Moms and babies celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at Baby Bistro support group

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Baby Bistro hosted a special celebration in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7.

Peter Wulff Center River North Chicago Fundraiser

A interesting gathering of intergenerational humanitarians got together to advance global and local projects at 5 Iron Golf on July 31st.

Villa Park couple sheds 200+ pounds and gains a new outlook

Through a team-based approach to weight loss, the Dalberg's embraced change, improved their health, and rediscovered joy in everyday life 

Return on Investment

Youth social entrepreneurs continue to create amazing projects around the world.

Longterm Impact of Youth Social Entrepreneurship

This article describes longterm positive impact on psychological, social, economic and cultural characteristics 20 years later.

Young Artists Join Forces to Reduce Hunger

Youth inspired to create leadership programs through their talents to reduce hunger.

DAR Genealogy Workshop Coming to Ela Area Public Library

Learn how to research and establish your lineage to a Revolutionary War Patriot in advance of America’s 250th anniversary coming in 2026.

Youth Social Entrepreneurship through the Marketplace

Students hone marketing skills through promoting their talents while also doing good.

Barrington Dance Ensemble's Drive for Dance

Saturday, August 2, 2025

DAR Dedicates Patriot Marker in Barrington’s Memorial Park

The marker was installed at Barrington’s Memorial Park on May 10, 2025.

DAR To Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Public Invited to A Tribute to American Patriots at Barrington’s Memorial Park on Saturday, May 10th at 11:00a.m.

Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) Presents The Sleeping Beauty

The Curse. The Kiss. The Magic. Barrington Dance Ensemble presents performances of The Sleeping Beauty.

Youth Social Entrepreneurs Dazzle Crowds through Service.

Through collaboration of culinary, musical, artistic talent, hard work, enthusiasm, drive and purpose a community comes together to serve.

DAR to Host ‘National Vietnam War Veterans Day’ Observance

Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, invites the community and all Veterans to an observance on Saturday March 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen.

A Culinary Artist transforming Ordinary Lives

Meet culinary artist Zein Bertacchi for whom cooking is a serious art form and a national sport for the world of youth social entrepreneurs.

American Cancer Society Honors Piercey & Associates, Ltd.

Local Firm Earns National Professional Advisor of the Year Award

Youth making an impact through Service Learning

Youth working with adult community volunteers take on local and global challenges to raise funds for humanitarian ventures.

DAR Honors Students at Annual Youth Awards Day

Winners and all participants received recognition and applause at the Youth Awards Day held at the Barrington Area Library on February 8th.

Do you know the leading cause of death?

An Advocate Health Care physician shares five ways to be proactive about your cardiovascular health.

DAR Announces Winner of 2024-25 Good Citizens Award

The Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, named Jonathan Curbelo, BHS senior, its 2024-2025 Good Citizens Award recipient.

Cary heart patient recognized at Bulls’ Hoops & Hearts game

Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Bulls team up for Heart Month.

DAR Donates Pollinator Seed Packets to Barrington Area Library

The local chapter, Signal Hill NSDAR, donated thousands of pollinator seed packets for distribution at the January 29th library event.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital names 2024 Nurse of the Year

Victoria Lozano is recognized as Nurse of the Year for her work in diabetes care and education, especially among Spanish-speaking patients.

Local Non-Profits Ring in the New Year With Donations from Signal Hill

Due to its fundraising efforts throughout 2024, the chapter was able to help local charities ring in the new year by donating over $21,000.

Another Successful Wreaths Across America Event

More than 250 individuals came to honor Veterans’ graves, and to pay homage during the brief memorial service .

A Formula for Achieving Results

The Barrington Community transforms the field of service learning with its intergenerational work in a Chicago neighborhood.

Join Us to Honor Veterans at This Year’s Wreaths Across America Event

A brief memorial service will begin promptly at noon. After the service, attendees will be directed to place wreaths on Veterans' graves.

Barrington High Graduates Join Forces to Host Life-Saving Blood Drive

Although separated by 10 years, their shared experiences with life-threatening illnesses have brought the two together for a mission.

Save The Date for Local Wreaths Across America Day

The Barrington-based Signal Hill, NSDAR Chapter is pleased to once again organize and facilitate the 2024 Wreaths Across America Day event.

DAR To Host Afternoon Tea and Drama

Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, will hold its annual Afternoon Tea and Drama at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at The Garlands.

Barrington Dance Ensemble's Annual Production of The Nutcracker

Barrington Dance Ensemble Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Annual Production of The Nutcracker

DAR Announces American History Essay Contests

The contests invite students to think and write creatively about historic U.S. events, specifically those related to the American Revolution

Local DAR Chapter Goes "Beyond The Wreath"

Barrington Wreaths Across America™ Event Nurtures Year-round Honor

DAR to Host Genealogy Workshops in September

Workshops at Ela Area Library on September 18th, and at Barrington Area Library on September 25th. Registration is requested.

Barrington Wreaths Across America™ Event Nurtures Year-round Honor

Did you know there is a growing database of Barrington Veteran profiles on the Barrington Area Library website?

Barrington Hills Poised to Fill Chief of Police Position

President Brian Cecola to nominate Kyle Murphy at the Next Board Meeting

Advocate Health Care opens new outpatient center in Lakemoor

The new facility fills a critical need in a growing community and expands access to care near the Illinois-Wisconsin border.

Barrington Dance Academy Open House

Join us at BDA for our open house on August 13th.

The Power of Youth to Accomplish Change

A 10 year old Barrington youth sponsored a fundraising dinner to bring computers to 300 low income children from the slums of Delhi, India

Two Advocate hospitals in Lake County named to 'Best Hospitals' list

Two Advocate Health Care hospitals in Lake County named among best in Illinois by U.S. News World & Report.