Barrington

Business and Commerce

Downtown Barrington is alive with an appealing shopping area with convenient parking and bicycle racks. Traditional and modern storefronts are perfectly blended.  Delightful gazebo plaza marks the village center. Victorian street lights, planters, pedestrian benches and brick-paved walkways add to the historic atmosphere and small town charm.

Nestled in the heart of downtown, on Applebee Street, is the Ice House Mall and Village Shops ( Ice House Mall and Village Shops). Built in 1904 for the Bowman Dairy, the building served as an actual ice house for 68 years. Through a major renovation, it has been transformed into a delightful collection of locally owned exclusive boutiques with one-of-a-kind merchandise which preserve the graceful turn-of-the-century architecture.

Conveniently located retail strips and commercial centers can be found throughout out the area. More than 200 retail businesses run the gambit from, architects, attorneys, insurance agents, interior designers and Realtors to florists, gift shops, clothing stores, art galleries, kitchen and bath shops, food centers, pharmacies, auto dealers, hardware stores, saddlery shops, jewelers, and numerous fine restaurants.

Many national and international corporations have chosen to establish business sites in the Barrington area. Some the area’s largest firms include: Ameritech Services, Allstate Insurance, Siemens Gammasonics, Inc., Quaker Oats Co. and General Electric Capital Corporation. Other major employers include several manufacturers. General Kinematics Corp., CTI Industries, UARCO, Inc., Barnant Co., Browning-Ferris Industries, Pepper Construction Company, ADCO Van and Storage Company and several major Chicago-area banks have full-service facilities in the Barrington area.

FACTS and FIGURES

Population of the Barrington Area: 33,990

 

Population of the Individual Villages:

Village of Barrington (Village of Barrington): 9,538

Barrington Hills (Barrington Hills): 4,202

Deer Park (Deer Park): 2,887

Inverness (Inverness): 6,516

Lake Barrington (Lake Barrington): 4,030

North Barrington (North Barrington): 2,547

South Barrington (South Barrington): 2,937

Tower Lakes (Tower Lakes): 1,333

 

Barrington Area: 90 square miles

Labor Market: 25 mile radius

Distance to Downtown Chicago: 34 to 38 miles

Retail Trading Area: 12 mile radius

 

 Average Drive Times:

54 minutes to Chicago’s Loop                     Drivers connect with the Northwest Tollway.

29 minutes to O’Hare Airport                      I-90 via Barrington Road, Illinois Route 59.

74 minutes to Midway Airport

 

Transportation:

Metra Express (Metra Express) Trains to Chicago, 50 minutes

Pace Bus (Pace Bus) lines provide service to the Train Station

 

Climate:

Average Annual Rainfall:                               33.85 inches

Mean Temperature:                                       49.57 degrees

January Average Temperature:                 24.50 degrees - the coldest month

August Average Temperature:                  74.80 degrees - the warmest month

 

 

Altitude: 890 feet above sea level, at highest point

Government: The Area is located in four counties (Lake, Cook, Mc Henry and Kane), six townships, eight villages and various unincorporated areas.

Library: The Barrington Area Public Library (Barrington Area Public Library) holds over 226,000 books and 27,000 audio visual items. Monthly circulation exceeds 41,000 items.

Churches: 15 Churches, representing a broad range of denominations.

Newspapers:

Local Papers                                                                                       Major Metropolitan Papers

Barrington Courier-Review (Barrington Courier-Review) Chicago Times  (Chicago Tribune)

The Daily Herald (The Daily Herald)                                          Chicago Sun-Times (Chicago Sun-Times)

 

Utilities:

Electric:                                                ComEd (ComEd) (Commonwealth Edison)

Gas:                                       NICOR (NICOR) (Northern Illinois Gas)

Telephone:                         AT&T (AT&T) (Illinois Bell)

Cable:                                   AT&T Cable (AT&T Cable)

Trash:                                    Groot Recycling & Waste (Groot Recycling & Waste)

 

Business, Industry, Retail and Restaurants:

950 Business and industrial firms with total area employment estimated at 13,500.

Plus over 200 Retail Shops and Restaurants.

 

Health Care:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital (Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital), Barrington

Northwest Community Hospital (Northwest Community Hospital), Arlington Heights

Sherman Hospital (Sherman Hospital), Elgin

Provena St. Joseph Hospital (Provena St. Joseph Hospital), Elgin

St. Alexius Medical Center (St. Alexius Medical Center), Hoffman Estates

 

Recreation:

There are five Park Districts in the Barrington Area, six Golf Courses, one public and five private. The area is also home to seven miles of lovely shoreline along the Fox River, 300 Lakes and Ponds, and over 7000 acres of Forest Preserves.

 

Clubs and Organizations:

There are more than 100 organizations and associations which represent civic, professional, business, social, fraternal and hobby interests.

 

Homes:
Residents of the 90 square mile area enjoy a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful, rural setting. The charm of the tree-lined streets in the historic section of the Village, blends easily with well-manicured country estates and modern development. The Barrington countryside is well-known for its woodsy beauty, quaint country lanes and serene meadows.

 

An extensive array of housing choices offers something to suit any variety of lifestyle, including well-kept, older homes; sprawling, one-to-five acre home sites; attractive apartment complexes; luxury condominium and townhome developments; and senior citizen residences. Through meticulous planning and preservation of the area’s beauty and natural resources, the Barrington area has continued to grow while protecting its enviable quality of life.

 

CULTURE

Programs for all ages are planned throughout the year by Young People’s Services and Adult Services. Meeting rooms are available for library-sponsored programs and for use by non-for-profit organizations. Reciprocal borrowing privileges are available from over 40 area libraries, through membership in the North Suburban Library System (North Suburban Library System).

