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Quintessential Barrington Life and Leisure in the Barrington Area Voted the #1 source for community news, QB magazine epitomizes the Barrington lifestyle and its people. founded in 2005.

Quintessential Barrington is just that - the very essence of what makes the Barrington area a great place to live, work, and play. Mission: To provide our community with outstanding, useful, and relevant media that makes a positive difference. Covering all of the Barringtons and Inverness since 2005, the award-winning QB magazine is the voice of its community. Company Overview: Quintessential Barr

ington is a signature product of Quintessential Media Group, Inc. As the leader in the hyperlocal media, and Barrington's first successful high-quality publication, QB is owned and operated by a Barrington resident. Its offices are in downtown Barrington, and the company hires local creative talent and contributes to local charities. We are proud to be a part of the community we serve.

Check out our new fall issue which celebrates QB’s 20th anniversary! We are proud to feature Rick Heidner, on our cover,...
09/09/2025

Check out our new fall issue which celebrates QB’s 20th anniversary! We are proud to feature Rick Heidner, on our cover, who shares the moments that shaped him on the way to achieving the American Dream. You can find this story and others online at www.qbarrington.com

THIS WEEKEND! Calling all incoming Kindergarten and 1st grade families!Barrington parent, Tracy Lauffer, is excited to i...
01/08/2025

THIS WEEKEND! Calling all incoming Kindergarten and 1st grade families!

Barrington parent, Tracy Lauffer, is excited to invite you to another Popsicle Social! Here’s your second chance to join before the school year starts. Let’s have a fun, relaxed morning with free popsicles for everyone. Join us on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Citizens Park Playground.

This event is open to all Barrington 220 families with children entering kindergarten or first grade, and siblings are welcome, too.

It’s a wonderful chance for kids to play together, make new friends, and for families to connect before school begins. Come beat the heat and enjoy a sweet treat with us! We hope to see you there.

Click to go to the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1110547517596961

Happy Fourth of July Barrington! FSHD Warrior Joanne Dalessandro and her supporters will march tomorrow in the Barringto...
03/07/2025

Happy Fourth of July Barrington! FSHD Warrior Joanne Dalessandro and her supporters will march tomorrow in the Barrington parade, led by a classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air in the first wave. Look for lots of cute pups wearing red “Fido Fights FSHD” bandanas. Want to join the walking parade group with your pup? See contact info below. Barrington hosted the top FSHD Walk event in the nation last year, and the community is determined to keep that momentum going—especially in support of local resident of 40 years, Joanne Dalessandro, who is living with the disease. For more info visit: FSHDsociety.org or contact Joanne at [email protected] or call 847-502-7794. Here Joanne share’s a recent Proclamation by Illinois Gov. Pritzker with Illinois State Senator Darby Hills. Chicago is on board with the fight for a cure for FSHD. The two Prudential buildings, the Tribune Tower (shown), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and John Hancock Center also lit up the sky with orange.

BIG NEWS Barrington! Introducing Restaurant Noe now open on Hough Street. Chef Robert Gadsby serves up next-level, globa...
30/06/2025

BIG NEWS Barrington! Introducing Restaurant Noe now open on Hough Street. Chef Robert Gadsby serves up next-level, globally inspired and intimate 5-course dinners featuring hyper-seasonal ingredients. Menus for omnivores and plant-based options. Seatings offered at 5pm & 8 pm daily, Tues-Sun. Reserve your table now at restaurant-noe.com. Read up in the summer QB out this week! Visit qbarrington.com now to learn more.

Join  with family & friends for the annual Fourth of July Brat Tent Festival. The fest opens on July 2 at 5:30 p.m. and ...
29/06/2025

Join with family & friends for the annual Fourth of July Brat Tent Festival. The fest opens on July 2 at 5:30 p.m. and kicks off with two great bands. All days through July 5 there is food, drinks, and music. Stop by 421 East Mian Street by the Metra Station. Lots of parking is available. Happy Fourth of July!

Restaurant NOE is now open in downtown Barrington! Located on Hough Street, NOE brings next-level dining by a globally t...
06/06/2025

Restaurant NOE is now open in downtown Barrington! Located on Hough Street, NOE brings next-level dining by a globally trained and inspired chef to the greater Barrington area and beyond. Yesterday, Village of Barrington representatives and Barrington Area Chamber members gathered for NOE’s ribbon cutting. NOE owner Chef Robert Gadsby is now offering intimate 5-course dinners with hyper-seasonal menus, one for omnivores and one for plant-based diners starting tonight. Seatings will be at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly, Tuesdays through Sundays. Visit restaurant-noe.com to make reservations.

Attention incoming Barrington 220 Kindergarten and 1st grade families! Barrington’s Chinese Immersion program is still a...
27/05/2025

Attention incoming Barrington 220 Kindergarten and 1st grade families! Barrington’s Chinese Immersion program is still accepting new students for the fall 2025. Enrollment is open through the summer, but registration by June 30 is recommended. No student or family experience with Mandarin is necessary! Please reach out to Erin Lales ([email protected]) with questions.

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Vintage movie posters for sale in downtown Barrington this weekend! Characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, ...
21/05/2025

Vintage movie posters for sale in downtown Barrington this weekend! Characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and compelling imagery, vintage posters are masterpieces of visual art. Their designs were strategically crafted to catch the eye from a distance, utilizing bold typography and captivating visuals. Check out the Catlow’s collection where purchases benefit the Catlow Theatre’s restoration. Visit “The Catlow East” on Main Street while you’re in town for the annual Barrington Art Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday this Memorial Day weekend!

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Barrington welcomed its new Village President Mike Moran this May who is featured in the new issue of QB. Learn more abo...
19/05/2025

Barrington welcomed its new Village President Mike Moran this May who is featured in the new issue of QB. Learn more about him in our interview which can also be found online at www.qbarrington.com. Congrats! Photo by

CEO Patty Dowd Schmitz for the National First Ladies Library & Museum presented a delightful and informative look at som...
28/03/2025

CEO Patty Dowd Schmitz for the National First Ladies Library & Museum presented a delightful and informative look at some of our First Ladies and how they have positively impacted society through their courage and leadership. Held at Barrington’s White House last night, Patty led the “Cocktails & Conversation” event on behalf of the NFLLM and its partnerships with the National Historic Site and National Park Service, locatead in Canton, Ohio. A long-time Barrington resident, Patty now lives in Ohio and leads this important initiative on behalf of our American First Ladies and sharing their stories.

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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847-381-3860

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