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Why we admire Paula McCombie

Posted in BACOG, OP/Ed, Politics, Public Hearing, SOUL Harbour Ranch, South Barrington, Taxes, Transparency on August 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »

South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie

Nearly every Friday afternoon, South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie’s office publishes email updates to residents on information they might find of interest. It is very refreshing to see how thorough and transparent these updates are often going beyond the minimal public notices required by law as witnessed in her latest post:

“Dear Residents,

Next Wednesday, August 7, I would like to invite you to come with any questions and hear about the proposed community solar project on the landfill next to Willow Creek Church. AC Power will hold an open house in Rose Hall from 3:30-4:30 p.m.   Later that evening at 7 p.m., the Plan Commission will be holding a public hearing on AC Power’s project.  Please participate if you are interested.  There will also be a continuation of the Public Hearing on the Forest View development of 22 homes at the SW corner of Mundhank and Freeman Rd.

The second Public Hearing Date next week is Friday August 9 at 7 p.m. One of the items on the agenda is the development of Area N between Bartlett Rd and Rt. 59.

As many of you know, a number of residents sued the Park District to void the sale of the Area N property to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (the “PBCC”). The Village of South Barrington, as stated in last week’s Mayor’s message, has filed a motion to intervene in this litigation and seeks to postpone the public hearing of the PBCC for Area N on August 9, 2024 until after the resolution of the residents’ litigation.

As you are aware, the public hearing on August 9, 2024 was scheduled on a Friday as the only available date that would allow the Village to be in compliance with law and occur after the court date on the underlying development of August 8, 2024. We are committed to ensuring transparency and community participation, and will notify all interested parties after the motion to intervene is ruled on by the court. If the Village is permitted to intervene and a hearing does occur, we will be seeking a date in the evening of a traditional working day.

The second item on the agenda for Friday evening is a request for an artistic tattoo room at the Goat Yoga facility in the Arboretum.

For Wednesday, August 7, at 7 p.m. items for the Public Hearing can be found here.  For Friday, August 9, at 7 p.m., the Public Hearing items can be found here.  There is always an agenda spot for public to speak to the Plan Commission, please attend.

We have been compiling a list of dead Village parkway trees for removal. To report any street-side dead trees, please fill out our Tree Survey. The list is used for our tree removal and replacement program. Reported trees will be evaluated, and if eligible, added to the master removal list. Once the yearly program is completed, additional individual parkway trees will not be replaced until the next year.

Saturday, August 3, is the big Back-To-School Bash at The Arb! Come out from 11am – 2pm for one last summer hoorah before the new school year begins! So many fun activities planned including Touch-A-Truck, a Dance party for the kids, a meet & greet with Ariel & the Little Mermaid crew, a Reptile Show, and so much more!  If you can, please bring one backpack to donate for kids in need for Barrington Giving Day, located by the Fit4Mom Tattoo station.

Get ready for the annual Nashville Night at the Arb!  This Wednesday, August 7, promises an evening of Country Fun!

Line Dance lessons will kick off the evening at 5:30 with Carol Tortorice from Kickin’ It With Carol. Then In the Stix, one of Chicago’s most popular country cover bands, will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. There will be a mechanical bull to ride and support Soul Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program. Soul Harbour will be onsite with their mini therapy horses. Read below for more information about this event and other upcoming concerts, or click here.

As always, I can be reached by email at pmccombie@southbarrington.org or online through our website. I can also be reached through the anonymous comment boxes located in the Village Hall and Police Department lobbies. I read anonymous messages privately, so please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss any matter.

Have a great weekend!

Paula McCombie
Mayor”

Related: “Fuhgeddaboudit”

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McCombie provides “Area N” update to residents

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Clown Car, Deception, Ethics, Land Use, One Barrington Hills, Organizations, Politics, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Village Government on July 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Unlike our Village officials of late, South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie believes in transparency when it comes to informing residents on matters important to them.  The following email update posted yesterday is just one example:

“The Village of South Barrington has heard some residents’ concerns regarding the recent property auction (and purported sale) conducted by the Park District and notes the suit some residents filed regarding the same auction and sale. Some of you may have yet to learn that the (purported) buyer has applied to change the Woods Planned Unit Development to allow for a church and school on a religious campus despite the property ownership issue being in litigation.

