[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Nine years ago this week I decided to start 365Barrington.com to highlight the reasons why Barrington is a great place to live. It was April Fools Day, 2010. Our daughter Grace was
Thanks to the work of Barrington non-profit Let it Be Us, a version of the movie Instant Family is playing out locally with an adoption story that is unfolding as we speak.
Are you tired of the same old ham and cheese sandwich? Deli meats and cheeses seem to naturally wind up inbetween two slices of bread. Instead, today I’m taking inspiration form my
Join Deer Park Town Center for free photos with the Easter Bunny near the gazebo on Saturday, April 13 from 11AM – 2PM! Hop on over for complimentary face painting and balloon
When you pass through the produce department are you the type who sees a stack of vegetables and enjoys the thought of chopping and dicing or do you see that as a
I can hardly imagine anyone not loving classic French crepes. I had my first crepe in Paris from a street vendor. Way to set the bar high! I watched while he poured the batter
Calling all local entrepreneurs and startups! Are you looking to kickstart your business idea? Is your online business busting for a space to show off? The Arboretum of South Barrington has just the
Remember last week’s mystery photo contest? We challenged you to guess where we spotted the “11th commandment” inscribed on a holy tablet found somewhere in Barrington. We received dozens of guesses and
After working for over 20 years as the Village of Barrington’s Director of Economic & Community Development, Peg Blanchard is retiring from that role this week. Peg held economic development positions in
Big Iron Horse Barbecue has moved next door to McGonigal’s Pub and is planning to open doors for a “sneak peek” at the new space in time for the pub’s 10th annual
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and this Corned Beef Reuben Dip is the perfect complement to any pint of Irish beer. It’s like a deconstructed Ruben sandwich. Corned beef with
The 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at McGonigal’s Pub – also for many years known as the Barrington Celtic Fest – will take place on Friday March 15th through Sunday March
Moses may have brought the world the 10 Commandments after that close encounter with God on Mount Sinai. But have you ever heard about the 11th Commandment? This one is inscribed on
Remember last week’s mystery photo contest? We challenged you to guess where in the Barrington area we spotted this “Window of Opportunity” with a prize linked to the mystery photo’s location in
With renewed focus on remembering our local roots, we’re excited to introduce a new series called This Day in Barrington History. So, let’s hop on board our 365Barrington time machine and take