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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. Girls golf: Barrington's Wallace fires 29 on back 9, sets course record while winning regional title; Stevenson goes low to take team crown (dailyherald.com) ā Barrington High School golfer Reese Wallace fired a blistering 29 on the back nine at Bonnie Dundee to tie the course record and capture the regional individual title, leading the Fillies to second place. With strong rounds from teammates Teagan Carden and the Yoon sisters, Barrington advances behind powerhouse Stevenson, giving local fans plenty to watch as the postseason continues.
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2. Child Sex Assault Charge, DUI Arrests: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter (patch.com) ā Lake County deputies recently arrested a Barrington man on a battery charge following an incident along Route 22 in unincorporated Barrington, with a court date set for late October. The weekly sheriff's blotter also details a range of other county arrests, from DUIs and aggravated speeding to warrants and criminal trespass cases that may affect nearby communities.
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3. Diesel gas at $5.49 per gallon in Lake County in week ending Sept. 19 (lakecountygazette.com) ā Barrington drivers are seeing diesel prices around $6.39 per gallon, as part of a wider Lake County trend where the cheapest diesel hit $5.49 during the week ending Sept. 19. The report, based on GasBuddy user data, shows Lake County's diesel average slightly under the statewide average, while also noting that global conflicts and refinery issues continue to push fuel prices higher and keep them volatile.
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4. Your vote can make a difference in Illinois elections (illinoispolicy.org) ā A recent Illinois House race centered on Lake Barrington was decided by just 47 votes, underscoring how much your ballot can matter in November. The article shows that many suburban and downstate contests are similarly close, and that high property taxes and economic concerns dominate what voters want lawmakers to address after Election Day.
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