Latest from the Barrington Area Library:
“In our previous e-mail newsletter, we told you about a proposed closure of the CN railroad crossings at Route 14 and Lake Zurich Road,
scheduled for the coming weekend.
We have received word from the Village of Barrington that those closures have been postponed. We apologize for any confusion. Watch for updates from the Village with the new dates for the work on the crossings.”
Related: “Weekend CN Railroad Crossing Closure Alert in Barrington”
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A lot of important dates and deadlines for voters lead up to Election Day on Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to know.
Election Center | Illinois Policy Institute
Illinois voters have the chance to cast a ballot in races for Illinois governor, U.S. Senate, state comptroller, Illinois General Assembly, the Chicago school board, municipal government and more.
Your vote matters — you can cast your ballot by mail, during early voting or on Election Day.
Here are four reasons to claim your vote this election:
Here is what you need to know before casting your vote in the Nov. 3 election:
Sept. 24 — Early voting begins statewide. Vote-by-mail ballots start being sent out.
Oct. 6 — Regular voter registration ends.
Oct. 7 — Grace period registration opens.
Oct. 18 — Online voter registration ends.
Oct. 19 — First day of expanded early voting across Cook County.
Oct. 29 — Deadline for application to vote by mail to be received by election authority by mail.
Nov. 3 — Election Day. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 17 — Last day for election authorities to accept mailed ballots, which must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3.
Voters can make sure their voice is heard at their polling place. Early voting is a good way to cast your vote in person yet avoid crowds on Nov. 3.
You must:
Not sure if you’re registered? Click here to find out more.
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Per a Barrington Area Library posting:
“Canadian National has advised the Village that they will be delivering stone to the underpass project this Saturday and Sunday (9/26 & 9/27). During the delivery, the short train will move slowly as it deposits stone throughout the construction zone. On one day, the train will block the US 14 crossing for approximately 3 hours and on the other day, the train will block the Lake Zurich Road crossing for approximately the same duration. The Village is working with CN to determine which crossing will close on Saturday, and which will close on Sunday.
Railroad flaggers will be present during this time. During the closure of Route 14, barricades will be placed, noting “Road Closed – Local Traffic Only” at US 14 / IL 59 (facing west) and at US 14 / Main St (facing south) and a police officer will be present at both locations to direct traffic to Main Street and Route 59 (Hough Street). Detour signage will be placed at the intersection of Main Street and Hough Street.
An officer will be stationed at the intersection of Lake Zurich Road and Route 14 to assist in routing any local traffic around the closure. As soon as the delivery is complete, the signage will be removed, and officers will reopen the roadway.
During the few hour closure of Lake Zurich Road, barricades will be placed noting ‘Road Closed – Local Traffic Only’ at Providence and Lake Zurich Road and officers will monitor the area.
Allow extra time and use an abundance of caution when traveling through town this weekend.”
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“Many of you have asked when is Durty Nellie’s last official day open? It is now official. October 4th will be our last day. Until then we have some great live music and good times to enjoy.
Stop in and reminisce and say goodbye to Jimmy, the family, the staff and all of our friends. We are grateful for all the love and support we have had from our patrons over the years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And as the Irish say ‘Slainte’”
Source: Durty Nellie’s Facebook
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An Illinois neighbor is vying for donations from state residents.
By Hannah Schmid | Illinois Policy Institute
A new local billboard is garnering media attention by advertising that Illinois taxpayers can get a federal income tax credit for donating money to students out of state.
The billboard, in south suburban Chicago near the Indiana border, refers to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit. The program offers taxpayers a dollar-for-dollar income tax credit for donations of up to $1,700 per year to qualified scholarship-granting organizations.
Any taxpayer in any state can claim the credit starting in 2027. But only students in states whose governor has opted into the program can benefit from the donated education money.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not opted Illinois in. Four of Illinois’ neighbors have, including Indiana, where the billboard is advertising Illinoisans to donate scholarship money.
The billboard is correct:
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Join us for an evening of conservation celebration at Oaktoberfest 2026!
Tickets and sponsorships are available on our website www.bactrust.org.
