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Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk steps off Oct. 15

Posted in Fundraisers, Resident Spotlights on October 10, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Crop Walk

Submitted by Linda Osikowicz

The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk, an annual community hunger education and fundraising event sponsored by Church World Service, will take place throughout the village of Barrington, beginning at Community Church of Barrington, 407 S. Grove Ave., Sunday, Oct. 15.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by the walk at 1 p.m.

In 2022, the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk raised more than $34,200. CROP Hunger Walk funds benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service. Twenty-five percent of funds raised in Barrington benefits the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the FISH Food Pantry in Carpentersville, Bacoa Meals With Wheels, United Partnership for a Better Community Summer Lunch Program in Wauconda, Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry, Project HOPE and the People in Need (PIN) program of the Barrington Area Ministerial Association.

All are invited to be a part of the CROP Walk. There will be activities for children, including a scavenger hunt with prizes.

Not feeling up to walking that day? Register as a “spirit walker,” ask friends to sponsor you, and come pack some “Easy Eats” meals instead of walking.

Volunteers will be packing 100 bags with ingredients to prepare a meal for four. They will then be donated to a local foundation providing help, hope and encouragement to individuals and families in need.

For details, sign up or to make a donation, visit crophungerwalk.org/barringtonil.

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Festivals Oct. 6-12: Oktoberfests, Fest, Scarecrow Fest and more

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, Topics Of Interest on October 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns starts Wednesday, October 11th

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Ongoing

Terror Roulette: Thursdays through Sundays through Tuesday, Oct. 31, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, Suite J-40, South Barrington. This haunted house challenge is designed for horror fans. Advance tickets required. Prices start at $37; group rates available. terrorroulette.com.

Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tractors, pumpkins and fall treats for sale, and on weekends, hayrides for $3.50 and animal shows. $5 for residents, $5.50 for nonresidents; free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/randall-oaks-zoo.

Jack O’Lantern World: Times vary Thursdays through Sundays through Sunday, Oct. 29, at 215 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Walk a ¾-mile long trail through thousands of jack-o’-lanterns hand-carved by artisans. $14.99-$24.99. thejackolanternworld.com/lakezurich.

Friday, Oct. 6

MainStreet Libertyville’s First Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments and more. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Scarecrow Fest: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, in downtown St. Charles. 38th annual fest features 85 handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown. Family zone in Lincoln Park and Autumn on the Fox Arts and Crafts Show at Pottawatomie Park. Free. scarecrowfest.com.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Pumpkin Patch Festival: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at SEBA Park, 151 S. Water St., South Elgin. Costume pet parade at 10 a.m. along the sidewalk on South Water Street, craft show, pumpkin chucking, face painting, pyramid of hay and painting station. For the pet parade, register in advance through Friday or on-site from 9:30-9:50 a.m. Free. southelgin.com.

Algonquin Harvest Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, along Main Street, Algonquin. Farmers market, artisans, entertainment, food, drinks, giveaways and more. Hosted by the Algonquin Rotary Club. Free. algonquin.org.

Algonquin Historic Cemetery Walk: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Algonquin Cemetery. Features re-enactments by historical figures. A shuttle bus will take attendees from the Algonquin Harvest Market and back every 20 minutes. Hosted by the Algonquin Historic Commission. Free. algonquin.org.

Autumn Harvest: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at North School Park, East Eastman Street and Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights. Crafts, games, hayrides, a scarecrow-building contest, live music and entertainment, food and more. Free. ahpd.org.

DIY Scarecrow Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Brother’s Field, 340 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Reserve a time to build your own custom scarecrow using a variety of clothing and accessories. Register in advance. $10 per scarecrow. longgrove.org/festival/october-days.

Woodstock Ale Fest: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the corner of Clay and Newell, Woodstock. Features 60 brews from 30 local breweries, live entertainment, games and contests, hourly special brew tappings, raffle food trucks and more. Proceeds benefit Independence Health & Therapy. $60, $80 for VIP, $15 for designated driver. woodstockalefest.org.

Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Kimball Hill Park, 3286 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Kids’ activities from 2-5 p.m.; square dancing at 3 p.m.; line dancing from 4-6 p.m.; cowboy cookout from 5-8 p.m. Hayrides, petting zoo, crafts, pony rides, face painting and more. Hillbilly Rockstarz performs at 6 p.m. Free. cityrm.org.

Fox Lake Pumpkin Jubilee: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Court, Fox Lake. Artisan crafts, food vendors and pumpkin carving. Carved pumpkins will be added to the pumpkin wall that will be on display all night. Free. foxlake.org/392/Pumpkin-Jubilee.

