When the World Trade Center towers were struck on Sept. 11, 2001, I was in New York’s Central Park birding with a friend. As the horror of the events became clearer, I
365+ Things to See, Do & Celebrate in Barrington, IL
Over two weeks in to Illinois’ “stay-at-home” order and one thing is clear. Daily homemade meals are a new way of life for those of us who used to rely on open
The number of Illinois’ confirmed COVID-19 infections jumped by 1,006 with 33 additional lost lives reported Monday, April 6th. That brings the totals in Illinois to 12,262 confirmed cases, 307 deaths and
Ambrosia Euro American Patisserie & Frantonio’s Italian Deli & Cafe delivered hundreds of donated meals Sunday to feed doctors, nurses and staff at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. They’re among nearly twenty area
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois jumped by 296 Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to at least 1,049 in our state. Health officials say we can expect
We had a blast hosting our Fun at Home 5-Day Photo Contest for the first week of distance learning in the Barrington 220 School District. Thank you to everyone who participated for
We’re down to the final challenge in our 5-day “Fun at Home” photo contest for the first distance learning week in the Barrington 220 School District. The final challenge might be our
We have $100 in Heinen’s gift cards to give to FOUR WINNERS ($25 each) in Thursday’s photo contest! Congratulations to all who took our SCIENCE FUN challenge. Gift cards coming by mail.
It’s Day 4 of our “Fun at Home” Distance Learning Photo Contest. Your challenge today is to Make Something Cool and we’ve already received our first entries. Snap a photo of what
We had a blast seeing every single photo submitted in Wednesday’s Fun at Home Photo Contest! The challenge was to MAKE SOMETHING COOL, including crafts, art, food, towers and super forts. Knowing
It’s Day 3 of our “Fun at Home” Distance Learning Photo Contest. Your challenge today is to Make Something Cool and we’ve already received our first entries. Snap a photo of what
We LOVED every entry in Tuesday’s Fun at Home Photo Contest so much that we needed to ask a guest judge for help. I called my professional photographer friend Thomas of Portraits
Barrington Children’s Charities (BCC) is expanding support to food insecure families in the Barrington 220 School District while schools are closed due to Coronavirus. The organization is doubling the quantity of meals
Many of our favorite restaurants at The Arboretum of South Barrington are still open for take-out, delivery and curb-side pick up. Check out the list below. The Arb Team says thanks and
Barrington residents step in to help out after the Village of Barrington temporarily closes the polling place at Village Hall. Here’s the story as shared by Village of Barrington resident, Wendy Farley.