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West Dundee resident wins film contest prize

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Board of Health, Cook, County, FPDCC, Going green, Horizon Farm, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Kane, Land Use, Longmeadow Parkway, Politics, Press Release, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Road construction, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unions, Village President, Well Water Quality, Western Bypass on August 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Sarah Glees of West Dundee

Sarah Glees of West Dundee wins a $500 scholarship from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for her film “The Long-Lived Effects of the Long Meadow Parkway.” Funds for the scholarship were provided by the Environmental Law and Policy Center. (Courtesy of One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest)

By Lisa Files
One Earth Film Festival

West Dundee resident Sarah Glees will be awarded an Environmental Action Award in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for her film “The Long-Lived Effects of the Long Meadow Parkway.”

The award consists of a $500 scholarship from the Environmental Law and Policy Center. Glees plans to use the funds to help pay for Elmhurst University, where she is a senior.

The Long Meadow Parkway (under construction) has a four-lane Fox River bridge crossing, which is meant to alleviate traffic in Kane County, Illinois.

Glees begins her 7-minute film “The Long-Lived Effects of the Long Meadow Parkway” with an interview with Parkway opponent Sue Harney, a Dundee Township Trustee and former Dundee Township Supervisor from 2000-17.

Harney explains that trucking companies wanted the Parkway to serve logistics hubs where items are stored or manufactured and then trucked out. Her main concern is contamination of the Fox River from heavy metals such as arsenic and chromium released from tires, hydraulic fluid, gas leaks, and the fine particulate matter from exhaust.

“It’s so long-lived and so very fine that when it gets into the water and the river, the fish have the same problem we do,” Harney said “It gets into their bodies and their gills. It’s like a slow poison.”

Glees suggests possible solutions such as electric trucks, which have no emissions, and permeable pavement, which reduces runoff and the cost of water treatment. She writes in her contest submission: “It means so much to share this story and hopefully evoke change.”

Since its inception in 2013, the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest has grown from a local, Oak Park, Illinois, project to a highly competitive international competition garnering 403 submissions.

Countries such as Brazil, Australia and Mexico and states such as California, Georgia and Indiana will be represented among this year’s winners at the Global Awards Celebration at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., in Chicago, or online virtually anywhere in the world.

“The Long-Lived Effects of the Long Meadow Parkway” will premiere at this special event. Free tickets are available at tinyurl.com/yfc23awards.

“The secret ingredient to our success is youth. They have opinions, ideas and viewpoints about the climate emergency,” said contest Founding Director Sue Crothers. “It’s hard for people to deny what’s happening when they’re living through extreme floods, fires, and tornadoes. And the younger generations have something to say about the mess our generation has made.”

The Young Filmmakers Contest asks students from age 8 to 25 to create a 3- to 8-minute environmental film that inspires change or action. Animated or stop-motion films can be a minimum of 45 seconds long.

The deadline each year is June 25, which gives individuals and school groups the entire academic year to submit their film projects.

The call for entries for 2024 will open soon on Film Freeway at filmfreeway.com/OneEarthYoungFilmmakersContest.

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Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Deception, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Real Estate, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on August 18, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

A planned public hearing on a church’s controversial proposal to build a facility and school in South Barrington was canceled Thursday night because of last-minute changes to the concept, village officials said.

As a result of the changes, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church will have to resubmit its request for village officials to amend an existing development plan for the land at Bartlett Road and Route 59.

The move didn’t prevent a lengthy discussion of the proposal during the evening’s plan commission meeting, including a presentation by church representatives and comments from many opponents.

“It was a very late meeting with much resident input,” Mayor Paula McCombie said.

The 34-acre property has been owned by the South Barrington Park District for about 20 years. The district bought the land, once home to a tree nursery, as part of a lawsuit settlement.

This past April, voters approved a plan to sell the site at auction. Only one bidder attended a live auction in May and won with the opening price of about $1.7 million.

More here.

Related: “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Property Taxes, South Barrington on August 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church wants to erect a house of worship and a school at Bartlett Road and Route 59 in South Barrington. The village’s plan commission is set to hold a public hearing on the proposal Thursday night. (John Starks | Staff Photographer)

By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

A church’s proposal to build a facility in South Barrington is drawing opposition from some area residents.

