The merchants in downtown Barrington will host a Summer Beer & Wine Walk on Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is planned to celebrate Father’s Day
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As a parent, we spend our time teaching our children to be independent. When they achieve this successfully, sometimes it is difficult to accept. I am so proud of my daughter for
Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 19th, and Barrington’s Ace Hardware store is chock full of great gift ideas to honor good ol’ Dad. Whether he’s the grill master of
The Village of Lake Barrington issued an official proclamation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, recognizing the entrepreneurial efforts of two of the village’s youngest philanthropists, Matthew and Blake Bergstrom. The brothers hosted
It’s finally time for our living space to expand to the beautiful outdoors. Whether it’s a picnic at Ravinia or cocktails on the porch, summertime gatherings are all about the food and drinks.
Barrington High School’s Class of 2016 is excited to begin a new chapter after Friday’s commencement ceremony at Willow Creek Community Church. The graduates of this year’s class were honored for so
The Village of Barrington is kicking off the 13th Barrington Cruise Night season Thursday through September 1, 2016 beginning at 6:30 pm. Cruise Night is a FREE event that highlights a different
After a beautiful Memorial Day weekend, summer fever has returned along with the urge for eating and entertaining Al fresco. We can finally enjoy the beautiful temps and sunshine on the deck
Local veterans say they were so very honored by those who attended this year’s Barrington Memorial Day Parade which started in the center of town and ended with a beautiful ceremony at
I probably would not have chosen the black-billed cuckoo (Coccyrus erythropthalmus) to profile in Birds of Barrington for some years (when I was running out of species!), as it’s a secretive bird,
Memorial Day weekend is finally here, Barrington 220 students are enjoying their first days of summer break and Ace Hardware is celebrating the holiday spirit by hosting FIVE FABULOUS SALES this weekend!
After writing about Barrington for the past 6+ years, I’m always delighted when I make new local discoveries. Sometimes they’re locally produced products. Sometimes they’re off-the-beaten-path places. But the best kind of
With the help of art teacher Lori Weyburn, students at Prairie Middle School have hand painted eight rain barrels which they’re auctioning off to raise funds for Ndemu Elementary, a school they’re
Did you know that 40% of the waste in our landfills is food that can be composted? That’s why Smart Farm of Barrington is inviting all who are interested in learning more
This week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” post has all the components of a delicious Nicoise salad tucked neatly into a perfectly portable sandwich. It makes an ideal picnic lunch or dinner in a pinch.