil Liberties Union, a long-standing Flock critic, downplayed the new changes as minor.

“My biggest concern was and will continue to be that they are a mass surveillance company that collects billions and billions of license plate scans every month on people who have done nothing wrong,” said Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel at the ACLU.

Flock makes a range of high-tech surveillance products but is best known for its nationwide fleet of automated license plate readers, pole-mounted cameras that log cars as they pass popular roads and intersections, creating a massive database of each car’s movement, license plate number, make and model, and time of travel.

While the system has been championed by many police forces, privacy concerns have grown. Law enforcement offices that contract with Flock do not need a warrant to access travel information and can opt to share their data with local law enforcement offices, statewide or nationwide, creating a database of Americans’ real-time movements accessible to a range of police officers that spans much of the country.

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Related: “Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse,” “Despite ‘New’ Updates, Flock’s Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat – ACLU,” “Public pushback to Flock cameras spark variety of government responses,” “Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law,” “Editorial: Do those multiplying license plate readers mean Big Brother is watching?,” “Privacy concerns raised over proliferation of license plate cameras”

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Things to do Aug. 14-20: Little Bear Ribfest, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more

August 13, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, Aug. 14

69th annual Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16, at the Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Road, off Plank Road, Sycamore. Hosted by the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club. All of the engines whistle at noon. Parade at 1:30 p.m. daily. See steam engines, gas engines, antique car display, World War II display, lawn and garden tractor display, windmills, and demos on threshing/baling, corn shelling and flour mills. Also, fresh produce, flea market, FFA zoo, live music and Fay’s BBQ. $10, free for kids younger than 12. sycamoresteamshow.com.

48th Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Sponsored by the Midwest Bonsai Society, one of the largest regional shows in the nation featuring over 80 world-class trees from across the Midwest and beyond. Thirty vendors selling trees, tools, pots, stands, scrolls, soil/fertilizers, etc. Workshops, demonstrations, bonsai tour, tree raffle and society gear available. Included in general admission. midwestbonsai.org.

Cary Children’s Entertainment: Noon Friday, Aug. 14, at Lions Park Rotary Bandshell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Wendy and DB will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. carypark.com

The International Gem & Jewelry Show: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg. Vendors of gems, jewelry, jewelry making equipment, precious metals, imports and more. Children under 9 not permitted. $6 online, $8 at the door. intergem.com

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Fresh produce, baked goods, sauces, spices, honey, cheese, eggs, meats and more. With live music, pop-up events, kids’ activities and more. Free. lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market.

Kurt Russell is one of the scheduled celebrity guests at Fan Expo Chicago, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. (Scott A Garfitt/AP)

Fan Expo Chicago: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Comic and pop culture convention featuring celebrity guests, cosplay, comics, gaming, anime, events, vendors and more. Scheduled guests include Kurt Russell, Mel Gibson, Jared Padalecki, Elijah Wood, Karl Urban, Mr. T, John Carpenter, Miranda Otto and more. Tickets start at $41 per day, $89 for three days. fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. Fresh produce, honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and more. wdundee.org.

The Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon Hills offers ribs and live music Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in the Century Park Arboretum. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Little Bear Ribfest: 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in the Century Park Arboretum, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Local rib vendors, beer, wine and bourbon-tasting. Music lineup: Friday: Kickin’ It with Carol Line Dancing at 5 p.m., McKenzie O’Brien Band at 7 p.m. and Vegas McGraw at 9 p.m.; Saturday: A Patch of Blues at 5 p.m.; Stefan Hillesheim at 7 p.m.; and The Grady Experience at 9 p.m. $6, free for kids 5 and younger; $75 VIP experience includes all-you-can-eat rib buffet from 6-9 p.m. Saturday (must be purchased in advance). vhparkdistrict.org/little-bear-ribfest.

FRIDAYS ROCK! & Roll in Meadows: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Kimball Hill Park, 3286 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Performances include No Limit Sound at 6 p.m. and Motown Nation at 8 p.m. Free. cityrm.org

Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days runs Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16, on State Street in downtown Hampshire. (Paul Valade/Daily Herald)

Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 14; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 15; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, on State Street in downtown Hampshire. Nightly entertainment, carnival, beer garden, food vendors, craft show and more. Touch-A-Truck from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, parade at noon along State Street, free corn roast starting at 1 p.m. and ice cream-eating contest at 3 p.m. Kids’ activities throughout the weekend. Music lineup: Friday: Hillbilly Rockstarz at 6:30 p.m. and Semple at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: Trending Time at 1:30 p.m., Back Country Roads at 5:30 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos after the 9:15 p.m. fireworks; and Sunday: Whiskey Romance Band at 1:30 p.m. Free. hcccd.com.

Carpentersville Movies in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. A rotating lineup of local food vendors and a movie starting at dusk. Free popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy from the Carpentersville Clergy Commission. Free. cville.org. cville.org/calendar.aspx.

Saturday, Aug. 15

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. Free. eastdundee.net

Shakespeare on the Grass: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the downtown gazebo, 201-261 S. Walnut St., Itasca. Overshadowed Theatrical Productions in partnership with the village of Itasca presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Food trucks on site. Free with registration: overshadowed.org.

Printer’s Row Art Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, at Necessary & Sufficient Coffee — Printers Row, 728 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 95 juried artists from across the country. Free. amdurproductions.com/printers-row-art-fest-new.

Wine and Art Walk: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, along Meadow Lake Trail at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Juried art show features photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, fiber arts, and more artworks created by about 70 artists in the Midwest and beyond. Included with Arboretum general admission. mortonarb.org.

