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Barrington Hills
A village in Cook County, Illinois — population 4,152 as of 2020.
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Theaster Gates bets on fine china
The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.
Creatives & Arts
‘It never goes away’: Evanston native, ex-trooper’s first fatal crash drives his mission to teach teens
Almost 40 years later, Evanston native and former Illinois State Police Sgt. Doug Whitmore still vividly remembers the first fatal crash he responded to. “It was a 16-year-old girl. She was on I-294 near Willow Road, driving a red BMW convertible with a black top. She missed her…
Community Groups & Organizations
New Evanston resident Daniel King finds thrills, wit while directing ‘Murder’ at Oil Lamp Theater
Theater director Daniel King moved to Evanston from Rogers Park less than a year ago, and he is enjoying the residential feel of his new neighborhood. It’s the perfect location for him and his husband, Spencer Donovan, both of whom are heavily involved in the Chicagoland theater…
Creatives & Arts
‘Mapping Black Evanston’ event being held on Oct. 3 at Shorefront Legacy Center
Join Shorefront Legacy Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, for a first look at “Mapping Black Evanston.” The event will take place at the Shorefront Legacy Center and Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2214 Ridge Ave. Throughout this year-long partnership…
Community Groups & Organizations
Peggy Tarr: ¡Feliz mes de la herencia hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
As I was nearing the entrance to a restaurant, three women speaking Spanish were exiting. One of them walked back to the restaurant door, opened it and held it while I entered. “Gracias,” I said and smiled. The woman then walked beside me and opened and held the inner door. I…
Community Groups & Organizations
New York Amsterdam News
October 1Buddy Guy & guests to celebrate his 90th birthday at Radio City Music Hall — how to watch
Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday with an all-star cast of special guests at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 1.
Creatives & ArtsIn and around Barrington Hills
See & do
- Barrington Hills Park District
- Deerwood Farm
- Fox River Valley Pony Club
- Helm Woods Nature Preserve
- Sanfilippo Place De La Musique
Eat, drink & stay
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Barrington Hills by the numbers
- Area
- 26.99 sq mi (69.91 km²), 0.62 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.5
- Households
- 1,251
- Persons per household
- 3.1
- Median household income
- $205,074
- Median house value
- $913,600
- Office
- VILLAGE CLERK
- Address
- 112 ALGONQUIN RD, BARRINGTON, IL 60010