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Celebrate America 250 with The Land We Love Run to Support Folds of Honor

May 23, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

Neighbors & Friends –

Join us as we kick off the America 250 celebration 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with the annual “The Land We Love Run” through Barrington Hills! Brought to you by the Village of Barrington Hills and Cuba Township The Land We Love Run starts at 7:30 am from Cuba Township, and offers 5k & 10k runs and a 2 mile walk.  Come out to enjoy our beautiful Village and to support our Heroes!

Our 5k and 10k 🏃‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️ courses are certified and professionally chip timed.

Compete in the Team Competition 🙌 Put together your team of 3 or more for camaraderie, bragging rights, and to compete for fun prizes!

Police 👮🏻 monitored routes with age-based awards 🥇, and water/aid stations. Stay for the award ceremony, refreshments and fun following the run.

All proceeds to benefit Folds of Honor – Chicago, a National organization with a local presence that provides scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled Service Members and First Responders. Donations are also being accepted to the Cuba Township Food Pantry, addressing Barrington-area residents’ food insecurity needs.

It’s a HILL of a RUN!
Hope to see you and your friends and colleagues on June 28th! 

You don’t run? Consider volunteering or sponsorship!

Sponsorship levels are:

  • America 250 Sponsor $2,500 Recognition on Website, Logo on T-shirts, Race Banner, American 250 Banner, 10 Race Entries, Space for Table/Tent
  • 1776 Sponsor $1,776 Logo on T-shirts, Race Banner, 5 Race Entries
  • Liberty Sponsor $1,000 Logo on Race Banner
  • Freedom Sponsor $500 Logo on Water Station Signs

***SPONSORSHIP MUST BE CONFIRMED BY MAY 27th TO GUARANTEE LOGO ON T-SHIRTS***

Click for SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION & FORM

We appreciate you forwarding this invitation to any who might be interested in participating and/or sponsorship.

Posted in Contests, Cuba Township, Folds of Honor, Fundraisers, Guest Essay, The Land We Love Run, VBHPD | Leave a Comment »

(We stopped counting, but…) FedEx box truck becomes at least 74th vehicle to hit historic bridge in Long Grove

May 25, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

“A FedEx truck instead of a U-Haul is a nice change of pace”| Photos: Neumann’s Cigars and More of Long Grove

By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner

A FedEx truck hit the historic Robert Parker Coffin Bridge in Long Grove Saturday afternoon, marking at least the 74th time the bridge has been struck in recent years.

The FedEx box truck had pulled out of a parking lot next to Neumann’s Cigars and More of Long Grove around 2:35 p.m. Saturday.

The truck began traveling westbound on Robert Parker Coffin Road toward Schaeffer Road, according to surveillance video.

The top of the FedEx truck reportedly struck the struts of the Robert Parker Coffin Bridge as it proceeded through the bridge.

Neumann’s Cigars and More of Long Grove said the truck was able to free itself after the driver reversed out from the bridge.

It is unclear if the truck left the scene but the Lake County Sheriff’s Office was there right after the incident occurred, the business said.

More here.

Posted in FUBAR, Lake & McHenry County Scanner | Leave a Comment »

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Today

May 25, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

“Honor our nation’s heroes at Barrington’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25.

The parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. from the Veterans Memorial on Park Avenue. It will proceed west on Main Street, turn left on Dundee Avenue, and then head right into Evergreen Cemetery.

A ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery will follow the parade at 11 a.m. Come together with the community to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed for our nation”

Source: Village of Barrington

Posted in Education, Entertainment, The Greatest Generation, Topics Of Interest | Leave a Comment »

Beware of the Historical Revisionists

May 24, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

“Ignorance and arrogance are a lethal combination. Nowhere do we see that more clearly among writers and performers who pontificate as historians when they know nothing about history.”

By James Banakis | John Kass News

I’ve always been a devotee of history. I think that’s because for me it’s always been someone telling a story. History as a study is at its best a TRUE story without an agenda. Those of us who study it understand that is because we accept the good and the bad of it as an examination of our very mortal ancestors navigating through the ages. Because we’re all human, we’re flawed. That’s what makes the stories so compelling.

