Posted in Aunt Blabby, Barrington Area Library, EJ&E/Canadian National, Goat Rodeo, Road construction, Traffic on July 18, 2025| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in Aunt Blabby, Barrington Area Library, EJ&E/Canadian National, Road construction, Traffic on June 19, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“This vital infrastructure improvement project will enhance traffic flow and safety in our community. Below are the latest updates:
Construction continues on the U.S. Route 14 Underpass project, with the following work currently underway:
As part of the project, the Canadian National Railway (CN) is building a temporary parallel railroad track to allow trains to continue running while the new railroad bridge is constructed at the current crossing location.
To support this work, CN will deliver stone to the area by a specialized train. This stone will serve as the base for the new railroad ties and track. The delivery train is scheduled to arrive in Barrington next week, after making three stops before reaching the area.
During the stone delivery, which is expected to take several hours, the train will block the Lake Zurich Road crossing. Once the delivery is complete, the crossing will reopen. Once the confirmed train schedule is available, the Village will share updated traffic alerts via email and social media.
Looking ahead, paving work is planned for later this summer at the entry and exit points connecting the existing Route 14 pavement to the temporary roadway. This will require lane closures on Route 14, currently anticipated for mid-July. However, the exact timing depends on the progress of ongoing utility relocation efforts.
The Village will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”
Posted in EJ&E/Canadian National, Road construction, Topics Of Interest, Traffic on June 6, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Thanks for your interest in the U.S. Route 14 Grade Separation (underpass) project email update list!
This vital infrastructure improvement project will enhance traffic flow and safety in our community. Below are the latest updates:
Construction on the U.S. Route 14 Underpass project is well underway.
Over the past month, the contractor has:
Utility relocation status and progress over the next few weeks will help to inform the contractor’s next area of focus. As work proceeds and additional information is available, the Village will share new updates.”
Posted in 220, BACOG, Daily Herald, District 220 referendum, EJ&E/Canadian National, METRA, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on April 29, 2025| Leave a Comment »
After nearly a year of negotiation with Compasspoint Development, Barrington approved a redevelopment agreement for the “Golden Triangle” (top of photo) worth $17 million ready for village board approval. | Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald
Barrington trustees Monday put the final touches on a redevelopment agreement for a mixed-use project on Hough Street between the Union Pacific and Canadian National Railway tracks.
The location is officially known as Redevelopment Area #1, but is also dubbed the Golden Triangle.
Joe Taylor III of Compasspoint Development plans to redevelop the former site of the Market Center building and a Volvo dealership at on North Hough Street. The $90 million project includes a four-story building, the Mylo, with 125 residential units and approximately 12,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space — Taylor said he is negotiating a high-end restaurant lease for 6,000 square feet.
It will also include the MotorCave Auto Suites, a place for car enthusiasts to keep and display their vehicles.
Read more here.
Related: “Barrington close to decision on $17 million incentive agreement for ‘Golden Triangle’ development,” “‘Now is the time to be in Barrington’: village serves up positive economic outlook,” “Barrington approves TIF for the ‘Golden Triangle’,” “Barrington moves closer to TIF for ‘Golden Triangle’,” “MotorCave Suites: For-sale personal auto museum showrooms and entertainment Spaces for Chicago area collectors,” “Barrington village manager gets 12.5% pay hike,” “Barrington-area leaders tout growth at annual economic summit,” “Barrington pins high hopes on Golden Triangle development,” “Luxury apartments, restaurants. What Barrington might do with its ‘Golden Triangle’,” “Apartments, storage for high-end cars proposed for downtown Barrington”
Posted in EJ&E/Canadian National, Road construction, Traffic on April 17, 2025| Leave a Comment »
This vital infrastructure improvement project will enhance traffic flow and safety in our community. Below are the latest updates:
As the project progresses, the Village will continue to share monthly project update emails to provide information and timelines on completed and anticipated work. Updates will be utilized to convey special construction or traffic alert information. You are always encouraged to stay informed throughout the project by visiting the website.
Posted in 220, BACOG, Daily Herald, District 220 referendum, EJ&E/Canadian National, METRA, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on April 8, 2025| Leave a Comment »
After nearly a year of negotiations with Compasspoint Development, Barrington has a redevelopment agreement for the “Golden Triangle” worth $17 million ready for village board approval. | Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald
After nearly a year of negotiations with Compasspoint Development, Barrington is nearing a redevelopment agreement for a mixed-use project within the village’s “Golden Triangle.”
