Barrington Week In Review: COVID-19 Relief Grants, School Starts

BARRINGTON,IL — Welcome to the weekend, Barrington. We've got a round up of all the top stories from the past week as well as upcoming events.

Here are the top stories today in Barrington:

1. Barrington Area Library: Enjoy Illinois Cultural Attractions With Your BALibrary Card (Press Release Desk)
2. Some McHenry County families have started home schooling because of COVID-19 mask mandate (Daily Herald)
3. College Of Lake County: Sept. 2: Auditions For CLC Dance Company Winter Dance Concert (Press Release Desk)
4. Cook County property taxes increase by $534M despite some pandemic relief funding – ABC Chicago (Wirepoints)
5. Black, Latino suburbs bear brunt of Cook property tax hikes (Crain's Chicago Business)
6. Willow Creek's Care Center garden grows fresh produce for families in need (Chicago Daily Herald)
7. College Of Lake County: Fall Semester Offers Strong Variety Of Class Formats For All (Press Release Desk)
8. Several suburbs get millions in COVID-19 relief grants (Daily Herald)

Today in Barrington

• Goat Yoga at The Arb (11:15 AM)
• Save-A-Pet Summer Concert Event (2:00 PM)

Barrington Patch Notebook

• Arnett C. Lines Elementary School: "Lines Teacher's Lounge is stocked and ready for the first day of school" (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "We had a great time at Meet Your Teacher today! Tomorrow is the big day! Get your rest, Bulldogs " (Facebook)
• Hough Street School: "Hough Street School's 4th and 5th grade fall musical will be Shrek the Musical, Jr.! 4th and 5th grade families will receive a link to sign-up tomorrow. All interested students will be cast in the show!" (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "As kids return to school, the PTO hosts several events to keep our bulldog community engaged. Here's all the exciting things happening this week and next: AUGUST 20TH, 8:15AM - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL & BOO HOO PARENT BREAKFAST : After R..." (Facebook)
• Barrington Area Library: "The Barrington Area Library is proud to offer a new service, Explore More Illinois, to BALibrary cardholders. Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders access to discounts at museums..." (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "Join your Roslyn Road PTO and families for our annual family picnic! August 24th 5:30pm - 7:30pm on the playground We will have pizza and water for sale as well as music the whole family will love! Have a sweet tooth? The 5th Grade will ..." (Facebook)
• Village of Barrington: "Hough Street (Rt. 59) to Close at Metra Tracks Beginning August 23 The Union Pacific Railroad has informed the Village of Barrington that it has scheduled repairs and maintenance work for the railroad crossing located on Rt 59 just north..." (Facebook)
• Hough Street School: "The sun is shining on the start of the 2021/2022 school year at Hough Street School. It's going to be a great year. Happy 1st day, all! " (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BULLDOGS! HAVE A GREAT DAY! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! " (Facebook)
• North Barrington School PTO: "It's Here! It's Here!!! Let's All Cheer!!! It's the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! YAY!! Colts post your first day of school pictures here Let's share our Colt Family: Your Colts Picture, Name, Grade, Teacher they're excited to be with this y..." (Facebook)
• Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC): "Congratulations to our 2021 BACC WBN Outstanding Women Leaders (OWLs): Stephanie Marquardt, Bonnie Conte, Sharmila Wijeyakumar-Ramos, and Katie Kuempel! To learn more about these amazing women and why they were selected please visit: www..." (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "We loved having our traditional flag raising ceremony complete with our amazing school cheer! Welcome Back, Bulldogs!!!! #roslynroots" (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "What an awesome sight to see this morning! Welcome back, Bulldogs!!! #roslynroots" (Facebook)
• Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC): "Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend, so read the latest about upcoming events, specials, job openings and more from some of our busy BACC members by clicking this link: https://conta.cc/2UvMGtt" (Facebook)
• Roslyn Road Elementary School: "As the school year is set to begin, please remember to pay your PTO Dues & Party Fees! Your PTO Dues & Party Fees support incredible programs and Roslyn traditions such as Halloween and Winter classroom parties, Field Day, Yearbooks, ..." (Facebook)
• Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC): "Fun Multi-Chamber Mixer last night hosted by the Windy City Bulls in Hoffman Estates! Thanks to all who attended and to our BACC members who were brave enough to be part of the show! #chamberofcommerce #networkingevent #baccbelong" (Facebook)
• Barrington Park District: "5 Star Sports is here to teach you the FUNdamentals of golf! Join us beginning 9/15 for Wee Links! https://tinyurl.com/dausnk3c" (Facebook)
• Barrington Area Library: "Still time to sign up for this fun online event! Use your creativity to spread joy in our community. Register online: https://balibrary.librarycalendar.com/events/make-mission-cards-cocktails" (Facebook)
• Arnett C. Lines Elementary School: "1st Day 2021 > 1st Day 2020 " (Facebook)
• Arnett C. Lines Elementary School: "New School Year Who Dis " (Facebook)
• Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC): "Celebrate this weekend with a meal from your favorite dining spot and make their day! For a directory of ideas click this link: https://business.barringtoncha... Thank you for supporting local! ..." (Facebook)
• Barrington Park District: "Did you know we offer a karate class for those with disabilities? Retired grade school teacher Patric Murphy sets a very positive environment in this all inclusive class! Classes begins 9/11. https://tinyurl.com/4ysrub56" (Facebook)

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