South Barrington is about to get a major adrenaline boost! SIM Racing South Barrington officially opens this weekend at The Arboretum.
🎉 Grand Opening: Saturday, May 3 | 3 PM–1 AM
🏎️ F1 Watch Party: Sunday, May 4 | Miami Grand Prix LIVE | 3 PM–10 PM
Kelsey Roadhouse celebrated its two-year anniversary of new ownership this weekend with the launch of a new menu!
The new menu is a combination of old favorites and top sellers along with new menu items perfected by head chef, Ronnie Illert. Some of his new favorites? Housemade corned beef, house made smoked pork and homemade sauces!
At this week’s Lake Zurich Board of Trustees meeting, Miller Street Partners and OKW Architects presented a preliminary concept for a new luxury car condominium development called Luxe Corsa Car Condos.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is hosting a blind wine tasting challenge now through April 30 to kick off their upcoming 20th anniversary year -– called Behind the Label. Led by a tasting room attendant, guests can take their shot at identifying 4/8 blind wine varietals right at the tasting bar. Behind the Label is about bringing people together through shared experiences and discovering more about your wine journey!
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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is hosting a blind wine tasting challenge now through April 30 to kick off their upcoming 20th anniversary year -– called Behind the Label. Led by a tasting room attendant, guests can take their shot at identifying 4/8 blind wine varietals right at the tasting bar. Behind the Label is about bringing people together through shared experiences and discovering more about your wine journey!
A Barrington Hills estate, located at 45 Lakeview Lane, has finally sold for $6.5 million after spending more than a decade on the market.
On April 23, The Village of Barrington hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rt. 14 Underpass Project that gathered several local, county, state and federal leaders to commemorate the official start of construction near the Canadian National Railway tracks.
The results of the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election are now official. Click below to see the results of the races covered by Barrington SCOOP , as well as election results across all Barrington-area villages and counties.
Local Businesses
South Barrington is about to get a major adrenaline boost! SIM Racing South Barrington officially opens this weekend at The Arboretum.
🎉 Grand Opening: Saturday, May 3 | 3 PM–1 AM
🏎️ F1 Watch Party: Sunday, May 4 | Miami Grand Prix LIVE | 3 PM–10 PM
Kelsey Roadhouse celebrated its two-year anniversary of new ownership this weekend with the launch of a new menu!
The new menu is a combination of old favorites and top sellers along with new menu items perfected by head chef, Ronnie Illert. Some of his new favorites? Housemade corned beef, house made smoked pork and homemade sauces!
At this week’s Lake Zurich Board of Trustees meeting, Miller Street Partners and OKW Architects presented a preliminary concept for a new luxury car condominium development called Luxe Corsa Car Condos.
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The annual Hope’s In Style event, held April 12, 2025, at Avante Banquets, raised a record-breaking $90,000 to build homes and support families in Guatemala.
Barrington Youth and Family Services, a nonprofit supporting mental health in the Barrington area for over 50 years, hosted its annual fundraiser on April 12, 2025, at Biltmore Country Club. Approximately 240 community members raised $534,475 to ensure counseling remains accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.
Enjoy these beautiful views of Barrington from the Barrington Area Digital Photo Gallery!
Schools, Charities and More
The Barrington Area Development Council (BADC) hosted its annual Citizen of the Year celebration on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Barrington’s White House, naming longtime educator and community supporter Don Thompson as the 51st recipient of the prestigious award.
The evening also featured a fireside chat with outgoing Barrington Village President Karen Darch, highlighting her two decades + of service and vision for the community’s future.
The annual Hope’s In Style event, held April 12, 2025, at Avante Banquets, raised a record-breaking $90,000 to build homes and support families in Guatemala.
Barrington Youth and Family Services, a nonprofit supporting mental health in the Barrington area for over 50 years, hosted its annual fundraiser on April 12, 2025, at Biltmore Country Club. Approximately 240 community members raised $534,475 to ensure counseling remains accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.
More than 200 middle and high school students from Barrington came together this past weekend to pack 97,000 meals for people in need in more than 34 countries.
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The Barrington Area Development Council (BADC) hosted its annual Citizen of the Year celebration on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Barrington’s White House, naming longtime educator and community supporter Don Thompson as the 51st recipient of the prestigious award.
The evening also featured a fireside chat with outgoing Barrington Village President Karen Darch, highlighting her two decades + of service and vision for the community’s future.