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church wants to erect a house of worship and a school at Bartlett Road and Route 59.

Critics of the plan say they’re concerned about the ecological impact of such a development as well as the conversion of the land — long owned by the South Barrington Park District — into private property.

“It changes the use of the land from parks and recreation — a purpose the village approved back in 2004 for the enjoyment of the public — to a use that specifically excludes the public,” resident Mike Lombardi said.

Increased traffic and an added burden on local police are among the other concerns expressed in an online petition against the project.

A Plymouth Brethren representative couldn’t be reached for comment.

The church’s proposal would require the village board to amend an existing, village-approved development plan.

South Barrington’s plan commission, which advises the board, will hold a public hearing about the proposal at 7 p.m. Thursday at village hall, 30 S. Barrington Road.

Church representatives, park district officials and a resident of the nearby Woods of South Barrington subdivision are among the expected speakers.

Read more here.

Related: “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Stillman Nature Center summer intern shares photos of bird families

Posted in South Barrington, Stillman Nature Center on August 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Cooper’s hawk nest, with many across the Northwest suburbs. By the time you see this, this young hawk will be out hunting on its own. (Courtesy of Leah Kmiecik)

By Mark Spreyer
Stillman Nature Center
Every summer, Stillman Nature Center in Barrington hires college interns.
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Wood ducks like to nest in natural tree cavities or boxes built for them. A female is shown here resting on a log with her brood. How many ducklings can you find? – Courtesy of Leah Kmiecik

This year, one of the interns, Leah Kmiecik, was a keen observer of bird life with the photographic skills to boot.

Here are some of the photos Leah captured of nesting and fledgling birds.

More photos can be found here.

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Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Guest Essay, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Property Taxes, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on August 4, 2023| 3 Comments »

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Dear Barrington Hills Observer Editor,

In response to a previous article in this publication from 2020, we would like to provide an update to the public regarding the sale of Parcel N located on the corner of Bartlett Road and IL 59, by the South Barrington Park District . Considering the proximity to Barrington Hills, we would like to urge the residents of Barrington Hills for their involvement in stopping the sale of this beautiful land to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

Based on our attendance at Village of South Barrington board meetings and South Barrington Park District Meetings, we have the following information:

A) The South Barrington Park District district used taxpayer money to purchase this land for $3M and are now selling it at a loss for $1.75 million. This is a mishandling of our contributions and the original poor purchase decision has resulted in a lack of maintenance and upkeep for our community parks and facilities in addition to a lack of regard for the greater South Barrington communities.

B) The village’s comprehensive plan, dated April 2023, has this area currently designated for parks and future use for single family detached homes. However, the Village is attempting to re-zone the area in an unconstitutional fashion which is not how our elected officials should be upholding municipal code.

C) The proposed buyer (Plymouth Brethren Christian Church) is proposing to build a 17,000 sq ft Church, 20,000 sq ft School, and a parking lot for 281 cars. They will have a pre-school as a part of this school as well as yearly national events held in both facilities.

D) The proposed buyer (Plymouth Brethren Christian Church) does not have members from its congregation residing in the South Barrington or Barrington area, yet they are trying to purchase 32 acres of our community land to build a massive parking lot and a facility that won’t be of any significance to our community. They would also not be paying taxes towards the betterment of our community – any additional police presence, emergency services, etc would be paid for by the citizens of South Barrington.

E) The buyer in question is being asked to leave from their current establishment and location. Historical data and media on the group alludes to issues within this group that we do not want to integrate within our South Barrington or even extended Barrington and Barrington Hills communities.

F) The proposed buyer is also proposing one access point into the residential neighborhood that is located adjacent to Area N

Area N (1)

Exhibit 1: Area/Parcel N (corner of Bartlett Rd and IL Route 59

Church Map

Exhibit 2: Proposed land development by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church

Our goal as a community is not to litigate this matter. However, depending on how this matter continues to develop, we will be forced to pursue legal remedies. This has the potential to delay the matter for a significant amount of time and will not be beneficial for any party.

We urge everyone to do their own research. We included a couple links below to assist the research process. The final public hearing on this matter is being held on August 17, 2023 at the South Barrington Village Hall. If there are further questions, please email us at sbarringtonresidents@gmail.com.

