My all-time favorite musical is playing right here in Barrington this weekend and I can’t help but give the old “break-a-leg” to the cast and crew of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
I may be sitting at my desk, but now that we’ve seen some of the first beautiful days of spring, I find my mind is wandering. I’m thinking about being outside, planting
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and there’s a fun new way in Barrington to find out how you can help protect the planet. It’s a group that is growing called
It has become a summer right of passage for 5 and 6-year-olds in Barrington. “Safety Town” is where kids go to learn the most important lessons to protect them from danger. It’s a permanent
If you’ve ever thought it would be fun to join a bowling league, now’s your chance. Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce and Bistro at the Arboretum of South Barrington is spreading the word about their “Goose
Downtown Barrington may not be a big place, but there’s one place that defines its skyline like no other. From first dates to favorite movies, the historic Catlow Theater holds so many memories and
Does your house need a little sprucing up this Spring? Want to get some great ideas to remodel, repair and improve your property? The Lake Barrington Field House is hosting a huge
It’s April 15th and you know what that means. We finally made it to the dreaded tax deadline and, if you completed your return, it’s time to sit back and relax. To
When you get a new manicure, it’s always fun to show it off. You can do both while sipping martinis at Millrose Restaurant in South Barrington tonight. The Millrose started a new thing
Did you know there’s a dog photographer based right here in Barrington? Her name is Jennifer Schoonmaker and she runs a pet photography studio out of her dog boutique at the Foundry.
We’ve waited a long winter for this, but the Cubs home opener is today. The team takes on Milwaukee at 1:20, kicking off baseball season for Cubs fans throughout Chicagoland. But
One of the nicest things about the return of spring, in my opinion, is the sound of early birds in the morning. After a long winter indoors, birds are a pleasant harbinger
Because I’ve have had two babies in the past three years, I’ve become a bit of a stranger to sushi. You’re not supposed to eat sushi when you’re expecting and it was
I’m only nine days in to “365 Things to do in and Around Barrington,” and I’m discovering that the Barrington Area Library is quite the hub of social activity. By day, books
Here’s a great way to host a birthday party that doesn’t involve any prep work or cleanup at home. There’s a place in the Ice House Mall called “Kidz Parties plus More”