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Zoning Board Public Hearing (Take two) scheduled August 19th  

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Barbarian Migrants in Busses at the Gate, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Commercial Horse Boarding, Deception, Elections, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Fox River Valley Hunt, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horse Boarding, Immigration, Land Disconnection, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Hearing, Public Safety, Real Estate, Traffic, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Zoning Board on July 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Before the Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Barrington Hills, Re: Barrington Hills Polo Club – Amendment of Special Use Permit 350 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on August 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Barrington Hills (“Village”) in the MacArthur Room of the Village Hall, 112 Algonquin Road, concerning the application for an amendment to an existing special use, subject to the provisions of Section 5-10-7 of the Zoning Ordinance, for the Oakwood Farms Polo Field, located at 350 Bateman Road. The amendment is sought to:

(1) allow the Barrington Hills Polo Club to use the Polo Field on Sundays,
(2) extend the polo season to October 31 each year, and
(3) permit the sale of 3500 adult tickets for its yearly public event.

The special use being amended was granted by the Village Board pursuant to Ordinance 15-06. The location and legal description of the Subject Property, otherwise identified by Property Tax Index Number of 01-07-200-001-0000 as set forth on the plat of survey to be found on file in the office of the Village Clerk.

A copy of the application for the Amended Special Use Permit is available for examination by appointment at the office of the Village Clerk at Barrington Hills Village Hall during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5PM.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comment on the application for the Amendment of Special Use Permit 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 19, 2024. By: Village Clerk, Village of Barrington Hills clerk@barringtonhills-il.gov, 847-551-3000.

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Festivals July 26 to Aug. 1

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington on July 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, July 26

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Kids’ entertainment featuring Miss Jamie’s Farm. Free. heparks.org.

Tots In The Park: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Istvan and His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

The Streamwood Summer Celebration includes a parade, music, food, rides and more Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Streamwood Summer Celebration: 5 p.m. Friday, July 26; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27; and noon Sunday, July 28, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Music, food, rides, entertainment, Business Expo, Bingo, kids’ craft area, a parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and more. Entertainment includes: The Jolly Ringwalds at 5:30 and American English at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Jesse White Tumblers at 12:30, School of Rock at 1, Abby Kay Band at 3, Sealed With a Kiss at 5:30, and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and The Rosetones at 1, The Blooze Brothers at 2:30, and Mike & Joe at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Coolers and alcohol may not be brought onto the festival grounds. Free. streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Generation will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, July 26, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Bring a picnic. Concessions for purchase. Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, July 27

Long Grove Vintage Days: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Features vintage, reclaimed, handmade, upcycled, antique and repurposed items in an open-air marketplace. Plus, old-time games, live music, contests, food and drinks. Free. longgrove.org/festival/vintage-days.

Riders take a spin at the Algonquin Founders’ Days festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, at Main Street and Riverfront Park, and Spella Park in Algonquin. | John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Algonquin Founders’ Days Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in Algonquin. Proceeds from Eastgate Drive to Algonquin Road, Algonquin to Main Street, and Main to Madison Street. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Wauconda Triathlons Multisport Fest: Kids’ race at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 27, and adult race at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Sunday includes a Post Race Fest with music, beer garden, awards and more. Registration $55. waucondaparks.com/triathlon.

Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, outdoors at Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. Artisan Markets, with Springbrook Nature Center and the Itasca Park District, host about 35 local artists, makers and bakers. Kids’ activities, photos with Santa, and meet the Nature Center’s birds of prey. Rain or shine. Free. artisan-markets.com.

The Geneva Arts Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, in downtown Geneva. | Daily Herald File Photo

Geneva Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, on Third Street, downtown Geneva. Showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums. Free art activities for kids. genevachamber.com/events/arts-fair.

German Beer Garden & Summer Concert: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Play backyard games while listening to live music. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda for purchase. Harper’s Back Porch Revue will perform. Park at St. Matthew Parish and follow the signs to Merkle Cabin. Event takes place rain or shine. Free. parkfun.com.

