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And on the Barrington Patch calendar - Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

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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 Barrington teens can earn a college degree before graduation
  • How many new primary care doctors are coming to Barrington in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 69 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harper College and local high schools launch program for students to earn two degrees simultaneously (dailyherald.com) — Barrington High School students now have a path to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree through Harper College's new College Now partnership with District 220. Local teens from Barrington and South Barrington describe how the program saves time and money while easing their transition into four-year universities and future careers.
   

• Ascension Illinois to add 14 primary care providers in northwest suburbs in 2026 (kankakeetimes.com) — Barrington residents can expect more convenient access to doctors as Ascension Illinois adds new primary care providers in town as part of a 2026 northwest suburban expansion. The move responds to a statewide shortage of primary care physicians and aims to improve preventive care and same-day access for families, children, and adults across nearby communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walmart posted a job opening for Meat/Produce Team Supervisor in Barrington. Apply here.
  • Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Front Desk Supervisor- Advocate Good Shepherd in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

  • Palatine Man Charged After Approaching Juvenile Girl: Police (patch.com)
  • Carol Stream police say ICE agents appeared during traffic stop (dailyherald.com)
  • Conant prevails over Buffalo Grove in battle of MSL unbeatens (dailyherald.com)

Hoffman Estates

  • DuPage Water Commission gets more federal money for new Lake Michigan water project (dailyherald.com)
  • Start Times Revealed For Upcoming WWE Premium Live Events (stillrealtous.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Home Invasion Charges, Street Racing: Arlington Heights Police Blotter (patch.com)
  • St. Viator Remembers Alumna Killed On 9/11 As Class Marks 50th Reunion (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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