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Volunteers with the Les Turner ALS Foundation hit the streets in Barrington May 4 & 5 to collect donations in community Tag Days drives

By Liz Melvin | April 25 at 9:36 a.m.

In honor of National ALS Awareness Month, hundreds of volunteers with the Les Turner ALS Foundation will participate in Tag Days drives. These fundraising drives … Read more ›

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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Future Healthcare Professionals Program accepting applicants until March 31

By Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital | March 6 at 2:37 p.m.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is offering the prestigious Future Healthcare Professionals Program to high school juniors interested in health related (non-physician) careers. The Future Healthcare … Read more ›

Volunteers sought for roadside trash pick up Saturday in the hills

By Carolyn Rusin | Oct. 19, 2011 at 1:50 p.m.

Those who want to help beautify Barrington Hills are encouraged to participate in a roadside trash pick up Saturday. The village’s Beautification Committee is holding … Read more ›

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BCFPD Promotes Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Week

By Ryan McKeon | Oct. 13, 2011 at 2:34 p.m.

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) is proud to partner with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for National Fire Prevention Week, October 9 … Read more ›

Deborah Smith and sons Logan, 9, and Patrick, 11, of Hanover Park, celebrate the opening of the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Community Nutrition and Food Distribution Center in Geneva. The family found itself in need of food from an area pantry when Smith and her husband lost their jobs. (Melissa Jenco/Tribune)

Food bank to help the hungry with new facility

By Melissa Jenco | Sep. 27, 2011 at 3:44 p.m.

Deborah Smith never thought she would struggle to put food on the table for her two sons. But when the Hanover Park woman and her … Read more ›

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Floating Zucchini Kayak Relay Race

By Christina Chopra Nemeth | Aug. 9, 2011 at 1:05 a.m.

Smart Farm of Barrington is helping everyone cool off during the muggy days of August with the Floating Zucchini Kayak Relay Race on August 28th. … Read more ›

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Countryside Association Seeks Members for Young Professionals Group

By Countryside Association | July 31, 2011 at 1:48 p.m.

Countryside Association for People with Disabilities is starting a Young Professionals Group (YPG). Comprised of charismatic and engaging members between the ages of 22 and … Read more ›

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Harry Potter Mania At Classic Cinemas!

By Ellen Schram | July 12, 2011 at 9:39 a.m.

Wizards, muggles and fans alike are starting to gear up for the premiere of the final film of the long-standing Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter … Read more ›

Voting Ends Sunday for TribLocal Hero – Winner’s Charity Receives $500

By TribLocal Marketing | July 8, 2011 at 8:45 a.m.

TribLocal is searching for the local volunteer who is making a difference in their community. Cast your vote for one of the six outstanding finalists. … Read more ›