🌱 Patch AM: How a Barrington boutique is bouncing back after a one-minute heist

Good day Barrington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Barrington boutique is bouncing back after a one-minute heist
• How Barrington’s Grow the Game showcase spotlighted rising girls hoops talent

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 43, low: 32.
• Saturday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Overwhelmed by love': Boutique retailer in Barrington to announce grand reopening after burglars ransack inventory (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A beloved resale boutique on South Cook Street in Barrington is preparing a grand reopening after burglars stole most of its inventory in a one-minute smash-and-grab on December 28. With Barrington police investigating and security now tightened, ReStyle Designers of Barrington says overwhelming support from local customers and consignors is helping them rebuild and come back stronger.
   

• Girls basketball notes: Wauconda stays perfect after winning Northern Illinois Holiday Classic (dailyherald.com) — Local hoops fans should know the statewide Grow the Game girls basketball showcase recently brought top programs, including undefeated Wauconda, to Barrington. The wider roundup highlights strong midseason performances from several Lake County teams, with players setting records, earning all-tournament honors, and gearing up for conference play after a busy holiday tournament stretch.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Am Spirit Barrington Biz Builders Networking Group
  Barrington Area Library , 505 N Northwest Hwy , Barrington
  9:30 am
• Tales for Tots
  Palatine, IL Calendar , 200 N. Plum Grove Road , Palatine
  10:00 am
• Bowling: B/JV
  Strike Ten Lanes and Lounge
  4:00 pm
• Bowling: G/V
  Arlington Lanes
  4:30 pm
• Bowling: G/JV1
  Arlington Lanes
  4:30 pm
• Bowling: G/JV2
  Arlington Lanes
  4:30 pm
• The Voice that Rocked America: Dick Biondi & the History of Chicago Radio
  Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• 2025 Lake Zurich Bear Cheer Invitational
  Lake Zurich High School , 300 Church St , Lake Zurich
  9:00 am
• Free Kids Event: Storytime Adventures (Palatine)
  Lakeshore Learning Store , 1403 N Rand Rd , Palatine
  11:00 am
• Mojo Skillet
  Copper Fiddle Distillery , 532 W State Rte 22 Ste 110 , Lake Zurich
  8:00 pm
• Prismatic Glow
  Pinot's Palette , 100 W Higgins Rd Suite H-80 , South Barrington
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Fire Department Explorers Winter Brunch
  Palatine, IL Calendar , 122 W. Palatine Road , Palatine
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Continuing Creative Endeavors through Service Learning —Dr Kiran Frey Read on Patch

• Stray cat, who is injured, showed up at my daughter’s house in Barrington.
  She has fed it multiple times but can’t take it in. (She already has a rescued cat.) Anyone recognize this poor lost sweetie? (Nextdoor Countryside East)
• I’ve been seeing a coyote running around by my house recently.
  Has anyone had any incidents with their pets and a coyote? (Nextdoor Barrington Hills North)

• STXZ posted a job opening for Private Lacrosse Coach in Barrington. Apply here.
• KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

• December M&A Update: Kerrigan Advisors (autosuccessonline.com)
• Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest' luncheon (dailyherald.com)
• Bryan Manzek-Christopher, Illinois (franklincounty-news.com)

Hoffman Estates

• Basketball roundup: Hersey girls take sole possession of MSL West lead; Libertyville boys drop first NSC game (dailyherald.com)

Buffalo Grove

Ok Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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