BACC Family Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Kids’ activities, giveaways, magic show, music, food, entertainment and more. Free. barringtonchamber.com.

“I Saw It at Lords Park Zoo — Animals From the Zoo’s Early Years”: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. Lords Park Zoo, opened in 1895, was once home to bears, snakes and even a lion. Visit the modern Tefft Farm Zoo and make crafts to remember past zoo residents. Elgin Area Historical Society program for kids 3-8. elginil.gov

Morton Arboretum walking play: 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a 1.5-mile walk, with no intermission. Suitable for all ages, with some crass humor and romantic situations. $27 for 18 and older, $17 for kids 2-17. mortonarb.org

Celebrate the career of Olivia Newton-John with “Always Olivia” with Annie Aiello Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake. (Raue Center For The Arts)

Always Olivia: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Olivia Newton-John tribute starring Annie Aiello featuring opening act Jack Aiello. $31.50-$65. rauecenter.org

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. 16 Candles will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

Sunday, Aug. 16

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Honey Fest: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Honey tastings, historic demonstrations, interactive displays and bee-inspired crafts. Honey-themed treats, beeswax crafts and beverages for purchase. Free. parkfun.com.

Monarch Fair: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Learn about monarchs, with butterfly and pollinator plants information, a monarch art show, science and art activities, and information from 16 exhibitors and more. A Community Band Showcase at 1 p.m. Free. hackmatacknwr.org

Elgin’s Shakespeare in the Park: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Lords Park picnic shelter, 100 Oakwood Blvd., and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Wing Park band shell, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. Goodly Creatures Theatre’s annual production features the comedy “As You Like It.” Bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Rain dates: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Wing Park. Free. goodlycreatures.com.

Monday, Aug. 17

Plein Air St. Charles: Monday to Sunday, Aug. 17-23. St. Charles Arts Council’s weeklong event welcomes 55 artists from across the U.S. who will set up outside, all around town, to paint picturesque scenes of St. Charles. There also will be activities for the public to participate in, including a plein air demonstration, a “Quick Paint” competition, Mindful Creativity for area children, and a Writers Event. Free. stcharlesil.gov.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Route 176 and West Mill Street, Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free. waucondacruisenight.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Live music on Frost Hill. Opens at 5:15 p.m. The Throwbacks will perform. Cocktails, wine, beer, water and other beverages, along with food truck options, will be available for purchase. $15 for 13 and older; $5 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and younger. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, on Church and Cook streets, Libertyville. Classic car show featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older, music and food. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Village Hall Lawn, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. The Boy Band Night will perform. Classic car cruise night begins at 6 p.m. weekly at Green and Center streets. Free. bensenville.il.us.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the BMO Lot, 210 W. Station St., Barrington. Local vendors, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out

Geneva Classic Car Show: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, around the historic Kane County Courthouse, off Fourth and James streets, Geneva. Music, food, and vote for your favorite make and model. To display your vehicle, arrive after 4:30 p.m. and find a spot in the lot behind the courthouse. Free. genevachamber.com/events/classic-car-show.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Funk Tonic will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The Disco Circus will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Heartache Tonight will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series

Ongoing

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 25 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day through Sept. 7 at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. 16th-century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, characters and more. $48, $45 for 62 and older and military with ID, $23 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger. renfair.com/bristol.

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Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?

August 12, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

A Flock Safety camera is shown mounted to a light pole on August 03, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. | Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

By Spencer Gustafson, Alix Martichoux | WGN9 News

Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them (answered here)?

The Flock cameras are solar-powered license plate readers that collect data as they record. Agencies that partner with Flock can then search the database for license plate numbers, car make and models, or identifying features like bumper stickers.

Proponents argue the cameras help law enforcement solve crimes, but critics say they data could be misused to track anyone, even those not accused of crimes, with little oversight.

“They’re just collecting data as an active surveillance system, and every car that passes through, the data is collected from that car license plate, using AI. They make a vehicle fingerprint of the car that includes distinguishing features, make, model, color, bumper stickers, roof racks, all these different things,” said Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs in an interview with NewsNation.

“And then it’s retained for sometimes 30 days or more and then in a searchable database, which really turns the whole concept of a license plate reader on its head in that they’re not looking for one specific vehicle or specific vehicles. They’re just pulling everything in.”

Founder Garrett Langley said his surveillance equipment manufacturing company started out of frustration with crime rates in his home city of Atlanta.

“Crime felt too easy to get away with,” Langley said during a TED talk in April. “It didn’t make sense that you could steal someone’s car … or you could kill someone and have a 50 percent chance of getting away with it. … So I did what engineers do. I built a license plate-reading camera.”

How can I check the location of Flock cameras?

According to Flock, nearly 100,000 cameras are in place across more than 6,000 communities in 49 states. The company, however, doesn’t have a detailed list of camera locations publicly available.

That’s where DeFlock comes in. The organization says it wants to raise awareness about automatic license plate readers and “the threats it poses to personal privacy and civil liberties.”

DeFlock maintains a crowd-sourced map showing the alleged location of Flock cameras around the U.S. “Camera locations come from volunteers and the OpenStreetMap community, not a private company or government agency,” DeFlock says. Nexstar could not independently verify the camera locations.

You can zoom into the map below (ACTUALLY, to open the map below in a new tab, click here) to explore the reported locations of cameras in your neighborhood, according to DeFlock’s crowdsourced data.

The map includes cameras made by other tech companies, not just Flock.

Report continues along with video and survey here.

Related: “What are Flock cameras and where are they in the Chicago area? What to know”

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