Barrington
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Barrington Book Drive: From global vision to local impactJun 25, 2024 2:28 pm - Audra Meyer, of Barrington, has always had a passion for book ownership and reading. As an elementary school teacher, she prioritized reading in her classrooms by making it a fun event and always having a wide variety of books included in her extensive library.
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Harper College student named Soldier of the Year by Illinois Army National GuardJun 25, 2024 12:52 pm - At 19, Nathan Johnson is one of the youngest soldiers ever to win first place in the physically grueling, three-day Illinois National Guard Best Warrior Competition.
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The 2023-24 Herald Cup: No. 4 BarringtonJun 25, 2024 6:00 am - Barrington finished fourth in the large school division of the Herald Cup standings for the 2023-24 school year.
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Inclusive park projects starting soon in Mundelein, Round Lake BeachJun 24, 2024 7:47 pm - Inclusive playgrounds designed to remove barriers so all children with or without disabilities can play together with their peers and families are underway in Mundelein and Round Lake Beach.
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‘We will not go back’: Two years after Roe’s fall, abortion rights advocates vow to keep fightingJun 24, 2024 7:27 pm - Two years after the fall of Roe. v. Wade, advocates for abortion rights fight back at events in Barrington and other suburbs.
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Barrington Chamber of Commerce celebrates grand opening of Second Season Adult Day Retreat in Fox River GroveJun 24, 2024 1:54 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 13, to commemorate the grand opening of Second Season Adult Day Retreat, 906 Route 22, in Fox River Grove.
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How to survive water emergencies: Flip, float and followJun 23, 2024 4:49 pm - When it comes to water safety, Sgt. Ari Briskman, commander of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department marine unit, advises enthusiasts to stay sober and recognize their abilities as both the operator of a water vessel and as a swimmer.
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With money to plan greenway, what’s next for defunct Route 53 extension — and should IDOT get paid?Jun 23, 2024 4:42 pm - As environmentalists and residents welcome a greenway on $54 million of land IDOT bought to extend Route 53, some caution against a “willy-nilly” giveaway.
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‘They’re basically saving our wonderful community’: Sylvan Lake dam modification finally underwayJun 22, 2024 4:00 pm - After years in the making, a $3.4 million project to modernize the 100-year old Sylvan Lake dam is underway.
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Investigation continues into skeletal remains found near Illinois Beach State ParkJun 22, 2024 3:06 pm - Authorities continue testing of the still unidentified skeletal remains found June 17 near the entrance of the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park near Zion.