Given these concerns, the Village has filed a motion to intervene in the above mentioned suit. The Village seeks guidance from the Judge hearing the case on whether the Village should proceed further regarding the rezoning application filed by the (purported) buyer. This motion to intervene and request to stay the zoning hearing aligns with the Village’s commitment to legal compliance and transparency.”

Related: “South Barrington Plan Commission public hearing regarding ‘Area N’ scheduled for August 9th”

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Festivals July 26 to Aug. 1

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington on July 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, July 26

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Kids’ entertainment featuring Miss Jamie’s Farm. Free. heparks.org.

Tots In The Park: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Istvan and His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

The Streamwood Summer Celebration includes a parade, music, food, rides and more Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Streamwood Summer Celebration: 5 p.m. Friday, July 26; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27; and noon Sunday, July 28, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Music, food, rides, entertainment, Business Expo, Bingo, kids’ craft area, a parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and more. Entertainment includes: The Jolly Ringwalds at 5:30 and American English at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Jesse White Tumblers at 12:30, School of Rock at 1, Abby Kay Band at 3, Sealed With a Kiss at 5:30, and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and The Rosetones at 1, The Blooze Brothers at 2:30, and Mike & Joe at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Coolers and alcohol may not be brought onto the festival grounds. Free. streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Generation will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, July 26, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Bring a picnic. Concessions for purchase. Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, July 27

Long Grove Vintage Days: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Features vintage, reclaimed, handmade, upcycled, antique and repurposed items in an open-air marketplace. Plus, old-time games, live music, contests, food and drinks. Free. longgrove.org/festival/vintage-days.

Riders take a spin at the Algonquin Founders’ Days festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, at Main Street and Riverfront Park, and Spella Park in Algonquin. | John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Algonquin Founders’ Days Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in Algonquin. Proceeds from Eastgate Drive to Algonquin Road, Algonquin to Main Street, and Main to Madison Street. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Wauconda Triathlons Multisport Fest: Kids’ race at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 27, and adult race at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Sunday includes a Post Race Fest with music, beer garden, awards and more. Registration $55. waucondaparks.com/triathlon.

Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, outdoors at Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. Artisan Markets, with Springbrook Nature Center and the Itasca Park District, host about 35 local artists, makers and bakers. Kids’ activities, photos with Santa, and meet the Nature Center’s birds of prey. Rain or shine. Free. artisan-markets.com.

The Geneva Arts Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, in downtown Geneva. | Daily Herald File Photo

Geneva Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, on Third Street, downtown Geneva. Showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums. Free art activities for kids. genevachamber.com/events/arts-fair.

German Beer Garden & Summer Concert: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Play backyard games while listening to live music. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda for purchase. Harper’s Back Porch Revue will perform. Park at St. Matthew Parish and follow the signs to Merkle Cabin. Event takes place rain or shine. Free. parkfun.com.

Roaring Nights: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. The Gin Blossoms will perform. $45. Parking fee applies. brookfieldzoo.org.

Shakespeare in the Park “Twelfth Night”: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Woodstock Square, on Van Buren, Woodstock. Goodly Creatures performs Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Free. goodlycreatures.com.

Sunday, July 28

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. More than 60 local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), food trucks and live music. Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Bartlett’s 30th annual National Night Out activities: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Bartlett Park District Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road; Monday, July 29, in neighborhoods; 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Bartlett Hills Golf Course; and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Sunday: Family Fun Night and Pool Party; Monday: Block parties and lighting competition; Tuesday: Putt, Chip and Drive Crime Out family golf event; Thursday: Picnic in the Park. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Tuesday, July 30

East Dundee Concert in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Lions Park, East Dundee. One Foot in the Groove will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. eastdundee.net.

The McHenry County Fair starts Tuesday | Courtesy The Woodstock Independent

McHenry County Fair: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 31-Aug. 1; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Nearly 100 acres of animals, food, music and entertainment. Monster Truck Rally ($15) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; Next Level Pro Bull Riding ($15) at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; Grandstand concert ($30-$125) Saturday, Aug. 3, with opener Tommy DeCarlo of Boston at 7:30 p.m. and 38 Special at 9:30 p.m.; Illini State Pullers Tractor & Truck Pulls at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4; and Demo Derby ($15) at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Season pass $30; presale tickets $4-$8 before noon July 30. mchenrycountyfair.com/tickets.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Kaleidoscope Eyes will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol allowed. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, July 31

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Modern Day Romeos will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks. lakezurich.org.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Miss Jaime’s Farm will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Allegro Community Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Concert under the direction of Kevin Kelly. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Barrington Farmers Market, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Billy Elton will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Kendall County Fair: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 1-4, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois 71, Yorkville. 4-H exhibits, food vendors, live music and more. Admission: Thursday: free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for kids 10 and younger all day, $5 for adults from 5 p.m. to close. Friday and Saturday: free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for kids 3 and younger all day, $5 for kids 4-10 and $10 for those older than 10 from 3 p.m. to close. Sunday: free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. kendallcountyfairgrounds.org.

Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; park in lots 9 and 10. Harper College Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band will perform. harpercollege.edu.

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South Barrington Plan Commission public hearing regarding “Area N” scheduled for August 9th

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Barrington United Methodist Church, BCFPD, Cook, County, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Politics, South Barrington, Stillman Nature Center, Traffic, VBHPD on July 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF SOUTH BARRINGTON COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOP-MENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BARTLETT ROAD AND ROUTE 59, SOUTH BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan Commission of the Village of South Barrington, Cook County, Illinois, will hold a public hearing on August 9, 2024, at the South Barrington Village Hall, 30 South Barrington Road, South Barrington, Illinois 60010 commencing at 7:00 pm to consider, make recommendations and conduct a public hearing as required by the applicable statues of the State of Illinois and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of South Barrington regarding a proposed Development Plan for property located at the southeast corner of Barlett Road and Route 59, South Barrington, Illinois and legally described as follows:

THAT PART OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 0011’19” WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 21, A DISTANCE OF 2,245.24 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF BARTLETT ROAD PER DOCUMENT NUMBERS 11113027 AND 8026898; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES; (1) THENCE SOUTH 8948’41” WEST, 33.00 FEET; (2) THENCE NORTH 0011’19” WEST, 389.83 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 0009’31” WEST, 288.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING ALSO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 98.10 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 5602’50” WEST TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 130.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 66.56 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 200.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 69.13 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 36.02 FEET TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; THENCE NORTH 7924’53” WEST, 66.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A NONTANGENT CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 242.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 97.46 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 2207’20” WEST TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1,048.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 211.43 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 2206’00” WEST, 100.87 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8951’08” WEST, 428.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0021’39” WEST, 1,131.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 59 PER DOCUMENT NUMBER 11443738; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES; (1) THENCE NORTH 2458’30” EAST, 1,195.93 FEET; (2) THENCE NORTH 2749’55” EAST, 200.22 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 2458’12” EAST, 257.37 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE NORTH 8957’47” EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 134.37 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3657’24” WEST, 285.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0014’47” EAST, 600.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8206’19” EAST, 221.79 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE, SAID POINT BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF BARTLETT ROAD PER DOCUMENT NUMBER 11113027; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BARTLETT ROAD PER DOCUMENT NUMBERS 11113027 AND 8026898 FOR THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES; (1) THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 5,779.65 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 182.71 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 0640’43” WEST TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; (2) THENCE SOUTH 8950’29” WEST, 13.94 FEET; (3) THENCE SOUTH 0009’31” EAST, 154.30 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE; (4) THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 5,779.65 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 443.40 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 0202’21” WEST TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; (5) THENCE NORTH 8950’29” EAST, 17.00 FEET; (6) THENCE SOUTH 0009’31” EAST, 702.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 34.034 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs 01-21-204-005-0000 & 01-21-202-003-0000.

The applicant for the proposed Development Plan is Area N Development LLC of 550 Albion Avenue, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193. Copies of the proposed Development Plan will be on file with the Village Clerk and may be inspected during business hours. All persons present at the public hearing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the attention of the Plan Commission Chairperson, c/o South Barrington Village Hall at the address aforesaid and will be considered if received at least six (6) hours prior to the hearing. The Plan Commission reserves the right to continue the public hearing from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend the hearing and require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and participate or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or facilities are requested to contact the Office of the Village Clerk at 847-381-7510.

