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Fire leaves Barrington apartment building uninhabitable

By Lake & McHenry County Scanner Staff on October 30, 2018

One person suffered minor injuries after a fire started in an apartment Tuesday morning, leaving the building uninhabitable, Barrington fire officials said. The Barrington Fire…

Wanted gang member found hiding in Mundelein garage

By Lake & McHenry County Scanner Staff on August 16, 2018

A Barrington man, who is a documented street gang member and wanted on a warrant, was apprehended after authorities found him hiding in a garage…

Pedestrian killed after being struck by train in Barrington

By Lake & McHenry County Scanner Staff on March 27, 2018

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train Tuesday morning in Barrington, causing heavy delays, authorities said. The Barrington-Countryside Fire Protection District and Lake…

Barrington High School student killed in crash

By Lake & McHenry County Scanner Staff on February 7, 2018

A 14-year-old Barrington High School student was killed on Sunday following a crash involving an SUV and a car in South Barrington. Cassandra Meadors, 14,…

Police warn of man who tried to lure children in Tower Lakes

By Lake & McHenry County Scanner Staff on December 8, 2017

The Barrington Police Department is warning the public after a man reportedly tried to lure three children who were playing outside in Tower Lakes. The…