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Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Animal Welfare, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Big Red, BraveHearts, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Ethics, Fools and their money, Fox River Valley Hunt, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Look For The Union Label, Mad Cows, Open Meetings Act, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, Taxes, Transparency, Unions, Your Barrington Hills on December 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 6:00 PM. Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Treasurer’s Report Review & Approval of the November 2025 Park District Financials
  • Riding Center Advisory Committee Report
  • In-District & Out-of-District Rental Agreements & Rates
  • Review of Cooperative Agreements
  • Facility Rentals (Carriage Club Rental)

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

Note: “Requests for a qualified interpreter require at least five working days advance notice.”

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Village Adjudication Hearing(s) today

Posted in Adjudication Hearing, Aunt Blabby, Commercial Horse Boarding, Village Code, Village Government on December 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The monthly Village Adjudication Hearing(s) is scheduled for today at 11 AM in the MacArthur Board Room.

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Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Barrington Hills Farm, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Bicyclists, BraveHearts, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Equestrian Commission, Financial Statements, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Organizations, Overhead, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Taxes, Transparency, Unions, Village Government on October 8, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 6:00 PM. Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Truth in Taxation Ordinance
  • Board Officer Positions
  • Insurance Policy Updates
  • Residents Benefits Resolution
  • Review of Efficiency Report
  • Patio Agreement

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Preckwinkle Taps US Forest Service Official to Lead Cook County’s Forest Preserve District

Posted in Animal Welfare, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Park District, BraveHearts, Commercial Horse Boarding, Cook, County, Crabtree Nature Center, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, Friends of Forest Preserves, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Politics, Preckwinkle's Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Spring Creek Stewards, Taxes, Unions on June 25, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated Adam Bianchi (pictured) to lead the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. |Courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County

By Erica Demarest | WTTW

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated a former district ranger with the U.S. Forest Service to serve as the general superintendent of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Adam Bianchi has more than 17 years of experience in public land and natural resource management with the U.S. Forest Service, according to a news release.

Bianchi previously served as district ranger for the White River National Forest’s Dillon Ranger District in Colorado. The 312,000-acre site near Denver includes two congressionally designated wilderness areas, two major reservoirs, 14 campgrounds, four ski resorts and nearly 500 miles of hiking, biking and winter sports trails.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the next General Superintendent at the Forest Preserves of Cook County,” Bianchi said in a statement. “This marks an exciting opportunity in my career dedicated to conserving forests, wildlife habitats and wetlands, while expanding access and welcoming more people to connect with their incredible public lands.”

If confirmed, Bianchi will oversee more than 70,000 acres of Cook County land that includes campgrounds, trails, boating centers, picnic groves, golf courses and aquatic centers. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County hosts hundreds of events and programs annually throughout the county and at its six nature centers.

Read more here.

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Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, BACOG, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Big Red, BraveHearts, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Elections, Ethics, Financial Statements, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Longmeadow Parkway, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Organizations, Plum Farm development, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, Taxes, Transparency, Unions on March 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 7:00 PM. Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Approval of the January-March(?) 2025 Park District Financials
  • Plum Farms proposal
  • Review Rental Applications Price List
  • Riding Center Advisory Committee Report – (proposed trainer application form change)
  • Administrator Report

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Big Brother, BraveHearts, Clown Car, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Elections, Financial Statements, FPDCC, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, Lighting Ordinance, Look For The Union Label, Mad Cows, Massbach Hounds, Perjury, Plum Farm development, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Taxes, Transparency, Unions, WTF on February 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 7:00 PM. Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Plum Farms proposal
  • Riding Center Advisory Committee Report
  • Administrator Report

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolition

Posted in Commercial Horse Boarding, Horse Boarding, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Topics Of Interest on January 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from the 2025 budget.

“I think (the budget line item) needs to be removed and reconsidered at another time, after we have more information,” Sue Gould said at Monday’s park board meeting.

But the other commissioners instead voted to include $225,000 for demolition in the district’s $38.1 million budget. Gould cast the only dissenting vote.

Gould has been critical of the board since it voted last year to close the equestrian facility at Northwest Highway and Dundee Road. That continued Monday, when she said the park district should have sought competitive bids for needed repairs instead of shutting down the stables.

“My point is that we did not follow our normal procedures and protocols with the stables decision,” Gould said.

Park district Executive Director Benjamin Rea responded that the agency would have sought bids for repairs if that direction was given by the park board.

But Gould said that when she asked for a motion to solicit bids be placed on a board agenda, she was told by Rea that only he and the board president could do so.

Gould also criticized the way the district parted with the stables’ school horses. The group Equine Guardians is raising funds for the care of 20 of the horses in their new homes for the rest of their lives.

Read more here.

