Hope’s In Executive Director and Co-founder, Courtney McGovern, says families living in Guatemala City’s garbage dump communities have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. She says funds raised during this year’s 9th
One of eleven candidates running for Barrington 220 Board of Education (BOE), incumbent Sandra Ficke-Bradford says her 12 years serving on the board will bring invaluable experience and continuity to our school district during
Early voting is now underway in the April 6th, 2021 Consolidated Election. As Barrington 220 prepares to welcome the district’s new superintendent of schools, there are eleven candidates running for four open seats on
Early voting is now underway in the April 6th, 2021 Consolidated Election. As Barrington 220 prepares to welcome the district’s new superintendent of schools, there are eleven candidates running for four open seats on
Images by Citizens for Conservation volunteer & wildlife photographer, Steve Barten. I heard a Red-winged Blackbird for the first time this year on February 28. At a Citizens for Conservation workday only
When we encounter people who reveal biased attitudes or behaviors, what do we do? Do we “call them in” for conversation, or “call them out” for prejudice, or both? How can we
This month we’re excited to partner with Barrington Bank & Trust with a fun challenge for the whole community! Between Wednesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 17, we’ll be hosting a leprechaun
When we encounter people who reveal biased attitudes or behaviors, what do we do? Do we “call them in” for conversation, or “call them out” for prejudice, or both? How can we
Red ribbons with messages of hope and encouragement have been popping up around Barrington, thanks to the “My Red Said” project. The mental health awareness initiative kicked off this week, led by
The search is now underway for a new leader at Community Church of Barrington. After years serving as Community Church of Barrington Pastor, Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque has shared her plans to
With eleven candidates running for four open seats on Barrington 220’s Board of Education (BOE), it’s a crowded race. There were 12 in the running but one candidate, Alex Strobl, has opted out.
Father Joji Thangundla shared a hopeful message to start the Lenten season this Ash Wednesday inspired by his recent and long awaited visit home to see his mother and family in India.
Our nation has been wounded by inequality and injustice. How do we acknowledge, apologize and heal, both personally & collectively? For February’s virtual session of Courageous Conversations presented by Urban Consulate and
It’s Guess Where Wednesday and we have a new mystery photo for you! I snapped this one last Sunday on Pokemon raid with my 11-year-old. That’s clue number one for those of
A Colorado couple has purchased the historic building at 125 E. Main Street where they plan to bring a brand new business to Barrington later this year. Dana Merrill Brown who goes