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🌱 Patch AM: How a Barrington grad became part of Miss Illinois history
Also check out Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich on the Barrington Patch calendar
What's up Barrington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Barrington grad became part of Miss Illinois history
Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Barrington High School grad Vivica Lewandowski competes for Miss USA 2026, following in footsteps of her 1998 Miss Illinois mother (abc7chicago.com) — A recent Barrington High School graduate, Vivica Lewandowski, is representing Illinois at the 2026 Miss USA pageant, following in the footsteps of her mom, a former Miss Illinois. Her family, former Barrington dance coach, and local roots all feature prominently as she balances pageant life with finishing her senior year at Arizona State University. 
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Barrington Dance Ensemble hosts Nutcracker Auditions →
758 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
12:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
4:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
6:00 pm - Administrative Adjudication
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
6:00 pm - Finance Committee
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
1:30 pm - Annual Document Destruction Day
Village of South Barrington IL
9:00 am - Gong Ceremony →
Soul Harbour Ranch, 22093 N Countryside Ln, Barrington
2:00 pm - Labor Day: Barrington 220 Closed
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
📣 Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Facilities Committee Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
10:00 am - D15 Job Fair
Palatine CCSD 15 Educational Service Center, 580 N 1st Bank Drive, Palatine
10:00 am - PH Back to School Picnic/PTO General Meeting
Palatine CCSD 15 Outside
5:00 pm - HR Parent Orientation
Palatine CCSD 15 Hunting Ridge, 1105 W Illinois Ave, Palatine
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Barrington PatchAM possible:
- HearingLife — (708) 773-0836
- Parker Players Theater Company — (877) 672-7537
- MVP Sports Academy — (224) 642-4523
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement —Bill Read on Patch
- Willow Creek Community Church posted a job opening for Guest Experience Pastor in Barrington. Apply here.
- Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Group Swim Lesson Instructor (Part Time) - Advocate Good Shepherd in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palatine
- Palatine's Durty Nellie's could get new owner, name (dailyherald.com)
- Lincoln Goes Off-Road, Kia K4 Hatch Review, States Where Residents Overspend the Most on Car Payments (consumerguide.com)
- Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, Hersey Ranked Among Top By U.S. News (journal-topics.com)
Hoffman Estates
- Suburban leaders detail $6 billion plan for water independence amid pushback from Chicago (dailyherald.com)
- Former Louisville Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team (yardbarker.com)
Arlington Heights
- $800K Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Ticket Sold In Elk Grove Village (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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