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South Barrington Park District again auctions land, but identity of winning bidder isn’t clear

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Real Estate, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on February 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Patabook News

Thirty-four acres of undeveloped South Barrington Park District land has once again sold at auction, but the identity of the winning bidder isn’t clear.

A representative of a group called Area N Development LLC offered $2.3 million for the property at Bartlett Road and Route 59 during a live, in-person auction held Wednesday at park district headquarters. But no limited liability company with that name is registered with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

After winning the auction, the representative didn’t provide contact information for the company he represented or its owners, said Lee Filas, a spokesman for the park district.

A company called Area N Development is registered in Delaware. According to public Deleware Division of Corporations data, it formed Feb. 20 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its registered agent is a Las Vegas company called InCorp Services that helps others incorporate.

The park district board unanimously approved the sale to Area N Development at its scheduled meeting Wednesday night, Filas said. A closing date wasn’t immediately publicized.

The park district pulled out of a deal last year to sell the property — a former tree nursery that’s sometimes called “Area N” by the district and local residents — after concerns arose about the religious group that was the only bidder in a May 2023 auction.

Read more here.

Related: “Parcel known as ‘Area N’ hits the auction block this month,” “Village posts Annexation Notice,” “South Barrington park board votes to halt land sale to Plymouth Brethren Christian Church after clash with residents and being sued. A park commissioner quit amid the vitriol, citing ‘nonsense.’,” “South Barrington parks board cancels sale of land to religious group,” “After public outcry, South Barrington Park District might scrap plan to sell land to religious group,” “Attorneys for South Barrington Park District, church tell judge they want to complete land sale,” “Opponents of the South Barrington Park District land sale to Plymouth Brother Christian Church protest outside meeting, confront commissioners,” “Proposed sale of South Barrington Park District land to church is headed to court,” “Why the South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church, (Part 2),” “Why South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church,” “South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support,” “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Barrington Area Council of Governments meets tonight

Posted in BACOG, Barrington Hills Park District, District 220 referendum, Dumb and Dumber, EJ&E/Canadian National, Ethics, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, Land Use, Meeting Minutes, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village President on February 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG) is scheduled to meet today at the South Barrington Village Hall.  Judging from minutes from prior BACOG meetings, tonight’s meeting will begin at 7 PM (though no meeting agenda is posted).

BACOG members will no doubt have questions regarding the Old Sutton and Penny Roads property annexation that was unanimously approved last night. In light of this, Village Director of Administrator, Anna Paul, will no doubt chair tonight’s meeting.

The most current minutes available from their November, 28, 2023 meeting can be found here.

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Village Board of Trustees meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Barrington Hills Park District, Clown Car, Deception, Dumb and Dumber, EJ&E/Canadian National, ePacket Agendas, Ethics, Financial Reports, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Minutes, One Barrington Hills, Pension Funding, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Roads & Bridges Committee, South Barrington, Spring Creek Stewards, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Village Treasurer, Well Water Quality, Zoning Board on February 26, 2024| 6 Comments »

Property being voted on for annexation this evening by the Board of Trustees.

Our Village Board of Trustees will be conducting their regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Topics on their agenda include:

  • PRESENTATION: Donlea Road (Lacey Lake) Drainage Investigation Final Findings – Steve Cieslica, PE, Trotter & Associates – Download here
  • [Vote] A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Replacement of a Security Video Recording and Management System Resolution 24 –
  • [Vote] Ordinance Annexing Territory Commonly Known as 15 Old Sutton Road, 188 Old Sutton Road, 190 Sutton Road, 191 Penny Road, 193 Penny Road, 545 Penny Road, 545 Penny Road, and Identified Railroad Property to the Village of Barrington Hills Ordinance 24 –

A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.

Related: “Two items of interest on Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting agenda,” “Village posts Annexation Notice,” “Change.org petition posted: ‘Why Barrington Hills should not annex Sutton and the Penny Road Properties.’”

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Parcel known as “Area N” hits the auction block this month

Posted in 220, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington United Methodist Church, Clown Car, Cook, County, Deception, Dumb and Dumber, EJ&E/Canadian National, Ethics, FPDCC, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, Land Use, Mówimy po polsku, One Barrington Hills, Plum Farm development, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, School Districts, South Barrington, Taxes, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village President on February 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“Area N”

A source of much debate, press coverage and the resignation of a District official, the 34 +/- property known as “Area N” owned by the South Barrington Park District will be auctioned (again) on February 28th.