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Join one of the many pie-eating contest at Long Grove’s Apple Fest, running Friday through Sunday, September 25-27.
Submitted by Jody Grimaldi
There is a certain point each year when summer starts to soften, the air turns a little crisper and Historic Downtown Long Grove begins to feel like fall.
That moment arrives with the return of Apple Fest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, bringing a weekend of apple-inspired food and drinks, live music, family activities, shopping and more to downtown Long Grove.
Apples, apples and more apples
Caramel-dipped, chocolate-covered, baked into pies, pressed into cider, mixed into seasonal drinks, and worked into sweet and savory creations, apples take center stage throughout the weekend.
Festival vendors join Long Grove restaurants, tasting rooms and specialty shops in serving up plenty of ways to taste the season. Classic carnival rides and midway games, apple pie-eating contests, kids’ crafts, dance performances, seasonal shopping and other family activities round out the weekend.
A soundtrack for the season
Apple Fest is also one of Long Grove’s biggest weekends for live music. Friday night features No More Tears celebrating the music of Ozzy Osbourne from 6:30-8:20 p.m., followed by Kashmir’s tribute to Led Zeppelin from 9-11 p.m.
Saturday delivers 1990s and alternative favorites with tributes to Green Day, Sublime, Alanis Morissette and Weezer from 1:45-8:20 p.m., before 7th heaven takes over from 9-11 p.m.
Sunday closes on a classic note with Second Hand News celebrating Fleetwood Mac from 2-3:20 p.m., followed by Beatles tribute American English from 4-6 p.m.
For details, visit longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest.
Apple Fest 2026
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JB Pritzker squeegees the glass protecting a Butter Cow at an Illinois State Fair event for a better look.
By John McCormick | The Wall Street Journal
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, whose weight has been repeatedly mocked by President Trump, said he has taken a GLP-1 medication for two years after being diagnosed with diabetes. The medication could also help the slimmed-down Democrat in a possible 2028 presidential bid.
The billionaire made the first-time disclosure in a CBS News interview broadcast Monday. Speculation about his use of such drugs has circulated for months in Illinois political circles.
“I’ve been overweight most of my life,” said Pritzker, who also told the network he has lost 80 pounds so far and feels “a whole lot better.” He said he also walks about 4 miles most mornings and has been told by his doctor that he will likely need to take the drugs forever.
In discussing his weight, Pritzker noted his father’s death from a heart attack at age 39 while playing tennis in Hawaii as his mother watched. “He died in her arms,” Pritzker said.
Weight loss is common ahead of modern presidential bids. Chris Christie, then New Jersey’s governor, underwent weight-reduction surgery in 2013 ahead of his 2016 Republican presidential bid. Mike Pompeo, a former secretary of state and Central Intelligence Agency director under Trump, also lost significant weight before he decided against a 2024 presidential White House campaign.
When asked by the network whether he is taking the medication to prepare for a presidential bid, Pritzker played down that possibility. “I have not made any decisions about what I might do in the future,” said Pritzker, who is seeking a third term as governor in November.
The governor said Illinois is covering GLP-1 medications for about 55,000 state employees because it is good for the budget(?). “We’re going to save money because fewer people will have diabetes, people will be less overweight, which causes so many other diseases,” he said.
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Over the past two months, crews have coordinated the following work:
As the contractor continues the Route 59 culvert work as shared above, the current traffic pattern outlined below will remain in place to facilitate this work.
The contractor is working to consolidate construction stages and complete the west half of the Route 59 culvert as part of ongoing work in this area. They are targeting completion of the west half of the culvert near the end of October, followed by roadway restoration work. Currently, we anticipate shifting traffic onto the restored western half of Hough Street and reopening access to Lions Drive ahead of Thanksgiving.
To stay informed and receive project updates, please visit the dedicated project website us14underpass.com or watch for email notifications.
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The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) Board of Trustees meets tonight at 6:30 PM at 22222 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. A copy of their agenda can be viewed here.
Posted in Agendas, BCFPD, Jewel-Osco, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, SNAFU, Taxes, Transparency | Leave a Comment »
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