Posted in Accidents, Community Alerts, South Barrington, Traffic on May 6, 2026| Leave a Comment »
South Barrington will launch a new electronic emergency alert system June 1.
Called Everbridge, the free service will let residents know about severe weather, public safety matters, road closures and more via phone, text, email and a mobile app. Alerts are customizable based on user preferences.
To learn more and to register, visit southbarrington.org/emergency-notification-system.
Posted in Accidents, Aunt Blabby, IDOT, Taxes on April 30, 2026| Leave a Comment »
The Illinois Department of Transportation is conducting preliminary engineering and environmental studies (Phase I) for the improvement of Illinois 68 at Bateman Road in the village of Barrington Hills, Cook County. The Phase I studies will evaluate alternatives to improve operation and safety at the intersection and examine impacts the final proposed improvement could have on the community and the environment. This improvement is not included in IDOT’s current Proposed Highway Improvement Program. However, this project will be included in the department’s priorities for future funding consideration among similar improvement needs throughout the region.
This website has been created to provide the public with educational information, materials, and updates in relation to the Illinois 68 at Bateman Road study. The goal is to keep the public informed about the project development process and provide opportunities for the public to express their needs and concerns.
Overview and Scope
Based on recorded crash data IDOT has initiated a Phase I study of the intersection of Illinois 68 at Bateman Road. This study will evaluate various intersection alternatives. As the study progresses there will be public involvement opportunities for stakeholders to provide input on the alternatives. The intent of the Phase I study is to develop a preferred alternative that can reduce crashes at this location and minimize impacts to the existing infrastructure and environment. The study limits include the Illinois 68 at Bateman intersection and each leg of the intersection excluding driveways, except where necessary.
If you have any input or questions please contact Lori Brown, project manager, at (847) 705-4477 or by e-mail at IL68atBateman@primeraeng.com
Sources: IDOT website via Village Facebook post
Posted in Accidents, Police Reports, VBHPD on March 9, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Daily Herald report
A vehicle striking a utility pole early Saturday morning (5:15 a.m.) in Barrington Hills caused a temporary power outage in the area before the lines were repaired.
The driver — 31-year-old Alonso Albarran-Vazquez of Wauconda — was treated at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates and cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of liquor, failure to reduce speed and operating an uninsured motor vehicle, police said.
More here.
Posted in Accidents, Algonquin Rd, Lake & McHenry County Scanner, South Barrington, VBHPD, WTF on October 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »
A South Barrington police squad sustained heavy rear-end damage in a crash at Route 62 and Penny Road on October 15 with a Tesla whose driver | Joseph Fresso, 43, of Lake in the Hills (inset) — claimed his vehicle was on autopilot and he had fallen asleep. Provided Photos
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
Police have identified a Lake in the Hills man, who was found with a gun, as the Tesla driver who claimed he fell asleep with his car in autopilot mode when it crashed into a stopped South Barrington squad car, injuring officers.
The Barrington Hills Police Department responded around 10:35 p.m. on October 15 to assist the South Barrington Police Department with a crash involving one of their police squads.
Barrington Hills Police Department Public Information Officer William Walsh said the crash occurred on Route 62 near Penny Road.
An investigation determined that two South Barrington police vehicles were stopped on Route 62 west of Penny Road with their emergency lights activated, Walsh said.
The officers were conducting a traffic investigation in the eastbound right lane.
A 2022 Tesla Model Y was traveling eastbound on Route 62 when it struck the rear of one of the police vehicles, Walsh said.
The impact pushed the squad into the Mack truck that had been stopped by officers.
Joseph Fresso, 43, of Lake in the Hills.
Walsh said the driver of the Tesla, Joseph Fresso, 43, of Lake in the Hills, told officers his vehicle was engaged in self-driving mode.
Fresso said that he had fallen asleep and woke up too late to avoid the crash.
Read more here.
Posted in Accidents, Lake & McHenry County Scanner on October 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »
A two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and an SUV at Barrington Road and Dundee Road in Barrington left the driver of the truck heavily trapped and seriously injured in his vehicle, requiring him to be flown to the hospital, while shutting down the busy intersection for hours on October 8. | Background Photo: Nick Rusin; Inset: Provided
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
An SUV driver has been cited after video captured him causing a crash in Barrington that left a semi-truck rolled over, trapping and seriously injuring the driver, who was flown to the hospital.
The Barrington Fire Department and Barrington Police Department responded around 2:35 p.m. on October 8 to Barrington Road and Dundee Road in Barrington for a report of a vehicle crash with injuries.
Barrington Police Chief David Daigle said the crash involved a 2016 Acura MDX and a 1998 Western Star 5900 semi-truck, which was hauling a dump trailer.
Both vehicles sustained significant damage.
A dashcam video obtained by Lake and McHenry County Scanner showed the semi-truck was traveling eastbound on Dundee Road.
Photo provided
The semi-truck proceeded through the intersection at Barrington Road on a solid green light, the video showed.
Read on here.
