From social media privacy in the workplace to a ban on shark fins (no, really) and stricter rules for firearms card applicants, more than 150 new laws will take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day.
Most Americans will take home 2 percent less money this year due to a Social Security payroll tax increase.
Miller has given a thought for the week after every Board of Trustees meeting.
Several trustee candidates filed their nomination papers simultaneously this month.
It will cost more to mail postcards and one ounce letters come Jan. 27, 2013.
Two buildings consisting of office and retail space will be built on the corner by Evanston-based developer Arthur Hill & Co.
Monday is the first day candidates for the April 2013 election can file nominating petitions. The deadline has been extended to Dec. 26.
Opponents of the Hough/Main project say they would rather see residential space instead of office in the new development.
The village was given the honor by the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission on Nov. 8.
Residents and business owners expressed concerns about the $22 million development which is partially funded by the village's TIF district.
U.S. Rep Peter Roskam (IL-06) talks about avoiding the fiscal cliff on CNBC.
Crews worked to tear down the building at 222 E. Main Street on Nov. 14.
Seth McCrory and Byron Johnson were welcomed into the Barrington Fire Department family at the Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 12.
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam says the fiscal cliff can be avoided, and thinks there is an opportunity to bring Republicans and Democrats together to work on tax reform.
Two crosswalks will receive flashing signs to notify drivers a pedestrian is entering the crosswalk.
Incumbent Dan Duffy beat opponent Amanda Howland.
Find out who's winning the Illinois State Senate District 27 race.
Incumbent Republican Peter Roskam appears to have won the race for the 6th Congressional District, defeating challenger Leslie Coolidge. This is according to unofficial results.
Election results for Barrington area elections.
Who is winning the race for 54th District State Representative? Find out here.
Who is winning the District 26 State Senate race? Check back here.
The Barrington Board of Trustees approved a motion for the sign to be installed last week.
Barrington Village Manager Jeff Lawler calls statements made at a recent Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meeting "untrue."
The village was named Community of the Year by the Lake County Stormater Management Commission.
Tune in Thursday, Oct. 11 for the Biden/Ryan vice presidential debate.
Oct. 9 is the last day to register in Illinois.
A disagreement over personnel and equipment has led to both parties agreeing to separate.
Public Works officials are working on fixing the issue.
Congressman Peter Roskam welcomes Y.J. Choi, Korean Ambassador to the United States to Wheaton and commemorates service of Korean War veterans.
In the latest Land of Lincoln Red survey issued by Patch, Republican respondents shared their opinions on the presidential election following the Republican National Convention.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.
We want to make sure you've got everything you need before hitting the voting booth Nov. 6. Check back here for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race with links to candidate profiles and all Patch political coverage.
Incumbent Dan Duffy will take on opponent Amanda Howland for the 26th District State Senate seat.
Incumbent Tom Morrison is running against opponent Richard Rudd for the 54th District State Representative seat.
Howland is running for the 26th District State Senate seat against incumbent Dan Duffy.
Duffy is running for re-election for the 26th State Sentate District against opponent Amanda Howland.
Rudd is running against incumbent Tom Morrison for the 54th District State Representative seat.
Morrison is running against Richard Dudd for the 54th District State Representative seat.
The public is invited to learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer and how the village plans to fight it.