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And on the Barrington Patch calendar - Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich
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 will Barrington's new school bond add to your tax bill?
- See the Barrington mansion that led last week's record home sales
- How a Barrington grad became Illinois' newest Miss USA contender
Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Thursday: A shower possible, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Most Cook County homeowners to see taxes rise again, treasurer says (dailyherald.com) — Homeowners in Barrington, Barrington Hills, and South Barrington face notable property tax hikes this year, with Barrington's median bill up 11.5% after voters approved a $64 million bond for District 220 schools. Countywide, most Cook County homeowners will see increases as residential values outpace many commercial properties, shifting more of the tax burden onto households. Officials warn that low-turnout referendums are driving many of these higher bills. 
2. How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in DuPage / Cook County, reported Aug. 10-16? (shawlocal.com) — A Barrington estate on Hawley Woods Road sold for $5.2 million, topping last week's DuPage and Cook County home sales and underscoring the area's luxury market. Another Barrington property on Otis Road closed at $3.6 million, joining a list dominated by high-end homes in Glencoe, Winnetka, Chicago, and Hinsdale. The report also notes overall county sales volume and average prices.
3. Barrington HS grad competes for Miss USA, following in footsteps of her 1998 Miss Illinois mother (abc7chicago.com) — A recent Barrington High School graduate, Vivica Lewandowski, is representing Illinois at the Miss USA pageant in Miami, just three years after walking BHS halls. She's following her mother, Mandy, a former Miss Illinois, making them the first mother-daughter duo to hold that title. Her teachers and family in Barrington say the pageant world has boosted her confidence as she prepares to return to Arizona State University.
4. Daily Herald girls volleyball Top 20 (dailyherald.com) — Barrington's girls volleyball team opens the season ranked third in the Daily Herald's Top 20, highlighted as defending Mid-Suburban League champions and "loaded again." The list places Barrington among powerhouse programs like Benet and Libertyville, signaling another strong fall for local fans to follow. Several other nearby schools also earn spots or "others to watch" mentions.
📸 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 - 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 - Gong Ceremony →
Soul Harbour Ranch, 22093 N Countryside Ln, Barrington
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
Sunday September 6
📣 Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Policy Committee Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington 220 School District, 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
8:00 am - Maximize Your Membership
Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 3400 W Stonegate Blvd Arlington Heights
10:00 am - Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up fitness classes
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Yoga Lofts Studios at 115 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
4:00 pm - HS Curriculum Night
Lake Zurich High School LZHS
6:00 pm - NHS Induction Ceremony
Fremd HS Palatine, IL 60067
7:00 pm - D15 Job Fair
Palatine CCSD 15 Educational Service Center, 580 N 1st Bank Drive, Palatine
10:00 am - Facilities Committee Meeting
Barrington CUSD 220 515 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
10:00 am - PH Back to School Picnic/PTO General Meeting
Palatine CCSD 15 Outside
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Come join an amazing dance company.
Ages 3 through adult, everyone welcome. My three daughters have danced with KB for years! It's inclusive and a beautiful encouraging dance… (Nextdoor Fox Point)
- Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company posted a job opening for College Financial Representative, Internship Program in Barrington. Apply here.
- Archdiocese of Chicago posted a job opening for Lead Preschool Teacher - St. Anne Catholic School - Barrington in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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