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Special Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing August 20th

Posted in Agendas, Commercial Horse Boarding, Community Alerts, Deception, Goat Rodeo, Land Use, New Normal?, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Hearing, Real Estate, Special Use Permits, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Government, WTF, Zoning Board on July 31, 2024| 29 Comments »

“PUBLIC HEARING Before the Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Barrington Hills Text Amendment – Special Uses, Section 5-5-3(A), R1 District Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Barrington Hills at the Village Hall, 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois, concerning an application filed by Chris Yamamoto, 315 Dundee Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois, which requests a text amendment to section 5-5-3(A) Special Uses, R1 District, of the Zoning Ordinance to include, in the list of Special Uses, Agritourism.

A copy of the Zoning Ordinance and the text amendment application is available for examination by appointment at the office of the Village Clerk at the Village Hall, weekdays during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comment on the proposed amendment to be made part of the record of this proceeding will be accepted in the Office of the Village Clerk through 3:00 PM, August 20, 2024.

By: Village Clerk Village of Barrington Hills clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov 847-551-3000.”

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Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss

Posted in 220, 300, Barrington Education Association, Barrington High School, Deception, District 220 referendum, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, School Districts, Springfield, Taxes, Unions on July 31, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Schools face ‘fiscal cliff’ as flow of billions in federal aid comes to an end

By PETER HANCOCK | Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close.

A new study from the University of Illinois System says only about one-fourth of all public-school students are back to pre-pandemic performance levels in English language arts while even fewer have returned to pre-pandemic levels in math.

Learning recovery has been especially slow at the high school level, where test scores have been declining, the study found. And recovery in math scores has lagged English language arts scores across grade levels.

The study was conducted by the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative, or IWERC, which is part of the University of Illinois System’s Discovery Partners Institute.

The findings suggest school officials face some difficult decisions in the months and years ahead as they look for ways to continue their recovery efforts without the federal resources they’ve been relying on.

“Of course, we are concerned about the loss of things like high-dosage tutoring and the extended-day programs,” IWERC Director Meg Bates said in an interview. “The research on those has always been pretty strong that more time in academic learning and more intensive one-on-one time are positive for learning.

“So, in as much as districts can’t maintain those because they lose funding, I do expect to see some issues, but it’s possible that districts have found ways to weave things like tutoring and extended day into their normal funding.”

Read more here.

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First cannabis dispensary in Illinois with dockside service opens in Fox Lake (What’s next?)

Posted in Taxes, Topics Of Interest on July 30, 2024| 1 Comment »

Smokehouse Dispensary, located at 44 South Route 12 in Fox Lake, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning after opening last week. | Provided Photo

By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner

The first cannabis dispensary in Illinois with dockside service opened in Fox Lake along the Chain O’Lakes with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.

Smokehouse Dispensary quietly opened on Friday and offered its first 100 customers a free “cannagift.”

“The Smokehouse team is excited to open its doors to customers seeking a brand new cannabis shopping experience,” the business said in a statement.

The store hosted a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday morning.

Smokehouse Dispensary is located at 44 South Route 12 in Fox Lake, which is the location of a former restaurant.

The dispensary is the first in Illinois to be located directly on the water.

It is equipped with boat slips and a dedicated boat attendant, allowing nautical-inclined customers to sail up to pick up their cannabis products, the business said.

Customers are also welcome by land and can walk into the store to purchase products from brands like Aeriz, Verano and Ascend.

Read more here.

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Illinois Richest Income City Has a Railroad Going Right Thru It

Posted in Blame Canada, DARCHED, EJ&E/Canadian National, METRA, News Media, Politics, Property Taxes, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, TRAC on July 30, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Doc Holliday | 1070 KHMO-AM

I’m being honest when I say that this Illinois place doesn’t look like the richest city in the state, but I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s just that when you see a place that has a railroad going right through the middle of it, you don’t automatically equate that with wealth, but in this case it’s true.

