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.
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫
Barrington native and University of Chicago undergraduate Liam Starnes achieved his third consecutive win on Jeopardy! on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Facing competitors Sara Grady from Nashville and Kyle Dunn from New York, Liam dominated the early rounds, correctly answering ten questions and securing a Daily Double, leading to a substantial advantage heading into Final Jeopardy.
This Earth Day, the Barrington Area Conservation Trust continued its longstanding collaboration with District 220 and the BHS Horticulture Department, bringing together over 300 students and community volunteers to plant 650 native plants and grasses at Pederson Preserve.
April 20–26 marks National Volunteer Week—celebrated annually since 1974 to honor the power of volunteers in building stronger, more connected communities. This year also celebrates the 50th anniversary of this inspiring occasion, held each April during Global Volunteer Month.
The Village of Barrington released several updates this week, including progress on the U.S. Route 14 underpass project, a newly published events guide, and the opening of registration for the 4th of July Parade.
We are excited to announce the launch of the “Inside SCOOP,” a new e-mail communication that will recap everything we've shared on social media for the week and preview upcoming events—so you’re always in the know.
The Barrington Park District announced the launch of The Great Tentacle Chase, a community treasure hunt that will reveal the name of the new pool opening this summer.
It’s voting day, Barrington! Let’s show up for our community and get out to vote. Polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM today, April 1, 2025.
Find more information and locations for your county here.
With the Consolidated Elections taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Village of Barrington is set to welcome Mike Moran, current Village Trustee, as its new president. Moran is running unopposed, as Karen Darch has chosen not to seek re-election. Plus, learn more about your other Village of Barrington candidates here.
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!