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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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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:

  • Efficiency Report Review
  • Advisory Committee Report
  • Administrator’s Report (Insurance Statement of Values, Tractor Service Charge, Video cameras and IAPD Grant, Advisory Committee Members Compliance with Open Meetings Act)

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

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All one must do is read Trustee (and sadly, Pro Tem) David Riff’s comment in this Facebook post to grasp why he and President Cecola get along just like peas and carrots.

Source

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Attendees of last night’s Board of Trustees were treated to a very rare experience: all seven (7) members of the current Barrington Hills Board of Trustees were in attendance up close and personal.  The last time a sighting like this occurred was the May 8, 2023, BOT meeting to certify results of the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election (a photo of the event captured above).

Last night, the board unanimously voted to approve Kyle Murphy as the next Chief of Police for the Village of Barrington Hills. The board also voted 6-0 against a proposed ordinance amendment to a allow Agritourism as a special use. President Cecola did not cast a vote.

Recordings of the meeting will be posted when they become available.

Related:Village Board of Trustees meet Monday,” “Sitting ducks,” “Special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled Tuesday

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Our Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding their regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Topics on their agenda include:

Public Hearing

  • An Application for an Amendment to an Existing Special Use, made by the Barrington Hills Polo Club for property located at 350 Bateman Road, PIN 01- 07-200-001
  • Text Amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations Relative to Berm & Fence Heights Initiated by the Zoning Board of Appeals (tabled from July 15, 2024)

Public Meeting

  • [Vote] An Application for an Amendment to an Existing Special Use, made by the Barrington Hills Polo Club for property located at 350 Bateman Road, PIN 01-07-200-001
  • [Vote] Text Amendment to Section 5-3-9 Bulk Regulations Relative to Berm & Fence Heights Initiated by the Zoning Board of Appeals

A copy of the 100-page agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.

Editorial note: The two (2) public hearing notices published in the Daily Herald listed the PIN for 350 Bateman Road as 01- 07-200-001. The agenda for tomorrow’s meeting also states, “350 Bateman Road, PIN 01- 07-200-001.”

However, the notice sign (seen at top) on the subject property we photographed Friday clearly reads, “350 Bateman Road, PIN 01-06-401-014.” Not to pick at nits, but that isn’t even close.

Related:Zoning Board Public Hearing (Take two) scheduled August 19th,” “Special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting tonight,” “Special Zoning Board Public Hearing scheduled for July 17th

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The Village will be hosting a special meeting of the Riding Clan/Equestrian Commission this evening at 5:30 PM. Items on the meeting outline include:

  • [Vote] Minutes – June 10, 2024 Special Meeting
  • [Vote] Minutes – September 7, 2022 Special Meeting (tabled from June 10, 2024)
  • [VOTE] RECOMMENDATION – EQUESTRIAN TRAIL, SUBDIVISION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 01-06-200-021 AND 01-06-200-027 (99 & 101 BATEMAN ROAD)

At the time of this posting, no detail was published other than that shown above in advance of the meeting.  The one-page outline the Village has provided can be found here, but who are we kidding?

One Clan/Commission member informed the Village Administrator at the last meeting, “I don’t think you can tell us what we can and can’t discuss!” Clearly, it’s “anything can happen” Wednesday (as usual) tonight.

Related: Village hosted Riding Club meeting recordings released,” “Special Equestrian Commission meeting today,” “Special Plan Commission meeting this evening

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

  • [Vote] A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC (CAM) for Pavement Rejuvenation Application on Select Village Maintained Roads Resolution 24 –
  • [Vote] An Ordinance Amending the Village’s Municipal Code Concerning Fireworks – Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-13 Ordinance 24 –
  • [Vote] An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow an Elementary School at 160J Bateman Road Ordinance 24 –
  • [Vote] Resolution of Proclamation Commending Police Chief Joseph Colditz on his 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the Village of Barrington Hills Resolution 24 –
  • [Vote] A Resolution Appointing David Kann to the Position of Interim Police Chief for the Village of Barrington Hills Resolution 24 –
  • [Vote] Personnel Manual Revisions

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

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Orange dot represents epicenter of the earthquake that struck July 15, 2024. (U.S. Geological Survey)

By Patty Wetli | WTTW

Residents of small towns roughly 60 miles west of Chicago woke up Monday to what they thought was thunder, but turned out to be an earthquake.

The 3.4 magnitude tremor struck just before 3 a.m., with an epicenter near Somonauk, Ill., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

“Low rolling rumble … then the house shook,” one resident reported, commenting on a Facebook post shared by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Those nearest to a small earthquake will feel a sharp jolt, followed by stronger sharp shakes that pass quickly, USGS said. Damage typically doesn’t occur until quake magnitude hits above 4 or 5.

While earthquakes are rare east of the Rocky Mountains, Illinois sits within two “hot spots” for quakes in the central U.S., and has experienced three in the past 12 months, including two in late 2023.

One hot spot is the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which spans the central Mississippi Valley from Cairo, Ill., through southeastern Missouri, western Kentucky, western Tennessee and northeast Arkansas. This area has been the site of some of the largest earthquakes in North America, according to the state of Illinois.

More here.

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Itasca Fest runs Thursday through Sunday, July 11-14, at Washington Park in Itasca. | John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, July 12

Itasca Fest: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, July 11; 6-11:30 p.m. Friday, July 12; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Washington Park, 350 Irving Park Road, Itasca. Music, carnival, food, bingo, family entertainment, classic car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Usher Park and more. Music from Form at 7 p.m. Thursday; Boy Band Review at 9 p.m. Friday; Petty Kings at 6 p.m. and ARRA at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Think Floyd at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Free entry. itascalionsclub.org/ or facebook.com/itascalions.

