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In today's newsletter:
- Barrington 220 teacher, award nominee, faces domestic battery charges
- How could this congressional race reshape voting rules affecting Barrington?
Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Educator Of The Year Nominee Accused Of Pulling Girl Down Stairs By Hair (patch.com) — Barrington-area parents may be alarmed to learn that a Barrington District 220 art teacher, recently nominated for a Lake County Educator of the Year award, is facing domestic battery charges involving a 15-year-old family member. The incident allegedly occurred at his Wonder Lake home, and he has been released under conditions while awaiting an Oct. 13 plea hearing. 
• In 5th Congressional District, Quigley and Hanson spar over election security (chicagotribune.com) — Barrington-area voters are part of Illinois' 5th Congressional District, where Democrat Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson sharply disagree over how secure U.S. elections are and how voting should work. Quigley backs current safeguards and opposes stricter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules, while Hanson wants paper-only ballots, tighter early voting windows, and a hard Election Night counting deadline.
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Live at Barrington's White House: Fischoff Gold Medalists Trio Caspar →
Barrington
7:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
9:00 am - Ladies Leadership Luncheon →
Barrington Hills Country Club, 300 W County Line Rd, Barrington
11:30 am - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Sip, Shop, & Salsa at Bell Works Chicagoland →
Bell Works Chicagoland, 2000 Center Dr, Hoffman Estates
4:30 pm - Story Time Nature Walk at Crabtree Nature Center →
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington
10:00 am - Make a Squishy (Grades 3-8) →
Barrington Area Library, 505 North Northwest Highway, Barrington
4:15 pm - Make a Squishy →
Barrington Area Library, 505 North Northwest Highway, Barrington
4:15 pm - Barrington Hills Fall Festival →
Barrington Hills Park District - Riding Center, 361 Bateman Rd, Barrington
12:00 pm - Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk, Sunday , October 11 →
Saint Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St, Barrington
12:30 pm - The Roommate →
Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
7:30 pm - Announcing the MMSI's 51st Show of Miniature Figures & Models →
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg
9:00 am - Campfire Tales →
The Arboretum at South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Palatine
- Girls volleyball notes: Fremd leaning on Drenth's leadership (dailyherald.com)
- Political newcomers vying for 51st District state House seat (chicagotribune.com)
- Illinois' 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis (dailyherald.com)
Hoffman Estates
- Conant High School listed as School of Distinction by IAEA (dailyherald.com)
- Suni Lee sets 2027 gymnastics return timeline, meet goals (nbcsports.com)
Arlington Heights
- Windy City Bulls Hosting Free Halloween FanFest At NOW Arena (patch.com)
Ok Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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