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Waymo driverless cars are coming to Chicago as company starts laying early groundwork

Posted in Clown Car, Goat Rodeo, Going green, Public Safety, Road construction, Topics Of Interest, Traffic on February 26, 2026| 1 Comment »

By Elyssa Kaufman | CBS Chicago

Waymo is coming to Chicago, and some of those vehicles were already spotted in the city.

The driverless car company based in Silicon Valley said it will start “laying the early groundwork” for operations in Chicago.

The vehicles are already in the city, each had drivers and were not picking up any customers. They were surveying the roads in preparation for if and when it goes live.

At least two rows of the Waymo vehicles were found inside a parking garage downtown.

“We are coordinating closely with community leaders and policymakers and believe autonomous technology can strongly support Chicago’s goals for road safety and enhanced accessibility for all communities,” Waymo officials said in a written release.

It is not clear when Waymo service will be available in Chicago, but the service is already live in other cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix.

Mayor Brandon Johnson confirmed the city was notified about operations and said, ” It was stated to the City that the company would not be presently deploying any autonomous vehicles within Chicago.” The mayor’s office released the following statement in part:

“There is no law or regulatory framework which prohibits any licensed individual from driving in Chicago. As of now, autonomous vehicles have not been authorized within the City of Chicago or the State of Illinois.

The City looks forward to engaging with commuters, workers, transit advocates and industry leaders as we pursue constructive dialogue with our partners in Springfield and pursue an equitable path forward.”

The mayor’s office said Waymo will be operating in Chicago to map streets and record data on driving conditions.

Not everyone was thrilled by the idea of a driverless car, expressing concerns over safety, especially with Chicago’s specific traffic patterns and in the case of snowy roads.

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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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Equestrian Commission/Riding Club meets tonight

Posted in Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Farm, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Bicyclists, BraveHearts, Clown Car, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Don't Change Barrington Hills, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, Frau Blücher, FRVPC, FUBAR, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, LeCompte/Anderson Commercial Horse boarding amendment, Lighting Ordinance, Look For The Union Label, Mad Cows, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Overhead, Plan Commission, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Save 5 Acres, SOUL Harbour Ranch, Taxes, The Other Half, Traffic, Transparency, Unions, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Well Water Quality, Your Barrington Hills on December 1, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Equestrian Commission/Riding Club will be meeting this evening at 6:30 PM.  Though scheduled to meet quarterly, their last meeting was over a year ago on August 7, 2024.

Topics on their agenda include:

A copy of the agenda can be viewed here.

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U.S. Route 14 Underpass Update

Posted in Aunt Blabby, Barrington Area Library, EJ&E/Canadian National, Goat Rodeo, IDOT, Mad Cows, Road construction, Traffic on October 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Temporary Route 14 Closure Update: Progress is Happening!

It has been a busy couple of weeks on the ground as we work toward opening up the temporary four-lane Route 14 roadway and the temporary two-lane Lake Zurich Road. Here’s what’s been happening behind the scenes:

  • Pavement removal on Lake Zurich Road and Route 14
  • Earthwork and grading for the temporary roads
  • Delivery and grading of ballast stone for the temporary Canadian National Railway (CN) train tracks

What’s still to come?

  • Completion of the temporary train tracks and installation of new railway gate equipment
  • A shift in train traffic
  • Utility relocations
  • Completion of both temporary road surfaces and lane line markings

As a result of ongoing utility relocation and the more manual track-building process being utilized by CN, the expected opening is now anticipated by the end of October, weather permitting. All parties are working hard to get everything ready and are exploring ways to open things even earlier, if possible.

Thank you for your continued patience and support of all Barrington businesses during this time.

Below are some aerial shots of the transformation. Things are looking great from above!

BEFORE

DURING

OVERVIEW

(Click on image to enlarge)

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Enjoy returning favorites and new events at the 96th Annual Lake County Fair July 23-27

Posted in County, Entertainment, Goat Rodeo, Lake, Politics on July 20, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Lake County Fair returns with rides, music, food, Grandstand events and much more Wednesday through Sunday, July 23-27, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. | Daily Herald file photo

By the Lake County Fairgrounds

Celebrating its 96th year, the Lake County Fair is back and bigger than ever, promising five days filled with excitement, entertainment and memories for the whole family. Taking place from Wednesday, July 23, to Sunday, July 27, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, this year’s fair brings a sensational lineup of Grandstand Arena events, including returning favorites and new additions.

Midway rides and games, operated by Skinner’s Amusements, open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and noon Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are $1 each (number of tickets needed vary per ride) and are available at ticket booths located throughout the Midway. All-You-Can-Ride Wristband specials will be available for $30 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, 1-5 p.m. Thursday, and 1-5 p.m. Friday.

