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Barrington homeowners weigh in on possibility of losing their homes

BARRINGTON — Twelve years of renovations may end up in the garbage for the O'Briens' Elm Road home in the Jewel Park neighborhood of Barrington. It's not because their tastes have changed. Lou O'Brien put new hardwood floors in the master bedroom on a Friday in April and was expecting the arrival of ... Read More »

Local News

Darch: Train, truck crash wouldn't have happened with grade separation

UPDATED: 4:46 p.m.
BARRINGTON – Village President Karen Darch said that Thursday night's crash between a Canadian National freight train and the trailer of a semitruck at the Route 14 crossing i ... Read More »

Barrington homeowners weigh in on possibility of losing their homes

BARRINGTON — Twelve years of renovations may end up in the garbage for the O'Briens' Elm Road home in the Jewel Park neighborhood of Barrington. It's not because their tastes ... Read More »

Schools

BHS-TV students recognized for projects

BARRINGTON – The entire Chicagoland area saw the work of BHS-TV when the show brought pop star Rihanna to town, but the group of students in BHS-TV have accomplished a lot mor ... Read More »

Government

Get to Know: David Dorn, incoming Barrington police chief

BARRINGTON – After 15 years with the Barrington Police Department, Assistant Chief of Police David Dorn will soon become acting chief when Chief Jerry Libit retires after more ... Read More »

Business

Despite flood setbacks, Broken Oar's spirit is unbroken

PORT BARRINGTON – There are two ways customers can arrive at Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill on the lower Fox River in Port Barrington – land or water. Flooding in April made a ... Read More »

Sports

Barrington beats top-seeded C-G in baseball regional

CARY –  No. 4 seed Barrington upset top-seeded Cary-Grove Wednesday in Class 4A Regional action, 6-5, and advanced to play the winner of today's game between No. 2 seed Crysta ... Read More »

Features

Historic home: Couple recalls past two decades in Pond Lane home

NORTH BARRINGTON – Moving into the house at 255 Hidden Pond Lane was a huge leap of faith for Robert and Charlotte Kovalsky. It was 21 years ago when they drove up Miller Road ... Read More »

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