Octoberfest: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Meineke Park, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Food trucks and live entertainment. $5 activity bracelet includes the balloon twister, face painting and inflatables. Overflow parking will be at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive. Free. parkfun.com.

Ghost Story Train: 5, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, off Route 31, South Elgin. Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve for family-friendly frights, including stories around the campfire with treats from Margie’s Girls’ Kitchen. A ghostly musician will lead campfire songs. Costumes welcome. $23. Register at foxtrolley.org/Ghost-Story-Train.

Pint of Music Concerts: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. No Pants Polka Band will perform on the Biergarten Main Stage. Free. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Lake County Jeep Invasion: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Lake County Fair Grounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Hundreds of Jeeps, vendors, food trucks, mud pit and more. Parking lot opens at 10 a.m. $20 per vehicle. lakecountyjeepinvasion.com.

Fall Authors Fair 2023: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Local adult and YA authors will be signing copies of their books. Free. gailborden.info/authors.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Mariachi Herencia de México: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Mexican music and culture. $48-$52. prairiecenter.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns: 6-10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11-12, and Oct. 18-20, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins, some as large as 150 pounds. The LED-lit jack-o’-lanterns will be staged along a festive paved pathway where visitors will encounter characters and can watch live carving. Adults: $19 for members, $21 for nonmembers; kids 3-12: $13/$15 in advance; free for kids 2 and younger. Parking: $15. Sold out: Oct. 13-15 and 21-22. chicagobotanic.org.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Witches Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Participating downtown businesses will offer specials, discounts, giveaways and more. Free. longgrove.org/festival/october-days.

Music Under the Trees at The Dole: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Alternative rock and indie pop group The Red Roses will perform. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. $20. thedole.org/music-under-the-trees/.

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BTRO hosting, “SAFE-T Act and its impact,” seminar tomorrow

Posted in Barrington Area Library, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Resident Spotlights, Springfield, Topics Of Interest, Unions on October 4, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Barrington Township Republican Organization (BTRO) invites you to join them tomorrow, October 5th, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, at the Barrington Area Public Library!

They will be discussing the SAFE-T Act and its impact on Barrington Township, with special guest speakers IL State Rep. Marty McLaughlin and Tom Devore, a Southern Illinois Attorney who has dedicated himself to educating, empowering, and equipping the PEOPLE to combat government overreach and mandates.

Be part of shaping our community’s future, regardless of your political stance. Your presence matters, and your questions can drive positive change.

Click here to RSVP.

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Contemporary Interpretation of a Classic Belgian Farmhouse

Posted in Real Estate, Resident Spotlights on October 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Situated on over 6 acres in the Chicago suburban village of Barrington Hills, Illinois, this stunning new built farmhouse is inspired by Belgian-style country houses.

Moment Design collaborated with Kate Marker Interiors and builder HammerKraft Home Co to create a modern farmhouse with timeless aesthetic.

Minimalist design elements were incorporated into the European country style architecture. Natural wood and reclaimed materials were used to contrast with the white brick exterior.

Inside the home, neutral palette with antique pine ceiling beams and white oak flooring provide a modern rustic feel.

More here.

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Register for the BACC Legislative Breakfast

Posted in BACOG, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Resident Spotlights, School Districts, Springfield, Taxes on October 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Join Barrington 220, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, and BACOG for the annual BACC Legislative Breakfast. Hear first-hand updates from local and state legislators about issues affecting our community. Confirmed speakers are: State Senator Dan McConchie (R-26); State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-52); and State Representative Nabeela Syed (D-51).

The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 8:30am at the Barrington Park District. Click here to register.

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See inside an interior designer’s Barrington Hills home now for sale for $5M – NBC Chicago

Posted in Property Taxes, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Topics Of Interest on September 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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A popular interior designer’s Barrington Hills home has hit the market for $5 million.

The 9,200-square-foot home with six bedrooms and over five bathrooms was listed for $4.99 million earlier this month, according to the listing from Coldwell Banker.

“The home was meticulously renovated and refined by the owner & nationally known designer, Kate Marker, and features 6 bedrooms, 5.2 bathrooms, garage space for 7 cars, a 1,000-square-foot coach house, commanding curb appeal, stunning pool plus vistas overlooking Flint Creek, nature and breathtaking sunsets throughout the seasons,” the listing states.

Marker is the principal designer and owner of Barrington-based Kate Marker Interiors.

The home includes a number of unique features, with many European-inspired to tuches, in what the listing describes as a “once in a lifetime offering” that is “finished to perfection.”

See the dozens of photos NBC Chicago posted here.