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Wiki

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Documentary

Please email us with any questions. In the meantime, please sign our petition against this development.

Sincerely,

Concerned South Barrington Residents

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Happening July 14-20: Kane County Fair, Algonquin Founders’ Days and much more

Posted in Entertainment, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on July 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Tina Naponelli will perform “Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake as part of the Raue Center’s Arts on the Green series. – Courtesy of the Raue Center For The Arts

Starts before Friday

Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 14-15; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Grandstand shows, 4-H animals, carnival, live music, games, food and more. Illinois State Pullers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for $10; professional championship bull riders and cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Demolition derby at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday for $10. Music from Pino Farina at 7 p.m. Thursday; The Two Beer Tommy Band at 5 p.m. and The Breakfast Club at 8 p.m. Friday; Hillbilly Rockstarz at 8 p.m. Saturday; and Dry Country Line at 4 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 7 p.m. Season tickets: $25; daily: $5 Wednesday and Thursday; $10 adults and $5 kids 3-12 Friday through Sunday; free for kids younger than 3 all days. kanecountyfair.com.

Windy City Smokeout: Gates open at 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 13-14, and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 15-16, at the United Center Parking Lot C, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Headliners include Zach Bryan at 8:30 p.m. Thursday; Darius Rucker at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Luke Bryan at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Zac Brown Band at 8 p.m. Sunday. General admission tickets for Friday start at $69.95; GA for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and all VIP and platinum tickets are sold out. windycitysmokeout.com.

Friday, July 14

Food Truck Pop-Up Night: 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 14-15, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. Four-wheeled kitchens will roll through the Bootcamp Biergarten. Features Guud Burger on Friday and Indaba USA on Saturday. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com.

Dundee Township Park District Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road in East Dundee. Yankee Cowboy will perform. Free. dtpd.org/special-events.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Second Hand Soul Band performs. Free. (224) 219-0007, ext. 16, or palatineparks.org.

Saturday, July 15

Unplug Illinois Family Fun Run: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Reed-Keppler Park, off National Street, West Chicago. Family Fun Run with obstacles like bubbles, tires, sprinklers, color run and more. $20. Register at we-goparks.org/special-events.

Blind Flights Outdoor Beer Tasting: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Rotary Club of Carpentersville hosts a picnic-style craft blind beer tasting in the park featuring beers from local breweries. $30 ticket includes 16 pours and a tasting glass. eventbrite.com.

Pint of Music Concert Series: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. Ironwood will perform. Free. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com.

Arts on the Green: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Tapestry Unraveled, starring Tina Naponelli, will perform. Tickets start at $25; $17.50 for members. rauecenter.org.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Soul 2 The Bone will perform. Free. prairiecenter.org.

Sunday, July 16

Lambs Farm Car Show Benefit: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. See a variety of makes and models of cars, bikes and trucks. Plus, live music, a beer and food tent, judging and awards. Free for spectators; $20 to exhibit. lambsfarm.org.

Woodstock Folk Music Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. Local and national musicians will perform in a variety of styles: traditional and contemporary folk, Americana, roots, soul and blues. Suggested donation is $30 for individuals and $40 for families. woodstockfolkmusic.com/folkfestival or facebook.com/woodstockfolkfestival.

Music in The Plaza: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.

Monday, July 17

Motor Monday Cruise Night: 5 p.m. to dusk Monday, July 17, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. In partnership with the Midwest Racing Preservation Association, open to all makes and models of cars and trucks. Free. eastdundee.net.

Tuesday, July 18

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Route 176 and West Mill Street, Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free to cruisers and spectators. waucondacruisenight.com.

Buffalo Grove Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Classical Blast performs. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Sushi Roll performs. Free. crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, July 19

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Dine from a variety of food trucks. Free. lakezurich.org.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Disco Circus performs. Free. shopthearb.com.

“Finding Nemo Jr.” Outdoor Musical Experience: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Musical based on the 2003 Pixar film “Finding Nemo” from The HOTT Productions. Free. heparks.org.

