The Village Roads & Bridges Committee meets Tuesday at 2PM. This marks only the second time the committee has met in 2025, and the topic is, “Road Program 2026.”
A copy of the agenda can be viewed here.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Village snow total reported to be 11.1″
Posted in Aunt Blabby, Roads & Bridges Committee, Topics Of Interest on November 30, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Widespread snowfall totals of 6-12″ were common across much of Northern and Central Illinois!”
Village Board of Trustees meet tonight
Posted in Aunt Blabby, BACOG, Board of Health, Clown Car, Dumb and Dumber, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Finance Committee, Insurance Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Minutes, Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Police Reports, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Club Commission, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, Taxes, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo, Zoning Board on November 17, 2025| 1 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:
- 2025 Estimated Tax Levy—Draft
- [Vote] Ordinance Adopting the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps Published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Amending the Village’s Flood Damage Prevention Regulations in Title 4, Chapter 5 of the Village Code
- [Vote] Approve Insurance Renewal for General Liability, Property, Auto, Management Liability, Excess Liability, Workers Comp, Bonds and Cyber Coverages
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Illinois Route 62 Study November 2025 Project Update
Posted in Algonquin Rd, Aunt Blabby, Cook, County, Deception, FPDCC, FUBAR, IDOT, Land Use, Longmeadow Parkway, Mówimy po polsku, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Roads & Bridges Committee, Roads and Bridges, SNAFU, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Traffic on November 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Input from the public, stakeholders, and local agencies has been considered and incorporated over the course of the study. To date, there have been two (2) public meetings and five (5) Community Advisory Group Meetings. IDOT has also met with representatives from the Village of Barrington Hills, Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) multiple times at key project milestones. Input from these meetings has helped IDOT establish the Purpose and Need, develop the Reasonable Range of Alternatives, identify the Alternatives to be Carried Forward, and select a Preferred Alternative.
The two typical sections included in the Alternatives to be Carried Forward (see September 2023 update) were further refined based on the following design goals and coordination with FPCC, ISGS, USFWS:
- Minimize land acquisition from FPCC
- Minimize impacts to threatened and endangered species habitat
- Improve flood protection of IL 62
- Maintain existing surface and groundwater conditions that support endangered species habitat
- Reduce pollutants from stormwater runoff
These refinements have led to a Preferred Alternative that satisfies the Purpose and Need while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment by incorporating a combination of three typical sections. All three typical sections include four (4) travel lanes, paved shoulders, mountable curbs, closed drainage, and a shared-use path. The Preferred Alternative is divided into two segments due to the differences in land use and the environmental resources as shown in the following figures.
- Segment 1 – West of Bateman Road and east of Old Sutton Road:
- This segment (shown in purple in Figure 1) has one typical section as shown in Figure 2.
- Segment 2 – Between Bateman Road and Old Sutton Road:
- This segment (shown in orange/yellow in Figure 1) is restricted by the surrounding FPCC property and environmental resources. This segment utilizes two typical sections as shown in Figures 3 and 4.
IDOT is currently developing the preliminary right-of-way needs of the Preferred Alternative and potential impacts to various environmental, community, agricultural, and cultural resources within the study area. IDOT plans to present the Preferred Alternative and summary of impacts to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and resource agencies for concurrence in February 2026. Once concurrence on the Preferred Alternative has been received, a draft of the Environmental Assessment document will be prepared and made available for public review and input.
Figure 1: Preferred Alternative Segments
(Click on images to enlarge)
Figure 2: 10-ft Outside Shoulders with 4:1 Fore Slopes (Segment 1-Purple)
Figure 3: 2-ft Outside Shoulders with Retaining Walls (Segment 2-Orange)
Figure 4: Continuous Bridge over Shallow Groundwater (Segment 2-Yellow)
Read more and comment here.
Related: “Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan (10.3.25),” “IDOT seeks public input on roads, rail, and EVs,” “IDOT releases Algonquin Road/Route 62 ‘project update’”
Village Board of Trustees meet tonight
Posted in Aunt Blabby, BACOG, Big Red, Board of Health, Building Department, Dumb and Dumber, Economy, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Financial Reports, Insurance Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Mac's Property Management, OMA, Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Riding Club Commission, Roads & Bridges Committee, Special Use Permits, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo, Zoning Board on October 27, 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:
- [Vote] Resolution for Use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds ($190,000.00) on Snow Removal 2026 Resolution 25 –
- [Vote] Ordinance Granting an Amendment to an Existing Special Use Permit to Allow for the Construction of a Multi-Purpose Interior Prayer and Assembly Space at 160 Hawthorne Road Ordinance 25 –
- [Vote] Provide Advice and Consent, and to Approve the President’s Appointment of Marsha McClary to Fill the Unexpired Term of Trustee Darby Hills, Whose Resignation Created a Vacancy in the Office of the Village Trustee and to Assume Her Positions on Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan
Posted in Accidents, Aunt Blabby, IDOT, Public Safety, Roads & Bridges Committee, Taxes, Traffic, Village Government on October 3, 2025| Leave a Comment »
By Jerry Nowicki | Capitol News Illinois
Article Summary
- Illinois’ latest six-year infrastructure plan includes $50.6 billion in projects, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
- That includes $32.5 billion in road and bridge projects in the state and local road systems.
- Another $13.8 billion will go to “multimodal” transportation, such as airports, waterways and rail.
- About half the funding comes from the federal government, while motor fuel taxes and other related vehicle fees provide most of the state’s portion.
