Chicago suburb to add more crossing guards after teen killed by Metra train

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The Village of Barrington will hire four more crossing guards at four intersections, and raise pay for crossing guards.

CHICAGO -- The Village of Barrington is set to add four more crossing guards at four intersections near Barrington High School, and the rate paid to crossing guards is going up $4 per hour.The village board approved the funding for the new crossing guards last month, and a contract amendment approved on Monday will provide pay raises to recruit for the latest open positions and to fill existing vacancies.

In February, Barrington officials announced plans to improve rail safety in the area. Village officials said more officers would be deployed at rail crossings at critical times to remind pedestrians about the rules. Additional railroad signs and pavement markings were mounted near pedestrian rail crossings as needed.

 

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