Barrington Submitted Content
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Barrington High graduates join forces to host lifesaving blood driveNov 07, 2024 12:38 pm - In a powerful testament to the strength of community, two Barrington High School students - Carter Bailey and Max Lewis — are joining forces to fight for a cause that saved their lives: blood donation.
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Harper College receives HEED Award, recognizing commitment to diversity and inclusionNov 07, 2024 11:37 am - Harper College has once again been awarded the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
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Barrington Area Chamber rolls out Fun Holiday Cash Dash to support local businessesNov 05, 2024 1:50 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its first Holiday Cash Dash, an exciting scavenger hunt aimed at spreading holiday cheer while driving business to local stores
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Honor veterans at this year’s Wreaths Across America event Dec. 14Nov 05, 2024 10:26 am - The Barrington-based Signal Hill, National Society Daughters of the America Revolution (NSDAR) chapter invites the community to join at this year’s Wreaths Across America Day event at Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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TasteFest 2024 crowns local favorites in Great Taste AwardsNov 04, 2024 2:28 pm - Nearly 400 guests enjoyed an evening of culinary delights and crafted spirits at the 19th annual Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) TasteFest on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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Life-changing: Harper's Paths to College and Career program helps adult studentsOct 28, 2024 12:32 am - Harper’s Paths to College and Career is designed to help displaced, unemployed or underemployed adults seeking to pivot careers and enhance their basic skills and digital literacy.
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Experience Day welcomes young students, families to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2024 11:00 am - Harper College welcomes young students to participate in Experience Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, on the Palatine campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road.
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Harper College Police Department participates in Faith & Blue eventOct 21, 2024 9:12 am - The Harper College Police Department, in conjunction with Harper’s Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) and St. John United Church of Christ in Palatine, recently partnered to benefit the Harper community. Officers, CRU students and church representatives together invited the Harper campus to make no-sew fleece blankets for individuals with cancer and enjoy refreshments.