This isn’t the result of some bloggers opinion or some new national internet ranking. I simply asked the database at USA.com to query its numbers and show me the richest Illinois cities based on per-capita income. Here are the top 20 results:

1. $125,686 Mettawa, IL / 455
2. $103,788 Glencoe, IL / 8,824
3. $98,139 Winnetka, IL / 12,366
4. $97,381 Kenilworth, IL / 2,648
5. $91,623 Inverness, IL / 7,516
6. $91,555 Barrington Hills, IL / 3,653
7. $86,004 Lake Forest, IL / 18,914
8. $81,213 Oak Brook, IL / 7,967
9. $79,535 Hinsdale, IL / 16,898
10. $78,978 Riverwoods, IL / 3,792
11. $78,326 North Barrington, IL / 3,105
12. $77,903 Wayne, IL / 2,445
13. $75,185 South Barrington, IL / 4,811
14. $71,282 The Galena Territory, IL / 1,116
15. $70,886 Burr Ridge, IL / 10,678
16. $68,688 Highland Park, IL / 29,819
17. $67,595 Long Grove, IL / 8,017
18. $67,116 Wilmette, IL / 27,345
19. $67,084 Lincolnshire, IL / 7,270
20. $66,662 Hawthorn Woods, IL / 7,727
More here.

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Gov. Pritzker polls last among swing-state Democrats as Harris VP choice

Posted in Commodius Maximus, Deception, Elections, Ethics, Girlie man, Immigration, Look For The Union Label, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Taxes, The Hill, Unions, Wirepoints on July 30, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a rally to support Illinois Democrats with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on the campus of University of Illinois Chicago in 2022. | Scott Olson/Getty Images-file

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Wirepoints

In what’s surely a painful, if only temporary, blow to his political ambitions, polls in the five major swing states show Gov. J.B. Pritzker ranks last as a VP choice for Kamala Harris.

Emerson College Polling/The Hill surveyed likely voters in Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan on July 22-23, with one of the questions being who should be considered for VP.

First, look at what registered Democrats had to say. In Arizona, Pritzker got just 0.2% of the vote. In Pennsylvania it was only slightly higher, at 0.5%. In Michigan, 1.1% and in Georgia, 2.4%.

Even in Wisconsin, where Gov. Pritzker has a vacation home and has spent millions on political campaigns, he still finished last with just 4.1% of the votes.

The polling outcome is brutal for the Illinois governor.

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When polling results from all registered voters are analyzed, Pritzker fared about the same, though he didn’t finish last in Wisconsin, where North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper did slightly worse. The table for all registered voters in the five swing states is in the appendix.

Of course, national figures like Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders performed well based on name recognition alone. And swing state politicians took the top spots in their home states. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly scored highest in Arizona, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Sharpiro pulled 57% of Pennsylvania Dems, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was most popular in Michigan.

But a lack of home-field advantage doesn’t explain why Pritzker still ended up last in all five states.

Read more here.

Related: “Kamala Harris campaign considering J.B. Pritzker for vice presidential candidate”

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Residents displaced after fire starts outside, spreads to house in Barrington Hills

Posted in BCFPD, Public Safety, VBHPD on July 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Numerous fire departments were called to the 0-100 block of Ashbury Lane in Barrington Hills for a fire that left a house uninhabitable Saturday afternoon. | Photo: Nick Rusin

By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner

It took firefighters approximately 30 minutes to extinguish a fire that started outside and spread to a house in Barrington Hills, leaving the residents displaced.

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 4:07 p.m. Saturday to the 0-100 block of Ashbury Lane in Barrington Hills for a report of a structure fire.

Fire crews arrived on the scene to find an active fire on the exterior of the attached garage.

All occupants evacuated prior to the fire department arriving, fire officials said.

A unified command post was implemented consisting of representatives from the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District.

Numerous fire departments were called to the 0-100 block of Ashbury Lane in Barrington Hills for a fire that left a house uninhabitable Saturday afternoon. | Photo: Nick Rusin

The fire was noted to have spread into the house’s attic upon further investigation, fire officials said.

The incident was upgraded to bring additional fire departments to the scene to assist in extinguishing the fire.

Firefighters pulled hose lines and began working to extinguish the fire, which took approximately 30 minutes to get under control.

Fire officials said the house was ventilated and firefighters performed overhaul operations to confirm the fire was out.

Numerous fire departments were called to the 0-100 block of Ashbury Lane in Barrington Hills for a fire that left a house uninhabitable Saturday afternoon. | Photo: Nick Rusin

Read more here.

