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Update provided on Union Pacific pedestrian gate installation
Union Pacific Pedestrian Gate Update Date: Mar 25, 2025 The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) holds the authority to administer and enforce safety requirements for track, facilities, and equipment belonging to all railroads in Illinois.
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Update on CN Railway's pedestrian gate installation in Barrington
Last year, the Village shared that the Canadian National Railway (CN) plans to install pedestrian gates at the Main Street crossing, just east of Barrington High School.
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Union Pacific prepares pedestrian gate installations affecting key village intersections
At the Feb. 10 Committee of the Whole and Board of Trustees meetings, the Village Board reviewed a proposed plan for installing pedestrian gates at the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) crossings on Hough Street, Main Street, and Hillside Avenue.
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Emergency repairs scheduled for U.S. Route 14 rail grade crossing
The Canadian National Railway is set to complete emergency repairs on the U.S. Route 14 rail grade crossing, addressing issues with the track structure.
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Sanitary sewer cleaning in Barrington begins March 17
Beginning Monday, March 17, Pipe View will commence the cleaning and televising of sanitary sewers throughout Barrington.
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Hydrant maintenance program continues in Barrington Hills
Beginning Monday, March 10, Alpha Maintenance & Service Inc. will commence This essential preventative maintenance program aims to protect the hydrants Project phases include sandblasting to remove old paint, priming which will The work is...
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Yard waste and food scrap recycling resumes March 14
Starting Friday, March 14, residents can once again place yard waste and food scraps in green yard waste containers for curbside recycling.
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Barrington BIZ Kick-Off Breakfast scheduled for March 6
The 2025 Barrington BIZ Kick-Off Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, March 6.
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Sewer cleaning and televising project starts Feb. 26 in Village
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 26, National Power Rodding will commence cleaning and televising sewers in preparation for a sewer lining project on Station, Cook, Grove, Lake, and Russell streets.
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Barrington hosts second meeting on Hillside Avenue improvement project
The Village of Barrington will host a second public information meeting regarding the Hillside Avenue Phase I Roadway Improvement project.
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Barrington receives APWA Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2025
The Village of Barrington has been honored with the American Public Works Association (APWA) Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2025.
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Reckless homicide charge filed in Barrington fatal crash
On Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, a fatal motor vehicle crash occurred on Northwest Highway (Route 14) in Barrington.
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Barrington FD responds to 18 fires in 2017
Barrington Fire Department responded to 343 calls in 2017 - 9 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
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Barrington FD responds to 14 fires in 2016
Barrington Fire Department responded to 377 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Lake County Gazette.