Pig racing is just one of the returning attractions at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. | Daily Herald file photo

An array of Grandstand Arena events are included with fair admission. The lineup features adrenaline-pumping spectacles that aim to have visitors on the edge of their seats:

  • Demolition Derby: 6 p.m. Wednesday
  • Motocross: 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
  • 406FMX High Air Tour: 7 p.m. Thursday
  • Monster Truck Throwdown: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
  • Pro Bull Riding & Barrel Racing: 3 p.m. Sunday

The Lake County Fair welcomes back several crowd favorites, ensuring nonstop entertainment for fairgoers of all ages. Daily events include:

  • Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show (as seen on America’s Got Talent)
  • Show Me Swine Pig Races
  • Kidbucks Game Show
  • John Measner Magic Show
  • K9 Demonstration with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
  • Timerbworks Lumberjack Show
  • Interactive Bubble Zone

Other returning events include:

  • Miss, Junior Miss, and Little Miss Lake County Fair Pageants: 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
  • Operation Glow: Taylor Swift Party: 8 p.m. Wednesday
  • Flower Hour: A sensory-friendly carnival morning on the opening day of the Lake County Fair, providing a welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities to enjoy the rides and games at the Midway carnival. During this time, the Midway Carnival will be exclusively open to those attending Flower Hour. Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday.
  • Bloody Mary Bingo on Sunday

In addition to the returning events, the latest additions to the Lake County Fair’s lineup include:

  • The Strolling DJ: Three daily shows. This mobile DJ booth rolls through the fairgrounds, bringing high-energy music, fun vibes, and spontaneous dance parties wherever it goes. You never know when the beat will drop; just follow the sound and join the fun.
  • So Hot Glass Live!: Daily glass blowing demonstration
  • Swine Jackpot Show: 10 a.m. Friday, July 25. The Swine Jackpot Show brings top competition to the barn with three exciting divisions: Showmanship, Market and Breeding Gilts. Exhibitors will showcase their skills in handling, presenting and evaluating swine as they compete for prizes and bragging rights. Don’t miss this action-packed event that highlights some of the finest pigs and most dedicated youth in the show ring.

Hi Infidelity is among the many musical acts that will perform at the Lake County Fair July 23-27 at the fairgrounds in Grayslake. | Courtesy of Hi Infidelity

The Lake County Fair will include more than a dozen bands performing throughout the event. The eclectic lineup features “Swiftie Nation,” Operation Glow: Taylor Swift Dance Party and Hi Infidelity. Other acts include The Dixon Bandits, Alien Eyes, Brass from the Past, Big Boss and the Toes Band, The Noize, Second Hand Soul, Chapel Hill, School of Rock, Peter and the Versatiles, Blue Marlin, Beyond the Blonde, Gooroos, No Limit, Roger That, Tropixplosion, Chicago Latin Groove and Classical Blast.

Daily admission is $15 for ages 13-64; $5 for ages 6-12 and 65 and older and active military, veterans and dependents with valid ID; and free for ages 5 and younger and active military in uniform with valid ID. Season passes are $55 for ages 13-64 and $20 for ages 6-12 and 65 and older. Admission is free for active military, veterans, dependents and first responders with valid ID on Thursday.

The Lake County Fairgrounds is at 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. For more information about the Lake County Fair, visit lcfair.com/2025.

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U.S. Route 14 Underpass Update | July 18, 2025

Posted in Aunt Blabby, Barrington Area Library, EJ&E/Canadian National, Goat Rodeo, Road construction, Traffic on July 18, 2025| Leave a Comment »

This past month, significant progress was made in preparing the temporary Route 14 roadway and railroad tracks. Canadian National (CN) is working to install signal equipment at the temporary railroad crossing, while AT&T continues its utility relocation work. ComEd has also begun relocating utilities along Hough Street (Route 59) and Route 14.
What’s Coming Next:

  • One-Lane Closures (Scheduled to start Aug. 4): Route 14 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Valencia Avenue and Hough Street to connect the temporary roadway. Access to adjacent roads and driveways will remain open. See the traffic map below for more details.

  • Temporary full Route 14 Closure (Anticipated as early as Sept. 15): A temporary full closure of Route 14 is required for approximately four weeks so CN can complete the temporary railroad tracks and shift train traffic. A detour will be signed along Lake Cook Road and Hough Street. The graphic below provides more details on the project scope.

