News & Events

Stop by Fox Trail Park and check out the new SWALCO Textile Recycling Bin! The Village of Port Barrington has partnered with SWALCO to help divert items from landfills responsibly, assist our local community, and support our greater environment and planet beyond. A complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items/materials is here: https://www.swalco.org/189/Clothing-TextilesAcceptable-Unacceptable Shoes cannot…

The Illinois Funds E-Pay system the Village uses to accept online electronic payments for annual Vehicle Tax is available for convenient payment. It can be accessed from the link towards the bottom of this website’s home page. You will need to input the Resident ID number found on the letter you received in the mail…

McHenry County is 100% dependent upon groundwater for its source of drinking water, which is why it is essential to be proactive and make water well maintenance part of annual home maintenance during Groundwater Awareness Week, March 6 to March 12.   For household water well owners, how they manage their well systems and property can…

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…

The Village R.E.C. Committee will host a Movie Night viewing of “Puss in Boots – The Last Wish” under the stars on June 10, 2023 at Hermann Park. Festivities start at 7:00PM including a BALLOON ARTIST, raffle, bouncy house, and MORE! Wear boots and receive a free treat! MOVIE starts at 8:15PM! For full deal,…

as winter melts into spring, residents may see an increase in ground saturation and standing water in some areas over the next few months. Since the ground is expected to stay wet through the spring and possibly longer, there is a considerably higher risk for flooding. Now is a great time to learn more about…

Governor JB Pritzker announced easing restrictions on the statewide mask mandate for indoor settings, to be effective February 28, 2022.  Read Governor Pritzker’s press release, click here. For up-to-date information on the COVID -19 Pandemic, click here

  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…

NEED TO PARK ON THE STREET OVERNIGHT? If you have a case where your car/s need to be on the street due to a construction project, your driveway being sealed, or guests staying over,  request a waiver for overnight parking from our contracted Wauconda Code Enforcement to avoid ticketing! Just click on this link: https://www.frontlinepss.com/wauconda …