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🌱 Patch AM: How Barrington football turned a winless start into a playoff push
Coming up: Militaria Auction on the Barrington Patch calendar
Hey there, Barrington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Barrington football turned a winless start into a playoff push
- What the Catlow Theatre's ownership change means for downtown Barrington
Also on today's calendar: Militaria Auction and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Barrington shuts out Conant, continues its midseason surge (suntimes.com) — Barrington High's football team has roared back from a winless start, blanking Conant 42-0 behind a dominant defense and strong running from junior standout Lamar Osterhues. Players and longtime coach Joe Sanchez describe how they tuned out early-season criticism, leaned on their scout team, and now sit poised for a playoff push with key games against Fremd and Schaumburg ahead. 
• The Biz Week That Was: Bears weigh in on Indiana move, data centers could create 120K jobs, and Hormel bets on chicken are among the highlights (dailyherald.com) — Barrington readers will be glad to know the historic Catlow Theatre is being donated by its owner to a foundation, securing a new chapter for the beloved downtown movie house as renovations continue. The broader business roundup also touches on statewide job projections from new data centers, a potential Chicago Bears stadium move, and several suburban business changes.
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Militaria Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Teaching Garden Workshop: Chop and Drop →
Barrington Area Library, 505 North Northwest Highway, Barrington
9:30 am - Wobbly 1s →
Barrington Area Library, 505 North Northwest Highway, Barrington
10:00 am - Wobbly 1s (Ages 12 – 23 months w/adult participant) →
Barrington Area Library, 505 North Northwest Highway, Barrington
10:00 am - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Watercolor Wednesday on the Patio @ Bell Works Chicagoland →
Bell Works Chicagoland, 2000 Center Dr, Hoffman Estates
12:30 pm - 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 - 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 - Gong Ceremony →
Soul Harbour Ranch, 22093 N Countryside Ln, Barrington
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Barrington Shout Outs!
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- HearingLife — (331) 307-3241
- Parker Players Theater Company — (877) 672-7537
- HearingLife — (708) 773-0836
- MVP Sports Academy — (224) 642-4523
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HealthFitness posted a job opening for Front Desk Staff (part-time) in Barrington. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palatine
- Palatine erupts for 62 points, rolls past Schaumburg (dailyherald.com)
- Harper College Educational Foundation awards grants to four local nonprofits (dailyherald.com)
- Indian American Nabeela Syed: From 23-year-old trailblazer to State Senate bid (americanbazaaronline.com)
Hoffman Estates
- Dailey to Bond a winning combination for Hoffman Estates in win over Fremd (dailyherald.com)
- From the Farm: Grain harvest season woeful, from fuel cost to memories of Dad (chicagotribune.com)
- Crack Injection Resins Market To 2035: Aging Infrastructure Repair Demand Accelerates Growth (indexbox.io)
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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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