According to the District website:

“AUCTION OF SBPD PROPERY AREA N

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 at 5:30PM
SOUTH BARRINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER
3 TENNIS CLUB LANE, SOUTH BARRINGTON​

Property Information​

Information to Bidders:

Contact information for Auctioneer

Contact information for Jay Morgan

​Auction Information

SBPD Real Estate Sales Contract revised 1/22/24

Terms of Sale revised 1/23/24”

As far as we know, this property has no relation to the nearby properties in unincorporated Cook County President Cecola is proposing to annex.

Related: “Village posts Annexation Notice,” “South Barrington park board votes to halt land sale to Plymouth Brethren Christian Church after clash with residents and being sued. A park commissioner quit amid the vitriol, citing ‘nonsense.’,” “South Barrington parks board cancels sale of land to religious group,” “After public outcry, South Barrington Park District might scrap plan to sell land to religious group,” “Attorneys for South Barrington Park District, church tell judge they want to complete land sale,” “Opponents of the South Barrington Park District land sale to Plymouth Brother Christian Church protest outside meeting, confront commissioners,” “Proposed sale of South Barrington Park District land to church is headed to court,” “Why the South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church, (Part 2),” “Why South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church,” “South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support,” “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Barrington-area leaders tout growth at annual economic summit

Posted in BACT, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Hills Park District, Clown Car, Conflict of interest, Cook, County, Deception, Dumb and Dumber, EJ&E/Canadian National, Ethics, FPDCC, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, One Barrington Hills, Politics, Property Taxes, South Barrington, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Village Code, Village Government, Village President on February 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Darch

Report

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

The annual State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit fittingly took place on Valentine’s Day, given how area leaders showered the new development taking place in their communities with love.

Sponsored by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, the event Wednesday featured leaders from Barrington and its neighbors offering updates on what’s new in their towns.

Barrington Village President Karen Darch discussed the long-awaited development of the Golden Triangle, a downtown area bordered by Hough Street, Liberty Street and the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Compasspoint Development plans to build 125 apartments, 13,000 square feet of retail space, two new restaurants, and 37 car condominiums on the 6.2-acre site.

Deer Park Village President Greg Rusteberg said a new tax increment financing district along Rand Road has attracted four projects. Persin & Robbin Jewelers will be breaking ground at Lake-Cook and Quentin roads this spring, he added.

Happenings in Long Grove include new ownership for the Village Tavern, which has been operating since 1847, and the Sock Monkey Museum being inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records, Village President Bill Jacob said.

Read more here.

Editorial note: Zalusky found nothing of interest to report for Barrington Hills. Apparently, President Cecola mentioned nothing about the pending proposed annexation of properties adjacent to South Barrington and the Cook County Forest Preserves by the Village. He likely didn’t want to be asked questions he was incapable of answering.

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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. 

More here.

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Village posts Annexation Notice

Posted in Barrington Hills Park District, Big Red, BOHICA, Clown Car, Cook, County, Deception, Dumb and Dumber, EJ&E/Canadian National, Ethics, FPDCC, FPDCC, Hoffman Estates, Horse Boarding, Land Use, Mad Cows, One Barrington Hills, Plan Commission, Plum Farm development, Politics, Property Taxes, Resident Spotlights, South Barrington, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Government, Village President, Zoning Board on February 10, 2024| 1 Comment »