Village staff presented the draft of a “pay-as-you-go” tax increment financing deal worth $17 million before the village board Monday. Trustees are expected to continue the discussion Monday and could reach a final vote April 28.
Developer Joe Taylor III said he is ready to start construction the day after the vote.
Compasspoint plans to redevelop the former site of the Market Center building and a Volvo dealership at 200-300 N. Hough St. The $90 million project includes a four-story building, the Mylo, with 125 residential units and approximately 12,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space — Taylor said he is negotiating a high-end restaurant lease for 6,000 square feet.
It will also include the MotorCave Auto Suites, a place for car enthusiasts to keep and display their vehicles.
The arrangement ties into the village’s plans to build Park Avenue Plaza, a community gathering space and al fresco dining spot. Taylor said he has agreed to build the plaza on Park Avenue between Cook and Station streets with his own funds.
Read more here.
Related: “‘Now is the time to be in Barrington’: village serves up positive economic outlook,” “Barrington approves TIF for the ‘Golden Triangle’,” “Barrington moves closer to TIF for ‘Golden Triangle’,” “MotorCave Suites: For-sale personal auto museum showrooms and entertainment Spaces for Chicago area collectors,” “Barrington village manager gets 12.5% pay hike,” “Barrington-area leaders tout growth at annual economic summit,” “Barrington pins high hopes on Golden Triangle development,” “Luxury apartments, restaurants. What Barrington might do with its ‘Golden Triangle’,” “Apartments, storage for high-end cars proposed for downtown Barrington”
Posted in Community Alerts, DARCHED, EJ&E/Canadian National, Traffic on March 13, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“The Canadian National Railway will be completing emergency repairs to the U.S. Route 14 rail grade crossing to address the track structure. These repairs are unrelated to the U.S. Route 14 Grade Separation (underpass) project.
This work will require temporary lane closures tomorrow, Friday, March 14, from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to assist with traffic control. Please use caution and consider alternate routes during this time.”
Posted in Barrington Area Library, Community Alerts, EJ&E/Canadian National, Goat Rodeo, METRA, Road construction, Traffic on March 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Northbound Hough Street just before the CN/EJ&E crossing.
“This vital infrastructure improvement project will enhance traffic flow and safety in our community. Below are the latest updates:
As the project progresses, the Village of Barrington plans to share monthly project update emails to provide information and timelines on completed and anticipated work. Updates will be utilized to convey special construction or traffic alert information. You are always encouraged to stay informed throughout the project by visiting the website.”
– Posted March 7, 2025
Posted in EJ&E/Canadian National, METRA, Road construction, Traffic on February 11, 2025| 1 Comment »
Marin Lacson, 17, of Barrington, (inset) died on January 25, 2024, after she was hit by a Metra train while walking to Barrington High School where she was in her junior year. | Background Photo: Nick Rusin; Inset: Provided
| Lake & McHenry County Scanner
Crews are set to begin installation of pedestrian gates next month at a railroad crossing in Barrington near where a 17-year-old girl was killed by a train while walking to Barrington High School.
The Canadian National Railway (CN) announced last year that it was going to install pedestrian gates at the Main Street crossing just east of Barrington High School in Barrington.
Construction was delayed due to material backorders but the necessary materials were expected to arrive early this year.
The Village of Barrington recently said that they received preliminary confirmation that most of the construction will take place between March 21 and March 30, coinciding with District 220’s spring break.
The timing is intended to minimize traffic disruptions. CN will provide more details and confirm the schedule as it gets closer to construction.
The village said it is also reviewing statements of qualifications from engineering firms for the preliminary design of a pedestrian underpass at Main Street and the CN tracks.
“This work is particularly important as it connects the Village Center and Barrington High School, and is a crossing used daily by many students,” the village said.
More here.
Posted in 220, Agendas, BACOG, Barrington Education Association, Board of Education, Deception, District 220 referendum, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Education, EJ&E/Canadian National, Elections, Ethics, His Master's Voice, Illinois State Board of Elections, Look For The Union Label, Organizations, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Real Estate, School Districts, Unions, Video Streaming, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on February 4, 2025| Leave a Comment »
The District 220 Board of Education meets this evening at 6:00 PM at the District Administration Center, 515 W. Main Street. Items on their agenda include:
A copy of the agenda can be viewed here. The meeting will be live-streamed on the district YouTube channel.
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