Ordinary Teenagers Transform into Extraordinary through Fundraising

Youth service leaders joined a team of adults to raise funds for Crop Hunger Walk

Fall Flavors Have Arrived at Giostra by Fabio Viviani

Seasonal Chef Specials Bring Fall Flavors and Perfectly Paired Sips to the Table

DAR Announces American History Essay Contest

Signal Hill Chapter, based in Barrington, IL, announces the 2026-2027 American History Essay Contest that is open to children in grades 5-8.

Creative Endeavors through Service Learning

Teenagers bring a unique environment to service projects preparing them for the real world through acquiring valuable resources.

Barrington-Area Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Two Restaurants to Downtown Barrington

New concepts will bring fresh culinary and social destinations to Barrington’s downtown scene.

“Remember Me:” Honoring 250 Years of American Heroes

In December, on Wreaths Across America Day, we remember those at Evergreen Cemetery with a live balsam wreath to honor their service.

Gratitude for a Mentor through Action

Teenagers celebrate a life of giving, caring and fun through hosting a Grandmaster Exhibition match to raise funds for charity.

Youth Leadership at its Best

Teenagers advance humanitarian events though leadership and entrepreneurship.

Main Street Smiles First In Barrington To Offer Breakthrough Technology For TMJ Relief & Facial Rejuvenation

Community Invited to Experience Emface and Exion at July 15 Launch Event

Teenagers Create a Company that Measures Profits in Lives Improved

Youth create a nonprofit company that brings hope to those in need.through mobilizing their talents, guts and spirit to benefit humanity

Creating Global Connections for the Greater Good

Teenager raises funds for a handicapped gifted student in the slums of India

The Profits of a Social Venture

Impact of an Idea 15 years later

Barrington Honors 55 Vietnam War Veterans at Evergreen Cemetery

During the event, Vietnam veterans in attendance were invited to participate in a pinning ceremony to recognize their service.

Truth on Trial in Barrington

Parker Players Theater Company presents The Lifespan of a Fact

Entrepreneurship as a Builder of Multiple Skills

Collaborating with entrepreneurs to bring meals for children in an orphanage from Hummus sales by youth social entrepreneurs in the US.

DAR To Honor Vietnam War Veterans at Memorial Service

Public is invited to attend National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, IL

Island Lake breast cancer survivor gets VIP treatment at Chicago Bulls game

Advocate Health Care partnered with the Bulls to celebrate a breast cancer survivor whose early screening led to a lifesaving diagnosis.

DAR Honors Students at Annual Youth Awards Day

Forty-eight elementary school-aged essayists had no trouble imagining “Lunch with a Signer” when writing their entries.

DAR Announces Winner of Its 2025-26 Good Citizens Award

Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, named Zachary Gorska, a senior at Lake Zurich High School, the winner of its 2025-26 Good Citizens Award.

Identify Your Revolutionary Patriot Through DAR Genealogy Workshop

Start your research by attending the DAR-hosted workshop on Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Barrington Area Library.

Social Entrepreneurs Learn the Power of High Expectations

Youth social entrepreneurs learn the power of high expectations through creating projects.

Applying Scientific Principles to Service Learning

Youth learn to use science as a tool to study impact of service learning. Introducing the youth social entrepreneurs in the community.

Continuing Creative Endeavors through Service Learning

Establishing a chess club at St Leonards Place in Chicago to enhance intellectual, scientific and social skills for ex prisoners

Local Non-Profits Ring in the New Year with Donations from Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR

The chapter was able to help local charities ring in the new year by donating over $25,500 to various organizations.

Deferred, not Defeated: Wreaths Across America hosted December 15th in Barrington

As DAR Daughters read 857 Veterans’ names aloud, wreaths were secured along the cemetery’s main roadways in a modified wreath laying.

Join the Bustling World of Social Innovation

Youth social entrepreneurs who established a chess club at St Leonards Place in Chicago asked to start another chess club in Chicago!

Humanitarian Hummus Does it Again

Continuing our series of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. This time by eating with a purpose.

UPDATE! Wreaths Across America Event at Evergreen Cemetery Date Changed to Monday, Dec. 15th.

Wreaths Across America wreath laying event moved to Monday, December 15th, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. due to dangerous winter weather.

30th Anniversary Chicago Select Golf Invitational Delivers Landmark Success for Cancer Research

American Cancer Society to End Cancer as We Know It, for Everyone

"Don't Say I Should Have, Say I Did" on December 13th, 2025

Since 2019, the Signal Hill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has sponsored Wreaths Across America Day at Evergreen Cemetery.

Advocate Condell, Advocate Good Shepherd receive “A” rating in hospital safety grade

Lake County hospitals ranked among the best in the nation in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital launches food drive to address local food insecurity

Hospital workers expand annual food drive to fight hunger in the Northwest Suburbs

Gift a wreath while honoring an Evergreen Veteran

"Patriot Pairs” are a great option if you’re looking to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day at Evergreen Cemetery.

Advocate Health plants 75 trees at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital during Season of Purpose

Advocate Health is committed to helping plant 30,000 trees across the communities it serves by 2030.

Barrington Community at its Best

Barrington community continues a tradition of collaboration, generosity and leadership through hosting a Christmas luncheon in Chicago.

Wreaths Across America Returns December 13th

"As long as you say their names aloud, they are not forgotten." Join us to honor them on December 13th at Evergreen Cemetery.

DAR Announces American History Essay Contest

Students enrolled in grades 5 through 8 are invited to enter the 2025-2026 American History Essay Contest sponsored by Signal Hill Chapter.

DAR Celebrates Constitution Week

Communities throughout the nation will be celebrating the spirit and meaning of the country’s Constitution beginning September 17, 2025.

Using Chess as Tool for Reducing Recidivism

Peter Wulff Center teams with Outside the Walls to reduce recidivism among ex prisoners using chess as a tool to keep them engaged.

DAR Genealogy Workshop Coming to Barrington Area Library

Now is the time to establish your lineage to a Revolutionary War Patriot in advance of America’s 250th anniversary coming in 2026.