This Notice is given pursuant to law. Published by authority of the Plan Commission of the Village of South Barrington. Dated: July 22, 2024 /s/ Michael McCombie, Plan Commission Chairperson Published in Daily Herald July 24, 2024 (4617714), posted 07/24/2024

Related: “Buyer of nearby South Barrington property known as ‘Area N’ revealed,” “South Barrington Park District again auctions land, but identity of winning bidder isn’t clear,”  “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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South Barrington Weekly E-News

Posted in 220, BACOG, Cook, County, Hoffman Estates, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Preckwinkle's Rules of Order, School Districts, South Barrington, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Unions on July 20, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“Dear Residents,

Next Tuesday, July 23, there will be Plan Commission/Zoning Public Hearings starting at 7 p.m. in Rose Hall.  It is vital that residents attend meetings early on to hear proposals that they care about and to add beneficial input. Among the agenda items, which can be viewed below, Forest View Estates is missing updated information and will likely be continued to a next date certain at this meeting.  There will also be a hearing to consider the Village’s request to rezone the property known as the Allstate property into a unified commercial business center. The property has been the subject of litigation as Allstate filed a petition to disconnect from the corporate limits of the Village. After a vigorous defense of the matter by the Village, the reviewing court ordered the disconnection of the property from the Village’s corporate limits. The Village is pursuing this zoning change as an zoning effort to protect Village residents from potential disruptive developments. The proposed plan for the property is similar to the one previously put forth and provides specific guidelines for its development. As with all our Village meetings, we hope you consider attending.

On Monday, July 15, Village Administrator Bob Palmer and I attended a press conference hosted by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.  He awarded $500,000 in federal community project funding to the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) to make improvements to a 1.3-mile stretch of Central Road between Barrington Road and Huntington Boulevard in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington. The general improvements will include the addition of a multi-use path that will better connect areas along the route, such as Barrington Road and the I-90 Pace bus stop. During his presentation, Congressman Krishnamoorthi was joined by Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod, Tara Orbon Assistant Superintendent Cook County Dept. of Transportation and myself.

Below is my statement from Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s press release. For more about this project, please visit Central Road Improvements.

‘We are very excited and appreciate the efforts of Congressman Krishnamoorthi, President Preckwinkle and all of those who worked on the project towards improving our vital South Barrington entrance on Central Road,” South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie said. “The addition of a multi-use path as part of the project will enhance the roadway even further with the future proposed bike path connection on Barrington Road’

Pictured above (L to R) Mayor Paula McCombie, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle

Pictured above (L to R) Cook County Commissioner, Kevin Morrison; Mayor, Paula McCombie; Hoffman Estates Mayor, Bill McLeod; Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi; Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle; guest; and Tara Orbon, Assistant Superintendent Cook County Dept. of Transportation.

Several residents have been inquiring about our annual document-shredding event.  Please save the date of Saturday, September 7 from 9 am to 12 pm, for the Village’s Document Destruction Recycling Event at Village Hall, 30 S. Barrington Road, in the back parking lot adjacent to the Police Department. Residents from South Barrington and other SWANCC communities are eligible to participate.  Shredding materials will not be accepted from businesses, schools or institutions at this event. Please bring your ID for verification of residency. This event is for document shredding only.

The Arboretum Summer Concert Series continues this Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m., with Radio Gaga.  You will hear all the hits of Queen and Lady Gaga in this Vegas-style production show, complete with eye-popping costuming, dazzling choreography, and unmatched showmanship. Read below for more information about this event and other upcoming concerts or click here.

Picture above is from last weeks’ packed Arb concert, featuring Mike & Joe

As always, I can be reached by email at pmccombie@southbarrington.org or online through our website. I can also be reached through the anonymous comment boxes located in the Village Hall and Police Department lobbies. I read anonymous messages privately, so please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss any matter.

Have a great weekend!

Paula McCombie
South Barringtom Mayor”

Related: “Krishnamoorthi secures $500,000 in grants for roads near Hoffman Estates’ Bell Works development,” “Developer(s) eyeing former Allstate Insurance property in South Barrington,” “Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates ready to add homes”

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Festivals July 19-25: County fairs, Vernon Hills Days, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more

Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington on July 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Luke Zurawski

In progress

Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 17-18; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 19-20; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 155th annual fair featuring a 4-H show, kids’ events, Miller Lite Soundstage, carnival and more. Grandstand shows: Illinois State Pullers ($10) at 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Professional Championship Bullriders & Cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and Demolition Derby ($10) at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Music from Eric Chesser at 7 p.m. Thursday; Pino Farina Band at 8 p.m. Friday; Hillbilly Rockstarz at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Hi Infidelity at 8 p.m. Sunday. Pre-fair with carnival only from 3-11 p.m. Wednesday, with $5 admission to the fairgrounds and $32 for unlimited carnival rides. Fair admission: Cash at the gate: $5 on Wednesday and Thursday; $10 for adults and $5 for kids 3-12 Friday through Sunday; and free for kids younger than 3. Seniors over 62 and military with ID admitted free after 5 p.m. Thursday. Season pass: $25. Free parking. kanecountyfair.com.

