Barrington, Residential village across Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois.
Description
Barrington is a residential settlement spread across Cook County and Lake County in northeastern Illinois. The community includes several parks, sports facilities, and neighborhoods with single-family homes and green spaces.
History
The settlement began in 1865 as a railroad stop along an important line through northern Illinois. Over the course of the 20th century, it grew into a residential community for commuters from the Chicago area.
Culture
The Barrington White House serves as a meeting place for concerts and exhibitions throughout the year. Every third Thursday, downtown turns into an open gallery where regional artists present their work.
Practical
The local administration issues building permits and sends emergency alerts to residents. Regular public meetings allow citizens to share suggestions and discuss concerns with officials.
Did you know?
The administration organizes regular meetings where citizens can speak directly with elected representatives. These sessions take place at the municipal building and are open to all residents.
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Willow Creek Community Church
6.9 kmLouis Fredrick House
4.3 km
Charles H. Patten House
8.8 km
George Clayson House
9.1 km
Barrington Historic District
535 m
Grigsby Estate
4.4 km
John Robertson, Jr., House
505 mGeorge E. Van Hagen House
4 kmLions Park
6 kmWarwick Park
6.6 km
Octagon House
706 m
Whitney Shores Private Beach
4.9 kmWynstone Golf Club
7.7 km
Jewel Tea Company, Inc. building
903 mPalatine Hills Golf Course
6.9 kmBiltmore Country Club
5.5 kmLake Zurich Golf Club
6.3 kmBarrington Hills Country Club
3 kmStonehenge Golf Course
5.3 kmLangendorf Park Golf Course
1.2 kmInverness Golf Club
5.9 kmMakray Memorial Golf Club
2.3 kmCamp Reinberg
5.9 kmOld Stover Trail Head
5.4 kmSculpture, Work of art
9.5 kmBird Observatory
6.4 kmBird hide, scenic viewpoint
5.1 kmScenic viewpoint
6.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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