History class for me was story hour, and I never missed class. Of them all, the best history professor I ever had was Dr. William Maehl. The great thespian held his audience in suspense, evoking laughter, tears, anxiety, and at times, spontaneous applause. He ended his lectures by giving his students a synopsis of how the subject of his discourse affected our lives and lessons we could take from it. He made us all feel that history was entrusted to those that chose to study it as a sacred text to be protected and passed on to our descendants. That’s why I detest historical revisionists. Those that pervert the past to promote their own agenda.

In the past 15 years we’ve seen those in the Marxist wing on the left want to tear down statues of historical figures who they chose to cancel. Every notable American honored with a statue erected over the past 250 years has been under attack for not being pure enough, woke enough.

We’ve also become aware of an interesting phenomenon propagated by their throngs of true believers, Gaslighting.

Gaslighting is a form of determined psychological maneuvering and emotional abuse where a person or group makes someone question their own memory, perception, or sanity. By denying facts or distorting reality, the manipulator gains power and control, leaving the victim confused and anxious.

The term was made popular in the 1944 film Gaslight, in which the protagonist is made to feel that she’s going insane. The term was often used by pundits during the Biden administration government officials for example, said our border was secure while millions of illegal aliens poured across unvetted. The other beauty was that Biden was running circles around his young staff at the White House, and that no one was able to keep up with his razor-sharp mind.

George Orwell perceptively said, “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.”  The Neo Marxists understand this, and they constantly promote their agenda by corrupting our founding principles.

Read on here.

Posted in Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), John Kass, OP/Ed, Open Meetings Act, Politics | Leave a Comment »

Forest Preserves of Cook County May 2026 Newsletter

May 24, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

The long-tailed weasel (Neogale frenata) is a swift and agile predator often seen darting through grasslands and forest edges in search of prey. Its slender body and distinctive black-tipped tail help it maneuver easily while hunting small mammals, birds and insects. | Long-tailed Weasel, Photo by: Kyle Keenan

In this Issue:

  • Forest Preserves Police Takes Patrols to the Trails
  • Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center: Explore for an Hour, a Day or Even a Night
  • Life After the Burn: How Prescribed Fire Revives and Reshapes the Forest Preserves
  • Watch Spring Take Flight Across the Forest Preserves
  • Sacrifice Honored in a Renewed Space at Dan Ryan Woods; Visit Us at Share the Trail Stops: A Friendly Way to Enjoy the Outdoors Together; Party Outside the Ordinary at Your Next Gathering in the Forest Preserves; Experience Culture, Creativity and Nature During AAPI Heritage Month; Save the Date: 15th Anniversary of the Conservation Cup Set for September 10
  • Upcoming Events & Programs
  • Volunteer Opportunities: NEWTS

Find the May FPDCC newsletter here.

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, Crime, FPDCC, Horizon Farm, Public Safety, Riding Club of Barrington Hills | Leave a Comment »

(Plum Farms) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 3

May 23, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

Image courtesy Joe Lewnard | Daily Herald Staff Photographer, 2019

“Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commission of the Village of Hoffman Estates will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hoffman Estates Municipal Building, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL to consider a map amendment (rezoning) from the current zoning of CMU Commercial Mixed Use and TN Traditional Neighborhood to M-2 Manufacturing District for property generally bounded by Illinois State Route 59 on the east, the Canadian National Railway on the west, Illinois Route 72 (Higgins Road) on the south, and collectively containing approximately 186 acres.

The petitioner of the request is H.E. Holdings LLC (owner).
P.I.N.s: 01-28-301-004, 01-33-100-003, 01-33-100-004, 01-33-103-008, 01-33-103-007

Raj Chhatwani, Chairperson
Plan Commission
Published in Daily Herald May 18, 2026 (332354), posted 05/18/2026″

Editorial note: The notice signs state, “FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, 847-781-2660, PLANNING@HOFFMANESTATES.ORG.

Related: “Hoffman Estates could see third data center campus with sale of Plum Farms property,” “Hoffman Estates approves sewer, water for development of 185 acres west of The Arboretum,” “Hoffman Estates approves tax incentive at routes 59, 72,” “District 220 lawsuit against Hoffman Estates, Plum Farms developers dismissed,” “South Barrington residents sue over Hoffman Estates development,” “Editorial: Listen to agencies that would feel consequences of Hoffman Estates development”

Posted in 220, 300, AI, BACOG, Data Center, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Plum Farm development, Politics, Real Estate, School Districts, Sears, South Barrington | Leave a Comment »

Judge rules South Barrington Park District’s land auction was improper

May 22, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald

The South Barrington Park District’s 2024 auction of land that subsequently was sold to a religious group was improper, a Cook County judge has opined.