This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
What it includes:
$4,000,000 – REHABILITATION – PAVEMENTS ILL 62 ALGONQUIN RD KANE/COOK CO LINE TO W OF ILL 68 (DUNDEE RD) BARRINGTON HILLS – Miles = 3.16
$5,630,000 – RECONSTRUCTION – BRIDGES (BRIDGE REPLACEMENT) ILL 62 AT SPRING CREEK 1.4 MI W OF ILL 59
What appears to be missing:
Expanding ILL 62 Algonquin Rd to four (4) lanes in Barrington Hills
Read the full article here.
Village Board of Trustees meet tonight
Posted in Appointments, Aunt Blabby, BCFPD, Big Red, Board of Health, Building Department, Clown Car, Dumb and Dumber, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Finance Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Jewel-Osco, Minutes, OMA, OP/Ed, Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Police Reports, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Resident Spotlights, Roads & Bridges Committee, Taxes, Transparency, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo, Zoning Board on September 29, 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:
- [Vote] Accept the Audit Report FY 2024 – Eccezion
- [Vote] An Ordinance Adopting Zoning Regulations on Solar Energy Systems to Be Provided in Title 5 of the Village Code Ordinance 25 -10 (tabled from the Board of Trustees Meeting August 25, 2025)
- [Vote] An Ordinance Amending the Village’s Tree Preservation Regulations in Title 4, Chapter 6 of the Village Code Ordinance 25-11 (tabled from the Board of Trustees Meeting August 25, 2025)
- [Vote] Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of an Overhead Door for Village Property Located at 120 W. Algonquin Road Resolution 25 –
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Related: “Barrington Board votes unanimously to approve the Claremont residential subdivision proposal”
Editorial note: Darby Hills, “…formally submitted her letter of resignation from her position as Trustee for the Village of Barrington Hills, effective September 1, 2025.” Unfortunately, we cannot cite anything of any significance she contributed in her 3.5 years seated on the Board of Trustees and that is a pity.
Village Board of Trustees meet tonight
Posted in Aunt Blabby, BACOG, Barrington High School, Building Department, Clown Car, Conflict of interest, Dinky, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Finance Committee, Hill ‘n Dale Farm, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Roads & Bridges Committee, Taxes, Traffic, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo, Zoning Board on August 25, 2025| 3 Comments »
The “Cecola Room” depicted in planned $328,500 Village Hall renovations.
The Village Board of Trustees will be conducting their regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Items on their agenda include:
- [Vote] A Resolution Approving an Agreement with LZ Design Build Group to Perform the Renovations Included in the Village Hall Renovation Project Resolution 25 –
- Save the Date: Barrington Hills Fall Festival – Sunday, September 14, Noon to 4 PM | Interested Donors/Sponsors can email the Village for details: info@vbhil.gov | Volunteers needed. Interested persons should email their availability to volunteer@vbhil.gov
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Related: “‘It is an enclave’: Developer defends concept of gated community on former PepsiCo site in Barrington,” “Barrington Plan Commission Public Hearing regarding proposed 88 single-family home development at former PepsiCo site continues Tuesday,” “Barrington luxury home proposal draws criticism from plan commissioners, residents, park district,” “Barrington Plan Commission Public Hearing tomorrow night regarding planned 88 single-family residential homes at former PepsiCo site,” “Barrington posts further information on proposed Claremont development,” “Barrington posts Public Hearing notice regarding proposed 88 home development at former PepsiCo site,” “88 custom home development planned for former PepsiCo Research & Development Center property in Barrington”
Village Board of Trustees meet tonight
Posted in Aunt Blabby, BACOG, Clown Car, County, Dinky, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Dumb and Dumber, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Going green, Heritage and Environs Committee, Hill ‘n Dale Farm, Insurance Committee, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Disconnection, McHenry, Minutes, Open Meetings Act, Pension Funding, Plan Commission, Police Reports, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, Transparency, Unions, VBHPD, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo, Zoning Board on July 28, 2025| 1 Comment »
The Village Board of Trustees will be conducting their regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Items on their agenda include:
- [Vote] An Ordinance Adopting Zoning Regulations on Solar Energy Systems to Be Provided in Title 5 of the Village Code Ordinance 25 –
- [Vote] An Ordinance Amending the Village’s Tree Preservation Regulations in Title 4, Chapter 6 of the Village Code Ordinance 25 –
- [Discussion] Proposed Special Use Request in Unincorporated McHenry County*
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
*“Commercial development planned off Ridge Road in unincorporated McHenry County“
Related: “Barrington luxury home proposal draws criticism from plan commissioners, residents, park district,” “Barrington Plan Commission Public Hearing tomorrow night regarding planned 88 single-family residential homes at former PepsiCo site,” “Barrington posts further information on proposed Claremont development,” “Barrington posts Public Hearing notice regarding proposed 88 home development at former PepsiCo site,” “88 custom home development planned for former PepsiCo Research & Development Center property in Barrington”
Village Board of Trustees meets 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 Selecting the Lowest Responsible Bidder, LZ Design Build Group, to Perform the REnovations Included in the Village Hall Renovation Project Resolution 25 – ($328,500.00)
- [Discussion] Proposed Special Use Request in Unincorporated McHenry County
- Registration Open for The Land We Love Run 5K/10K or 2-Mile Walk on 2 Sunday, June 29, 2025
A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.
Related: “ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – Village of Barrington Hills”
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