Proud parents Taryn and Kyle Eckert from Carpentersville, Illinois welcomed their second child, a baby boy, at 6:31 a.m. on January 1 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Weighing 7 pounds,
Heinen’s upcoming “Bubbles & Cheese” sparkling wine, Champagne and cheese tasting event inspired this week’s 4PM Panic post because there are times when a cheese platter is the simplest solution for dinner.
Thousands of Barrington 220 children and parents will be having a brighter – and warmer – holiday season thanks to the efforts of hundreds more volunteers behind Barrington Giving Day. The annual
In this week’s Heinen’s 4PM Panic post we are steering clear of turkey. I personally made far too much for the holiday this year and the leftovers are still waiting to be eaten.
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I thought it would be fitting to offer simple recipes for a few elegant side dishes to take some of the panic out of preparing your holiday feast.
I realize that this is the second week in a row that I have featured pasta for our Heinen’s 4PM Panic series. The reality is that, sometimes, when 4 PM rolls around
Do you have responsibility for caring for a loved one? Do you sometimes feel as if you are at the end of your rope? Are you caring for an older parent who lives with
I have recently taken on a project that has me working outside my home full time. So this means, when I’m writing my Heinen’s 4PM Panic post, you can be assured that
Want to update your wardrobe with a few fresh new pieces this season? Check out these looks that we’re loving right now over at LUXE wearhouse. These five items are a must-have
The Great 2015 TasteFest hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce lived up to its name, providing an amazing selection of local tastes in one elegant setting. Our Menu Monday feature
Our Heinen’s “4PM Panic“ series features dishes that take the stress out of weekday meal preparation and this week’s recipe is easier than any other in the series so far. Knowing that
A Classic Favorite with an Exciting Twist! Not only is that how you will feel about the atmosphere when you’re in Grassroots being served by owner Todd Rhodes, but that’s exactly what
ZaZa’s Tavola Italiana has been getting into the Halloween spirit by hosting haunted gingerbread house making parties this month. Families gathered to put a spooky spin on the festive holiday creations during
A study from Brigham Young University suggests adding social relationships to the “short list” of factors that predict a person’s odds of living or dying. BYU professors Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Timothy Smith reported that
The Barrington Area Council on Aging is delighted to introduce a new program, the Memory Café. It provides socialization for people with mild cognitive impairment and their care companions. Social Service Coordinators