When I first became a serious birder while living in northern Virginia, I heard friends talk about the Amercian woodcock (Scolopax minor) and its extraordinary aerial displays in early spring. But I
Spiralized Zucchini “pasta” tossed in a creamy avocado herb sauce is on our Cooking with Heinen’s menu this week. It’s a quick and tasty, low-carb and healthier alternative to traditional pasta! You know I
For our latest Heinen’s Sunday Supper, we’re excited to share a guest essay produced by John Kelly. Owner of jpk.media, John is a talented local photographer who has a beautiful way with
With election day coming up on Tuesday, April 4th, candidates are down to the final weeks of campaigning. Early voting is underway now and you can click here for details about when, where
Peter Cottontail will be hopping in to Deer Park Town Center to visit with kids from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th! Don’t miss this chance for a photo
With election day coming up on Tuesday, April 4th, yard signs have been popping up all over Barrington. Early voting is underway now and you can click here for details about when,
It’s the first day of spring and, with the new season, I find myself looking to fill my grocery bag with anything green. I’ve been working my way through the produce section,
Our friends at Heart of Europe Cafe are serving a GREEN version of their famous Spring Donuts with green sprinkles on top during Barrington Celtic Fest this week! Be sure to pop
The Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) brought the glamour of Monaco’s Casino Royale to Biltmore Country Club, raising about $45,000 during their 2017 Spring Fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds will pay for
The Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K & 10K is coming up on Saturday, March 18th, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will take place at Deer Park Town Center, 20530
With the St Patrick’s Day coming up on Friday, decadent chocolate Guinness Brownies are on my Cooking with Heinen’s menu this week. The star ingredient in these moist, chocolaty, rich, brownies is
Who’s ready to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, Barrington-style? The Village of Barrington is the PLACE to BE for the 7th annual Barrington Celtic Fest, which takes place in the huge heated tent
Barrington 220 Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Brian Harris notified parents late today that the Lake County Health Department (LCHD) has confirmed a third case of mumps at Barrington High School. Because of the
We’re excited to announce the first winner in our Cooking with Heinen’s Photo Contest! We’ve partnered up with Heinen’s Grocery to give away a weekly $25 Heinen’s gift card. For a chance
Barrington High School students planning Sunday’s 5th annual Hope’s in Style Fashion Show aim to raise $75,000 to build ten more homes in Guatemala City this summer. Featuring student stylists and models,