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Uber, Lyft, Doordash drivers going on 1-day strike at O’Hare Airport

Posted in Community Alerts, Unions on February 14, 2024| 1 Comment »

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By Jessica D’Onofrio | ABC 7

Lots of passengers coming and going could be inconvenienced Wednesday at O’Hare.

Rideshare drivers plan to strike the airport as they demand better pay and safer working conditions. They believe a strike will shine a light on their conditions.

Thousands of ride hailing and delivery drivers for Uber, Lyft and Doordash are participating in a one-day strike across the country.

The striking drivers will not provide rides to and from airports in 10 U.S. cities Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Some of the cities include Chicago, Miami, Orlando and Philadelphia.

The strike is not planned to affect Midway Airport, but it could impact travelers looking for transportation at O’Hare.

Drivers are planning to gather in the ride-share staging lot for a rally at 11 a.m.

Meanwhile, the justice for app workers coalition says drivers are tired of working 80 hours a week to make ends meet and they are constantly scared for their safety.

More here.

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2 suspects in stolen semi-tractor trailer on the run, last seen in South Barrington

Posted in Community Alerts, South Barrington on February 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Elyssa Kaufman | CBS2

Two men are on the run after police attempted an arrest in connection with a stolen semi-truck tractor. 

The Elmhurst Police Department was investigating the stolen tractor when officers, along with Illinois State Police, stopped the stolen truck and a sedan involved in the theft. 

Police said three men ran from the vehicles and only one of them was taken into custody.

Police said the suspects were last seen in South Barrington, one near Covered Bridge Road and Barrington Road, and the other at Liberty Drive and Bartlett Road. One suspect was wearing a tan or light-colored sweatshirt and light pants and the other suspect was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. 

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Missing Bandit

Posted in Community Alerts on February 12, 2024| Leave a Comment »

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A Bull Terrier answering to the name of “Bandit” managed to escape a fenced, gated property on Steeplechase Road Saturday.  The VBH police were notified, and he has/had an ID tag on his collar with his address and the owner’s cell number on it.

The owner and friends have searched around Steeplechase, Belwood and Peraino Circle to no avail, and is offering a $500 reward for the return of Bandit. Please contact the VBH Police if you can help – 847. 551.3006.

Thank you.

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Visitation and service Monday for Marin Lacson

Posted in Barrington High School, Community Alerts, Countryside Elementary School on January 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Marin Elizabeth Lacson

Marin Elizabeth Lacson
October 22, 2006 ~ January 25, 2024

Visitation will be Monday, January 29 beginning at 2PM until the time of service at 7PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

A prayer for Marin and a tribute wall can be found here.

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Village advises “WHEN TO CALL POLICE DISPATCH”

Posted in Community Alerts, VBHPD, Village Government on January 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »

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From the Village website:

“Our area is forecasted to experience a possible wintery mix with slippery travel and a glaze of ice. These conditions may result in possible hazardous situations. Our residents are the eyes and ears of the community and we thank them for reporting these possible conditions. It is important to know who to call.

If Village Hall receives after-hour voice mails, messages are heard the next business day. All too often messages are left on the weekend regarding situations that should be reported directly to police dispatch, i.e. a possible road hazard, a questionable power line, etc.

To ensure a timely response, always call Quadcom Police Dispatch at 847-428-8784 where dispatchers are available 24 hours, seven (7) days a week. Residents are encouraged to call QuadCom whenever they have a safety concern—and no, it is not a bother. In fact, Police Chief Joseph Colditz encourages residents to do so and not to hesitate.

Remember, if you have an emergency, always dial 911.

Call QuadCom for:

  • Safety hazards including but not limited to:
    • Road Conditions
    • Downed Power Lines (Remember: a residential utility outage needs to be reported directly to your service provider. If it’s ComEd, follow the link Power Outages.)
    • Low-Hanging/Downed Trees
    • Obstructed View, either a sign or at an intersection, etc.
    • Accidents
  • Stray/Lost Animal
  • Driver may need assistance
  • Well-Being Check
  • Police Assistance
  • Suspicious Activity

As always, drivers are asked to proceed according to weather conditions. In wintery/icy conditions, please drive with caution, leaving ample space between you and the vehicles around you, and allowing more time to get to your destination.”

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Millions of safety kits to prevent furniture tip-overs are now being recalled

Posted in Community Alerts, Public Safety, Resident Spotlights, Topics Of Interest on January 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

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Anchor kits were sold with millions of dressers, chests and other clothing storage units. | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

By  Stephanie Zimmermann | Chicago Sun*Times

Millions of homes across the United States have furniture anchors installed by well-meaning parents who were urged to do so to prevent tip-over accidents that have been blamed in 592 reported deaths, mostly of children, from 2000 to 2021.