Posted in Accidents, Lake & McHenry County Scanner, Traffic on October 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »
A two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and an SUV at Barrington Road and Dundee Road in Barrington left the driver of the truck heavily trapped and seriously injured in his vehicle, requiring him to be flown to the hospital, while shutting down the busy intersection for hours Wednesday afternoon into the evening. | Photo: Nick Rusin
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
A driver was seriously injured and flown to the hospital after being trapped for more than an hour in a rolled-over semi-truck after a crash with an SUV in Barrington Wednesday afternoon.
The Barrington Fire Department and Barrington Police Department responded around 2:35 p.m. Wednesday to Barrington Road and Dundee Road in Barrington for a report of a vehicle crash with injuries.
Emergency crews arrived and found a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck hauling a dump trailer and an Acura SUV.
A two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and an SUV at Barrington Road and Dundee Road in Barrington left the driver of the truck heavily trapped and seriously injured in his vehicle, requiring him to be flown to the hospital, while shutting down the busy intersection for hours Wednesday afternoon into the evening. | Photo: Nick Rusin
A dashcam video obtained by Lake and McHenry County Scanner showed the semi-truck was traveling eastbound on Dundee Road.
The semi-truck proceeded through the intersection at Barrington Road on a solid green light, the video showed.
The Acura was traveling northbound on Barrington Road attempting to turn right onto eastbound Dundee Road.
A two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and an SUV at Barrington Road and Dundee Road in Barrington left the driver of the truck heavily trapped and seriously injured in his vehicle, requiring him to be flown to the hospital, while shutting down the busy intersection for hours Wednesday afternoon into the evening. | Photo: Nick Rusin
The driver of the Acura failed to come to a complete stop and pulled out directly in front of the semi-truck, the video showed.
Read more here.
Posted in Accidents, BCFPD, Traffic on October 8, 2025| Leave a Comment »
By Jeramie Bizzle | CBS News Chicago
First responders are investigating a rollover crash involving a dump truck in Barrington, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon.
CBS Skywatch was over the scene where the five-axle truck was rolled upside down after colliding with an SUV on the east side of the intersection of Dundee (and Barrington) Road.
CBS News Chicago’s Kris Habermehl reported that the driver of the truck was pinned inside. Crews performed an extraction operation, freeing the truck driver.
It is unclear what led to the crash or if any injuries were reported from the SUV.
Dundee Road is closed until further notice. Drivers are advised to use Palatine Road as an alternative.
More here.
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
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.
Posted in Accidents, Chicago Tribune, OP/Ed, Public Safety, Traffic on September 24, 2025| 3 Comments »
Scott Stantis editorial cartoon for Wed, Sept 24, 2025, on e-bikes and scooters (Scott Stantis)
By The Editorial Board | Chicago Tribune
E-bikes are a growing concern statewide, especially in the suburbs where teenage use is rising.
That problem turned into a tragedy last week when a 17-year-old boy from Mount Prospect was killed. Police say he failed to yield at a stop sign and crashed into a pickup truck.
Parents saw their own children in this tragedy. A knee-jerk reaction among some folks was to call for e-bikes and e-scooters to be banned. We understand that temptation, especially in light of this heartbreaking story.
Still, we wouldn’t go that far, but we recognize the growing tension as more e-bikes and scooters hit the streets and sidewalks.
We’ve seen these vehicles used responsibly, too, with drivers wearing protective helmets and navigating streets and sidewalks carefully and efficiently. Some of these drivers are teens getting to school.
But in practice, high-powered e-bikes function more like motorcycles, and yet teens can ride many classes of e-bikes under Illinois law without the licensing or training required for motorcyclists.
Illinois is struggling to keep up with changing technology and habits, but its rules must evolve and adapt.
Read more here.
Posted in Accidents, BCFPD, VBHPD on August 13, 2025| 3 Comments »
A Barrington Hills police squad and a child riding a bicycle were involved in a collision at Hough Street and Russell Street in Barrington Monday afternoon. | Photo Submitted to Lake and McHenry County Scanner
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
A child was uninjured after she was riding a bicycle crossing the street from the sidewalk when she was struck by a police squad car in Barrington Monday afternoon.
The Barrington Police Department and Barrington Fire Department responded around 3:20 p.m. Monday to the area of Hough Street and Russell Street for a vehicle crash with injuries.
Barrington Police Chief David Daigle said a teenage Barrington girl, approximately 15 years old, was riding her bicycle.
The child was riding the bicycle northbound on the sidewalk along the west side of South Hough Street.
A Barrington Hills Police Department squad car, driven by a male officer in his mid-50s, was stopped at the stop sign eastbound on Russell Street at the intersection of Hough Street, Daigle said.
He was waiting to turn right onto southbound Hough Street.
Another motorist, who did not have a stop sign, stopped on Hough Street to allow the Barrington Hills police car to enter southbound traffic, Daigle said.
The squad car began to turn when the bicyclist left the sidewalk, attempting to cross the street in front of the squad.
Daigle said the front of the squad car struck the left side of the bicyclist.
More here.
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