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Ben Tatar will perform. Free. heparks.org.

Lake County Greek Fest: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 12-14, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1400 N. O’Plaine Road, Libertyville. Greek food, music and dancing. saintdemetrioslibertyville.com.

Outdoor Movie Nights: 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Preshow activities include face painting, balloon artist, games and more. “Trolls Band Together” starts at 7 p.m. Free. shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Blooze Brothers will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, July 12, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Trolls: Band Together.” Concessions available or bring a picnic. Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, July 13

McHenry Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, starting at Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at MCC parking lot C, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners and MCC host a self-guided drive featuring gardens studded with artwork, edible plots and more in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Harvard and McHenry. Register: mchenry.edu/gardenwalk.

The Bristol Renaissance Faire is open for the season on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 2. | Courtesy of the Bristol Renaissance Faire

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 2, off I-94 at the Illinois/Wisconsin border. Step back in time with food, games, costumes, theme weekends and more. $40 for adults; $15 for kids 5-12; and free for kids 4 and younger. renfair.com/Bristol.

North American Reptile Breeders Conference: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. See reptiles from breeders from all over the country, with vendors, reptile talks and more. $15 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. narbc.com.

Barrington Bourbon and Brew Crawl: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, from Scratch Pastificio, 135 Park Ave., Barrington. The crawl includes sampling specialty bourbons and local brews at 16 stops throughout Barrington, plus live music. Ages 21 and older. Hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce. $35. barringtonchamber.com.

Blind Flight Outdoor Beer Tasting: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Carpentersville Morning Rotary Club hosts a picnic-style craft beer tasting fundraiser. Food for sale and live music. Beer tasting tickets include a tasting glass. Tickets: carpentersvillerotary.org.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Lovettes will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

Sunday, July 14

Ride for Hope 2024 sets out at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 14, from Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria in Bartlett. | Courtesy of Lisa Haring

Ride for Hope 2024: 8 a.m. Sunday, July 14, at Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Ninth annual ovarian cancer awareness motorcycle ride and celebration raises money for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A 50-mile, fully escorted ride begins at 10:30 a.m. with registration from 8-10 a.m. After Party from 1-4 p.m. features lunch and dessert buffet, live music by Bronson Rock, a silent auction, box drawings, Teal Chopper Gift Card raffle, Split the Pot raffle, Teal Marketplace and Survivor’s Tent with LMS Comfort Dogs. $35 in advance; $40 day of the event. rideforhopeil.org.

Heritage Fair Vintage Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the McHenry County History Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Car show with 50/50 raffle, door prizes, DJ, food vendors, over 15 unique custom trophies and 10 People’s Choice trophies. All makes, models and years are welcome. Register your car at bit.ly/3ISCAbL. Free for spectators. mchenrycountyhistory.org.

Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. The walk showcases private and public gardens along with a boutique in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park. elmhurstgardenclub.org.

Cow Appreciation Day (LINDA!!!): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Learn about cows, play games and make a craft. Free. parkfun.com.

Heritage Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the McHenry County Historical Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Plant sale, vintage sale, artisan demos, kids’ activities, food vendors and more. The Vintage Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes a DJ, door prizes and food vendors. Free admission; car entrants can preregister at bit.ly/3ISCAbL to save $5. The first 75 registered cars will receive a goody bag, dash plaque and door prize ticket. mchenrycountyhistory.org.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, and 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Pino Farina Band performs on Sunday and Mike & Joe on Wednesday. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Mariachi Monumental De Mexico performs. 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.

Monday, July 15

Bartlett’s 30th annual National Night Out activities: 9-11 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the Bartlett Metra Lot. Touch-A-Truck and Kids ID event. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.

Tuesday, July 16

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Route 176 and West Mill Street, Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free to cruisers and spectators. waucondacruisenight.com.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Prissillas 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 16, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive. 28 Days will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, July 17

The Kane County Fair returns to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles Wednesday through Sunday, July 17-21, with rides, food, a demolition derby, bullriders and more. | Daily Herald File Photo

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. July 18; Pino Farina Band at 8 p.m. July 19; Hillbilly Rockstarz at 8:30 p.m. July 20; and Hi Infidelity at 8 p.m. July 21. 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, $5 for kids 3-12 Friday through Sunday; and free for kids younger than 3. Seniors over 62 and military with ID admitted free before 5 p.m. Thursday. Season pass: $25. Free parking. kanecountyfair.com.

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks. lakezurich.org.

Sounds of Summer — Palatine Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Palatine Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe, will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Thursday, July 18

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 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.

Music Under the Oaks: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Ralph Seyller Memorial Park, 400 E. Jefferson Ave., Hampshire. Local singer/songwriter Nicole Devine opens from 5-6 p.m., with headliner Yankee Cowboy from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Food truck Smash’D. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. hampshireparkdistrict.org.

Take a spin on a carnival ride during Vernon Hills Days Thursday through Sunday, July 18-21. | Daily Herald File Photo, 2019

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. Performances include: The Boy Band Night at 7 p.m. July 18; Alt 101 at 7 p.m. and Everclear at 9 p.m. July 19; The Gingers at 7 p.m. and Steve Augeri at 9 p.m. July 20; and Mike & Joe at 6 p.m. July 21. Carnival wristband specials available. Free entry. vhdays.com.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Petty Kings will perform. Free. vah.com.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. American Cash will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, food, drinks, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for purchase. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Guitar alumni concert. harpercollege.edu.

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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:

  • Accountant, Anthony Baldassano
  • Efficiency Report
  • Tennis Project Additional Items to Complete
  • Mystery porta potty
  • Meeting Room Cleanliness and Organizational Standards
  • Fall Event Contributions (Pony Rides and/or other), and
  • Administrator/Monitor Job Duties

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

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