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East Dundee Public Hearing Nov. 5th Re: Data Center Text Amendment Proposal

Posted in AI, Community Alerts, County, Data Center, East Dundee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Kane, Land Use, Lennie, Politics, Privacy, Public Hearing, Public Safety, Real Estate, Special Use Permits, Taxes, Transparency, Village Code on October 30, 2026| Leave a Comment »

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

“Notice is hereby given that the Planning, Zoning, and Historic Commission of the Village of East Dundee will hold a special meeting for a public hearing on November 5, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. at the East Dundee Police Station 2nd Floor Village Board Meeting Room, 115 E. 3rd Street, East Dundee, Illinois, to consider the following Village-initiated request:

A proposed text amendment to Chapter 157 of the Village of East Dundee Zoning Ordinance in Section 157.065(A)(1)(h)(1) to reclassify data centers in the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Districts from a (P) permitted by-right land use to a (S) permitted by special use permit land use in those areas of the Village north of IL Rt 72 and west of Commonwealth Drive, and in those areas of the Village south of IL Rt 72 and west of Commonwealth Edison transmission right-of-way. PIN: Village-wide Legal Description: N/A All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Any questions regarding this public hearing process may be directed to Franco Bottalico, Interim Village Administrator, in person at 120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, Illinois, 60118, via email at FBottalico@eastdundee.net, or by phone at (847) 8150472. Published in Daily Herald October 21, 2026 (169833)​”

A copy of the agenda packet can be viewed and downloaded here. East Dundee public maps can be found here.

Related: “Proposed East Dundee annexation deal would allow future data center”

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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES IN BARRINGTON HILLS (Monday)

Posted in Accidents, Algonquin Rd, BCFPD, Community Alerts, Kendal County Reviews, Police Reports, Traffic, VBHPD on October 27, 2026| 3 Comments »

“Barrington Countryside Fire District and Barrington Hills Police are respond(ed) to a serious crash involving approximately 5–6 vehicles on Route 62 (Algonquin Road), east of Bateman Road.

Multiple injuries (were) reported, and four ambulances have(d) been requested to the scene as emergency crews work(ed) to assist those involved.

Route 62 (was) completely shut down in the area. Drivers (were) urged to avoid the roadway, seek alternate routes, and allow emergency personnel room to work.

With multiple vehicles involved and Route 62 completely closed, do you think more needs to be done to improve safety along this stretch of Algonquin Road?”

Source: Kendal County Reviews

Editorial note: Algonquin Road was closed and residents received absolutely no notification (Text, email, Facebook, X…) from the Barrington Hills Police Department. It would have taken less than a minute to craft a message informing residents.

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Cuba Township Roadwork Begins Monday – Plum Tree Rd and Rt. 14

Posted in Community Alerts, Cuba Township Road District, Road construction, Traffic on October 22, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Per Cuba Township Facebook Post:

“Road work is slated to occur at the intersection of Plum Tree and Route 14 from Monday, Oct 26 to Wednesday, Oct 28. Please find the attached road map to indicate where flaggers and road work will be.

It is highly suggested that during this roadwork, it will be best to completely avoid the intersection if at all possible.

If you must take this route expect heavy delays”

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Traffic Alert: Intermittent Road Closures on Route 14 and Lake Zurich Road Oct. 10–11

Posted in Community Alerts, EJ&E/Canadian National, Traffic on October 9, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Per the Village of Barrington:

Canadian National Railway (CN) is scheduled to deliver stone by specialized train to the Route 14 underpass project site tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11.

As the train moves slowly through the construction zone to unload the stone, it will intermittently block the CN railroad crossings at Route 14 and Lake Zurich Road, resulting in temporary road closures. The train is expected to arrive around noon each day and remain on-site for approximately four hours, schedule permitting.

  • Route 14 Temporary Closure

When the train blocks the Route 14 CN railroad crossing, the roadway will be temporarily closed between Main Street and Route 59 (Hough Street). A signed detour will be in place, and Barrington police officers will be on-site to help direct traffic.

  • Lake Zurich Road Temporary Closure

Lake Zurich Road will also be temporarily closed at the CN railroad crossing while the train blocks the tracks.

During this time, businesses on Route 14 north of Main Street and south of the CN tracks, including the library and Citizens Park, can be accessed from the south.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area during these times, if possible, and allow extra travel time.

