South Barrington Lifestyle
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After delays, controversial church proposal heads to South Barrington village boardMay 07, 2025 5:23 pm - After months of delays, a controversial plan to construct a church and school in South Barrington has cleared a key bureaucratic hurdle and is headed to the village board Thursday night for consideration.
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‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School DayMay 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
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Palatine Jaycees’ free STEAM fair a successApr 28, 2025 5:17 pm - The Palatine Jaycees hosted their most successful and largest-ever free STEAM Fair for elementary students on March 18.
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‘We all need music’: Barrington High School orchestra teacher recalls lessons during pandemicApr 21, 2025 4:27 pm - When COVID-19 forced Barrington High School to go remote in March 2020, orchestra teacher Clark Sheldon faced a daunting challenge — teaching a class relying heavily on group participation at a time when students couldn’t be together.
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Harper’s InZone summer camp empowers kids to explore, build skills for the futureMar 25, 2025 10:27 am - Harper College's InZone summer camp offers a variety of enrichment and sports classes for students ages 6-14. There are also limited options for students up to age 17.
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Differing opinions among South Barrington candidates on controversial church planMar 07, 2025 6:40 am - A candidate for South Barrington’s village board has criticized how village officials handled a controversial proposal to build a church and religious school on vacant land in town. Other candidates defended the way the village dealt with the matter, which now is in legal limbo.
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Future business leaders: Barrington chamber honors young entrepreneurs at annual banquetFeb 18, 2025 3:34 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the ingenuity of a group of young entrepreneurs at their annual dinner celebration on Jan. 30.
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‘Hell has open borders’: Palatine church causes stir with sign invoking illegal immigrationFeb 10, 2025 9:01 pm - A sign outside a Palatine church across the street from a school with a diverse population is causing a stir.
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Willow Creek worshipers gather on Christmas EveDec 24, 2024 6:21 pm - Willow Creek Community Church members came together on Tuesday to experience the hope and peace of the Christmas season.
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.