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‘The possibilities are going to be endless’: Buffalo Grove amphitheater promises to be a destination

Posted in Entertainment, Taxes on July 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

The Buffalo Grove Park District will open its new amphitheater and pavilion at Mike Rylko Community Park just in time to co-host Buffalo Grove Days.

The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Aug. 29, on the first day of the village’s annual Labor Day weekend festival.

The venue will be the new home to the festival, offering bingo and Puzzle Palooza under the pavilion and the main stage performers in the new amphitheater.

The Buffalo Grove Park District’s new amphitheater will open in time for Buffalo Grove Days at Mike Rylko Community Park. J| ohn Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

It also will host several park district events throughout the year.

“Our staff at the (park district’s) community arts center is already discussing putting on shows out here,” including Shakespeare in the Park, said Joe Zimmermann, the park district’s director of recreation and facilities.

The district also will consider booking bands to perform at the venue, he added.

The Buffalo Grove Park District’s new amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park will feature the main performers for Buffalo Grove Days. | John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Construction of the $4.3 million facility began in November. Most of the funding came from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, including a $3 million grant from the Build Illinois Bond Fund, sponsored by the Illinois Black Caucus, and another $250,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund, sponsored by Illinois House Democrats.

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Illinois 22 resurfacing begins July 29th (ish)

Posted in IDOT, Press Release, Taxes, Traffic on July 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a resurfacing of Illinois 22, from County Line Road, in Fox River Grove, to west of Rand Road (U.S. 12), in Lake Zurich, passing through Lake Barrington and North Barrington, will require daytime intermittent lane closures, beginning, weather permitting, Monday, July 29.

The $1.7 million project, which consists of resurfacing the 4.6-mile stretch of Illinois 22 and constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year.

Access to residences and businesses within the work zone will be maintained throughout construction.

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,000 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.

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McCombie provides “Area N” update to residents

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Clown Car, Deception, Ethics, Land Use, One Barrington Hills, Organizations, Politics, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Village Government on July 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Unlike our Village officials of late, South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie believes in transparency when it comes to informing residents on matters important to them.  The following email update posted yesterday is just one example:

“The Village of South Barrington has heard some residents’ concerns regarding the recent property auction (and purported sale) conducted by the Park District and notes the suit some residents filed regarding the same auction and sale. Some of you may have yet to learn that the (purported) buyer has applied to change the Woods Planned Unit Development to allow for a church and school on a religious campus despite the property ownership issue being in litigation.

Given these concerns, the Village has filed a motion to intervene in the above mentioned suit. The Village seeks guidance from the Judge hearing the case on whether the Village should proceed further regarding the rezoning application filed by the (purported) buyer. This motion to intervene and request to stay the zoning hearing aligns with the Village’s commitment to legal compliance and transparency.”

Related: “South Barrington Plan Commission public hearing regarding ‘Area N’ scheduled for August 9th”

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“Barrington’s News You Can Use” by Karen Darch

Posted in Entertainment, Frau Blücher, METRA, Politics on July 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Village of Barrington President Karen Darch

Exciting Events and Beautiful Blooms in Barrington

Mark your calendars to attend the Barrington Police Department’s National Night Out event on Thursday, Aug. 8. Enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors, featuring free food, family-friendly activities and a chance to meet Barrington’s public safety personnel.

The Metra Lot Concerts continue to be a hit around town, and I hope you will join us for the next one happening tonight at 7 p.m. Mike & Joe will soon take the stage with a setlist packed with hits from the ’90s to today, plus a few surprises from the ’70s and ’80s. Don’t miss this fantastic modern rock cover band!

Summer weather is in full swing, bringing a vibrant display of flowers in full bloom throughout Barrington. I wanted to acknowledge the efforts of the Barrington Public Works Department, as well as our residents and businesses, for their stunning flower gardens and displays. Your hard work truly enhances the charm and beauty of our community.

This past weekend, the 3rd annual Porchfest neighborhood event was held on Cook Street and Grove Avenue. It was another successful event, with neighbors coming together to listen to live musical performances on the porches of 18 homes. What a unique and festive celebration of community spirit!

Let’s continue to come together this summer and celebrate all the wonderful things our community has to offer.

Karen Darch
Village President

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