A deer crossing sign with a twist. The hula hoop symbol is associated with the band String Cheese Incident. Years ago, the band would pass out hula hoops to the audience. Eventually, it became an underground symbol for the band.
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What do you think of when you think of North Barrington? As a sports writer, I think of golf, naturally. Inside the gated community of Wynstone rests a beautiful Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, which this month generously hosted dozens of high school boys and girls golfers for a season-opening invitational.
Want more golf course beauty? A short drive away is Biltmore County Club, which has been recognized with the Audubon International Award for its “aesthetically pleasing grounds.”
The historic Kimberly House is tucked away along tree-lined Kimberly Road. Considered the oldest house in North Barrington according to the village website, it was frequented by our 26th President, Teddy Roosevelt, who was a cousin of the Kimberly's daughter-in-law.
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Wynstone Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.
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A plaque decorates the entrance to the historic Kimberly House in North Barrington.
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The historic Kimberly House in North Barrington is located at 156 Kimberly Rd.
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Wynstone Golf Club head golf professional Cory Brownell, left, explains the local course rules to high school golfers before they tee off in a tournament last month.
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Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comBiltmore Country Club was recognized with the Audubon International Award for its "aesthetically pleasing grounds."
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.com"Cubs win, Cubs win." Residents at this home on North Signal Hill Road fly the "W" flag. Yes, the Cubs won on this day.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comWelcome to North Barrington. Population (and baseball hall-of-famer Roberto Clemente's career hit total) is noted.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comA raccoon (fake) spies the North Barrington Village Hall sign.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comAn electrical tower looms large on the North Barrington Village Hall grounds.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comThe sun sets as it peaks through the trees on a trail on the edge of North Barrington. The trail is part of the Grassy Lake Forest Preserve.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comBird houses decorate the entrance to North Barrington Elementary School.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comNorth Barrington School boasts an interactive habitat. Chief Seattle is quoted on the sign, which says, "You must teach your children, so that they will respect the land ..."
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comA residential home by the entrance to Biltmore Country Club invites passers-by to pick fresh vegetables. A plastic jug requests donations.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comThe message on this sign down the road from the North Barrington Village Hall is black and white.
Joe Aguilar/jaguilar@dailyherald.comA view of the putting green on the No. 9 hole at picturesque Wynstone Golf Club.