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SEC charges Exelon, ComEd and former utility CEO Anne Pramaggiore in Michael Madigan scandal

Posted in ComEd Four, Resident Spotlights, Riding Club of Barrington Hills on September 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore exits the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on May 2, 2023 in Chicago after being found guilty on all counts in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)

By Ray Long and Jason Meisner – Chicago Tribune

The Commonwealth Edison scandal engulfing indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now costing its parent company, Exelon Corp., $46.2 million in penalties under a new settlement with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.

The SEC charged Exelon and ComEd with fraud in the alleged scheme to influence and reward Madigan as several lucrative pieces of utility legislation passed the Democratic-dominated General Assembly from 2011 to 2019. Exelon agreed to pay the penalty, the SEC said.

Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore also faces new SEC bribery-related charges, but her case will be litigated, according to the commission. Pramaggiore already was convicted in the high-profile ComEd Four corruption case in federal court this year and awaits sentencing in January.

The new SEC penalties follow ComEd’s July 2020 deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. attorney’s office to pay a $200 million fine and cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for dropping a bribery count against the electric utility. The bribery count was dropped earlier this year.

The Illinois Commerce Commission also previously approved a roughly $38 million refund for ComEd customers — or about, on average, a little less than $5 per residential customer — to address the question of whether customer costs were tied to the inappropriate conduct. The refund was derided by one utility watchdog as “chump change.”

Read more here.

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Festivals Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Oktoberfests, Fall Fests and more

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers on September 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Taste of Arlington

By Luke Zurawski – Daily Herald

Starts before Friday

Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tractors, pumpkins and fall treats for sale, and on weekends, hayrides for $3.50 and animal shows. $5 for residents, $5.50 for nonresidents; free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/randall-oaks-zoo.

Friday, Sept. 29

Buffalo Creek Brewing Oktoberfest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. The all-ages event features indoor and outdoor activities in the Bavarian-themed taproom, backyard biergarten and Oktoberfest tent, including German beer, Oktoberfest food from Rep’s Place from 5-8 p.m., music and gaming. No Pants Polka Band will perform from 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com.

Harmony Fest featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, and 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Harmony Park, Vail and Campbell streets, Arlington Heights. Music from Ultrabeat at 5 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Hello Weekend at 5 p.m. and Wedding Banned at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Food and drinks from local restaurants, a kids’ zone and a business expo. Free. business.arlingtonhcc.com.

Oktoberfest: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. Music from The Polkaholics from 6-10 p.m. Friday and The Frank “K” Duo from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and The Ed Wagner Brass Band from 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Food from Ream’s Wurst Wagon and more. Free; fees for trolley rides. Rotary5000.org.

Itasca Bonfire & Brews: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. Beer tasting around a bonfire includes four beer tastings and a s’mores kit. Yard games available. For 21 or older. $30. itascaparkdistrict.ticketleap.com/.

Under the Stars: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Take a Paddlewheel Riverboat cruise along the Fox River. Bring wine or beer. For ages 21 or older. $24. Register in advance at stcparks.org/events.

Jack O’Lantern World: Various times Friday through Sunday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 5, at 215 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Walk a ¾-mile long trail through thousands of jack-o’-lanterns hand carved by local artisans. $14.99-$24.99. thejackolanternworld.com/lakezurich.

Terror Roulette: Various times Friday through Sunday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, and through Oct. 31, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, Suite J-40, South Barrington. Haunted house challenge designed for horror fans. Tickets start at $33.60. terrorroulette.com.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Oktoberfest 5K: 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. This race winds through the historic downtown streets and neighborhoods of Long Grove. $34.99-$99.99. allcommunityevents.com/oktoberfest5k.

Johnny Appleseed Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, on Williams and Brink streets, Crystal Lake. Rides, games, petting zoo, food vendors, demonstrations, live music and more. Free. downtowncl.org/events/johnny-appleseed-festival.

Annual Lake County Family Fun Fest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Outdoor and classic games, live entertainment, shopping and more. Free. jointhefunwithus.com.

DuPage Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Over 150 artist tables, vendor booths and special guests. $8; free for kids 12 and younger. Buy tickets at eventnoire.com.

Cider Fest and Fall Discount Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Sip hard ciders including CiderBoys Caramel Apple, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, 2 Fools Rose Cider, and Right Bee Cider Semi-Dry. Free. rauecenter.org.

Kane County Flea Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Up to 1,000 dealers will display and sell antiques and collectibles, indoor and outside. $6; free for kids younger than 12 when accompanied by an adult. kanecountyfleamarket.com.

Hoptoberfest: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 Archer Ave., Mundelein. Da Local Boy and Arnold’s Tacos food trucks; live music by The Tap Room All-Stars and Uncle Pigeon; Patrick Mannelly will sign autographs from 3-5 p.m. and more. Free admission; guests are asked to bring a new or gently used children’s book for Bernie’s Book Bank. tightheadbrewing.com.