                               

RECREATION

From the peaceful solitude of a walk along a nature trail or a horseback ride through the countryside, to the lively team spirit displayed on a sand volleyball court or soccer field, there are recreational activities of every type available to Barrington area residents.

 

The four parks of the Barrington Park District incorporate a total of 137 acres. The largest, Ron Breese Park with 80 acres of recreational area including six soccer fields, two softball fields, two sand volleyball courts and a picnic shelter. The balance of the park features hiking, cross-country ski and fitness trails; garden plots and a nature study area.

 

Langendorf Park’s 37 acres include picnic sites; a five-hole, par 3 golf course; a complex of three swimming pools; five baseball diamonds; seven outdoor tennis courts; two platform tennis courts designed for all season play; three outdoor basketball courts; a sand volleyball court; horseshoe courts; a playground and a tot lot. The large field house has a full-size gymnasium and craft and meeting rooms. A wildlife area houses a collection of animal and exotic birds.

 

A wide range of instructional classes, organized recreation and leagues for young people and adults are offered through the Park District. Programs include fitness, baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, scuba, martial arts, golf, roller blade hockey, in-line skating, volleyball leagues, ballroom dancing, cooking classes, and a variety of arts and crafts. There are also many sports camps and clinics specializing in basketball, soccer, cheer leading, volleyball, softball and lacrosse.

 

Seniors can participate in a wide array of programs, services and activities sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging (Barrington Area Council on Aging). The program calendar includes low impact aerobics, swimming, golf, arts and crafts, lecture series, theater trips, musical programs and heath screening.

 

The Barrington area with its rural beauty is perfect horse country. Numerous residents maintain horses at various clubs and centers, and enjoy the miles of trails that wind through the area. Private polo and hunt clubs offer additional activities for horse lovers, as well as horse shows for the public.

 

WORSHIP

From the early days of circuit-riding preachers visiting the settlements, the people of the Barrington area have sought spiritual growth through their religious faiths. Today, there are 15 churches representing a broad range of denominations. All provide residents as well as newcomers and visitors, with spiritual guidance and fellowship, and many congregations are actively involved in serving the broader human needs of the community. The Barrington area houses of worship include:

 

The Village Church of Barrington (The Village Church of Barrington)

1600 E. Main St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-5221

 

Community Church of Barrington (Community Church of Barrington)

407 S. Grove Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-381-1294

 

Willow Creek Community Church (Willow Creek Community Church)

67 E. Algonquin Rd.

South Barrington, IL

312-436-900

 

Presbyterian Church of Barrington (Presbyterian Church of Barrington)

6 Brinker Rd.

Barrington Hills, IL

847-381-0975

 

St. Paul United Church of Christ (St. Paul United Church of Christ)

401 E. Main St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0460

 

Lutheran Church of the Atonement (Lutheran Church of the Atonement)

909 E. Main St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0243

 

St. Matthew Lutheran Church (St. Matthew Lutheran Church)

720 Dundee Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-847-7002

 

St. Anne Catholic Community (St. Anne Catholic Community)

120 N. Ela St.

Barrington, IL

847-382-5300

 

Barrington United Methodist Church (Barrington United Methodist Church)

98 Algonquin Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-836-5540

 

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (St. Michael’s Episcopal Church)

647 Dundee Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-381-2323

 

Christian Assembly Barrington (Christian Assembly Barrington)

28734 W. Main St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-8408

 

First Church of Christ, Scientist (First Church of Christ, Scientist)

421 E. Main St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0408

 

St. Mark Episcopal Church (St. Mark Episcopal Church)

337 Ridge Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0596

 

Salem United Methodist Church (Salem United Methodist Church)

115 W. Lincoln Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0524

 

House of the Rock Church

11 N. Liberty Dr.

Barrington, IL

847-428-6022

 

New Friends Korean Wesleyan Church

State Route 68 Old Sutton Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-551-9212

 

Life Changers International Church (Life Changers International Church)

2500 Beverly Rd.

Hoffman Estates, IL

847-645-9100

 

BARRINGTON SCHOOLS

Barrington is home to 1 high school, 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools (grades 6-8), 1 parochial elementary school, and 1 community college. The Barrington school district is known to have low students to teacher ratios. The teaching staff is professional and truly dedicated to the educational advancement of the area’s students.

 

Arnett C. Lines Elementary School (Arnett C. Lines Elementary School)

217 Eastern Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-381-7850

 

Barrington Montessori School

1410 S. Barrington Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-304-5808

 

Countryside Elementary School (Countryside Elementary School)

205 W. Country Line Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-381-1162

 

Creative Learning Montessori School

1301 S. Grove Ave

Barrington, IL

847-382-3421

 

Grove Avenue Elementary School (Grove Avenue Elementary School)

900 S. Grove Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-381-1888

 

Hough Street Elementary School (Hough Street Elementary School)

310 S. Hough St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-1108

 

North Barrington Elementary School  (North Barrington Elementary School)

310 N. Hwy 59

Barrington, IL

 

Roslyn Road Elementary School  (Roslyn Road Elementary School)

224 Roslyn Rd.

Barrington, IL

 

St. Anne Catholic School (St. Anne Catholic School)

319 E. Franklin St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0311

 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School (St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School)

337 Ridge Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-381-9172

 

Barrington Middle School – Prairie Campus (Barrington Middle School – Prairie Campus)

40 E. Dundee Rd.

Barrington, IL

847-304-3990

 

Barrington Middle School-Station Campus (Barrington Middle School-Station Campus)

215 Eastern Ave.

Barrington, IL

847-381-0464

 

Barrington High School (Barrington High School)

616 W. Main St.

Barrington, IL

847-381-1400