Annexation Map

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY BY THE VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS COOK, KANE, LAKE AND MCHENRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS Pursuant to Section 7-1-13(b) of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/7-1-13(b), notice is hereby given that the Village Board of the Village of Barrington Hills, Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties, Illinois, at a meeting to be held on the 26th day of February, 2024, commencing at the hour of 6:30 p.m., at the Village of Barrington Hills Village Hall, 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois, will consider the annexation of properties commonly known as 15 Old Sutton Road, 188 Old Sutton Road, 190 Old Sutton Road, 191 Penny Road, 193 Penny Road, 545 Penny Road and certain segments of the existing railway right- of-way as it travels through properties identified by the common addresses: 15 Old Sutton Road, 188 Old Sutton Road, 190 Old Sutton Road, 191 Penny Road, 193 Penny Road, 545 Penny Road, all located in unincorporated Cook County, Illinois and legally described as: PIN 01-21-301-009 The South half of the East half of the South half of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21, Township 42 North, Range 9, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. PIN 01-21-302-008 The west 718.12 feet of the North 10 acres of the South 20 acres of the Southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 21, Township 42 North, Range 9, east of the Third Principal Meridian, EXCEPT from said North 10 acres of the strip of land 100.00 feet wide conveyed to F.E. Worchester by deed recorded July 1, 1889 as document 1123172, in book 2038, page 103, in Cook County, Illinois. PIN 01-21-302-009 The west 813.50 feet of the South 10 acres of the South half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 21, Township 42 North, Range 9, east of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois. PIN 01-21-302-010 The South 10 acres of the South half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 21, Township 42 North, Range 9, east of the Third Principal Meridian, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the West 813.50 feet thereof, and ALSO EXCEPTING from said tract that part falling within the strip of land 100.00 feet in width conveyed to F.E. Worcester, as Trustee, by deed recorded July 1, 1889 as document 1123172, in book 2038, page 103 in Cook County, Illinois. PIN 01-28-102-015 That part of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 28, Township 42 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northeast quarter of said Northwest quarter; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 23 seconds East along the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Northwest quarter, 180.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 51 seconds East, parallel with the West line of the Northeast quarter of said Northwest quarter, 190.00 feet; thence South 48 degrees 09 minutes 45 seconds East, 137.79 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 43 seconds East, 84.26 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 51 seconds East, parallel with the West line of the Northeast quarter of said Northwest quarter, 190.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 23 seconds West, parallel with the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Northwest quarter, 361.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 51 seconds West along the West line of said Northwest quarter, a distance of 476.60 feet to the place of beginning, in Cook County, Illinois. PIN 01-28-102-020 That part of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 28, Township 42 North, Range 9, east of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter; thence North on the West line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest quarter, 413.13 feet for the place of beginning; thence continuing North along the last described line, 482.69 feet to a point, said point being 422.15 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter, as measured along said West line; thence Easterly 248.65 feet to a point on the Westerly line of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company, said point being 594.78 feet Northeasterly of a point of intersection of said Westerly line; with the aforesaid west line of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter as measured along said Westerly line; thence Southwesterly along said Westerly line, a distance of 531.24 feet; then Westerly 26.88 feet to the place of beginning in Cook County, Illinois. PIN 01-28-102-017 That part lying Southeasterly of the Northwesterly right-of-way of Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 28, Township 42 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of said Section 28; thence South along said East line of said Northwest quarter, a distance of 891.00 feet to a point; thence West, parallel with the North line of the Northwest quarter of said Section, a distance of 538.57 feet to the right-of-way of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad, thence Northeasterly along the Southeasterly right-of-way of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad to the North line of the Northwest quarter of said Section 28; thence Easterly along the North line of said Northwest quarter to the point of beginning, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part of said tract taken and used for Penny Road AND EXCEPT that part taken and used for State Route 59), in the Northwest quarter of said Section 28, in Cook County, Illinois.

Also Existing Railroad Right-of-Way: a portion of PIN 01-21-500-003 and a portion of PIN 01-28-500-002, abutting PINS 01-21-302-010, 01-28-102-020 and 01-28-102-017. In addition, the annexation will include any roads and road right-of-way and will extend to the far side of an adjacent highway, except where the right-of-way is adjacent to Forest Preserve Property, where it will abut said land, and where it abuts New Sutton Road, which Road has already been annexed to South Barrington.

The meeting contemplates the passage and approval of an ordinance annexing the subject property into the Village limits and zoning the legally described property (other than the Railroad Right-of-Way) to the R1 Single Family Residential zoning classification of the Village upon annexation.

The proposed Ordinance and property to be annexed may be amended at the meeting. Consideration of the annexation of the properties may be continued to another date if discussion of the matter is not concluded on the scheduled date. All persons desiring to comment on the proposed annexation may do so at the meeting during the regular public comment period either, orally or in writing, or both.

Should you wish to provide comment on the proposed annexation in writing, comments should be submitted to the Village Clerk, 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois 60010, or via email at clerk@vbhil.gov no later than close of business Friday, February 23, 2024. Published in Daily Herald February 10, 2024 (4611767), posted 02/10/2024

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Valentine’s Day 2024: Grab a date and eat your heart out at these suburban spots

Posted in Entertainment, South Barrington on February 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Wild

By Rick West | Daily Herald

It’s nearly time for the biggest date night of the year. And no matter what you’re looking for, there’s a suburban restaurant out there that can fill your (sweet) heart’s desire. With a midweek Valentine’s Day, many restaurants are extending their special offers before and beyond Wednesday, Feb. 14. Reservations are going fast at many spots, so don’t dawdle.