Vernon Hills Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 18; 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 19; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, July 20; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday, July 21, in Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Carnival, bingo, bags tournament, kids’ events and fireworks on Thursday. Music from The Boy Band Night at 7 p.m. Thursday; Alt 101 at 7 p.m. and Everclear at 9 p.m. Friday; The Gingers at 7 p.m. and Steve Augeri at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Mike & Joe at 6 p.m. Sunday. Wristband specials available. vhdays.com.

Friday, July 19

West Dundee River Challenge: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St., West Dundee. Community festival kicking off the first day of the Chicago Grit 10-day bike race criterium features bike races, inflatables, food, drinks, music, a kids zone and open-air market from 3-8 p.m., a family bike parade at 6:15 p.m. and an after party from 8-10:30 p.m. Free admission. wdundeeriverchallenge.org.

Lake Zurich Alpine Fest: Opens at 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, and noon Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, at Lion Fred Blau Park, 81 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Music, rides, carnival games, food and more. Music from Mike & Joe at 9 p.m. Friday; Mr. Blotto at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors at 4 p.m. Sunday. Parade at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. lzlions.com.

Alanis Morissette is one of the headliners at the Pitchfork Music Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, July 19-21, at Chicago’s Union Park. | Associated Press

Pitchfork Music Festival: Gates open at noon Friday through Sunday, July 19-21, at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Headliners include 100 GECS at 6:15 p.m., Jai Paul at 7:25 p.m. and Black Pumas at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Jessie Ware at 6:15 p.m., Carly Rae Jepsen at 7:25 p.m. and Jamie XX at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Muna at 6:15 p.m., Brittany Howard at 7:25 p.m. and Alanis Morissette at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. General admission tickets start at $119 per day; VIP and three-day passes available. pitchforkmusicfestival.com.

Hanover Park COPS Day Picnic: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Hanover Park Park District Community Park, 1919 Walnut, Hanover Park. Emergency vehicle show and touch-a-truck, petting zoo, community resource fair, DJ, mascots, games and activities. Police dog demo at 6:30 p.m. Screening of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” at dusk. Free. hpil.org.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Jolly Ringwalds will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Saturday, July 20

Calibre Car Show: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. The theme is “Bimmers & Beans” presented by Windy City BMW. Sponsored by Calibre Coffee. Free. shopthearb.com/events.

Emmett’s BrewFest & Adult Big Wheel Race: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Emmett’s Brewing Company West Dundee, 128 W. Main St., West Dundee. BrewFest features seven craft breweries, plus adult Big Wheel races, live bands, food tent and a car show. Free admission; $40 to participate in the Big Wheel races. emmettsbrewingco.com.

Live Music at Bridges Beer Garden: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Bridges Beer Garden, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. The StingRays will perform. Concessions available. Free. heparks.org.

Buford T. “Big Hoss” Bluegrass Festival: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St. (Route 31), Elgin. Judson Bluegrass Experience opens the event. Other performers include Standard Strings, Truman’s Ridge, Grass Attack, Paddygrass, The Carl Bentley Band, Fox Crossing String Band, and Thunder and Rain, with The Price Sisters as the headliner. Meet-and-greets at lunch and dinner. Food, clog dancing, contests and more. $50. bufordtamerica.com/events.

View a variety of classic cars during the Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the East Metra parking lot in Mount Prospect. | Courtesy of Mike Zarnek

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.

Taco & Art Fest: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Food, art, and performances by Mariachi Universiario and Jose Valdes & The Mambo All-Stars. Free. we-goparks.org.

Summer Insect Extravaganza: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Nature Center at Spring Valley, Schaumburg. Games, crafts and search for insects in the prairie and at the pond. At dusk, take a wagon ride to the woods for a short walk to see the fireflies. $3; $12 per family; free for kids 2 and younger. parkfun.com.

Rotaryfest Fireworks: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Rotary Green 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. elkgrove.org/community/special-events/rotaryfest.

