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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 teens can graduate high school already holding a degree
  • Can Barrington's Broncos upset undefeated Hersey on Thursday night?

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dozens of high school juniors become Harper College students via College Now Program (harpercollege.edu) — Barrington and South Barrington juniors can now earn a Harper College associate degree while finishing high school through the new College Now partnership with Barrington District 220 and neighboring districts. More than 40 students, including several from Barrington High School, are already splitting their days between Harper's Palatine campus and their home schools, saving time and money while getting intensive academic support and college-level experience.
   

• Daily Herald Week 4 football previews (dailyherald.com) — Barrington football fans can see the 0-3 Broncos try to turn things around Thursday night when they visit undefeated Hersey, after last week's loss to Naperville North. The preview also breaks down Fremd, Palatine, and many other suburban matchups, with stats on key players, recent performances, and what each team must fix heading into Week 4.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Barrington-Area Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Two Restaurants to Downtown Barrington —Community Editor Read on Patch
  • "Remember Me:" Honoring 250 Years of American Heroes —Jacqueline Marcus Read on Patch
  • Community Consolidated School District 15 posted a job opening for Support Staff in Palatine. Apply here.
  • Township High School District 211 posted a job opening for Department Chair- Multilingual (ESL) in Palatine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

  • Big Grove Brewery gets green light to replace Durty Nellie's in Palatine (dailyherald.com)
  • Palatine To Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Memorial Ceremony (patch.com)

Hoffman Estates

  • Girls volleyball: Hoffman Estates flips script in three-set thriller over Maine West (dailyherald.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Dutch Bros Project Moves Forward At Former Arlington Heights Pep Boys Site (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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