The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce crowned the new 2012 Miss Cary and 2012 Miss Fox River Grove title winners at their Business Scholarship … Read more ›
Community Posts
Home and garden
From the community
CFC Native Plant Sale A Success
Citizens for Conservation's 16th Annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale brought together 44 volunteers who logged over 420 hours of time over a six-day … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Barrington fifth graders aid Citizens for Conservation
Three Barrington School District fifth grade classes recently performed a service day with Citizens for Conservation (CFC). Nearly fifty students along with teachers, parents, and … Read more ›
Home and garden
From the community
Wildflower meadow offers nature’s contribution to portrait backgrounds
Ahhh, the great outdoors beckons – picnics, barbeques, sports and recreation. The reasons to venture outside are almost limitless. In fact, one excellent reason is … Read more ›
Children and family
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The first annual Barrington Area KidFest a huge success!
To celebrate June as Leave No Child Inside month, the 1st annual Barrington Area Kid Fest – a fun-filled event combining the 11th annual Community … Read more ›
Nature
From the community
Aquatic Invasive Species Found at a Lake Near You
Asian carp. Zebra and quagga mussels. Brazilian elodea and Eurasian watermilfoil. Their names read like a list of recent headlines. All of these aquatic animals … Read more ›
Schools
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Elgin CSI Campus Adds 3 New Scholarships for 8-Month Career Programs Tuition Subsidies of Up to $2,000 Available
ELGIN, IL (May 15, 2012) – The Elgin campus of Computer Systems Institute (CSI) has introduced three new scholarships of $500 to $2,000 for new … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
Health Department Observes National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
The week preceding Memorial Day has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. This year, the observance will take place May 21-27. In … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Local Student Reminds US to Support Our Troops
May is “National Military Appreciation Month”! The Veterans Network Committee-Cary, IL. received a truck load of items for the troops, and it was all because … Read more ›
