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🌱 Patch AM: How Barrington’s Reese Wallace made history on the back nine

Also, don't miss Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM on the Barrington Patch calendar

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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 Barrington's Reese Wallace made history on the back nine
  • Barrington man among those named in latest Lake County arrests
  • How much are Barrington drivers now paying for diesel fuel?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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) — 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.
   

2. Child Sex Assault Charge, DUI Arrests: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter (patch.com) — 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.
   

3. Diesel gas at $5.49 per gallon in Lake County in week ending Sept. 19 (lakecountygazette.com) — 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.
   

4. Your vote can make a difference in Illinois elections (illinoispolicy.org) — 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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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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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