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Village Receives Tree City USA 10 Years in a Row
Thanks to the efforts of the Village Board and other Volunteers, Port Barrington has been named 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, an honor received for the 10th year in a row!!! Trustee Dave Corrigan has spear-headed this designation since 2013. Please read press release by clicking >>here<<
Protect Your Health/Home from Radon
The McHenry County Department of Health encourages all residents to test their homes for radon as part of National Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced during the natural decay of uranium, an element that occurs in rock and soil of the earth’s crust. Radon can enter a…
Intergovernmental Agreement: Wauconda and Port Barrington working together…….
The Village of Port Barrington and the Village of Wauconda have teamed up to answer resident complaints in code enforcement. Resident complaints regarding overnight parking, unleashed dogs, yard maintenance and other ordinance violations have been addressed with the intergovernmental agreement between Port Barrington and Wauconda. The agreement is two-fold: First, it will provide a Code…
Protect Your Family: Understanding Carbon Monoxide Risks and Proper Winter Home Heating Safety
In 2024, Illinois Fire Departments responded to 23,158 calls about carbon monoxide. Springfield, Ill- Winter brings cold arctic air to Illinois and as residents turn up their thermostats to stay warm the risk of a home heating fire or Carbon Monoxide incident increases. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages residents to…
Protect Your Home From Costly Flood Damage
Our entire Village of Port Barrington operates under Lake County’s Stormwater Management Ordinance. With predictions of trends in increased rainfall in the coming years, now is the time to put things in place to protect your property. Lake County Stormwater Management has shared information to do just that! View these flood-proofing tips Flood maps are…
COVID-19: Vaccine Portal Information Available
Stay Strong and Vigilant Practice the 3 W’s – Wear your mask where required. Watch your distance. Wash your hands. These simple measures are truly more important than ever and can help save lives. Keep advised on vaccine availability!!! For vaccine information and notifications in your county along with trusted information on the…