Thursday, July 20

Algonquin Founders’ Days: 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 20-21; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 22; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Taste of Founders’, expo market and bazaar and more than 15 bands. Cardboard Boat Regatta Race at 6 p.m. Thursday at Riverfront Park, with registration at 3 p.m. Parade downtown at 11 a.m. Saturday. Founders’ 5K and 10K walk/run at 8 a.m. Sunday at Algonquin Middle School. Musical from Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band at 7 p.m. Thursday; My Metal Heart at 6:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m. Friday; X-Side at 4:30 p.m., Rok Brigade at 6:30 p.m. and ARRA at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Petty Kings at 5 p.m. and Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama at 7 p.m. Sunday. Free parking and shuttle bus from the Target and JCPenney outlets. Free. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Barrington Cruise Nights: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the BMO Lot, 210 W. Station St., Barrington. See a variety of cars; Bob the DJ hosts. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Classical Blast will perform. Bring food, drinks, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/new-summer-sounds-on-the-green.

Many more opportunities can be uncovered here.

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Could office property in South Barrington become residential?

Posted in Property Taxes, Real Estate, Resident Surveys, South Barrington on July 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The South Barrington village board meets Thursday night to discuss possible future uses of an office complex at 33 W. Higgins Road and other business.

A real estate developer is interested in converting the site, known as the South Barrington Office Center, to a residential use, officials said.

The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at village hall, 30 S. Barrington Road.

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‘He lived for the journey’: Farming family patriarch Jim Goebbert has died

Posted in South Barrington, The Greatest Generation on June 21, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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JAMES HENRY GOEBBERT

Suburban farming family patriarch Jim Goebbert is being remembered as a man who was passionate about his life’s work and loved his family.

Goebbert, 94, of Huntley, died Saturday at home.

Goebbert “lived his days full,” grandson Jacob Goebbert said.

“He lived for the journey and not the destination,” Jacob said.

Born in 1929, Goebbert served in the U.S. Marines before marrying Esther Von Bergen in 1956.

Goebbert’s father, George, founded the family business as a roadside vegetable stand in Arlington Heights. Jim Goebbert bought his own 40-acre farm in South Barrington in 1972 and moved his family there.

That’s where Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center still operates. It’s also where a silo topped with a giant smiling pumpkin called Happy Jack greets visitors.

Read more here. His obituary and arrangements can be found here.

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The Arboretum of South Barrington Hosts Summer of Fun

Posted in Entertainment, South Barrington on June 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Arboretum of South Barrington

The summer season kicks off this week at The Arboretum of South Barrington, a 484K square foot open air shopping center that is home to restaurants, retailers and businesses such as Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, The Hampton Social, Cooper’s Hawk Winery, DSW, LL Bean, Chico’s, Sephora, Pinstripes and more.

In addition to the shopping and dining options, many family-friendly events have been scheduled every week this summer.

Starting this Friday, June 16, a weekly Farmers Market will be held in the mall’s Fashion District from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and will run through Sept. 1. A new line-up of local vendors will offer fresh produce, fruit, honey, sweet treats and a variety of children’s activities.

Wednesday’s Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts will continue to run this summer from June 21 through Aug. 31, featuring bands such as Tennessee Whiskey Band Chicago, Hairbanger’s Ball, 7th Heaven and many more.

Sunday’s Music in the Plaza will kick off July 9 and take place every Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m.

For more information and the full schedule of summer activities, visit www.shopthearb.com/events.

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Batter up: Why South Barrington could get two more cricket fields

Posted in Entertainment, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on June 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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South Barrington Park District officials want to create a pair of cricket pitches, like the one here. (Courtesy of Vernon Township)

With cricket’s popularity growing in the Northwest suburbs, the South Barrington Park District wants to get into the game.

District officials have proposed creating two cricket pitches for young players on land south of Community Park, off Bridges Drive.

The park district has been working with the Chicago Youth Cricket Academy on a plan for more than a year, documents indicate.

“We’re very excited to be able to bring youth cricket (to town),” Park District Executive Director Jay Morgan said.

A public presentation is scheduled for Thursday night’s village board meeting. Board approval is needed.

Cricket is a centuries-old, bat-and-ball game developed in England. The sport spread globally over the past 200 years or so as the British Empire expanded; it’s especially popular in South Asian countries such as India and Pakistan.

More here.

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