Related: “‘This is horse abuse’: Palatine Park Board votes to rehouse Palatine Stables’ horses,” “Park district outlines plan for closing down Palatine Stables,” “Closure of Palatine Stables to move ahead following revote,” “Hold your horses: Park district taking another look at Palatine Stables,” “Citing ‘unfortunate reality,’ park district closing Palatine Stables this fall”

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Barrington Hills Riding Club/Park District Fall Horse Show Saturday

Posted in Agendas, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Commercial Horse Boarding, Don't Change Barrington Hills, Elections, Equestrian Commission, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Fundraisers, Horizon Farm, Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, The Other Half, Transparency, Unions, VBHPD, Your Barrington Hills on October 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“The Riding Club of Barrington Hills is pleased to partner with the Barrington Hills Park District, The Fox River Valley Pony Club and The Fox River Valley Hounds to host a Halloween Horse Show and Community Celebration at the Barrington Hills Park District Riding Center.

In addition to mounted and unmounted competitions, we will have cider and chili for our guests ($10 recommended donation), Apple Bobbing for Horses and Horse Trailer or Trunk Trick ‘o’ Treat Parade. Horse & Kid Friendly Costumes encouraged for all in attendance.

NOTE: Classes may be split or combined based on entry numbers

Braiding and show attire optional. Helmet required.

$10 for day stall – must be cleaned before departure

Costume Class: open to ALL ages, mounted or lead line. Bring your Halloween spirit & creativity for fun prizes

Horse Husband: get your supportive partner in the saddle to show off what they know!! Fun flat class. 21+ prizes

Derby: consists of a mix of stadium and cross country jumps (class supported by FRVPC on the grass field)

Gambler’s choice: pick your fences with a pre-determined combined value (class supported by FRVPC on the grass field)

Trailer Trick-or-Treating: trick out your trailer with spooky, silly, or scary decor to lure horse & human treat seekers!!! Grand Prize given for BEST Trailer Turnout

Thank you to our Sponsors: Judge Aly St. Senatore (Poet’s Hill), Fox River Valley Pony Club, Fox River Valley Hunt, Barrington Hills Park District, Oakwood Farms, Sarah Carlson & Family”

More here.

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Park District/Riding Club Elections “Public Notice”

Posted in Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Appointments, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Commercial Horse Boarding, Community Alerts, Contests, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Dumb and Dumber, Elections, Entertainment, Equestrian Commission, FPDCC, FUBAR, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Illinois State Board of Elections, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Organizations, Perjury, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Resident Spotlights, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, SOS Party, The Other Half, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unions, Well Water Quality, Your Barrington Hills on October 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

What follows was recently posted to the Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club website (NOT emailed to district notice subscribers nor posted in the Daily Herald Classifieds):

“PUBLIC NOTICE

To The Residents Of The Barrington Hills Park District Cook, Lake and McHenry (But not Kane?) Counties, Illinois

Elections will be held to fill the following offices at the:

Consolidated election to be held April 1, 2025.

Park District Commissioner: Number of positions (2); .4-year term.

Candidates must file their certificates of nomination with the Barrington Hills Park District
designated representative (?).

Filing Period:

The filing of nomination petitions will be accepted at 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills IL 60010, in the Riding Center’s Meeting Room, November 12th through Monday November 18th at the following times:

Monday, November 12, 9AM-3 PM 

Tuesday, November 13, through Friday, November 15 Filing By Appointment Only.

Monday, November 18, 2024  10AM-5PM 

Petitions may be filed in person by the candidate or a representative, or by mail to: Barrington Hills Park District, 364 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010.

Nomination papers received in the mail before the first day of filing period will be returned to the sender as not filed.  Candidate document and filing information is available on the web: www.elections.il”

The posting can be found here.

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Barrington Hills Park District (RCBH) “Efficiency Act” & Board Meeting tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Bicyclists, Big Brother, BraveHearts, Cell Towers, Clown Car, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Elections, Financial Statements, FPDCC, FRVPC, FUBAR, Fundraisers, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Immigration, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, Lighting Ordinance, Mad Cows, Mówimy po polsku, Open Meetings Act, Perjury, Politics, Privacy, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, Taxes, The Other Half, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Unions, VBHPD, Well Water Quality, Your Barrington Hills on October 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will be holding an Efficiency Act Meeting beginning at  6:00 PM followed by the Park Board Meeting (though only one agenda is posted?). Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Efficiency Report Review (not posted)
  • Approval of the September 2024 Park Board Meeting Minutes (not posted)
  • Approval of the September 2024 Park District Financials (not posted)
  • Advisory Committee Report (not posted)
  • Winter Indoor Riding Schedule (not posted)
  • Security Considerations for the Riding Center, IAPD Grant (not posted)
  • Project Requests* (not posted)
  • Administrator’s Report (you guessed it, not posted)

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

* “The Barrington Hills Park District is taking requests”

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