Judge Allen P. Walker’s decision doesn’t undo the sale of the 34 acres near Bartlett Road and Route 59 — property sometimes called “Area N” — to Schaumburg-based Fourth Avenue Gospel, nor does it halt that group’s plan to build a church and school there. Fourth Avenue is owned and operated by a congregation of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

A lawsuit trying to cancel the sale and stop the project hasn’t been resolved either.

Park District Executive Director Jay Morgan declined to comment, saying the park board hasn’t had an opportunity to review the ruling. A Fourth Avenue representative couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.

Park district residents voted to allow the undeveloped property to be sold at auction in 2023. Fourth Avenue Gospel was the only bidder and offered about $1.7 million for the property.

But the park district board terminated the anticipated sale because of community opposition.

Article continues here.

Posted in 220, BACOG, Cook, County, Daily Herald, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, South Barrington | 2 Comments »

The annual Barrington Art Fair is this weekend

May 22, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

Plan your day at the Barrington Art Festival!

“Welcome the return of summer at the 16th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee and breakfast, then soak in unique art from 125+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition.

Join live painting classes, face painting, bubbles, jugglers, caricatures, and a creative stop in the Kids Art Zone. Break for lunch at your favorite local spot, or enjoy a cold beer, lemonade and delicious snacks at the fest. Be sure to look for Kid Friendly Tents and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists.  Barrington’s great restaurants, cafes and retail stores are open all weekend.

  • Treat yourself to 125+ original artists & live music
  • Enjoy free entry and easy, free street parking
  • Indulge in a beverage and tasty food
  • Take a live painting class at the fest!
  • Stop in the Kids Art Zone – play art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more
  • Become living art in the Face Painting tent!
  • Get your steps in – accessible and easy to walk!
  • Steps from the Barrington Metra Station”

The fair is located at South Cook & Station Streets.

Click here for more info.

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Chicago Tribune strikes 11th-hour deal to buy Daily Herald, outbidding suburban suitor

May 22, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

The Daily Herald is printed at the Chicago Tribune printing plant, Feb. 10, 2026, in Schaumburg. | Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune

By Robert Channick | Chicago Tribune

It took several full-page ads, an 11th-hour bid and ostensibly a premium price, but Tribune Publishing has swooped in and struck a deal to buy the employee-owned Daily Herald suburban newspaper.

The board of Paddock Publications, which operates the Daily Herald, sent an email to employees Thursday afternoon announcing that an asset purchase agreement has been signed, with a scheduled June 22 closing date.

Terms of the sale were not disclosed, but the board said it would send out an information packet to Daily Herald employees in the next few days detailing the offer. The employee stockholders of the 150-year-old, formerly family-owned newspaper will then vote on whether to approve the offer, according to the Paddock email, which was obtained by the Tribune.

“This has been a long and arduous road, beginning more than a year ago with an unsolicited offer from Shaw Media to purchase the Daily Herald,” the Paddock board said in the email. “While a special committee of Paddock’s Board of Directors and the board itself were reviewing the offer, the Chicago Tribune announced that it would also make a bid.”

Doug Ray, chairman, publisher and CEO of Paddock Publications, did not respond to a request for comment Thursday, while Par Ridder, general manager of Chicago Tribune Media Group, declined to comment.

Article continues here.

Posted in Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, News Media | 1 Comment »

Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks

May 21, 2026 by Barrington Hills Observer

AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File

By Ben Szalinski | Capitol News Illinois

Article Summary

  • One of the nation’s most popular types of firearms could be subject to a new Illinois ban.
  • Lawmakers unveiled a new bill that opponents say would focus on Glock pistols and other guns that have certain trigger bars.
  • Supporters of the bill say the guns are easily converted into “machine guns.”
  • A similar California law is already being challenged in court.
  • The measure still needs approval from both houses of the legislature and the governor.

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read the full article here.

Posted in Capitol News Illinois, Politics, Springfield | 1 Comment »

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