Roaring Nights: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. The Gin Blossoms will perform. $45. Parking fee applies. brookfieldzoo.org.

Shakespeare in the Park “Twelfth Night”: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Woodstock Square, on Van Buren, Woodstock. Goodly Creatures performs Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Free. goodlycreatures.com.

Sunday, July 28

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. More than 60 local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), food trucks and live music. Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Bartlett’s 30th annual National Night Out activities: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Bartlett Park District Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road; Monday, July 29, in neighborhoods; 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Bartlett Hills Golf Course; and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Sunday: Family Fun Night and Pool Party; Monday: Block parties and lighting competition; Tuesday: Putt, Chip and Drive Crime Out family golf event; Thursday: Picnic in the Park. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Tuesday, July 30

East Dundee Concert in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Lions Park, East Dundee. One Foot in the Groove will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. eastdundee.net.

The McHenry County Fair starts Tuesday | Courtesy The Woodstock Independent

McHenry County Fair: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 31-Aug. 1; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Nearly 100 acres of animals, food, music and entertainment. Monster Truck Rally ($15) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; Next Level Pro Bull Riding ($15) at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; Grandstand concert ($30-$125) Saturday, Aug. 3, with opener Tommy DeCarlo of Boston at 7:30 p.m. and 38 Special at 9:30 p.m.; Illini State Pullers Tractor & Truck Pulls at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4; and Demo Derby ($15) at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Season pass $30; presale tickets $4-$8 before noon July 30. mchenrycountyfair.com/tickets.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Kaleidoscope Eyes will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol allowed. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, July 31

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Modern Day Romeos will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks. lakezurich.org.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Miss Jaime’s Farm will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Allegro Community Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Concert under the direction of Kevin Kelly. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Barrington Farmers Market, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Billy Elton will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Kendall County Fair: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 1-4, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois 71, Yorkville. 4-H exhibits, food vendors, live music and more. Admission: Thursday: free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for kids 10 and younger all day, $5 for adults from 5 p.m. to close. Friday and Saturday: free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for kids 3 and younger all day, $5 for kids 4-10 and $10 for those older than 10 from 3 p.m. to close. Sunday: free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. kendallcountyfairgrounds.org.

Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; park in lots 9 and 10. Harper College Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band will perform. harpercollege.edu.

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

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Barrington United Methodist Church, BCFPD, Cook, County, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Politics, South Barrington, Stillman Nature Center, Traffic, VBHPD on July 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF SOUTH BARRINGTON COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOP-MENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BARTLETT ROAD AND ROUTE 59, SOUTH BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan Commission of the Village of South Barrington, Cook County, Illinois, will hold a public hearing on August 9, 2024, at the South Barrington Village Hall, 30 South Barrington Road, South Barrington, Illinois 60010 commencing at 7:00 pm to consider, make recommendations and conduct a public hearing as required by the applicable statues of the State of Illinois and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of South Barrington regarding a proposed Development Plan for property located at the southeast corner of Barlett Road and Route 59, South Barrington, Illinois and legally described as follows:

THAT PART OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 0011’19” WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 21, A DISTANCE OF 2,245.24 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF BARTLETT ROAD PER DOCUMENT NUMBERS 11113027 AND 8026898; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES; (1) THENCE SOUTH 8948’41” WEST, 33.00 FEET; (2) THENCE NORTH 0011’19” WEST, 389.83 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 0009’31” WEST, 288.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING ALSO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 98.10 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 5602’50” WEST TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 130.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 66.56 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 200.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 69.13 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 36.02 FEET TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; THENCE NORTH 7924’53” WEST, 66.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A NONTANGENT CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 242.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 97.46 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 2207’20” WEST TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1,048.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 211.43 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 2206’00” WEST, 100.87 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8951’08” WEST, 428.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0021’39” WEST, 1,131.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 59 PER DOCUMENT NUMBER 11443738; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES; (1) THENCE NORTH 2458’30” EAST, 1,195.93 FEET; (2) THENCE NORTH 2749’55” EAST, 200.22 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 2458’12” EAST, 257.37 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 8957’47” EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 134.37 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3657’24” WEST, 285.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0014’47” EAST, 600.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8206’19” EAST, 221.79 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE, SAID POINT BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF BARTLETT ROAD PER DOCUMENT NUMBER 11113027; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BARTLETT ROAD PER DOCUMENT NUMBERS 11113027 AND 8026898 FOR THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES; (1) THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 5,779.65 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 182.71 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 0640’43” WEST TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; (2) THENCE SOUTH 8950’29” WEST, 13.94 FEET; (3) THENCE SOUTH 0009’31” EAST, 154.30 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE; (4) THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 5,779.65 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 443.40 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 0202’21” WEST TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; (5) THENCE NORTH 8950’29” EAST, 17.00 FEET; (6) THENCE SOUTH 0009’31” EAST, 702.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 34.034 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs 01-21-204-005-0000 & 01-21-202-003-0000.

The applicant for the proposed Development Plan is Area N Development LLC of 550 Albion Avenue, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193. Copies of the proposed Development Plan will be on file with the Village Clerk and may be inspected during business hours. All persons present at the public hearing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the attention of the Plan Commission Chairperson, c/o South Barrington Village Hall at the address aforesaid and will be considered if received at least six (6) hours prior to the hearing. The Plan Commission reserves the right to continue the public hearing from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend the hearing and require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and participate or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or facilities are requested to contact the Office of the Village Clerk at 847-381-7510.

This Notice is given pursuant to law. Published by authority of the Plan Commission of the Village of South Barrington. Dated: July 22, 2024 /s/ Michael McCombie, Plan Commission Chairperson Published in Daily Herald July 24, 2024 (4617714), posted 07/24/2024

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Kamala Harris campaign considering J.B. Pritzker for vice presidential candidate

Posted in Commodius Maximus, Elections, Politics on July 25, 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  Tina Sfondeles | Chicago Sun*Times

Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign called Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday to gauge his interest in running for vice president, the first indication that the Illinois governor is on the shortlist of Democrats under consideration to join the ticket.

The call marked the first time Pritzker had spoken to the campaign about the role since Harris announced her candidacy, according to a source with knowledge of the discussion.

Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper” on Wednesday afternoon, Pritzker was asked whether he is being considered as Harris’ running mate, and the governor responded that he was unable to comment on “private conversations.”

Asked by Tapper if he would accept the No. 2 slot on the ticket if it was offered, Pritzker replied, “Well, I think you know, I love being governor of Illinois.

“The people of Illinois graced me with that title for the last two elections. And, you know, I’d be reluctant to make a change, but it’d be hard to resist a call and consideration if the nominee called me to ask to be considered for vice president.”

A Pritzker spokeswoman on Wednesday said, “the governor’s comment speaks for itself.”

On Tuesday, Pritzker said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that he had not been asked for vetting materials.

“I love being the governor of the State of Illinois, and I’ve been out on the campaign trail fighting hard for Democrats to win. … I’m very interested in making sure that Kamala Harris becomes the next president of the United States,” Pritzker said on Tuesday.

Hours later, Pritzker told CNN’s Erin Burnett “obviously you’d have to consider it if you’re asked.”

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Algonquin Founders’ Days adds beer festival to lineup this year

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, Topics Of Interest on July 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Submitted by Algonquin Founders’ Days

The 64th annual Algonquin Founders’ Days, which runs July 25-28, will be kicking off with the new Founders’ Beer Fest Thursday.

Enjoy samples from local breweries and wineries in one spot at the Jefferson Street parking lot. Wristbands will be sold for $40 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the front gate for those age 21 or older with a valid ID.