Here’s what we found:

Big Bowl

215 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 808-8880; 1950 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-8881; and 60 E. Ohio, Chicago, (312) 951-1888; bigbowl.com/events/valentines-carry-out-specials-2/. Big Bowl offers Valentine’s Day specials Tuesday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 18, with limited-time dishes that include a blood orange sangria, braised short rib pot stickers, Sichuan shrimp and pork noodles, crispy ginger cod, banana cashew spring rolls and mango cheesecake. Make a reservation or order carryout online.

Cooper’s Hawk

Locations in Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Gurnee, Kildeer, Naperville, South Barrington, St. Charles, Wheeling and more; chwinery.com/. Celebrate Valentine’s Day Feb. 9-18 with a special menu that includes Cooper’s Hawk surf and turf ($49.99) and blue crab-stuffed lobster tails ($54.99).

Francesca

Dine on braised short ribs for Valentine’s Day at one of the many suburban Francesca’s locations. | Courtesy of Scott Harris Hospitality

Francesca’s

Locations in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Chicago, Elmhurst, Forest Park, Frankfort, Lake Forest, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Palos Park and St. Charles; miafrancesca.com/.

Francesca’s is offering special Valentine’s menu items Feb. 9-14, including:

  • Shrimp Scampi – pan roasted shrimp, lemon, white wine,garlic, oven roasted tomatoes – $18
  • Winter Salad – mixed greens, champagne-honey vinaigrette,pecorino romano, pistachio, oven roasted grapes – $15
  • Lobster Agnolottil – lobster claw, fresno chili, ricotta,leeks, fennel, cherry tomatoes  – $35
  • Branzino – european sea bass, lemon caper butter,artichokes, roasted lemon – $37
  • Braised Short Rib – creamy polenta, fried shallots,root vegetables, espresso jus 32
  • Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwich – red velvet donut, coconut gelato,cream cheese icing, candied pecans – $12
Hampton

The Hampton Social’s The Perfect Pair includes two glasses of rosé and a full order of oysters for $30. | Courtesy of The Hampton Social

The Hampton Social

100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414, thehamptonsocial.com/south-barrington. From Feb. 8-14, The Hampton Social is offering The Perfect Pair — two glasses of rosé paired with a full order of oysters for $30. Celebrating Galentine’s Day? Hampton is serving bottomless frosé and an appetizer for groups of three or more for $40 a person Feb. 1-13. Make reservations on OpenTable.

Lou Malnati’s

Locations across the suburbs; loumalnatis.com/. Lou’s is dishing out some love for Valentine’s Day with 9-inch heart-shaped pizzas during February. As an added bonus, the company is teaming up with Feeding America to donate $1 for every heart-shaped pizza ordered from Feb. 1-29 to local food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank and Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Magg

Maggiano’s is serving up its That’s Amore Meal for two Feb. 8-18. | Courtesy of Maggiano’s

Maggiano’s Little Italy

1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville, (630) 536-2275; 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 368-0003; 1901 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, (847) 240-6055; 307 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, (847) 918-0520; maggianos.com/. Available for dine-in Feb. 8-18, Maggiano’s $99 That’s Amore Meal for two includes one app or two side salads, two entrees (blackened salmon with crispy Calabrian shrimp, Rigatoni “D” and more), two desserts (warm apple crostada and tiramisu) and two beverages. There’s also a That’s Amore carryout bundle that includes Italian meatballs, Maggiano’s salad, baked ziti, fettuccini Alfredo and a choice of entrees and desserts.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

5 Oakbrook Court, Oak Brook, (630) 571-1808, and 1780 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 648-7451, perryssteakhouse.com/. Perry’s offers a Candlelight Dinner for Two for dine-in ($185 per couple) or to-go ($155) from 4 p.m. to close Feb. 11-14 that includes two salads, an entree for two (12-ounce filet mignon and lobster tails), two sides and a half-dozen chocolate-dipped strawberry kisses. To-go, which must be ordered in advance, includes rose petals and a votive candle and holder. On Feb. 14, the dine-in three-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu includes soup or salad, an entree and dessert for $69 per person before 5:30 p.m. and $79 per person after 5:45 p.m.; to-go orders are $69. Reservations required.

Pinstripes

7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, (630) 575-8700; 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323; 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; pinstripes.com/. Celebrate your love with a specialty heart-shaped pizza, chocolate-covered gelato and special love-themed cocktails Feb. 1-28. Reservations required.

