Barrington Area Unit School District 220 Superintendent Craig Winkelman, left, Barrington Area Library Executive Director Jason Pinshower and Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District Trustee Tom Long, right, were among the speakers at Thursday’s Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Forum. | Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald
From a “showcase” pool to a state-of-the-art high school auditorium, Barrington-area officials shared their gains, as well as their challenges, Thursday during the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce’s Town Hall forum.
Barrington Park District Executive Director Teresa Jennings told the gathering that the new pool at Langendorf Park, among the projects funded by a successful $18.8 million referendum in 2023, is expected to open in mid-June.*
“We are going to be a showcase pool in the state of Illinois,” Jennings said.
Barrington Area Unit District 220 Superintendent Craig Winkelman said some of its recent successes include implementing full-day kindergarten three years ahead of the state deadline and passing a referendum last year that will fund upgrades that include a new auditorium at Barrington High School.
“In the spring of 2028, we will host our first spring musical,” he added.
Officials also detailed challenges ahead.
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*Meanwhile, today marks the one year anniversary of a car jumping a curb and striking the north side of the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center (pictured below). The club’s pools still remain closed as a result..
