Todd Shields

A postal worker leaves to make deliveries as supporters hold signs during a Save the Post Office rally in front of the United States Post Office in Belcamp, August 22.

Mail-order drugs facing significant delays, Democratic senators say

September 11, 2020 at 9:05 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Mail-order prescription drug deliveries have encountered "significant delays" since U.S. Postal Service changes were put in place by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, two senators said. The delays stretched...

Rainbow gay pride netting was tied to several trees and mailboxes on South Cook Street in Barrington, where someone reportedly vandalized the lawn at a home where an openly gay Barrington High School student lives.

Barrington posts anti-hate message after father tells of harassment against family, openly gay daughter

July 2, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

After a father spoke passionately at a Village Board meeting last month, telling of how his daughter received disturbing messages on social media and their home property was vandalized, officials...

A row of automatic parking permit machines June 4, 2019, at the Metra commuter station in downtown Barrington. By Oct. 1, 67 parking spaces will be added to a lot.

Additional parking coming to Metra station in Barrington, including premium spots and increased fees

June 17, 2019 at 1:39 p.m.

Responding to public demands, Barrington officials have worked to add 67 more parking spaces at the Metra commuter station in the village's downtown area. Barrington owns the commuter lots at...

A computer problem occurred June 3, 2019, at the water treatment facility in South Barrington and a $22,000 repair was needed.

Computer part malfunction at South Barrington water treatment facility posed no service, health issues: Officials

June 15, 2019 at 3:45 a.m.

There were no service interruptions or adverse health risks to the public when a computer part malfunctioned earlier this month at the South Barrington water treatment plant, village officials said....

Shout Out: Dawn Kempf, sales and marketing leader who’s had the same boss for 22 years

June 17, 2019 at 5:13 p.m.

For 16 years, Dawn Kempf has been vice president of The Garlands, a continuing care retirement community in Barrington. Q: Can you describe your job? A: I oversee sales and...

Vernon Area Public Library starts digging into gardening for the season

June 10, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

A spring tradition got under way at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire earlier this month, with master gardeners helping guide the vegetable planting project at the Library Garden....

Shout out: Barb Lauro, park district instructor who also plays Mrs. Claus

June 10, 2019 at 2:05 a.m.

Since 1999, Barb Lauro has been a part-time instructor at Barrington Park District, teaching early childhood development, dance and physical fitness for mature adults, among other classes. Q: How did...

Hoffman Estates police officer dies in motorcycle v. van collision in South Barrington

June 10, 2019 at 8:39 p.m.

The 49-year-old man who died Monday afternoon after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a van in South Barrington has been identified as a Hoffman...

The Barrington High School Choir sang during the class of 2019 commencement May 31, 2019 at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington.

Barrington High School class of 2019 praised for accomplishments, urged to ‘earn your way through life’ and take risks

June 3, 2019 at 8:33 p.m.

More than 700 seniors from Barrington School High made up the class of 2019 and went through the final tradition together Friday — commencement. Family and friends gathered at Willow...

Graduating seniors from Barrington High School class of 2019 returned May 29, 2019 to Roslyn Elementary School, where they attended for K-5, for the Senior Walks event. Current Roslyn students, parents, teachers and staff cheered for the seniors.

Barrington High School seniors return to their K-5 campuses for parting ‘walks’

June 3, 2019 at 6:31 p.m.

Some Barrington High School class of 2019 graduates returned to their elementary schools, seeing teachers, staff and friends where they first met years ago — doing it days before they...

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