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“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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“In preparation for the Barrington Road Widening Project, there has been some ongoing utility relocation work.

Pirtano Construction is currently installing underground conduits for AT&T on the west side of Barrington Road between Algonquin Road and Central Road. This work is expected to continue through August 2026.

Following AT&T’s conduit installation, additional utility companies will continue relocating their infrastructure to accommodate the future roadway improvements. This includes, but is not limited to, ComEd, which will be relocating overhead electrical lines, and Nicor Gas. Utility relocation activities are anticipated to continue through March 2027.

These utility improvements are a necessary step in preparing the area for the Barrington Road Widening Project. We appreciate the community’s patience as this important infrastructure work progresses.”

Source: Village of South Barrington

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By JD Rudd | FOX 32 Chicago

Large wildfires are currently burning across southern Canada. As a weak front moves through the area Wednesday night into Thursday, winds will turn to the northeast, opening the door for smoke and haze from those wildfires to move into the Chicago area.

The latest forecast guidance suggests the smoke could be especially thick across northern Illinois, including downtown Chicago.

If the smoke reaches the area, expect a hazy, smoky sky Thursday afternoon. The smoke could also keep temperatures a bit lower than they otherwise would be, though highs are still expected to reach the lower 90s.

View the report here.

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“The Barrington Hills Police Department would like to inform you that a Permit for a professional Fireworks Display has been issued for July 4th starting at 9:30pm at Barrington High School. Please remember that it is illegal to use or explode unpermitted fireworks. Please celebrate this Holiday safely. Thank you Thank you, Village of Barrington Hills.”

Sent via email a second time 24 hours after the first. Apparently they are trying to avoid as many complaints as they can.

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“The Barrington Hills Police Department would like to inform you that a Permit for a professional Fireworks Display has been issued for July 4th starting at 9:30pm at Barrington High School. Please remember that it is illegal to use or explode unpermitted fireworks. Please celebrate this Holiday safely. Thank you Thank you, Village of Barrington Hills.”

Sent via email.

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South Barrington will launch a new electronic emergency alert system June 1.

Called Everbridge, the free service will let residents know about severe weather, public safety matters, road closures and more via phone, text, email and a mobile app. Alerts are customizable based on user preferences.

To learn more and to register, visit southbarrington.org/emergency-notification-system.

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Happy New Year!

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The Village Hall North entrance will be closed to the public during construction.

The Village Hall North entrance (pictured above) will be closed to the public during construction.

“Starting Monday, November 10, the Barrington Hills Village Hall will begin renovations on the second floor (Administrative Offices).

The Village Hall will stay open during construction, but access will be limited. We encourage everyone to call (847-551-3000) or email (village@vbhil.gov) us your questions, concerns, and applications whenever possible.

Please use the west entrance during this time.

The north door will be closed to the public and used only for Village meetings.

We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements! Most of the construction should be finished before the end of the year.”

Source

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Appointed State Senator Darby Hills dolled up as “Barbie” for Halloween in 2023. We anxiously look forward to learning what she masquerades as this year!

Daily Herald report

Halloween is this Friday, October 31st. Trick-or-treating hours in Barrington Hills are 3-7 PM. Nearby villages and towns posting hours include:

After Halloween is over, many towns offer pumpkin recycling events called “Pumpkin Smash” where residents can drop off their pumpkins for composting. To find a “Pumpkin Smash” near you, go to scarce.org/pumpkins/ or your town’s website.

Find more locations and times here.

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In conjunction with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, we are pleased to provide this opportunity for our 52nd District residents to safely and responsibly dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs. Please place the medications in a sealed plastic bag. Please note that we CANNOT accept liquids, syringes or needles.

We are also accepting up to 2 bankers boxes of paper per household for secured document shredding.

Date & Time: Saturday, September 13 from 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: 28662 W Northwest Hwy, Lake Barrington

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