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Members of the Middle School North Choir perform during the 20th annual "Choral Festival," hosted by Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95.

20th annual ‘Choral Festival’ in Lake Zurich School District 95 sends unifying message

May 23, 2019 at 6:06 p.m.

More than 700 students of various ages came together Saturday to sing and perform during Lake Zurich School District 95’s “Choral Festival,” which featured a well-known musical guest director. Nick...

Barrington High School students Kelsey Recinas (left) and Elise Farley serve on the youth board of the School Student Volunteer Program.

Volunteer program helps Barrington High School students learn value of giving back

May 22, 2019 at 3:57 a.m.

When Barrington High School student Kelsey Recinas volunteered in 2016 to help distribute donated goods, she learned then the many unexpected rewards volunteering can provide. Recinas, who now is a...

Dave Gayton (left), a board member with the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, connects a football head for 11-year-old Dylan Clark, his mother, Ilja Clark, and Kendra Perri (right) during "Scarecrow Day" in Long Grove.

Costumed pooches, scarecrows and pumpkin carvings help turn Long Grove into ‘Halloween Town’

May 23, 2019 at 6:06 p.m.

While ghosts, goblins and other scary-looking costumes and themes have transformed downtown Long Grove this month, Kendra Perri isn’t giving away any secrets on what she plans to turn into...

Newly appointed trustee looks to bring business savvy to South Barrington Village Board

December 12, 2018 at 5:17 a.m.

A familiar face at South Barrington Village Hall will bring his 35 years of corporate experience to the village board, officials said recently. Edgar B. Alvarado was appointed Oct. 11...

Shout Out: Melissa Greenberg, who helps organize charitable efforts at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort

December 12, 2018 at 4:43 a.m.

Melissa Greenberg has maintained a career in the field of hospitality for many years. The Grayslake resident now works at the executive administrative assistant at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, which...

In this file photo, a man smokes an electronic cigarette in Chicago.

After waiting to act, Barrington officials propose their own ‘Tobacco 21’ ordinance

May 22, 2019 at 3:57 a.m.

Barrington may be joining other area communities that have increased the purchasing age of cigarettes and other tobacco products, after officials recently indicated they were open to the idea. During...

Lincolnshire officials are considering a switch in providers for emergency 911 dispatch services.

Lincolnshire officials buy time as they consider switch in emergency dispatchers

May 23, 2019 at 8:06 p.m.

Lincolnshire officials recently bought themselves more time as they consider a potential change in emergency 911 dispatch services. Faced with an expiring contract with Vernon Hills and Countryside Fire Protection...

A decision on proposed attendance boundary changes in Barrington School District 220 is being delayed, officials said.

Barrington School District 220 delays decision on attendance boundary changes

May 22, 2019 at 3:57 a.m.

Barrington School District 220 officials need more time to decide on a proposal to redraw attendance boundaries — an idea that has drawn concerns from parents. During a meeting earlier...

Lincolnshire officials recently approved a construction contract to shore up an eroding bank along Lincolnshire Creek in the village.

Lincolnshire takes on second project to stabilize, restore eroding stream banks

December 12, 2018 at 3:24 a.m.

Lincolnshire officials are addressing another eroding tributary that feeds into the Des Plaines River to try and alleviate flooding in the area after starting a similar project earlier this year....

In this 2016 file photo, students head in to Barrington High School shortly after 7 a.m. for the start of classes.

Later start change at Barrington School District 220 draws favorable response from students, parents

May 22, 2019 at 3:57 a.m.

In a recent community survey, a majority of Barrington High School students said they feel more prepared for the school day with a later start time, while many parents also...

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