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Kane County Fair returns with live music, rodeos and demolition derby

Posted in County, Entertainment, Goat Rodeo, Kane, Politics, Topics Of Interest on July 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Mary Kelley of Elburn gives her Scottish Highland heifer a kiss on top of the head while they practice in the show arena during the 2024 Kane County Fair in St. Charles. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com, 2024

By Kane County Fair

The 156th Kane County Fair is a big funfair with a small town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands like the Hillbilly Rockstarz, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H contests, outdoor kids events, and the popular Classic Car Show.

It kicks off early with the carnival rides on Wednesday, July 16, and then opening on Thursday with live music, grandstand events like bull riding and demolition derby, and 4-H animals and competitions.

There’s always something new at the Kane County Fair. The cute racing pigs are back. Watch the Balsters Game Show. Get up close with 4-H animals or check out the petting zoo. See the classic cars on display on Saturday and Sunday.

Midway hours are: 3 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds, located at Randall Road and Oak Street in St. Charles. Parking is free. The 4-H exhibit halls close two hours before the fair each day.

Main stage

Take in the sights and sounds of the Kane County Fair while listening to live music on the Miller Lite Sound Stage. It’s free with paid admission to the fair.

Eric Chesser, a country artist from Nashville, returns to the fairgrounds with a show at 7 p.m. Thursday. Trippin Billies, a national touring tribute to the Dave Matthews Band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday and Mark Atkins at 5 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, How Rude! will play all the best 1990s hits from pop to grunge from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by the headliners Hillbilly Rockstarz at 8:30 p.m.

Action-packed thrills return to the grandstand starting on Thursday with the women barrel racing at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Professional Championship Bullriders and Cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Grandstand tickets are $22.24 or $11.75 for age 10 and under; there’s a $40 Family Four Pack for the matinee. Purchase tickets for Friday and Saturday shows via rodeoticket.com. It is held rain or shine; no refunds. The Gold Buckle seats at the evening shows are already sold out.

The Demolition Derby will be running at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday for $10 grandstand admission.

Makayla Ramer competes in the demolition derby during the 155th Kane County Fair in St. Charles. This year’s demolition derbies will be at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday. | Sandy Bressner/Shaw Local News Network, 2024

4-H shows and exhibits

The 4-H judging begins on Thursday with the categories of horse and pony, dairy, poultry and rabbit. The 4-H General Projects will be on exhibit every day in Robinson Hall. The horse and pony judging continues on Friday, as well as the shows for swine, sheep and goats, ending with the “Barnyard Games” in the show ring.

On Saturday, it’s the popular Horse & Pony Dressage Show, the Showmanship Classes, and the Milking Derby, as well as the beef judging show. The day ends with the 4-H awards ceremony.

On Sunday, you can support the Kane County 4-H youth by bidding on livestock in the Blue Ribbon Auction at 1 p.m. in the Livestock Arena.

Carnival rides

The Fantasy Amusements carnival will be opening on Wednesday. There will be unlimited rides for $32 on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to close. It will also be $32 from noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. On Sunday, there’s the “Last Blast” discount with $27 unlimited rides from 5 p.m. to close. Individual tickets will also be available for purchase.

The 156th Kane County Fair opens on Wednesday, July 16, with carnival rides only. The fair runs through Sunday, July 20. Sandy Bressner/Shaw Local News Network, 2024

Admission

You can get a season pass for $25. Daily admission is $5 on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday to Sunday, it is $10 or $5 for kids, age 3-12.

There is free daily admission for children under 3, and it’s free for seniors over age 62 and veterans with military ID before 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Tickets to the fair can be purchased upon entry with cash only or in advance by clicking on the “Buy Tickets” in the upper right corner of kanecountyfair.com/Fair-Information. There is a 4% surcharge for credit card purchases.

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Village Board of Trustees meets this evening

Posted in Aunt Blabby, BCFPD, Board of Health, Building Department, Clown Car, Conflict of interest, County, Dumb and Dumber, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Finance Committee, FOIA, Folds of Honor, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, McHenry, Minutes, Open Meetings Act, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, RINO, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, Topics Of Interest, Unions, VBHPD, Veteran's Crossing Bridge, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo on June 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »

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

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

Related: “ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – Village of Barrington Hills”

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Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, BH Polo Club, Big Brother, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Equestrian Commission, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Mad Cows, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Transparency, Unions on June 11, 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:

  • Review Of Park District Liability Insurance Policy
  • Review Of Tractor Agreement
  • Riding Center Advisory Committee Report
  • Report On Meeting With The Accountant
  • Rental Applications And Policies
  • Handling Of Time Sensitive Issues Between Meetings
  • Efficiency Measures
  • Barry Fript Remembrance
  • Change in Regular Meeting Start Tim
  • Update On Route 62 Improvements
  • South Barrington & Hoffman Estates Status
  • Administrator’s 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, 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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