Zero Fest: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at The Other Side, 135 Beardsley St., Crystal Lake. Family event featuring live music from Mungion, Wrench and Paul’s Dead, food trucks (Coop’s Fresh Chicken and Dulce Tentaciones Mexicana), vendors and more. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit New Direction Addiction Recovery Services. Free. facebook.com/TheOtherSideClub/.

Sunday, Oct. 1

Great Midwest Train Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Trains for sale from exhibitors across the U.S., model train displays, workshops and demonstrations. $7 online or $8 at the gate; cash only. Free for kids 11 and younger with a paying adult. GreatMidwestTrainShow.com.

Algonquin Kite Fest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, in Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Stunt kite flyers, giant kite displays, fly-your-own-kite area, music, food and more. Free. algonquin.org.

Autumn Harvest Festival: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Heritage Farm, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Demonstrations of 19th-century farm life, kids’ crafts and games, pumpkin decorating, live music, food and beverages and more. Parking is available at St. Matthew Parish, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road. A wagon shuttle will transport visitors. $5 per person or $20 per family. parkfun.com.

Deerfield Area Historical Society’s 43rd Annual Fall Festival: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Deerfield Historic Village, 517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Artisan demonstrations, food, music, tours of historic buildings and kids’ activities. Free. deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Howl-O-Ween: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Spooky egg hunt, pet-friendly vendors, raffle, take photos with your dog inside the Howling House of Terrier and more. Each dog will receive a goody bag, a raffle ticket and a photo with their owner. $1-$10. palatineparks.org.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Vernon Hills Scarecrow Fest: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at Century Park Pavilion, 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills. Build and decorate a scarecrow to line the driveway at the Sullivan Community Center during the Halloween season. Complimentary apple cider and doughnuts. $18 per group. Register at vhparkdistrict.org/event/scarecrow-fest.

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Some see Illinois’ dwindling population hurting public pensions

Posted in Pension Funding, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Resident Spotlights, Springfield, Taxes, Unions on September 26, 2023| 1 Comment »

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Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills |BlueRoomStream

Illinois has seen an exodus of residents over the past several years. Some say the outmigration is contributing to the state’s growing pension problems.

Illinois currently spends about $10 billion a year on public pensions, and the state’s five systems have an unfunded liability of at least $140 billion. Some Illinois legislators are pushing for more funding for pensions while others have raised concerns of having Tier 2 employees hired after 2011 with fewer promised benefits paying more to support those employees in Tier 1 with more generous benefits.

A recent report from the American Legislative Exchange Council found each man, woman and child in Illinois is on the hook for about $37,000 to pay off public employee pensions, the second highest amount of all states after Alaska.

U.S. Census data shows nationwide, the median household income was $74,755 in 2022, down around 1% from the year before when adjusting for inflation. Illinois is one of 17 states to see its average inflation-adjusted household income decrease in 2022.

Other data from the U.S. Census on state-to-state migration released earlier this year shows that Illinois gained 4,000 residents from nine other states. But about 150,000 left for other states. That means 146,000 Illinoisans on net left in 2021.

Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, said the state pension systems suffer when people leave the state.

“We are having a smaller and smaller number of employees supporting the top, and that demographic structure itself is a big problem,” McLaughlin told The Center Square. “That’s not changing because the only way to change that is to grow Illinois’ population, grow Illinois businesses, grow Illinois employees, so they can support those at the top.”

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Help Signal Hill, NSDAR, Honor All Veterans Interred at Evergreen Cemetery

Posted in Fundraisers, The Greatest Generation on September 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Jacqueline Marcus

For the previous four years, the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, has undertaken the task of raising funds to purchase individual wreaths for the community’s Wreaths Across America Day at Evergreen Cemetery, 600 Dundee Avenue, in Barrington, IL. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 16th, and the chapter asks for your help.

As with all things, the price of a wreath has increased from $15.00 to $17.00. While local DAR members privately donate toward the event costs, and local businesses and groups will donate, there is a known total of nearly 800 graves to be covered. Unfortunately, that number increases every year.

In addition to community participation, the chapter asks that individuals who could afford to purchase a wreath for general placement please visit http://WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/IL0113.

If you would like to purchase a wreath for specific placement for a loved one, but cannot attend, a DAR member will be honored to do the placement on your behalf. Should we reach our goal, any additional monies will be banked for the following year. The chapter also encourages community participation on the day of the event. Following a brief memorial service, citizens of the community will be encouraged to place wreaths on the nearly 800 identified Veterans’ graves at Evergreen.

Signal Hill, NSDAR is a Barrington based chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The 501(c)3 organization is dedicated to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavors. For more information about membership requirements, the local chapter and its goals and accomplishments, please visit signalhilldar.com.

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