October brings to local ponds, lakes, and rivers large numbers of waterfowl, most of which have bred in northern wetlands and are stopping to fuel up for journeys farther south. Among the
Simple things make me happy. Any time I can prepare dinner that can be eaten on the run with little clean up, my life is easier and I am happy. Grilled Shrimp
A breast reduction procedure is often thought of as risky, but it can be a safe and an effective operation for diminishing any pain in the neck or back caused by large
Barrington High School Varsity Football Coach, Joe Sanchez celebrated a major milestone with Saturday’s Homecoming victory. As the team defeated Conant, Coach Sanchez achieved his 100th career win at BHS. Filmers from
When the work can be done ahead of time, making dinner a quick assemble and 15-minute bake, it’s a winner. This is when that “4PM Panic” gets put in its place because
As Barrington’s Broncos head into this weekend’s Homecoming matchup against Conant, the varsity team is being praised by head coach Joe Sanchez for their “outstanding effort” in maintaining a perfect record. The
Farmers are highly attuned to food waste, whether it be from surplus harvests to failed harvests. For many small farms, creating one’s own composting system is often the way to go. Utilizing
One last fruit and vegetable post before I succumb to the change of season and let the cool temperatures change my culinary focus to apple crisps, soups and comfort foods. This week’s Heinen’s
Marijuana doesn’t seem to shrink brains, but the results of a new study suggest the brains of people who use marijuana may be smaller than those who don’t. Researchers found that marijuana
The late days of summer are perfect for outdoor dining and the sweet taste of the season’s seafood. For this week’s Heinen’s 4PM Panic we took advantage of both in this simple
Get out and enjoy the fall migration with Barrington area naturalist and author of our Birds of Barrington series, Wendy Paulson. There are several walks scheduled in the weeks ahead and Wendy
A bird you might miss in the Barrington area unless you know something of its habits and movements is the common nighthawk (Chordeilus minor). Late August and early September is the perfect
Excitement is building for the first home game of the Bronco’s football season against the Elk Grove Grenadiers tonight! Fans are planning to pack the stands in support of the team and
School is back in session and, although at first glance things seem easier to manage, they’re really not. While we’re adjusting to back to school schedules I thought a one-pan meal was a
Bronco Nation is celebrating an impressive start to the season for Barrington High School’s varsity football team. Fans came out in force to witness the Broncos win their season opener Friday night