There will be more than 30 different beers and wines from local breweries, including Lincolnshire’s Half Day Brewing Co., Woodstock’s Holzlager Brew Co. and Kishwaukee Brewing Co., Huntley’s Sew Hop’d Brewery and Taproom, Schiller Park’s Short Fuse Brewing Co., and Mundelein’s Tighthead Brewing Co., as well as Algonquin’s own Scorched Earth Brewing Co. and Village Vintner Winery and Brewery.

Also downtown on Thursday will be the Main Street Car Show from 5 to 9 p.m. and the popular Cardboard Boat Regatta at Riverfront Park. Those interested in participating in the regatta should sign up at 3 p.m., with boat building at 4 p.m. The race will start at 6 p.m.

The festival will return to Ted Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 28.

Music stage

Once again, Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band are kicking off the four-day festival with their mix of reggae, surf, trop rock and calypso at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Jefferson Street stage.

On Friday, the music stage at Spella Park will open with the Rok Brigade, a Def Leppard tribute band, at 6 p.m. Festival favorite 7th heaven will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Focal Point will perform the best of the 1970s to today at 4:30 p.m., followed by Hairbanger’s Ball re-creating the ’80s at 6 p.m. The classic rock tribute band ARRA will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Pino Farina Band will perform a mix of original music as well as alt rock covers at 4:30 p.m. Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama are returning again this year to close out the four-day festival at 7 p.m.

The festival will close with the village of Algonquin’s fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Sunday.

Brothers Even and Shawn Rivas of Algonquin ride in style as they head to the 2023 Algonquin Founders’ Days Parade. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Parade

The Founders’ Goes to the Movies Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27. The parade will travel on Eastgate Drive to Algonquin Road, Algonquin Road to Main Street, and Main Street to Madison Street. The parade winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

Cornhole tournament

Compete in the annual Founders’ Cornhole Tournament at 6 p.m. Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Spella Park. Cost is $50 per team. It is single elimination, with the top two teams both days receiving cash prizes. Registration is available via app.scoreholio.com/v2. For questions, email nundambc@gmail.com.

Fredel Salarda of Algonquin tosses a bag as he warms up for the 2022 Founders’ Days tournament at Ted Spella Community Park in Algonquin. | Gregory Shaver/Shaw Media, 2022

Founders’ 5K/10K

The Founders’ 5K/10K Walk/Run continues the “Let’s Go to the Movies!” theme Sunday, July 28, at Algonquin Middle School, 520 Longwood Drive. On-site check-in and registration will be 7:15 to 7:45 a.m.

The 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run for ages 12 or younger starts at 8 a.m. The 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:15 a.m. Sign up at raceroster.com/events/2024/88935/algonquin-founders-day-run.

Advance registration is $27 for the 5K run/walk, $32 for the 10K run, or $12 for the Kids’ Fun Run. Same-day registration is an additional $3.

Bake-Off

Amateur cooks are invited to bring their best cake, cookies or pies to compete on Sunday in the 2024 Bake-Off. The entry fee is $12.50, payable at algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Check-in will be 12:30 to 1 p.m. with judging at 1:30 p.m. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance, and creativity/originality. First- to third-place prizes will be awarded in each category. For the rules, go to algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Business Expo Market & Bazaar

The Founders’ Business Expo Market & Bazaar will feature local business organizations, retail vendors, crafters, and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Taste of Founders

The Taste of Founders runs 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, featuring food from the Knights of Columbus, Barone’s Pizza, Thumka Indian Express, Got Calzoni, Taco Factory, Midwest Citrus Smashers, and Fudgie Wudgie.

Public safety

To enhance its public safety efforts, Algonquin Police Department will be utilizing the public safety drone throughout the four-day event. The drone will help monitor the festivities, ensuring a safe environment for everyone attending. Stop by the Algonquin Police Department tent, where they will answer any questions and showcase how the department is using technology to keep the community safe.