Now, under a new nationwide recall, parents are being urged to check those wall anchors for a possible hidden hazard.

The anchor kits — a plastic zip tie, two brackets and two screws — were included with millions of clothing storage units like dressers, armoires and chests that were sold under a variety of brand names since 2019.

But it turns out the anchors can become brittle or snap, which poses an unseen hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has issued the recall in cooperation with 31 furniture makers.

The recall is based on two reports of anchors breaking and an assessment that the plastic can deteriorate over time.

Consumers can apply for new anchors at no cost by going online to alliance4safety.org or by calling (855) 416-7370. No receipt is needed.

Read more here.

Related: “Barrington Hills toddler killed by overturned dresser,” “Federal official commends Barrington Hills woman during Ikea recall announcement”

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District 220 announces Tuesday will be an “E-Learning” day

Posted in 220, Barrington Education Association, Community Alerts, School Districts on January 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

220 E-day

Dear Barrington 220 Community,

As you know, we have experienced extremely cold temperatures over the past couple of days that will continue into tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for our area through noon on Tuesday, with the coldest temperatures forecasted to occur during student arrival. Therefore, in alignment with our severe cold protocol, Barrington 220 will implement an e-learning day on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Your child will have access to their learning activities by 9:00 am, through the usual communication method from their teachers, and teachers will be available throughout the day to assist students with learning activities. As a result of being able to offer learning beyond the classroom, Barrington 220 will not have to make up this school day at the end of the school year.

All events, activities, after-care programs, and athletic practices/games at all levels for Tuesday, Jan. 16 are canceled.

We acknowledge the inconvenience closing school may cause and appreciate your understanding of our need to put safety first. Thank you.

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District 220 announces Friday will be an “E-Learning” day

Posted in 220, Barrington Education Association, Board of Education, Community Alerts, Education, Property Taxes, School Districts, The New Normal?, Unions, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on January 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

E Day

Due to inclement weather, Friday, January 12, will be an e-learning day and all buildings will be closed. Your child will have access to their learning activities by 9:00 am, through the usual communication method from their teachers. As a result of being able to offer learning beyond the classroom, Barrington 220 will not have to make up this school day at the end of the school year.

All events, activities, after-care programs, and athletic practices/games at all levels for Friday, Jan. 12 are canceled. We will provide a separate update for events scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13.

As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather forecast, which calls for extremely cold temperatures this weekend and into early next week. If the district cancels school or implements an e-learning day next week, parents/guardians will be notified via text, email, and phone.

We acknowledge the inconvenience closing school may cause and we appreciate your understanding of our need to put the safety of students and staff first. Thank you.

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Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination

Posted in Community Alerts on December 17, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Associated Press 

CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.

Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In rare cases, the bacterial disease can be fatal.

Quaker, which is owned by PepsiCo, said in a news release that it has not received any reports of salmonella infections related to the recalled granola products. The full list of recalled foods includes granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars, which are also sold in PepsiCo’s snack mixes.

The affected products have been sold in all 50 U.S. states, as well as U.S. territories, Quaker said. The company is asking customers with recalled products to throw them away and contact its customer support line or visit the recall website for more information and reimbursement.

According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1.35 million cases of salmonella infection occur in the U.S. each year, causing approximately 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths.

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Smart toys highlight this year’s report on dangerous toys for children

Posted in Community Alerts, Topics Of Interest on November 20, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square

A consumer advocacy group’s newest dangerous toys report highlights smart devices that spy on children.

Illinois Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund’s 38th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report looks at the smart toys, like microphones, cameras, connectivity, and location trackers.

“Smart toys can be useful, fun or educational, but interacting with some of them can create frightening situations for too many families,” said Abe Scarr, director of Illinois PIRG Education Fund.

PIRG highlights an incident two months ago when a man kidnapped an 11-year-old girl he encountered while playing the popular mobile game Roblox. The child was eventually found safe about 135 miles away from her home.

Earlier this year, Amazon was accused of violating federal children’s privacy laws through its Alexa service by collecting the voices and geolocation data of children under 13 years old and using the voices and data for its own purposes.

Besides smart toys, Illinois PIRG Education Fund looks at several low-tech threats, including water beads, button batteries and recalled and counterfeit toys for sale.

Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said important advancements have been made over the years with toy safety.

“Fifteen years ago, we passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which did things like take away lead and dyes from toys that children might chew on,” Schakowsky said.

More here.

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