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Truax’s suburban support key against Oberweis cash Feb 4, 2014 12:00 AM
Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis’ decision to use at least a half-million dollars of his own money in his race for U.S. Senate means local support from GOP leaders is as important as ever to opponent Doug Truax.
Caring in Action: CFC helps natural habitats to thrive Jan 27, 2014 12:00 AM
Saving the natural habitat in the greater Barrington area has been Citizens for Conservation's mission for more than three decades. January's Caring in action feature highlights one of the foremost conservatory organizations in the suburbs - and the large vlunteer network it has to get things done.
Cuba Twp. bubbles over with gratitude Jan 20, 2014 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Kate Formichella and Cheryl Tanaka, Cuba Township community liaisons, are deeply grateful for the continous support they get from businesses, residents and schools - people and organizations who never stop giving to their community.
Barrington to share cost of senior busJan 13, 2014 12:00 AM
Barrington trustees Monday voted to join with five other villages and two townships in sharing the local cost of the Pace Dial-A-Ride service for senior and handicapped riders which the entire Barrington area has been benefiting from for years. For the past five years, the local share of the approximately $100,000-per-year service has been paid for exclusively by the village of Lake Barrington, Barrington and Cuba townships, and riders themselves from throughout the Barrington area.
Barrington cancels village board meeting because of cold Jan 6, 2014 12:00 AM
sBarrington officials have canceled tonight’s scheduled village board committee-of-the-whole meeting because of the frigid weather. There was no immediate word on when the meeting, which was to begin at 6 p.m. at village hall, might be rescheduled.
Affordable Care counselors join Good Shepherd Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Judith Linarez and Alejandra Pastranos have joined Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital as in-person counselors (IPC) for the Affordable Care Act. The positions were made possible by a grant from the McHenry County Department of Health. Both IPCs are fluent in Spanish and able to help patients and community members enroll in the marketplace and Medicaid expansion programs.
Resident miss millions in quirky Dist. 220 tax rebatesNov 27, 2013 12:00 AM
A quirky setup stemming from a long-running legal battle has Cook County property taxpayers in Barrington Unit District 220 paying rebates to their Lake County counterparts — but only if the Lake County homeowners sign up every year and pay one-third to a lawyer. “It's something that government, or whoever put this in, could take care of by writing rules correctly,” said Carl Koenemann, a North Barrington homeowner.
Santa at Good Shepherd Hospital Dec. 9 Nov 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Celebrate the holiday season and bring your children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Lake Barrington from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The festive evening will include the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on a Barrington fire truck, photos with them and a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by a local firefighter.
Housing crash pushed bigger tax load onto seniorsNov 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A property tax relief program intended to save Illinois senior citizens hundreds of dollars on their annual tax bills has had the opposite effect since property values began their steep nosedive since 2009. Because of the way the "senior freeze" is set up, the declining value of properties is actually making seniors pay more than ever before. “It's the law of unintended consequences,” said Craig Dovel, DuPage County's supervisor of assessments.
Tower Lakes, Cuba Township win BACOG award Nov 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The village of Tower Lakes and Cuba Township were the joint recipients of the Barrington Area Council of Government’s 2013 Donald P. Klein award for their purchase and preservation of Barclay’s Woods. Tower Lakes Village President Kathleen Leitner and Cuba Township Supervisor David Nelson were presented with the award at the BACOG member dinner Nov. 1.
GOP governor candidates visit Barrington area Sep 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The public is invited to a series of open forums hosted by the Cuba Township Republican Committee in the Barrington area to meet and engage with GOP candidates running for Illinois governor.
Barrington Area Council on Aging adds eight to its hall of fame Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Eight Barrington-area residents’ efforts to enhance the quality of life in their community have been recognized through their induction into the Barrington Area Council on Aging’s Hall of Fame. The inductees, honored during a recognition tea at Lake Barrington Woods, were nominated by local service organizations, churches, health care providers, nonprofits, the arts community and local governments.
The Soapbox Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
More thoughts about the election, the good and bad in sports, and smart government moves are on the minds of Daily Herald editors this week.
Minor flooding expected but storms next week could mean trouble Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Flood watches and warnings remained in effect for parts of Lake County on Thursday. Flooding of yards and roads was expected in portions of Antioch and Cuba townships and areas in McHenry County.
Good Shepherd offers seminar on advance care planning Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's Office for Mission and Spiritual Care will present "Supporting Each Other with Advance Care Planning" in the hospital's Lakeview/Prairie Rooms on Route 22 near Lake Barrington Tuesday, April 16. The program will help participants learn how to take action, raise awareness and remain in control of their care.
Good Shepherd offers seminar on diabetes surgery Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Dr. Daniel Wool will discuss treatment options for diabetes, including bariatric surgery, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital on Route 22 near Lake Barrington.
Barrington-area farmland donated, will remain open space Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
A Barrington-area family has donated 22 acres of their parents’ former farmland to Citizens For Conservation for restoration into a marsh surrounded by meadows, prairies and savannas. The farm site is at the southeast corner of Cuba and North Hart roads in Cuba Township, north of Northwest Highway.
Cuba Twp. crews are to be commended Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Christine Burke of Lake Barrington has kind words for the Cuba Township highway department. "They consistently do a great job in keeping our roadways safe," she writes.
Jill Talbot: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jill Talbot, running for Cuba Township Board (4-year Terms)
Randall Marks: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Randall Marks, running for Cuba Township Highway Commissioner (4-year Term)