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Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purpose
Sep 14, 2021 6:00 AM - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer has seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree at the Stillman Nature Center, but most of his recent vulture insights come from watching the center's resident bird. -
'Action inspires action': Barrington center providing therapy, hope for those struggling with mobility
Sep 13, 2021 6:49 AM - When you have an injury or progressive disease that affects your mobility, it can be difficult to get expert, ongoing and affordable therapy. That is the mission of the NeuroBalance Center in Barrington. -
Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globally
Sep 9, 2021 6:00 AM - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to those in need. -
Watch: A deer is finally freed, with some sedation, from a rope swing in Barrington
Sep 1, 2021 6:13 PM - Lake County sheriff's deputies relied on a wildlife rehab expert to free a buck tangled in a rope swing in Barrington. Video shows how she got him free in the end. -
After dealership makes changes to plan, Barrington OKs car wash proposal
Aug 24, 2021 3:33 PM - A proposed car wash on property of the Motor Werks auto dealership in Barrington was approved Monday in a 4-1 vote the village board. -
Barrington rail crossing to close for repairsAug 23, 2021 11:39 AM - The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Route 59, north of Main Street/County Line Road, in Barrington, is scheduled to be closed for repairs.
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Plans for car wash near Barrington auto dealership meets opposition from neighbors
Aug 19, 2021 5:09 PM - The Motor Werks auto dealership in Barrington wants to build a nearly 19,000-square-foot car wash, a plan that the village asked to be tweaked after negative reaction from nearby residents. -
Willow Creek's Care Center garden grows fresh produce for families in need
Aug 18, 2021 7:48 AM - Last year, volunteers at Willow Creek Care Center's garden harvested 6,500 pounds of vegetables, and this year they are hoping for 8,000 pounds. Everything they grow goes straight to Willow Creek Care Center's food pantry.
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'90s cover band Run Forrest Run to play drive-in concert in Barrington
Aug 4, 2021 12:42 PM - The Barrington Cultural Commission will host a drive-in concert at the north commuter parking lot featuring '90s cover band Run Forrest Run. -
Amazing chimney swifts do practically everything while airborne
Aug 4, 2021 7:34 AM - The chimney swift's name fits it perfectly. These high-speed fliers roost in chimneys or large hollow trees. Unlike most birds, all four of a swift's toes point forward, which facilitates clinging to vertical surfaces.
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