Five years ago, Susan McConnell had an idea to help the thousands of children in Illinois foster care find a family. A
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The joy of Christmas can best be seen through the eyes of a child. These two brothers who joined their family through
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One teen’s experience as a child in foster care pivots at a serendipitous encounter with a person who was willing to listen
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Having spent most of her childhood in foster care, Michelle Prickett chose not to just sit back and enjoy a suburban life with
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With Father’s Day approaching Peter Yankala, owner of Phillips Men’s Wear in Barrington, is answering customer inquiries on what gift to give
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After attending an Adoption & Foster Care Information Fair hosted by Barrington nonprofit child welfare agency, Let It Be Us, the Gaete
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It has been a few months since two siblings in Illinois foster care arrived home to their new parents Melissa and Tee.
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Just six weeks after two young siblings arrived in their home, Melissa & Tee are getting used to their lives as foster
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Thanks to the work of Barrington non-profit Let it Be Us, a version of the movie Instant Family is playing out locally
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Doris and her son, Jan Gierlach, support the Rock the Ride fundraising event at the Barrington Brat Tent. Jan represents the next
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Investment banker Doug McConnell is an open water marathon swimmer and founder of A Long Swim, a not-for-profit organization funding ALS collaborative
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Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque is Pastor at Community Church of Barrington I think everyone wants to be known. There is this place
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Greg Leifel is executive director of the Sanfilippo Foundation in Barrington Hills In my work I help non-profit organizations of all sizes
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When was the last time you enjoyed a dinner date with delicious food and dancing after dessert? At Mandile’s Restaurant & Banquets,
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