Five years ago, Susan McConnell had an idea to help the thousands of children in Illinois foster care find a family. A mother of four with three children through adoption and past
The joy of Christmas can best be seen through the eyes of a child. These two brothers who joined their family through adoption from foster care start their Santa story with giggles
One teen’s experience as a child in foster care pivots at a serendipitous encounter with a person who was willing to listen and take a chance. Such recognition changed the trajectory of
Having spent most of her childhood in foster care, Michelle Prickett chose not to just sit back and enjoy a suburban life with her husband and four children. She became a Foster and
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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 dad this year. In our latest Voices of Adoption profile, the father
After attending an Adoption & Foster Care Information Fair hosted by Barrington nonprofit child welfare agency, Let It Be Us, the Gaete family of five recently expanded to include two young girls
It has been a few months since two siblings in Illinois foster care arrived home to their new parents Melissa and Tee. Frustrated by infertility, the Barrington area couple attended an Adoption &
Just six weeks after two young siblings arrived in their home, Melissa & Tee are getting used to their lives as foster parents. After struggling with infertility for years, Let It Be Us
Thanks to the work of Barrington non-profit Let it Be Us, a version of the movie Instant Family is playing out locally with an adoption story that is unfolding as we speak.
Doris and her son, Jan Gierlach, support the Rock the Ride fundraising event at the Barrington Brat Tent. Jan represents the next generation of Bob Lee’s legacy solo cross-country bike rides to
Investment banker Doug McConnell is an open water marathon swimmer and founder of A Long Swim, a not-for-profit organization funding ALS collaborative research initiatives. In July I will take on a 27-mile
Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque is Pastor at Community Church of Barrington I think everyone wants to be known. There is this place in our being that longs for connection. We are looking
Greg Leifel is executive director of the Sanfilippo Foundation in Barrington Hills In my work I help non-profit organizations of all sizes attract new people to hear their message, join as a
When was the last time you enjoyed a dinner date with delicious food and dancing after dessert? At Mandile’s Restaurant & Banquets, the dining experience satisfies more than your palate. On weekends