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Help Protect the Area’s Groundwater this Winter by Using Less Salt

Protecting the quality of the area’s groundwater for drinking and other uses is an important goal of the Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG).  Residents in the BACOG area rely …

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BACOG will host free educational presentations on groundwater protection and water softeners on September 5th

The Barrington Area Council of Governments will be hosting 3 educational presentations for those interested in learning more about groundwater protection, water softeners, salt and drinking water. Presentations will take …

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BACOG announces its annual private well water testing event

Did you know that testing your well water for bacteria and nitrates is recommended annually?  Most Barrington area residents’ drinking water comes from groundwater drawn from the shallow aquifer system.  …

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BACOG recognizes President Parro and new officers for 2018-19 are elected

David Parro, Tower Lakes Village President, was recognized at the June 26th board meeting for serving as Chairman of the BACOG Executive Board during 2017-18. His plaque read, “For outstanding …

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BACOG Welcomes the Village of Deer Park

BACOG is very happy to announce that the Village of Deer Park has recently re-joined BACOG and is once again a member of the organization.  The Village of Deer Park …

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One more reason to head over to Barrington Townshi One more reason to head over to Barrington Township today, 9:00am - 12:00 noon! In addition to the Advocate Mobile Health Bus, Chiro One Wellness Center will be offering free spinal screenings and stress assessments. All free and available to anyone 18 years of age & older! #bacog #advocatehealth #livewell #freehealthscreening
More housing requires more than zoning changes. I More housing requires more than zoning changes.

It requires water capacity, sewer capacity, stormwater planning, roads, public safety resources, school capacity, parking solutions, and long-term infrastructure funding.

The BUILD Act increases density without providing the dedicated resources communities need to support that growth.

Sustainable growth requires sustainable infrastructure.

#BuildWithLocalVoices #FundInfrastructureFirst #ResponsibleGrowth #bacog #localgovernment
People choose neighborhoods for a reason. Parking People choose neighborhoods for a reason.

Parking availability.
Streets that are manageable.
Community priorities.
Schools.
Parks.
Quality of life.

Local leaders are raising concerns that parts of the proposed BUILD Act could allow significant changes to existing neighborhoods without the same level of local review residents are used to today. Residents who share those concerns are encouraged to contact their state legislators. #BuildWithLocalVoices #bacog #localgovernment
#memorialday 2026 🇺🇸 #memorialday 2026 🇺🇸
Planning decisions should include the people who l Planning decisions should include the people who live in the neighborhoods affected by them.

Local zoning hearings, planning commissions, and municipal boards give residents a voice. The BUILD Act could significantly change aspects of the local planning process, and the role communities play in decision-making.

Residents deserve to have a voice in decisions affecting their neighborhoods.

Contact your state legislators today and share your thoughts on the proposed BUILD Act. #BuildWithLocalVoices #bacog #localgovernment
Free and open to anyone 18 years & older! #barring Free and open to anyone 18 years & older! #barringtontownship #bacog #advocatehealth #livewell #freehealthscreenings
The 2026 BACOG Private Well Water Testing Event wi The 2026 BACOG Private Well Water Testing Event will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 11am - 6:30pm, at the Barrington Area Library. Households with private wells are advised to test for bacteria and nitrates every year to detect these invisible, odorless contaminants. #bacog #wellwatertesting #localgovernment #testyourwater
Earth Day 2026 🌎🌱 #earthday Earth Day 2026 🌎🌱 #earthday
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