Barrington Hills Submitted Content
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Strong start, bright future: Harper College alum continues engineering journey at PurdueJun 03, 2026 3:15 pm - When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering, but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately led her to Purdue University and a promising future in environmental engineering.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Harper College’s Summer Concert Series returns with eclectic lineup of free outdoor performancesMay 21, 2026 5:20 pm - From jazz and rock to a range of global styles, Harper College’s annual Summer Concert Series will once again bring live music to campus with a lineup of free performances featuring faculty, alumni and Chicago-based artists.
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CASA Lake County awarded nearly $100K national grantMay 21, 2026 4:42 pm - CASA Lake County has been awarded a nearly $100,000 Volunteer Recruitment Grant from the National CASA/GAL Association to help expand volunteer recruitment efforts in Lake County.
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Building speakers, building people: Harper speech and debate professor retires after 30 yearsMay 20, 2026 12:54 pm - As Harper professor Jeff Przybylo prepares to retire, the influence of his leadership with the Speech and Debate team and in the classroom continues across generations of students.
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
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Dom Flemons brings ‘Bronze Buckaroo’ and a deeper history of American music to Harper CollegeMay 13, 2026 1:47 pm - When Dom Flemons takes the stage at Harper College on May 21, he won’t just be performing songs. He’ll be guiding audiences through a broader story about American music and culture.