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Be sure to catch Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! on the Barrington Patch calendar
Good morning Barrington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more will Barrington I-90 commuters pay starting in 2027?
- How high can Barrington's Broncos climb in this year's rankings?
- Barrington remembers alumna Jill Elaine McCaw's life and legacy
Also on today's calendar: Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 62.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Illinois tollway imposes 57% hikes on cars and 30% for trucks, with more to come (chicagotribune.com) — If you commute from Barrington to downtown via I-90, your annual toll costs are projected to jump from about $600 this year to $950 in 2027, with further increases tied to inflation after that. Illinois tollway officials say the hikes will fund a massive 15-year, $26.5 billion program to reduce congestion and modernize the system, but many drivers worry about the added financial strain. 
• Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw's Top 25 for Week 1 (dailyherald.com) — Barrington football fans can look forward to another strong Broncos season, as the team is ranked 23rd in Chicagoland and favored to repeat as MSL West champions behind running back Lamar Osterhues and a veteran offensive line. The rankings preview key matchups across the suburbs, with Barrington opening on the road at Lyons this Friday night.
• Jill E. McCaw (boonecountydailynews.com) — Many longtime residents may remember Jill Elaine (Showers) McCaw, who graduated from high school in Barrington in 1974 and went on to a long career in the steel industry and healthcare. She later settled in Missouri, where she built a close-knit family, and her visitation and services will be held this week in Mexico, Missouri and Lebanon, Indiana.
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! →
St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E Anderson Dr, Palatine
2:00 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Plan Commission
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
7:00 pm - Architectural Control Commission
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
7:00 pm - Policy Committee Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington 220 School District, 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
8:00 am - Facilities Committee Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
10:00 am - Barrington Dance Ensemble hosts Nutcracker Auditions →
758 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
12:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
📣 Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Postsecondary Planning Groups
Glenbrook South High School 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
8:00 am - New Member Breakfast August 2026 →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets.
8:00 am - Fremd Freshman Football @ Lake Zurich →
Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St, Lake Zurich
5:00 pm - Elementary Gr. K-2 and Advanced Math Curriculum Night
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Elementary Schools
5:45 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Rolling Meadows High School Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
6:30 pm - Mindfulness for Turbulent Times
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Friendly Coffee Lounge 6731 West Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402
6:30 pm - Plan Commission
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Palatine
- Woman Last Seen Leaving Palatine Bar Still Missing 36 Years Later (patch.com)
- GOP Lt Governor Candidate Aaron Del Mar Encourages Republicans all Over the State to GET OUT TO VOTE, and BE PROUD (vermilioncountyfirst.com)
- Mental health board question in Elk Grove Township on the ballot in November (dailyherald.com)
Hoffman Estates
- Hoffman Estates: Five-bedroom house goes for $925,000 (shawlocal.com)
- Who are the ex-high school stars from DuPage County area competing on Thursday, Aug. 20? (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
Arlington Heights
- White Sox Fan Pope Leo Gets Custom Cubs Jersey From IL Congressman (patch.com)
- Father Charged In Death Of 5-Month-Old Child In Mount Prospect (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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