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Shout Out: Amanda Blasco, a hair salon receptionist who loves to sing and hopes 2020 brings ‘fresh start’

January 9, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.

Amanda Blasco, 20, has been working as a receptionist at an area hair salon for three years. She used to sing with groups but now belts her tunes on social...

Barrington’s historic Catlow Theater announces temporary closure, launches crowdfunding effort to help cover expenses

January 8, 2020 at 11:19 a.m.

The iconic Catlow Theater in Barrington is closed — for now the closure is until Friday, but without a financial bailout it could be for good. The theater posted on...

After-hours fire temporarily closes Dengeos Restaurant in Buffalo Grove: fire officials

January 8, 2020 at 10:52 a.m.

Buffalo Grove fire officials are investigating a Sunday night fire at Dengeos, a Greek-American restaurant in the village. No injuries were reported, according to a fire department news release. The...

Buffalo Grove offers options for recycling holiday lights, Christmas trees

January 6, 2020 at 2:57 p.m.

As Buffalo Grove residents begin to clear their homes of holiday decor, the village is offering the opportunity to recycle both lights and Christmas trees, according to a village news...

Shout Out: Morgan Mehalic, a jewelry maker who finds her own gems and is looking to craft more items

January 5, 2020 at 10:44 p.m.

Morgan Mehalic, 29, makes her own jewelry for her accessory business called Morgan Mehalic Designs. Her jewelry shop and her mother's flower shop share the same building in Barrington. Q:...

Buffalo Grove police commander starting New Year with announcement of retirement

December 31, 2019 at 12:08 p.m.

Buffalo Grove police Commander Jim Newton will retire at the start of the New Year after 43 years of service in the village, according to a news release Monday. Newton...

In this Aug. 22, 2019 file photo, Rose Elementary School kindergarten teacher Heather Crandall greets student Mia Sardarbekians on the first day of class at the school in Barrington. As of December, Barrington School District 220 is looking to increase the kindergarten enrichment program fee.

Kindergarten enrichment program fees to increase in next school year

December 29, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

The Barrington School District 220 Board of Education approved an increase in fees for the district's kindergarten enrichment program during a Dec. 17 meeting. Barrington's standard kindergarten program follows a...

Jeff Andrews teaches the Wilderness Adventure class at Rose Elementary School Thursday, June 23, 2016.

SD220 summer school program to add LEGO course, maintain flat hourly rates

December 30, 2019 at 10:09 a.m.

Summer school and summer camp hourly fees are set to remain the same in Barrington School District 220, but costs for some camp programs will change in 2020. The school...

Even if pot is legal, don’t bring it to school, Barrington school board says

December 27, 2019 at 3:25 p.m.

As the state prepares for the legalization of recreational marijuana beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Barrington school district made changes to a series of policies during its Dec. 17 meeting....

Barrington School District 220, which includes Barrington High School, earned a spot in December 2019 on the national College Board's honor roll for its Advanced Placement program.

Barrington School District 220 makes national honor roll for Advanced Placement access and success

December 26, 2019 at 12:04 a.m.

Barrington has been named one of only 11 school districts in the state to make a national honor roll for its advanced placement offerings, according to a release from the...

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