Mayor’s Message May 2, 2025
- Posted by Chrissie Mena
- On May 2, 2025
Dear Residents,
May is graduation month and here locally, we had a graduation of our own as last Friday, Officer Carter Crokin graduated from the 16-week Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) at the College of DuPage.
Officer Crokin has started field training, working side by side with South Barrington Officers. Congratulations Officer Crokin!
Pictured (L-R) Trustee Abbate, Deputy Chief Puralewski, Officer Crokin and Chief Garrison.
Arbor Day Tree Planting
I want to thank everyone who participated in the Village’s Arbor Day celebration with the planting of a Spring Snow Crabapple Tree in the Conservancy.
The Arbor Day Proclamation honoring our commitment to being recognized as a Tree City USA was read and a discussion on the tree ensued. There are informational signs near each tree in the Conservancy that has been planted for Arbor Day. Thank you again to those who attended.
Mayor McCombie at Arbor Day tree planting.
Pictured: N.Munao, Trustee S.Guranovich, Mayor McCombie and Village Administrator M.Dropka.
National Small Business Week May 4-10
Calling all entrepreneurs!
Harper College is celebrating National Small Business Week in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration to officially recognize the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of all our regional small business owners.
This year’s summit will feature access to critical federal resources through the US Small Business Administration, educational workshops, and networking opportunities to help our nation’s entrepreneurs start, grow, and expand businesses.
The SBA’s FREE Virtual Summit is May 6-7. Be sure to register here!
Emergency Management
As I mentioned last week, I took part in an Emergency Management skills training with Trustee Dr. Patel, Trustee Dr. Stagno, and Administrator Mike Dropka. I would like to highlight some of the information we learned from that experience.
With spring comes tornadoes which have been occurring in rare places such as bigger cities like Chicago. Everyone should be aware on how to stay safe during these storms. It is essential to have a plan for a tornado event. Here are some action items for tornado preparedness:
- Find shelter locations from high winds
- Practice tornado drills
- Have a plan to stay connected
- Gather emergency supplies
- Learn emergency skills
For more information pertaining to Tornado Safety visit the American Red Cross.
Village Weather Station
As the saying goes, April showers bring beautiful May flowers.
Area residents can keep track of local rainfall and better care for their flowers and plants thanks to the Village Weather station. The Village of South Barrington has established a weather station at Village Hall which allows users to track rainfall, wind, air quality, barometric pressures, temperatures, and other interesting weather-related information specific to our area. This station is public and allows users to also look up historical information on rainfall, temperatures, etc. The weather station is available to download to your desktop or mobile device. To learn more about this feature or to download the app click here.
SIM Racing-GRAND OPENING
Start your (virtual) engines!
South Barrington is about to get a major adrenaline boost! SIM Racing South Barrington officially opens THIS weekend at The Arboretum, bringing a high-end racing simulator experience that’s perfect for both casual drivers and serious race fans. Owned by South Barrington resident Igor Staron and Kamil Witkowski (who also owns the SIM Racing Algonquin location), SIM Racing South Barrington features 10 state-of-the-art racing simulators, including 8 full-motion SIMs and 2 specialized drift SIMs. Built for realism and excitement, these SIMs can reach simulated speeds of up to 250 MPH.
Come out to the Grand Opening Saturday, May 3rd from 3:00 pm to 1:00 am. If you are unable to make it to the opening, come out for the F1Watch Party on Sunday May 4th for the Miami Grand Prix LIVE from 3:00 -10:00 pm. For more information visit Sim Racing Chicago.
Arboretum Spring Sale
The only thing better than dining and shopping at the Arboretum is getting deals to dine and shop at the Arboretum.
Exclusive offers from over 40 Arboretum retailers and restaurants are now available! The coupons are valid only May 1–May 12. Offers are only redeemable with the physical coupon that was delivered to local households. Digital versions cannot be accepted. Be sure to visit individual stores for additional exclusions and details
Didn’t receive a coupon in the mail? Stop by The Arb and enjoy seasonal events, shopping, and more – there’s something for everyone this spring!
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.
Enjoy your weekend,
Paula McCombie
Mayor