Sunday, July 21

Lambs Farm Car Show Benefit: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. See a variety of makes and models of cars, bikes and trucks in the main parking lot. Free for spectators. lambsfarm.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. The Luxmen will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Tuesday, July 23

Sounds of Summer — Family Picnic Series: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Nanny Nikki will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. GooRoos will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol allowed. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Rosie & the Rivets will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, July 24

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Radio Gaga will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Lake County Fair: Livestock barns open at 8 a.m. (milking competition at 7 a.m. Wednesday). Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 26-27; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Food, carnival rides, motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. Music includes Donnie Lee Strickland at 5 p.m. and Brass From The Past at 8 p.m. Thursday; GooRoos at 6 p.m. and Motown Nation at 9:30 p.m. Friday; 90s Pop Nation at 9 p.m. and Matthew Holm Band at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Billy Elton at 5 p.m. and Total Beaches at 6 p.m. Sunday. lcfair.com/2024.

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Features a rotating selection of food trucks. lakezurich.org.

Party in the Park Anniversary Celebration: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Apple Orchard Community Park, 620 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. The Bartlett Park District is celebrating 60 years with giant backyard games, inflatables, DJ, crafts, a foam party and more. Food trucks will be selling food. Free. bartlettil.gov.

Thursday, July 25

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Barrington Farmers Market, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Thirsty Thursdays: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Arena rock and hairband tribute band The Lounge Puppets will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. Bring a lawn chair. Free. eastdundee.net.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Bopology will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, food, drinks, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

A fireworks display closes out Algonquin Founders’ Days festival on Sunday, July 28. | Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com, 2015

Algonquin Founders’ Days: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Main Street and Riverfront Park, and 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The theme is “Goes to the Movies.” Come dressed as your favorite movie character and win the Oscar for Best Character in a Community Event. New this year: Founders’ Brewfest from 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cardboard Boat Regatta at 4 p.m. and Main Street Car Show at 5 p.m. Thursday. Taste of Founders’ from 5-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Bags tournament at 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. Founders’ Goes to the Movies Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday from Eastgate Drive to Algonquin Road, Algonquin to Main Street, and Main to Madison Street. Founders’ 1-mile run at 8 a.m. and 10K/5K at 8:30 a.m., vendors market and bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids’ games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., baking contest at noon and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Sunday. Music from Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25; Rok Brigade at 6:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 26; Focal Point at 4:30 p.m., Hairbangers Ball at 6 p.m. and ARRA at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and Jimmy Nick and Don’t Tell Mama at 4:30 p.m. and Pino Farina Band at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28. The best band nominees will perform at 5 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 25; 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Volunteer Park, Sugar Grove. Opening parade at 5 p.m. Friday. Bob Bohler Memorial Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday and car show ($10 per entry) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Music, corn, food and more. Free shuttle service at the library and municipal center. sugargrovecornboil.org.

Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper College Concert Choir will perform. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; park in lots 9 and 10. harpercollege.edu.

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Krishnamoorthi secures $500,000 in grants for roads near Hoffman Estates’ Bell Works development

Posted in 220, Hoffman Estates, Politics, Preckwinkle's Rules of Order, Property Taxes, School Districts, South Barrington, Taxes on July 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle speaks as Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, second from right, gets ready to present $500,000 in federal funding for the improvement of Central Road near the redeveloping Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates on Tuesday. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald

Local officials on Tuesday attended Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s ceremonial presentation of $500,000 in federal funding he secured toward a planned $18.9 million improvement of Central Road serving Bell Works Chicagoland and other businesses in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington.

The 1.3-mile stretch between Barrington Road and Huntington Boulevard is full of bumps and patches. Developers say the condition is at odds with the massive private development nearby.

Not only has Bell Works found office and recreational tenants to nearly fill the initial eastern phase of its redevelopment of the former AT&T headquarters there, but manufacturers such as Bystronic, DMG Mori USA and NSK America Corporation have also made the area home.

“It’s almost a necessity,” Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Tricia O’Brien said of the planned road improvement. “They had to do it. To me, it looks like it was sort of inevitable.”

The project, which will break ground in 2025 and take two construction seasons to complete, will replace the current pavement with a 12-foot-wide through-lane in each direction divided by a 16-foot-wide mountable median. There also will be a new enclosed stormwater system.

“The Central Road project is a long-awaited improvement that businesses and residents will be very happy with,” Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod said.

