Sunday, May 12, 2013
New tavern in town, BHS success, goats and fire among most popular stories.
Ciao Baby Tavern to Open on Cook Street Popular Barrington restaurant to open tavern to serve as place for patrons to wait to be seated. Barrington High School Makes Newsweek’s Best High School List Barrington High School was ranked among the best high schools in the nation. Click on the red dots for more details. Update: FBI Agent Shoots Suspect in Richmond Suspect in bank robbery dead; Rte. 12 closed north of Rte. 173. Tell Your Opinion on Rte. 14/Railway Options by May 9 Did you miss the public hearing on grade separation in Barrington? View the video explaining the alternatives online. Man, Dog Rescued From South Barrington House Fire Two landscapers say they saved the life of the man and his dog by breaking through a window of the …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Supportive neighbors, real estate, school success and crime are most popular stories.
Lake Barrington Women Go the Distance for Neighbors, Friends Nail Night team to run in support of friend fighting cancer. New Homes For Sale in Barrington This Week Find homes for sale in Barrington on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow. Station Middle School Student is Finalist in Doodle 4 Google Meg Mehta is the only Illinois young artist in the competition. Buffalo Grove Resident Killed in 3-Car Crash Buffalo Grove resident Mary Kay Affrunti died in a three-vehicle crash at West Erhart and North Gilmer roads in unincorporated Mundelein Tuesday morning. Jamie Koy, of Crystal Lake, Arrested Again for Animal Neglect Koy is charged with neglecting eight horses at her home at 6102 Hillside Dr., Crystal Lake. Surprise Prom …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
School ranking, railway separation, fire district and real estate top list.
Barrington High School Ranked Among Best in Illinois BHS was ranked ranked No. 24 of all high schools in Illinois in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of public high schools. Underpass or Overpass for Rte. 14, Railroad Separation? Barrington residents urged to attend public hearing on Thursday and voice concerns, preferences. Foreclosure Deals in Lake Zurich, Barrington Homes listed as foreclosed in the Lake Zurich, Barrington area. Barrington Countryside Fire Takes Steps to Independence BCFD to interview candidates for administrator to oversee details of creating separate fire department. Lake County Man Tries to Abduct Four Girls A Lake Villa man has been charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping after police said he chased …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Boston Marathon bombings, flooding, and local deaths are most read stories.
Obituary: Nicholas Wardrip, 16 The Barrington High School student passed away unexpectedly last week. Barrington Marathon Runner Tells of Mixed Emotions Barrington 220 art teacher Tom Root finished the Boston Marathon ahead of the bombing. Massachusetts General Surgery Resident: "People Are Really Afraid" Dr. Amy Fiedler, sister of Chicagoland Patch Editor Morgan Delack, was working at MGH when the slain police officer from MIT was brought in. Update: Pedestrian Killed By Train on Union Pacific Line Trains are stopped due to the incident that occurred around 7:30 a.m. Numerous Runners from Lake Zurich, Barrington Ran in Boston Marathon Reports are coming in on area runners who were at the Boston Marathon, which was bombed Monday. …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Elections and other stories Barrington was reading this week.
McLaughlin Wins Barrington Hills Village President: 2013 Election Results Unite Barrington Hills' Colleen Hannigan gets most trustee votes. BHS Sophomore Dies Unexpectedly Supt. Tom Leonard notified school community of sad news of death of Nicholas Wardrip, 16. Barrington 220 Board of Education: 2013 Election Results Penny Kazmier, Wendy Farley, Sandra Ficke-Bradford and Christopher Geier elected. Darch Wins Village President Over Write-in: Election 2013 Results Incumbent Village President Karen Darch was challenged by write-in candidate Mike Kozel. Prouty Takes Ela: 2013 Election Results Ela First candidates take township board race. Cleaning Woman Charged with Felony for Stealing Jewelry Barrington police arrest a woman for taking …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Restaurant ratings, fire, and elections among top stories
Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Barrington: Do You Agree? Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in Barrington, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors get it right? UPDATE: Fire Destroys Rural Lake Zurich Outbuilding Embers likely caused second fire in Hawthorn Woods. Update: Wadsworth School Bus Crash Fatality Identified A Beach Park man lost his life in a rollover school bus accident that happened in Newport Township near Wadsworth Friday morning. The bus was filled with children, though no serious injuries were reported. Dominic Leaves Hospital, 'Very Happy to be Home' Barrington boy hit by train released from hospital and doing well, Hough Street School principal reports. Help Barrington Family Get Scarlett Moving A …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Bad checks, Good Samaritan and Barrington 220 candidates are among top stories.
Barrington Resident Charged with Felony for Writing Bad Check Barrington police arrest 65-year-old man for deceptive practice for writing $80,000 check with insufficient funds. Barrington Man Recalls Fight for Train Victim’s Life Take action, said Barrington resident who helped boy hit by train. “A tragedy or a miracle could happen at any minute.” Barrington 220 School Board Candidates: Election Guide There are six candidates running for four seats on the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 board of education. Inverness Fire Leaves Home Uninhabitable, Three Pets Killed A passerby reported seeing smoke at the two-story home at 124 Poteet Avenue in Inverness. The owner was not home at the time of the fire, but three cats …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Good Samaritan at train accident, Rihanna's visit and BHS students doing good deeds are hottest topics this week.
‘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. BHS-TV Students Win Contest, Visit from Rihanna 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 …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Train accident, high-end home prices, and fatal car crash among most read stories.
UPDATE: Boy Hit By Train Out of Critical Condition The 11-year-old struck by a Metra train last night is at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Highest Priced Homes Sold in Barrington So Far This Year Check out Barrington area homes that sold in January and February for $820,000 to more than $1.5 million. Man Killed in Barrington Hills Crash Was Engaged Ronald Ziolo was killed in a car crash at Route 59 and Dundee Road on March 3. Barrington Hills Mom Files Lawsuit in 2-Year-Old's Death Shane Siefert was killed in 2011 when his dresser fell on top of him. How to Request Tickets to Rihanna's Barrington High School Visit The pop-star will visit the school on March 22, thanks to the BHS-TV students award winning video. Barrington …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Car crash, NEAR restaurant rating, and snowstorm among most popular stories this week.
Elgin Man Killed in Barrington Hills Car Crash Four others were injured in the crash that happened on Route 59 near Route 68 on March 3. Barrington Restaurant Makes National List of Most Underrated Eateries NEAR Restaurant was named one of the nation's 25 most underrated restaurants by Eater.com. Snowstorm Update: How Much Snow Fell in Northern Illinois? Winter Storm Saturn was expected to dump 6-10 inches of snow across northern Illinois. Barrington Real Estate Firm Announces Buy Out Prudential Visions Realty aims to grow and provide better services to clients. Emergency Weather Closings in Barrington Area Snow day for Barrington 220 and other area schools. Top Deals at Growing Cents Children's Consignment Sale Growing Cents of Style …
