Barbara spends a lot of time grieving. “I cry a lot,” she quietly explains. “I know it won’t help or change the situation, but the anger and frustration have to come out.”
Spring has sprung and it’s time to explore nature and discover wildlife with naturalist Wendy Paulson during her series of spring bird walks and hikes. Wendy authors Birds of Barrington, a monthly
Even with this relatively mild winter, local ponds and lakes have retained ice cover during January and February. But as March brings more days above freezing, the ice begins to vanish and,
Every third Wednesday of the month, Pam pulls into the parking lot of a local church, parks and heaves out the walker Jim now needs to get around. She gently reminds him
A night of serious dancing pays off for Barrington High School students who surpassed their $10,000 fundraising goal by raising nearly $14,400 during their Miracle Network Dance Marathon Saturday. The money raised
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Highgate Motors is presenting a special FREE showing of Irish movie classic, The Quiet Man, at the Catlow Theater. It’s happening at noon on Saturday,
Imagine waking up every day as a child in foster care, wishing for a family to call your own. Praying that someone gives you the gift of a home where you can
Over 270 people attended Fellowship Housing’s Silver Gala, their 9th annual event which also marked the organization’s 25th anniversary on Saturday night. Guests gathered at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates
With financial abuse of seniors on the rise, the Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) and some area banks are cautioning local residents about scams and recommending ways to protect elderly adults.
Local volunteers will build seven new homes this summer for Guatemala City families living in extreme poverty thanks to those who came out to support Sunday’s BHS-student produced Hopes in Style fashion
Do you love visiting the Barrington Farmers Market, sampling wines at Uncork Barrington and enjoying the exciting community events that take place in downtown Barrington? The Barrington Village Association (BVA) is an
Despite the icy, messy morning, Smart Farm’s 7th annual 5K Frozen Zucchini Snowshoe Adventure at Citizens Park drew runners ready to brave the elements to benefit Smart Farm of Barrington. Since 2008,
Nets swished and buzzers sounded as Code Red hosted their annual 3×3 charity basketball tournament. Code Red is a club at Barrington High School that focuses on serving the community through fundraising
Ever wonder how much food gets thrown out in the lunchroom at Barrington High School? Well, the founders of a new Barrington non-profit, Mindful Waste, are shedding new light on the answer
The Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering an innovative way to address the socialization needs of those with mild cognitive impairment issues along with their care companions. The new Memory Café