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Trial to begin for Arlington Heights man charged in dad's murderMar 9, 2014 12:00 AM
George Nellessen worried when his son, Matthew, was arrested for drug possession, then burglary. But in 2011, the father's worries about the teenager turned to fear. That's what prosecutors will likely tell jurors as Matthew Nellessen goes on trial on charges that he duct-taped his father to a chair, beat him and stabbed him to death in their Arlington Heights home.
Students raise thousand to fight hungerMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Elgin, IL – Wednesday, March 5th proved to be a spectacular “Champions of Change” celebration. Students and faculty from fourteen U-46 and Burlington district schools were honored for taking part in Food For Greater Elgin’s Change for Hunger Challenge to help hungry families in need.
Harper partners with One Million DegreesMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
One Million Degrees empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work and in life. Now, the Chicago-based nonprofit organization is expanding its scope into the Northwest suburbs through a partnership with Harper College.
Harper seminar puts focus on developing talentMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Harper College for Business will put on an interactive workshop that provides leaders, coaches and mentors will a practical process and skills necessary to develop talent, which can prove critical to an organization’s success.
Celebrate the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" specialMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Urology, Ltd. is celebrating the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" special now through the end of March.
Wine tasting banishes cabin fever for record crowdMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
On Saturday, February 22, over 450 people wined and dined at the 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting, benefitting Clearbrook’s Employment Services Program.
Build a wren house at Stillman Nature CenterMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
The Stillman Nature Center invites you to build a nest box for house wrens on Sunday, March 30.
Ability to oppose makes America greatMar 3, 2014 12:00 AM
A Barrington Hills letter to the editor: Having just read the Feb. 21 letter by Mr. Brauer, I am almost, not quite, rendered speechless. The first three paragraphs match his description of “misrepresentation, hysterical charges, and wild accusations.” Fortunately they pertain to his own diatribe, not the entire news media.
Kids help with Great Backyard Bird CountMar 3, 2014 12:00 AM
Barrington-area participants took part in the 16th Great Backyard Bird Count, a Leave No Child Inside-related youth education class with Citizens for Conservation and Prairie Woods Audubon on a blustery Saturday.
Smart Farm of Barrington Set for Spring Vegetable Seedling SaleFeb 28, 2014 12:00 AM
Smart Farm of Barrington will host its annual spring vegetable seedling sale on Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon at their hoop house located on the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Campus, 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington.
Holy Family Catholic Academy Repeats Two-1st Place Finishes at Math CompetitionFeb 28, 2014 12:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) earned 1st place honors in both the team and individual categories at Carmel Catholic High School’s Math Contest for the second consecutive year.
Citizens for Conservation’s Summer Camp registration is openFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
Citizens for Conservation’s (CFC) Youth Education is once again offering a Leave No Child Inside-oriented preschool camp for summer 2014.“Beginning Naturalists” is for children ages 4 and 5 and is scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 9-13.
Survey Reveals Garlands Residents Among the Most Satisfied Nationwide Feb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
The Garlands achieved scores that exceed the 90th percentile and are significantly above the National Benchmark for Independent Living Overall Satisfaction in a survey conducted by Holleran, a national satisfaction and engagement research consultant in the senior living industry.
Check out Cutting Hall renovations at open house March 1Feb 26, 2014 12:00 AM
A free open house at Palatine's Cutting Hall will be offered on March 1 including tours, prizes, refreshments, and community theater information.
What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)?Feb 26, 2014 12:00 AM
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines endoscopy and ultrasound; this procedure allows a doctor to obtain detailed images of the digestive track.
Indoor drive-in movie event to feature Disney’s “Planes”Feb 26, 2014 12:00 AM
Families can create their own cardboard cars to view the film on March 7.
Healthier Barrington Coalition shifts wellness survey onlineFeb 25, 2014 12:00 AM
For the first time, a comprehensive wellness survey conducted by the Healthier Barrington Coalition is available online so every resident in the 60010 ZIP code can take part before the response period closes at the end of March. The survey asks Barrington-area residents their perceptions about the quality of local human services, as well as their access to them.
No experience necessary to learn to play polo at Barrington Hills clubFeb 25, 2014 12:00 AM
The Barrington Hills Polo School will launch its 25th annual Spring Polo School and reservations are being taken now. The polo school is open to all ages, genders or levels of riding ability. Even students with no riding experience at all are welcome.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is Hosting Community Blood Drive on March 5Feb 25, 2014 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5, 10 am – 4 pm in the Prairie Room at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 West Highway 22 in Barrington, Illinois.
Local chorus hosts annual fashion showFeb 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Looking for a way to warm up at the end of a long, cold winter? Preview spring and summer fashions at the 27th annual fashion show and luncheon hosted by award-winning chorus the Choral-Aires Chorus and Zzazz Productions.