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Related: “Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates ready to add homes”

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Developer(s) eyeing former Allstate Insurance property in South Barrington

Posted in 220, Real Estate, School Districts, South Barrington on July 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »

51 W. Higgins Rd.

Decades after Allstate Insurance Co. pulled up stakes at 51 W. Higgins Rd in South Barrington, new development may be coming to the property that once officed 1,000 employees.

According to the recently posted public hearing notice:

“The public hearing will concern the proposed development of land commonly known as the “Allstate Property” (referred to herein as the “Property”). Petitioner requests the following relief from the South Barrington Zoning Ordinance (“Ordinance”): Amendment to the South Barrington Comprehensive Plan map and text concerning the Allstate Property to recommend uses consistent with Petitioner’s requested use of the Property as identified below; a Map Amendment to rezone the Property from O/R Office Research District to Planned Unit Development District, pursuant Sections 11-4 et seq. of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Amendments; a special use pursuant to Sections 6A-3 B and 11-5 et seq. pertaining to special uses to allow office, warehouse, distribution, product processing and data centers… .”

The notice for the July 23rd hearing can be found here.

Related: “Allstate leaving South Barrington for site to be named later (April 4, 1992)”

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Barrington Area Council of Governments meets tonight

Posted in 220, BACOG, Clown Car, Ethics, Frau Blücher, FUBAR, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Meeting Minutes, Organizations, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, South Barrington, Taxes, Village Government, Village President, Well Water Quality, WTF on June 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG) is scheduled to meet today at the Barrington Township Office.  Meetings begin at 7:00 PM. No agenda has been posted.

The most current minutes available is (still) from their March 20, 2024 meeting (apparently, they’re really, really busy at BACOG). Those can be found here.

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South Barrington Weekly E-News

Posted in Entertainment, Public Safety, South Barrington on June 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Dear Residents,

I am including the following  Code RED message sent from Police Chief Tom Roman on Wednesday, June 12.  If you have not yet signed up to receive these important alerts, please follow this link to receive them.

This is South Barrington Police Chief Tom Roman with an important crime prevention message. The South Barrington Police Department is investigating two Attempted Burglary to Motor Vehicles that occurred this morning. The first happened in The Coves neighborhood on Watergate Drive and the second occurred in The Woods neighborhood on Acadia Drive.

Today, about 3:00 a.m., a resident from The Coves neighborhood called 911 after they discovered their vehicle had just been broken into. They saw the offenders leave in a white Dodge Charger.    

Officers quickly responded to the area and found the Dodge Charger in The Woods neighborhood.  Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but it fled to I-90 at a high rate of speed.  There were no license plates on the car. Our extensive investigation is continuing. If you have any information that would be useful to us, please call 847-381-7511.

Remember, if you see or hear something that just doesn’t seem right, call 9-1-1 right away. South Barrington police officers are trained and equipped to handle these situations. Thank you.

We are asking you to RSVP by next Friday, June 21 if you plan to stop by our open house reception for our retiring Police Chief Tom Roman.  An RSVP is not necessary, but it will help us to order the right amount of refreshments.   Tom has served as our Police Chief for over 10 years and his last day of work will be Friday, June 28.   Our open house event is Thursday, June 27 from 4-7:00 p.m. in Rose Hall. There will be light food available for this special occasion.

Next Wednesday, June 19, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.  It is a day to honor the history, achievements, contributions, and resilience of African Americans.  Many celebrate with prayer, music, food, education, and cultural events.  The Village will be open regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., however, banks, federal offices, most state offices, and the stock market will be closed.

The Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts at The Arb kicks off Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. with The Disco Circus! A NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the 1970’s!  The event is sponsored by Wickstrom Lincoln, the Rob Morrison Team at Coldwell Banker in Barrington, May’s Lounge, and Gold Rush Gaming.

The Arboretum hosts these events for our community and asks that the community support local restaurants.  No coolers will be permitted, and they ask that NO food or drinks be brought in. For a complete line-up of bands and other concert information, visit the Summer Concert Series webpage.
As always, I can be reached by email at pmccombie@southbarrington.org or online through our website. I can also be reached through the anonymous comment boxes located in the Village Hall and Police Department lobbies. I read anonymous messages privately, so please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss any matter.

Enjoy the weekend and Happy Father’s Day!

Paula McCombie
Mayor

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