🌱 How long will Lake Barrington native Cole Kmet stay with the Bears?
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In today's newsletter:
- How long will Lake Barrington native Cole Kmet stay with the Bears?
Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 35.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and cool, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bears Insider Reveals New Info About Future of Tight End Cole Kmet (heavy.com) — A hometown connection pops up for Lake Barrington here: Bears tight end Cole Kmet grew up in the village and remains a key piece of Chicago’s offense. The article weighs whether his sizable contract and the rise of fellow tight end Colston Loveland could prompt a trade or extension, ultimately suggesting Kmet may stick with his hometown team longer than some expect. 
📸 Around Lake Barrington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am -
The Barrington 4th of July 5K/10K
Citizens Park, 511 N Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington
7:00 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Public Works
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road , South Barrington
1:30 pm -
Architectural Control Commission
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road , South Barrington
7:00 pm -
The Lifespan of a Fact
Parker Players Theater Company , 540 W Northwest Hwy , Barrington
7:30 pm
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cary Fire Department & Police Department Community Blood Drive
Cary, IL Calendar , Cary Fire Station #1 Classroom 400 Cary-Algonquin Road , Cary
9:15 am -
What's the Buzz?
Fox River Grove Public Library , 407 Lincoln Avenue , Fox River Grove
10:30 am -
EARTH DAY Recycle & Giveaways event (all ages/family friendly)
Wauconda Park District , 600 N Main St , Wauconda
10:30 am -
Movie Matinee- Paper Moon (Rated PG)
Wauconda Area Public Library , 801 N. Main St. , Wauconda
1:00 pm -
District 3 Art Show
Fox River Grove Public Library , 407 Lincoln Avenue , Fox River Grove
4:00 pm -
District Art Show - FRGML
Fox River Grove Memorial Library , 407 Lincoln Ave , Fox River Grove
4:00 pm -
Astronomy Alive: New Moon (all ages) Pre-register by 4/13/26
Wauconda Park District Community Center , back patio
5:30 pm -
Rat Pack Night: Dinner & a Show featuring Thomas Linsk & Heather Moran- Reserve Your Tickets
Lindy's Landing , 115 Park St. , Wauconda
6:00 pm -
Flying 4 Kids (all ages/family friendly) Free to participate but must register
Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce , 100 N Main St , Wauconda
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Presence Marketing, LLC posted a job opening for Trade Promotion Services Specialist in Barrington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Lake Zurich
- Roaring Table in Lake Zurich offers some of the best beer, pizza and atmosphere in the Chicago area (wgnradio.com)
- Boys volleyball: Libertyville shakes off slow start, sweeps Lake Zurich (dailyherald.com)
- Some Craft Breweries Say This Is the Best Way to Serve Beer (punchdrink.com)
Wauconda
- Proposed solar energy utility drives Wauconda to pursue annexation (chronicleillinois.com)
Algonquin
- Dutch Bros Coffee Plans New Drive-Thru Location In Algonquin (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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