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Police charge one suspect in $106,000 ReStyle Designers burglary; search continues for others
BARRINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA — Barrington police have charged 21-year-old Jeremiah K. Brown in the Dec. 28, 2025 burglary of ReStyle Designers at 121 S. Cook Street, a theft estimated at more than $1...
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Pequod’s Pizza pickup at Flint Creek brings a one-day dining option to Barrington
BARRINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA — Barrington residents had a same-day chance Wednesday to order Pequod’s Pizza by noon and pick up par-baked pies at 5:45 p.m. at Flint Creek. The limited pickup window b...
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Barrington sweeps Fremd 25-22, 25-17 behind Kravstov’s 14 kills to stay in Mid-Suburban West chase
BARRINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA — Barrington High’s boys volleyball team answered its recent setback with a two-set road sweep of Fremd, 25-22, 25-17, punctuated by sophomore Matt Kravstov’s late points...
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Barrington adopts $500-$750 administrative tow fee and tightens truck rules to close enforcement gaps
Barrington trustees approved amendments to the village traffic code this week creating an administrative tow fee of $500 to $750 for vehicles impounded in serious-offense cases and updating truck r...
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Authorities investigate unidentified human skeletal remains found at Baker’s Lake Nature Preserve in Barrington
Unidentified human skeletal remains were found Feb. 14 in a wooded area of Baker’s Lake Nature Preserve in Barrington, and authorities are still working to identify the person and determine the cau...
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Barrington community calendar builds toward March 14, with wellness, St. Patrick’s celebrations, and an online auction supporting local causes
Barrington residents have several high-visibility community events converging in mid-March, with March 14 shaping up as a particularly busy day for families, businesses, and local organizations.
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In Barrington, a season ends at the buzzer as a housing fight tests local control
Barrington’s week closed with two storylines that, in different ways, spoke to how the community defines itself: a high school basketball season ending on a single defensive play, and a widening de...
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Ice rescue on Fox River prompts renewed safety warning as Barrington-area leaders push back on state zoning proposals
Two ice fishermen who fell through the ice on the Fox River in Port Barrington were pulled from the water and brought to shore by the Wauconda Fire District within six minutes, then transported to ...
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Roxana Naughton joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s Lincoln Park office in partnership with JS Group Chicago
Roxana Naughton has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s Lincoln Park office in partnership with JS Group Chicago, bringing more than two decades of luxury real estate experience to a m...
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Barrington Hills sets Feb. 23 public hearing on proposed 2026 appropriation ordinance as postseason basketball draws local attention
Barrington Hills will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2026 appropriation ordinance on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Barrington Hills Village Hall. Residents may participate by at...
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Pre-dawn raid strips Barrington boutique; owners say they’ll rebuild with community by their side
A boutique ransacked before dawn
Just before sunrise on Sunday, a crew of six masked intruders forced their way into Restyle Designers, a high-end consignment boutique at 121 S. Cook St. in Barrin...
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BACC sets 2026 board, readies annual dinner and scholarship fundraiser
A leadership handoff with community stakes
In a village where small businesses, schools, and civic groups often move in tandem, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership transiti...
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Back on the prairie: Six bison return to Kane County, and a community takes the reins
A winter homecoming on the prairie
On a cold Monday just before the holidays, six American bison stepped onto the frozen grasses of Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Burlington Township. Their...
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With Postal Changes and Bills Pending, Lake County Clerk to Brief Voters in Virtual LWV Program
DEERFIELD — With new postal rules in effect and election legislation under debate in Springfield, the League of Women Voters Deerfield/Lincolnshire will host a virtual program to help Lake County r...