Elizabeth Owens-Schiele

The Barrington School District 220 board voted at its Nov. 19, 2019 meeting to not support an an Illinois Association of School Boards proposal that would have allowed teachers and other school personnel to be armed in schools. The IASB held its convention Nov. 22-24 in Chicago.

As some Barrington School District 220 parents decry overcrowding, leaders acknowledge enrollment ‘spikes’ and say ‘difficult decisions’ to come

March 21, 2023 at 11:19 a.m.

Two Barbara B. Rose Elementary School parents expressed concern to Barrington School District 220 board members about overcrowding at the school and requested additional support in the classroom. "There's concern...

Barrington Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Peterson, pictured, retired from the village as of March 2, 2023 after serving 36 years. The Village Board honored Peterson at its Feb. 27 meeting.

Peterson retiring as Barrington assistant fire chief, headed to a Wisconsin department to be a chief

March 21, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.

A Barrington Fire Department second in command is retiring from his current post but is headed to Wisconsin to be in charge of a department there. After 36 years, Assistant...

Arlington Heights Village Trustee John Scaletta

Arlington Heights Trustee Scaletta advises ‘be responsible’ with Bears decision as he looks to exit the Village Board after April election

March 10, 2023 at 4:04 p.m.

After 16 years on the Arlington Heights Village Board, Trustee John Scaletta has decided to step down to spend more time with his youngest son. "I've been on the board...

Community Consolidated School District 21 opened the building Jan. 21, 2023 that is to serve the district at the new community service center and administrative office. The $16 million building is located at 959 W. Dundee Road, in Wheeling.

School District 21 opens newly-built $16M admin building that doubles as community center with space for mental health services

March 7, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Community Consolidated School District 21 has opened the doors to its new $16 million community service center and administrative office, with classroom and office spaces on one level, and room...

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As some Barrington School District 220 parents decry overcrowding, leaders acknowledge enrollment ‘spikes’ and say ‘difficult decisions’ to come

Peterson retiring as Barrington assistant fire chief, headed to a Wisconsin department to be a chief

Arlington Heights Trustee Scaletta advises ‘be responsible’ with Bears decision as he looks to exit the Village Board after April election

School District 21 opens newly-built $16M admin building that doubles as community center with space for mental health services

Arlington Heights trustees green light change, addition requests for 2 District 25 school buildings

Retirement, leadership change announced for Barrington Fire Protection District

Elk Grove Township food pantry expands hours, seeking more donations as hunger needs persist

4 businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors

‘Harmony Fest’ now an official, annual summer-end collab between village of Arlington Heights and Chamber of Commerce

Year in Review: 2022 saw accolades, upgrades and more in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park