Todd Shields

The class of 2019 at Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire included 1,060 graduates. Commencement was held May 24, 2019 at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.

School leaders recount ‘impressive’ strides made by Stevenson High School Class of 2019

June 3, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

The 2019 graduating class of Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire was described as accomplishing high marks, school officials said in remarks during the recent commencement ceremony. In areas such as...

Shout Out: Doug McConnell,who organized a swim fundraiser for ALS research

May 31, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

Barrington resident Doug McConnell, 61, organized a swim fundraiser to benefit the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. Q: Why did you undertake...

David J. Fournier, 44, of Huntley, died May 27, 2019, Memorial Day following a boating accident on Lake Terramere on the 4000 block of North Terramere Drive in Arlington Heights.

Huntley man died in Memorial Day paddle boat accident in Arlington Heights

June 11, 2019 at 10:32 p.m.

Police don't suspect foul play in the Memorial Day death of 44-year-old man who was in a paddle boat when it capsized in Arlington Heights, and autopsy results are pending...

Vietnam War veteran Paul Corwin spoke during the Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery May 27, 2019 in Barrington. The program was held after the parade.

Barrington Memorial Day Parade had an ‘electric feeling’

May 31, 2019 at 6:06 p.m.

Barrington's Memorial Day Parade and ceremony remembering fallen war veterans was well-attended Monday, despite forecasted rain predicted throughout the afternoon. The morning was filled with patriotic traditions carried out at...

Gary Steinberg, co-owner of Grill Chasers, talks about the food truck business May 17, 2019 at Food Truck Fridays in Lincolnshire Corporate Center.

Grills fired up for Food Truck Fridays at Lincolnshire office complex

May 25, 2019 at 12:22 a.m.

Food Truck Fridays has opened for another season recently, at lunch time serving up everything from hot skirt steak sandwiches to fresh green salads at the sprawling Lincolnshire Corporate Center....

Books by "Divergent" series author Veronica Roth were on display at Barrington Middle School-Prairie Campus May 10, 2019, as Roth talked to the students there.

‘Divergent’ author Veronica Roth tells Barrington middle school students curiosity ‘is the best quality you can have’

May 16, 2019 at 1:23 p.m.

An author on the New York Times best-selling list returned Friday to her alma mater at Barrington Middle School-Prairie Campus, revealing her creative process that has brought her blockbuster success....

Shout Out: Phil Rutledge, an award-winning insurance agent and longtime foster parent to many kids

May 16, 2019 at 9:09 p.m.

Phil Rutledge has been an insurance agent for 41 years, and his office is in Barrington. In early May, he received an award for business excellence. Q: Why do you...

Charlie Hansen, left, a fourth grader at Half Day School in Lincolnshire, tried "milking a cow" May 16, 2019 as part of an Illinois State Fair presentation where kids learned more about farm life.

Mini Illinois State Fair set up in gym at a Lincolnshire school: ‘We want students to have a better understanding of their state’

May 17, 2019 at 9:14 p.m.

A mini version of the Illinois State Fair was setup in the gym at Half Day School in Lincolnshire Thursday, offering fourth graders there samplings of farm, agriculture and industry...

Lake Barrinton Woods senior facility in Lake Barrington was granted a special use permit May 8, 2019 that allows the facility to more than double the assisted living units it may operate.

Lake Barrington Woods senior citizens facility gets OK to increase number of assisted living units

May 13, 2019 at 8:36 p.m.

The Lake Barrington Village Board approved a special use request by Lake Barrington Woods to more than double the number of assisted living units its allowed to operate, an increase...

Shout Out: Mac Rapach, a budding comedian who also enjoys acting and baseball

May 10, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Mac Rapach, 13, is a seventh grader at Barrington Middle School-Station Campus. He recently won a standup comedy contest at the Laugh Factory in Chicago, and, as a result, was...

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