Kimberly Albrecht

Column: Volunteers with INGAGE Unlimited continue to do selfless acts

May 22, 2019 at 8:56 a.m.

Just before my daughter’s wedding, an indulgent trip to the nail salon recently gifted me another great story of the selfless neighbors who live among us. Over the gentle rumbling...

Nancy Faust, who played the organ during Chicago White Sox games for 40 years, is pictured in a 2010 file photo.

Column: Former White Sox organist Nancy Faust cherishes latest honor

May 22, 2019 at 8:55 a.m.

The Book of Proverbs says that “before honor comes humility.” Hawthorn Wood’s own Nancy Faust fully embodies that sign of greatness. This exceptionally gifted musician, who spent 40 years playing...

Column: Barrington Hills kid hopes others will follow after growing out hair for cause

December 14, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

Long hair on boys often was seen as rebellious back in the ‘60s. But these days, boys and men alike grow their hair long for everything, from simple self-expression to...

Column: Barrington native’s work to provide community meals earns statewide recognition

May 22, 2019 at 8:54 a.m.

After watching Mary Sandner (who had the last name of Hasse when she was younger) grow up, essentially, in our backyard, I am proud to share that she recently was...

Column: Barrington church’s mission trips help forge lifelong friendships

May 2, 2018 at 2:37 p.m.

Addiction and poverty often run in tandem. Unfortunately, that is the case with the Lakota reservation near Kyle, South Dakota. And for the past seven years, students and volunteers from...

Column: Lake Zurich High School Varsity Poms finds success at national competition

May 23, 2019 at 11:05 p.m.

The first time I heard the term poms, I thought it was just another name for cheerleading. Far from it! Poms is a unique combination of competitive dance that often,...

Barrington Hills resident Dee Beaubien will serve as honorary chairperson during an upcoming dance hosted by the Jeffrey Pride Foundation.

Column: Join Jeffrey Pride Foundation’s fight against cancer

May 22, 2019 at 8:52 a.m.

Modern medicine keeps firing away at the behemoth named cancer – one research dollar at a time. And you are invited to help with this ongoing battle at the Jeffrey...

Column: Barrington Village Singers meet President Trump

December 15, 2018 at 5:21 a.m.

Just over 10 years ago, a mixed voice madrigal group from Barrington High School was invited to perform at the White House during Advent. Directed by Nancie Tobison, the ensemble...

Former choir director Peggy Crawford leads the Barrington Children's Choir during a 2015 performance. Crawford retired earlier this year after starting the local children's choir nearly 31 years ago.

Column: Retired founder of Barrington Children’s Choir looks back

May 22, 2019 at 8:51 a.m.

Certain people have that aura – purpose, passion and power exude from their beings. Barrington legend Peggy Crawford is one of those. Peggy's dedication to music and power to persevere...

Column: More than food, Community Meal in Barrington aims to connect residents

May 22, 2019 at 8:50 a.m.

We literally are wired to connect. In his book "Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect," UCLA professor Matthew Lieberman asserts that this need is as fundamental as our...

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