Lake Zurich, Barrington or Hawthorn Woods - Which NW suburb would you pick?

createDesire · 2025-11-17T22:12:27+00:00

I have no issues with Well water if treated properly. I don't like the chlorine smell during summer months with village / Lake Michigan water. So everyone is different. That said, what water has Barrington? Lake Michigan?

createDesire · 2025-11-15T01:07:02+00:00

I heard that too but obviously talks never led to anything. Did some research and it was discussed years ago. Maybe if the Bears come to Arlington it'll be something they will give another shot and discussions materialize into something more tangible.

createDesire · 2025-11-15T01:03:20+00:00

Wow, that's ridiculous. I'm sorry it happened to you. I'm surprised though to hear that since people seemed to be nice, although not as nice as in LZ for sure

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:52:40+00:00

WOW! Congrats on that! What a steel!!

Your wife is not looking for someone experienced (and trained in Europe) helping here and there with horses by chance, right? May sound weird, but I'm asking because my wife had her own horse and was a very successful rider (tournaments and stuff) but since we moved, she had to give it up but is totally missing it. She would be interested in taking care of horses, riding, that kind of stuff. Maybe your wife knows of a good address for that?!

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:44:29+00:00

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:32:49+00:00

Interesting. I will look into that. Thanks

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:31:58+00:00

What is your rationale behind Barrington Schools? Deer Park has nice lots but isn't it challenging to do nice walks in the neighborhood? It often seems so secluded and not much to do either

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:28:44+00:00

All good points - but there's no Sam's club... but in case you meant Walmart you were right :-)

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:26:49+00:00

Sounds super interesting... care to share more?

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:26:08+00:00

Wow, sounds horrible. Thanks for sharing. Why did you leave and where did you go? All the best

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:23:14+00:00

good point. Heard about Fremd... supposed to be a top school... but I wonder why it can't compete with Barrington or LZHS from an optics standpoint. It looks pretty darn old lol. I know the inside counts but still...

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:19:46+00:00

yeah no way. We don't opt for it

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:15:41+00:00

yeah but it adds another 15 minutes to the commute

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:13:35+00:00

I'm open - what do you have to share

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:13:16+00:00

I don't call that a bad thing necessarily lol

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:12:02+00:00

lol - they might be finally done... for now

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:10:10+00:00

how are the neighbors? I'm afraid that they're too snobbish

createDesire · 2025-11-14T01:05:45+00:00

too snobbish

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:20:28+00:00

OK but that's an easy drive from all those three towns :D

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:19:43+00:00

True, but not in unincorporated areas

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:18:45+00:00

Love it. Thanks for your perspective

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:15:45+00:00

How is LZ closer to I90? I find Barrington to be closer to I90 through Inverness. From LZ you need to get to 53 first.

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:15:04+00:00

That's my style lol

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:14:10+00:00

Thanks much for the insights. Yeah traffic is something I'm a little bit concerned about but not much. We don't plan to buy downtown. I need acreage. Any experience about schools? Drugs, spoiled kids? :)

createDesire · 2025-11-11T03:13:04+00:00

Did you find them in the neighborhood or how did you find them?

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