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🌱 Patch AM: What lawmakers promised Barrington on kids’ mental health and data centers

Happening soon: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest on the Barrington Patch calendar

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Hello again Barrington! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What lawmakers promised Barrington on kids' mental health and data centers
  • Where Barrington football stands in this week's Top 20

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legislative panel weighs in on children's mental health, data centers and state vs. local control (dailyherald.com) — State lawmakers met in Barrington for a Chamber of Commerce breakfast to discuss children's mental health, school cellphone limits, and who should control data center development near Barrington-area neighborhoods. Local legislators from both parties outlined new mental health laws, school screening requirements, and competing proposals on regulating and siting data centers that could affect nearby communities like Barrington Hills and South Barrington.
   

• Daily Herald expanded football Top 20 (dailyherald.com) — Barrington High School's football team is featured in the Daily Herald's expanded Top 20 after a tough 38-7 loss to Hersey, which snapped a long winning streak for the Broncos. The rankings rundown highlights key matchups, standout players, and momentum shifts across top suburban programs, giving Barrington fans context on how their team stacks up regionally.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

  • 'It's a family affair': Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine training next generation while expanding to second location (dailyherald.com)
  • Mount Prospect board discussing pay hikes for mayor, trustee (dailyherald.com)

Hoffman Estates

  • Hoffman Estates two-way player Riley Lennert just wants to make plays (dailyherald.com)
  • Eight-man tag, Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross added to AEW Dynamite (postwrestling.com)
  • AEW All Out Sells Out Despite WWE Counter-Programming & Chicago Native CM Punk (wrestlezone.com)

Buffalo Grove

  • Buffalo Grove Students Named To SNHU Summer Honors Lists (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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