Barrington Fire Department
Recent News About Barrington Fire Department
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Barrington schedules document shredding, textile recycling and food drive for October 18
Residents of Barrington and other communities within the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will have an opportunity to participate in a document shredding event on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Barrington Village Hall to close October 13 for staff in-service day
Village Hall will not be open on Monday, October 13, due to a staff in-service day.
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Barrington announces fall schedule for branch chipper service
Residents in Barrington are advised to prepare for the upcoming fall chipper service.
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Barrington businesses remain open despite Route 14 closure
All businesses located in the Local Traffic Only areas along Northwest Highway and Lake Zurich Road remain open during the temporary closure of Route 14.
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Barrington Fire Department schedules public safety open house for September 27
The Barrington Fire Department will hold a Public Safety Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Barrington Public Safety Facility located at 400 N. Northwest Hwy.
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Barrington Public Works hosts open house with facility tours and family activities
Barrington Public Works will host an open house event where community members can meet staff and learn about local services.
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Barrington administrative offices and Groot pickup schedule change for Labor Day
Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
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Barrington agencies respond to storm damage with emergency cleanup
Barrington’s Public Works, Police, and Fire Departments are working to clear roads after a storm caused trees and debris to fall across the area on August 16.
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Temporary road closure on Roslyn Road for paving after water main break
A section of Roslyn Road will be closed starting August 13 as Public Works crews conduct paving in an area impacted by a recent water main break.
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Reclamite treatment scheduled for several recently paved Barrington streets
The application of Reclamite, a topical pavement treatment, is scheduled to begin the week of August 11 on several streets paved in 2023 and 2024, depending on weather conditions.
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Radio Gaga concert featuring Queen and Lady Gaga tribute set for Barrington Metra Lot
A concert featuring the music of Lady Gaga and Freddie Mercury is scheduled to take place at the Barrington Metra Parking Lot on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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Barrington Fire Department invites community to National Night Out celebration
Barrington will host a National Night Out event in its downtown area on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is organized by the Barrington Fire Department and local law enforcement.
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Route 14 underpass project progresses with upcoming closures planned
Significant progress has been made on the Route 14 underpass project over the past month.
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Metra Lot Concert features American English Beatles tribute band
Join the Village of Barrington on Friday, July 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. for the second Metra Lot Concert of the season.
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Temporary closure of downtown shopper parking lot due to utility work
Please be advised that the section of shopper parking south of the Metra tracks, directly adjacent to Park Avenue and indicated on the map below, will be closed during the day for the remainder of this week due to Nicor utility work.
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Traffic alert: Temporary closure of Lions Drive at Hough Street
Please be advised that beginning Wednesday, July 16, ComEd will temporarily close Lions Drive at Hough Street to perform utility relocation work.
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American English to perform drive-in concert in Barrington
Metra Lot Concert: American English Join us in the Metra Parking Lot on Friday, July 25, 2025!
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Barrington celebrates Fourth of July with special milestone
This year’s festivities include something for everyone: live music, the Lions Club Brat Tent, our much-loved parade and fireworks at Barrington High School.
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Temporary closure of Lake Zurich Road announced for June 26
The Canadian National Railway (CN) is scheduled to deliver stone to the Route 14 underpass project site via train on Thursday, June 26.
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Village announces public parking lot closures for maintenance
Contractors are scheduled to perform maintenance work to sealcoat and restripe two Village-owned parking lots on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24.