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🌱 Patch AM: How will Barrington’s Golden Triangle redevelopment reshape Liberty and Hough?

Be sure to catch Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest on the Barrington Patch calendar

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Hi there, Barrington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Barrington's Golden Triangle redevelopment reshape Liberty and Hough?
  • Which Barrington teams came out on top Tuesday night?
  • Want to design your own moody fall arrangement in Barrington?

Also on today's calendar: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cathy R.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington sees scaled-down multifamily proposal for Golden Triangle (dailyherald.com) — Barrington officials are weighing a scaled-down multifamily plan for the Golden Triangle, now proposing 106 units, pocket parks, and stronger ties to downtown instead of the original 223-unit concept. Trustees voiced mixed concerns about density and traffic but general interest in redeveloping the Liberty and Hough site, with construction targeted for next spring if approvals move forward.
   

• High school scores for Sept. 15 (dailyherald.com) — Barrington fans can catch up on a big night of Broncos sports, with boys soccer edging Buffalo Grove and girls volleyball and golf also posting wins. The roundup also lists today's cross country meet at Ron Beese Park and several Barrington-area golf and flag football events, helping local families plan which games to attend or follow.
   

• Local Event: Moody Fall Florals (patch.com) — A hands-on floral design workshop is coming to KED at Home in Barrington on Thursday, October 22, offering residents a chance to create a high-end fall arrangement with guidance from a professional floral artist. Your $175 ticket includes all materials, a premium vase, small bites with drinks, and a 10% discount on boutique purchases, but seats are limited and require advance reservation.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

Hoffman Estates

  • Dining out: 79¢ pork chop or prime rib sandwich at Perry's, pumpkin season at STK Steakhouse and more (dailyherald.com)
  • AEW All Out is sold out according to WrestleTix (postwrestling.com)
  • Will Ospreay Wins the AEW World Championship at All In (25yearslatersite.com)

Buffalo Grove

  • Buffalo Grove Police Issue 43 Seat Belt Citations During Labor Day Campaign (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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