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Almost Home Foundation hosts, Strays to Stars outdoor concert fundraiser July 31 at Kelsey Roadhouse

Posted in Animal Welfare, Entertainment, Fundraisers on July 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Almost Home Foundation’s outdoor concert fundraiser is on July 31st at 7 PM in Lake Barrington.

Submitted by Kelly Kane

The Almost Home Foundation (AHF), an animal rescue in Schaumburg, is hosting an outdoor concert fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at Kelsey Roadhouse in Lake Barrington.

Local celebrity crooner, Tony Ocean, will be performing for the crowd of humans and dogs. He’s been a volunteer dog-walker with AHF for the last year and frequently talks about the rescue on his podcast, “The Tony Ocean Show.”

Tito’s Vodka is sponsoring the event and will donate a dollar from every Tito’s dog-themed drink purchased that night. There will be two fun raffle baskets, a split the pot raffle, door prizes and a wine auction.

Tickets are $25 per person and include the concert and one drink.

All proceeds will go to the medical needs of the AHF dogs and cats. In a typical month, AHF spends $25,000 on medical expenses like spays, neuters, dentals and various needed surgeries.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. There will also be some adoptable dogs to love on.

The AHF would love to see you. Tickets can be purchased in advance on AHF’s Facebook page or at almosthomefoundation.org.

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Obama Leaves No Fingerprints Behind

Posted in Commodius Maximus, Deception, Elections, Ethics, John Kass, OP/Ed, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order on July 24, 2024| 2 Comments »

By John Kass | John Kass News

Seconds after Barack Obama’s knife was removed from Joe Biden’s back—the current president having caved to the coup plotter’s demands by stepping down from his re-election campaign–the Obama Left turned on their maudlin fire hose full blast.

They soaked America with overwhelming, treacly sentimentality to lock her in as the Democrat party nominee no one voted for.

It came out of that hose so forcefully that we could hardly breathe. It came out so forcefully that we forgot there was such a thing called democracy. And that it dies in darkness.

The breathless story they told was that Biden was heroic, like George Washington yet even more so, a selfless, magnanimous, epic American patriot who loved his country more than he loved himself.

“Joe Biden’s record of accomplishments is unmatched in modern history,” said his replacement, Vice President Kamala Harris  majestically. “Yes, you may clap.”

Pardon madame?  Yes, we may clap?

It sounds like a command from the cold red queen just before she declares “off with their heads.”

And also, Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, the hateful flesh-eating castrating female hags of ABC’s “The View” and all the others who bit deeply into their crying towels and gushed forth piteously.

They gushed emotion over us like hungry keeners desperate for lunch, or stockmen at the stockyards quickly rushing the sheep, cattle and hogs into the chutes.

But where was Barack Obama, author of the coup to push old Joe Biden off the cliff?

Obama was nowhere, the way he likes it. No Obama fingerprints on the blade in Biden’s back. He was nowhere, man. Obama and Kamala and the herd of weasels who lied to the American people, insisting like the idiot mop-head press lady that Joe Biden was at the top of his game though all close to him knew he was a drooling puddle of goo. And they got away with it for years too.

Funny how it’s easy to lie to the people with prominent corporate media behind the lie, fanning it desperately like a coal to keep their power alive, all the while telling us “Democracy Dies in Darkness” as they gaslighted the country.

Read more here.