The Village will share any schedule updates received from CN. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this work.

 

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Barrington Area Crop Walk is Sunday

Posted in Community Alerts, Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights, St. Anne Catholic Community on October 9, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Barrington, let’s walk together to help fight hunger!

Join us for the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026 and choose a 1-mile or 5K route through Barrington.

Help us reach our $52,000 goal to support families in need right here in our community and around the world.

Saint Anne Catholic Church
120 Ela Street
Registration: 12:30 p.m. | Walk 1:00 p.m.

Sign up HERE in advance, or day-of, or support via a monetary donation at the link below. See you Sunday!“

St. Anne Catholic School
Village of Barrington
Presbyterian Church of Barrington
Barrington United Methodist Church
Community Church of Barrington
Hope Lutheran Church – Long Grove, IL

Source

 

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Barrington High School 2026 Homecoming Is This Weekend

Posted in Barrington High School, Community Alerts, Nostalgia, Traffic on October 1, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Masquerade Theme

Join fellow Broncos and Fillies on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Barrington, Illinois! Come home to Barrington and celebrate—all alumni are welcome to attend!

Saturday’s Schedule

  •  10:15 AM — Homecoming Parade
    Departs from the Barrington Metra Station and marches to BHS
  •  11:00 AM — Barrington High School Tour
    Explore your alma mater and see what’s new!
  •  11:00 AM – 3:00 PM — BHSAA Tailgate Party
    For all BHS alumni and friends at Chessie’s (200 Applebee Street)
  •  12:00 PM — Homecoming Football Game
    Broncos vs. Conant @ BHS Community Stadium
  •  Evening — Individual Class Reunion Events
    For classes ending in 1 and 6

The “Taste of 220” mobile food truck will be serving food during homecoming.”

Source

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Never Mind: CN Railroad Crossing Closures POSTPONED

Posted in Barrington Area Library, Community Alerts, EJ&E/Canadian National, Goat Rodeo, Traffic, U.S. Route 14 Underpass on September 24, 2026| Leave a Comment »

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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Weekend CN Railroad Crossing Closure Alert in Barrington

Posted in Barrington Area Library, Community Alerts, Traffic, Transparency on September 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »

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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Rabid bat found in Hoffman Estates

Posted in Community Alerts, Hoffman Estates on September 3, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Submitted by Hoffman Estates

A bat found in the 1000 block of Worthington Drive in Hoffman Estates Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, according to Cook County Animal and Rabies Control officials.

The public is advised not to handle bats or any other wild animals. Report dead bats or skunks on private properties or on roadways by calling Cook County Animal and Rabies Control at (708) 974-6140.

Animal control officials ask anyone who has been bitten by a bat or has had potential exposure to a bat to contact a medical provider. Residents are reminded to ensure pets are current on their rabies vaccinations and to keep dogs, cats, and ferrets on a leash or under supervision outdoors.

Visit the Cook County Animal and Rabies Control website at cookcountyil.gov/service/rabies-prevention for more information.

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Hough Street (Route 59) Lane Reductions Begin Tomorrow

Posted in Aunt Blabby, Community Alerts, Real Estate, Traffic, U.S. Route 14 Underpass on July 26, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“Beginning Monday, July 27, Hough Street (Route 59) will be reduced to one lane in each direction south of Northwest Highway as work begins on the next phase of the Route 14 underpass project. This stage includes construction of the culvert that will carry the relocated Flint Creek.

Traffic changes include:

  • The northbound left turn lane from Hough Street onto Route 14 will be temporarily shortened due to adjacent construction. Consider alternative routes to proceed westbound on Route 14 to avoid traffic delays.
  • Lions Drive at Hough Street will be temporarily closed. Barrington Park District visitors can still access Lions Drive from Route 14.

This is the first stage of Hough Street construction, and the temporary traffic pattern is expected to remain in place for at least one month. During this time, the contractor will also evaluate opportunities to complete additional work as part of this stage, which could increase the duration of these lane reductions.

A traffic map is attached and shown below. Drivers, please plan for delays and use caution when traveling through the area.

Stay updated on the Route 14 underpass project by visiting the dedicated project website at us14underpass.com and subscribing to receive email alerts.”

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