Top Stories on Barrington Patch: Week of March 18

‘God Bless Every Single Person Who Helped That Kid’

Good Samaritan recalls details of citizens and rescue workers who helped 11-year-old boy hit by a Metra train in Barrington.

Barrington Police Tell How Train Accident Occurred

Assistant Police Chief says witnesses and residents were helpful.

Members of the television production class created a video showcasing volunteer efforts at BHS that won a nation-wide contest.

Was Rihanna 'Unapologetic' at Barrington High School?

Rihanna thanked the Barrington students for waiting, but she never actually said "I'm sorry," at the student assembly after arriving three and one-half hours late.

Rihanna Says She's Impressed with BHS Students Reaching Out

Wait for pop star too long for some, others say it was worth it.

Update: BHS Principal Says Rihanna is on Her Way

Barrington High School gymnasium starts to fill for pop star Rihanna's visit.

 Former Football Player Paralyzed in 1999 Dies

Robert Komosa, 30, died at his home in Barrington Hills over the weekend.

Did You Know Barrington Has a General Store?

Roots 2 on Park Avenue in downtown Barrington is an urban twist on an old-fashioned general store, offering artisan food, beer, wine and custom art.

BHS Students Befriend Homeless Chicago Man

The students offered the man hot food and he graciously accepted.

Not Business as Usual: Darch Says in State of Village

Village President Karen Darch delivers State of the Village address.

Barrington Teens Buy Two Houses for Guatemalans Living in Garbage Dumps

A fundraising effort, led by BHS junior Courtney Quigley and other teens, raised enough funds to buy two new, clean homes for poverty stricken families in Guatemala. 

Boy's Survival Fills Family with Gratitude

Hough Street School principal says family is incredibly touched by outpouring of support for fifth-grader hit by Metra train in Barrington. 

London Calling for BHS Marching Band

Winston Churchill’s great grandson visited Barrington this week to deliver an invitation to the prestigious New Year’s Day Parade and Festival.