Related: “The Silky: The Two Deep State Coups of Barack Obama”

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95th Lake County Fair begins today

Posted in County, Entertainment, Lake on July 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Daily Herald Staff Report

The Lake County Fair is returning for its 95th year, offering rides, food, live music, motocross, monster trucks, a demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. The five-day festival takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center at 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24 and 25; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, with rides and games open from 1 p.m. to close Wednesday, and noon to close Thursday through Sunday. From noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, games and rides will be open to those with sensory needs and their families and closed to the general public. The expo hall is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Livestock Barn hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Musical performances include Operation Glow Taylor Swift Party at 8 p.m. Wednesday; A Sure Thing at 5 p.m. and Brass From The Past at 8 p.m. Thursday; GooRoos at 6 p.m. and Motown Nation at 9:30 p.m. Friday; Mellencougar at 6 p.m. and the Matthew Holm Band at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Billy Elton at 5 p.m. and Total Beaches at 6 p.m. Sunday, along with others.

Grandstand and arena events are free with admission, and include demolition derby and motocross Wednesday, monster trucks and motocross Thursday, Monster Truck Throwdown Friday, 406FMX High Air Tour Saturday and pro bull riding and barrel racing Sunday.

Daily admission is $15 for ages 13-64, $5 for ages 6-12 and 65 and older, and free (no ticket required) for ages 5 and younger. Season passes, good for all five days of the fair, are $55 for ages 13-64, $20 for ages 6-12 and 65 and older. Senior tickets are not available online. Tickets are not required for active military in uniform with valid ID; tickets for active military not in uniform, veterans and dependents with valid military ID are $5 (not available online). Admission is free for active military, veterans, dependents and first responders on Thursday, July 25. Tickets are available at lcfair.com/tickets. Tickets bought online are not date specific and can be used during any day of the fair.

For information, visit lcfair.com/2024.

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Treasurer Maria Pappas sending $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 who overpaid property taxes

Posted in Cook, County, Press Release, Property Taxes on July 23, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Cook County Treasurer’s Office – 7/23/2024

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year.

“For many senior citizens and others, the value of tax breaks known as exemptions is greater than the amount of property taxes they were billed,” Pappas said. “Since they already made a First Installment payment in March, they are entitled to refunds that we send automatically as a convenience for taxpayers.”

Most automatic refund recipients will not have to file applications, fill out forms or deal with any paperwork. Some will have refunds directly deposited into bank accounts, while others will be mailed checks.

The $22 million in refunds will be distributed to owners of 10,099 properties. Of those, 5,813 will have funds directly deposited and 4,286 will receive checks in the mail by Aug. 9.

Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to see if you have an automatic refund coming. Select the purple box labeled “Your Property Tax Overview” and enter your address or 14-digit Property Index Number (PIN).

Most of the refunds will go to homeowners receiving property tax exemptions, which are applied to the Second Installment tax bill and reduce the total taxes due. Exemptions include Homeowner, Senior Citizen, Senior Freeze and Disabled Persons. Second Installment 2023 bills are due on Aug. 1.

Since launching the automatic refund program in 2018, Pappas has refunded about $143.2 million to more than 165,114 property owners without the need for applications.

Property taxes are due in two annual installments. First Installment bills are an estimate that is 55% of a property owner’s total bill for the previous year. First Installment 2023 bills were due March 1.

Source

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District 220 Board of Education meets tonight

Posted in 220, Agendas, Barrington Education Association, Barrington High School, Board of Education, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, District 220 referendum, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Education, Ethics, His Master's Voice, Immigration, Land Use, Look For The Union Label, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Real Estate, School Districts, Taxes, Transparency, Unions, Video Streaming, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on July 23, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The District 220 Board of Education meets this evening at 6:30 PM at the District Administration Center, 515 W. Main Street. Items on their agenda include:

  • FOIA Reports
  • Salem United Methodist Church Parking Agreement
  • Consideration to Approve Minibus Lease
  • Consideration to Approve BHS Athletic Program Donation Agreements
  • Consideration to Approve BHS TV Equipment Lease
  • Consideration to Declare Property Surplus and Authorize its Sale or Disposal
  • Attendance Update
  • Build 220 Update, and
  • Referendum Discussion

A copy of the agenda can be viewed here. The meeting will be live-streamed on the district YouTube channel.

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