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Mayor’s Message August 1, 2025

  • Posted by Chrissie Mena
  • On August 4, 2025

Dear Residents,

One of the issues I am frequently asked about is the escalating property taxes in Cook County and that is especially true lately.

Some reassessment notices sent out to residents are said to show reassessments up by more than 42%. Taxes are always paid in arrears which means that this year you will be paying the tax bill for 2024. There are steps you can take to potentially lower your property tax bills and if you are interested in learning more, join us on Monday, Aug. 4th for an event to discuss the real estate reassessment increases.

We are partnering with Barrington Township and the Cook County Assessor’s for this special event. Take a look at your reassessment notice and bring it with you to the event which will be on Monday, August 4th   from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village in Rose Hall.

If you believe your property has been over-assessed, this is your opportunity to learn more about the appeals process.

Finally, please note the deadline for filing an appeal is Friday, August 15th.

Free Webinar: Take the Mystery Out of Your Private Well

Wells may be a deep subject, but they do not have to be a mystery.

Sign up for a free 120-minute training webinar hosted by The Private Well Class on Tuesday, August 5th from 1- 3 p.m. Get the answers to your most common well water questions, including:

  • How do I get my well water tested?
  • What do I need to do to take care of my well?
  • Is my well susceptible to contamination?

Register HERE for this informative seminar.

Village Wide Shredding Event

Save the Date!

The Village’s annual FREE Document Destruction Shredding Event is Saturday, September 6th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The drive-thru event will take place in the far west parking lot behind Village Hall at 30 South Barrington Road. This is a convenient way to securely shred your documents. Please remember that materials from non-SWANCC communities, businesses, schools, or institutions will not be accepted, and IDs will be checked for residency verification. For more details, regarding the event or other recyclables visit the SWANCC website.

O’Hare Area Bike Study

You have the opportunity to help shape the future of bike trails in Cook County and advocate for projects to improve our community.

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is conducting an O’Hare Area Bike Network Study, which is a plan to evaluate and identify opportunities to create a more connected bikeway network in the communities around O’Hare airport.

We have and will continue to work on obtaining grants to pay for an engineering bike/pedestrian study for South Barrington. These studies are very costly, and we need grants to get them done. By taking the survey, you can help guide the development of the network study, share your experiences and future vision, and offer your perspectives, insights, needs, and advocate for resources to enhance our community with a world class bike trail.

Visit https://metroquestsurvey.com/6sk8x to take the survey. Please note all survey responses are due by August 15th.
To learn more about the plan go to https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/ohare-area-bike-network-study.

Nashville Night

The 2025 Wickstrom Lincoln Summer Concert Series at The Arboretum of South Barrington is going country as Nashville Night returns

In The Stix will perform on Aug. 6th. The group is one of the hottest Modern Country cover bands around. Hear some of your favorite tunes from such country artists as Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Luke Bryan, Randy Houser and more.

Come for the music but also stay for:

  • Line Dancing with Kickin’ It with Carol
  • Mechanical Bull Rides
  • Meeting the Mini Therapy Horses
  • Helping Paws Animal Shelter

If you love country music, you will not want to miss Nashville Night at the Arboretum.

As always, I am here to listen to your thoughts and concerns. Feel free to email me at pmccombie@southbarrington.org, or use the anonymous comment boxes located in the lobbies of Village Hall and the Police Department. I review these messages privately and value your input.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Paula McCombie
Mayor