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🌱 Patch AM: Barrington 220 students join thousands starting a fresh school year
You won't want to miss Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! on the Barrington Patch calendar
What's up Barrington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Barrington 220 students join thousands starting a fresh school year
Also on today's calendar: Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Schools open in Waukegan, North Chicago and across Lake County: 'The first day is always energizing' (chicagotribune.com) — Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is among the Lake County districts opening for the new school year this week, alongside Zion and other nearby systems. The story follows first-day excitement in Waukegan and North Chicago, where students, parents, and new principals share hopes for better test scores, friendships, and future careers. It underscores a fresh start for families across the region. 
📸 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
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- First Day of School (PK and Kindergarten)
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010 - 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
- First Day of School - Half-Day Dismissal @ 12:15 p.m.
Palatine CCSD 15 Palatine, IL 60067
9:15 am - D15 Job Fair
Palatine CCSD 15 Educational Service Center, 580 N 1st Bank Drive, Palatine
10:00 am - Back to School Bash
Evergreen Chicago, IL 60609
1:00 pm - Public Safety
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
1:30 pm - Building & Zoning
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
3:30 pm - Cemetery Board Meeting: August 19, 2026
Ela Township Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047\
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Swiss Automation, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Barrington. Apply here.
- Culinary Khancepts posted a job opening for Server - SCG South Barrington in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Barrington Hills
- Suburban police investigating Barrington Hills home invasion involving masked man (nbcchicago.com)
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)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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