Port Edward

20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-5441, portedward.com/events/. Dine and dance with your someone special at Port Edward on Saturday, Feb. 10, for an early Valentine’s Day, featuring music from Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones and a special Surf & Turf buffet.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 498-6889, and 100 W. Higgins Road, Suite U-1, South Barrington, (847) 551-3730, ruthschris.com/promotions/. The special Valentine’s menu, available Feb. 9-18, features a 24-ounce prime cut T-bone topped with a horseradish crust and a 40-ounce porterhouse for two paired with twin lobster tails.

Shaw’s Crab House

1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Shaw’s $179 surf-and-turf meals for two. Start with salad and shrimp cocktail before enjoying petite twin filets, Norwegian red king crab, twin lobster tails and sides. End the evening with chocolate cake for dessert. Reservations are highly recommended.

Skydeck

Skydeck and Kindling are teaming up for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner looking out over the Chicago skyline. | Courtesy of Kindling

Skydeck and Kindling

103rd floor of the Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, (312) 875-9447, theskydeck.com/private-events/dining-on-the-ledge/. Looking for an over-the-top Valentine’s Day experience? James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer is teaming up with the iconic Chicago landmark Skydeck at the Willis Tower for a romantic evening. For $95 per person, guests will start their evening with Chef Sawyer downstairs at Kindling with a champagne toast before heading up to the 99th floor for a seated three-course dinner. During the meal, dine on heart puttanesca pasta with potato gnocchi, olive oil poached Sea Sturgeon or the petit filet with pomme purée. Finish with the molten chocolate cake or fennel pollen flan. Guests will then be escorted up to the 103rd floor where diners can nibble on petit fors from West Town Bakery. Reservations are limited and available on OpenTable.

Giordanos

Eat your pie in the sky at Skydeck in Willis Tower during the month of February with a three-course meal featuring a heart-shaped Giordano’s deep-dish pizza, salad and dessert. | Courtesy of Giordano’s

Also at Skydeck during February, take advantage of the Pie in the Sky experience with a three-course meal featuring a heart-shaped Giordano’s deep-dish pizza, salad and dessert. Starting Feb. 1, book a table for Pie in the Sky at either 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday or 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Wildfire

1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363; 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900; 232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9000; and 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100, wildfirerestaurant.com/. Treat your sweetheart with a special menu for two, available for dine-in or carryout Feb. 13-18. Indulge in shrimp cocktail, Wildfire chopped salad and a choice of select main courses with sides and desserts such as red velvet cake for $135 per couple. Or order a la carte from the regular menu of steaks, chops, salads and more.

Find many more opportunities here.

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Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates ready to add homes

Posted in 220, Hoffman Estates, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, South Barrington, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on January 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Bell Works

Using a model as a reference, developer Ralph Zucker shows where housing will be built at Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald

While the commercial development of Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates is continuing on pace in 2024, the year’s biggest milestone is expected to be the start of construction on 164 townhouses on the east side of the former AT&T headquarters.

Final approval also will be sought for nearly 300 apartments in the same 20-acre area of the sprawling property, Inspired by Somerset Development CEO Ralph Zucker said.

Though pleased by the office, dining, fitness, and even research and development tenants that have spurred the project on in the wake of the pandemic, Zucker said the imminent residential components will generate round-the-clock life at Bell Works and truly earn it his favorite description — “metroburb.”

“Having over 500 families here is going to be a game-changer,” he said.

Editorial note: That’s “over 500 families” within the District 220 Boundary Map, so yes, that would change things considerably.

Read more here.

Related: “164 high-end townhouses coming to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates,” “Remaking white elephant suburban headquarters: Is a ‘metroburb’ headed to Hoffman Estates?” “Developer filing plan for townhouses, apartments at Bell Works in Hoffman Estates”

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January Board of Trustees meeting recording released

Posted in Audio Recordings, Barrington Hills Park District, Clown Car, Cook, County, Deception, Ethics, FPDCC, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, One Barrington Hills, Plan Commission, Plum Farm development, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Government, Village President, Zoning Board on January 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Change Petition

Property being considered for annexation by the Board of Trustees.

The recording of the January 22nd Board of Trustees meeting has been released. Once again, there are several items we would like readers to hear, but the, “Annexation of Contiguous Properties Discussion,” topic is one we recommend first.

Nearly half of the meeting was devoted to the annexation topic, and while much dialog is unintelligible due to poor sound quality, one can almost get the gist of what is being discussed.

The link to the recording can be found here, and the annexation discussion begins at the 26:20-minute mark.

Related: “Village Board of Trustees meet tonight,” “A matter of trust,” “December Board of Trustees meeting recordings released,” “Change.org petition posted: ‘Why Barrington Hills should not annex Sutton and the Penny Road Properties.’”

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