🌱 Patch AM: How Barrington’s Fillies powered a 43-point rout at Komaromy Classic

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In today's newsletter:

• How Barrington’s Fillies powered a 43-point rout at Komaromy Classic

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 26, low: 3.
• Thursday: Bitterly cold with some sun, with a high of 17 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girls basketball: Maine South ekes out win, gets revenge vs. Huntley to reach Komaromy semifinals (dailyherald.com) — Barrington’s Fillies dominated South Elgin 63–20 at the Komaromy Classic, with balanced scoring from Lilly Richmond, Mel Bongiomo, and Isla Koertner plus strong rebounding. The roundup also highlights other girls basketball quarterfinals and semifinals set for Monday at Dundee-Crown, showcasing several top suburban programs.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Noon Year's Eve Celebration: December 30, 2025
  Ela Town Hall , 1155 E. Route 22 , Lake Zurich
  10:00 am
• Puzzlemania for Adults
  Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
  10:30 am
• Tech Tuesday
  Sherman Park Branch Library , 5440 South Racine Avenue , Chicago
  3:00 pm
• Kids Create: Stickers, Stencils and Stamps
  Canaryville Branch Library , 642 West 43rd Street , Chicago
  3:00 pm
• 12/30- Kildeer, IL - La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 20423 N Rand Rd , Kildeer
  7:00 pm
• Inside Flow
  Mindful Movement Yoga , 48 S Old Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  7:00 pm
• 12/30- Kildeer, IL- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 20423 N Rand Rd , Kildeer
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  Pinstripes , 100 W Higgins Rd , South Barrington
  11:00 am
• Pinstripes Noon Years Eve Party! - South Barrington, IL
  Pinstripes , 100 W Higgins Rd , South Barrington
  11:00 am
• Noon Year's Eve Party
  Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am
• Family Fun: New Year's Eve Craft
  McKinley Park Branch Library , 1915 West 35th Street , Chicago
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• Teen Crafts | Snowflake sparkle
  Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Local Non-Profits Ring in the New Year with Donations from Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR —Jacqueline Marcus Read on Patch

• Ground stop issued at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Illinois.
  10:47AM on Dec 28: The FAA has issued a ground stop for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, due to thunderstorms. The ground stop warning expires… (Nextdoor )

• Community Consolidated School District 15 posted a job opening for Virtual and In Person Substitute Teacher/Substitute Program Assistant in Palatine. Apply here.
• Club Colors posted a job opening for Screen Print Operator in Hoffman Estates. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

• Girls basketball: Waubonsie Valley wins third straight Neibch title (dailyherald.com)

Rolling Meadows

• Best bets: Local live music to warm up cold winter nights (dailyherald.com)
• College Credits: Arlington Heights Residents Make Dean's List At University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater (patch.com)
• Weekend Break: Puppy yoga at Reset Vibes offers a cuddly way to get healthy, relieve stress (wgntv.com)

Arlington Heights

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-- The Patch AM Team

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