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BHS Students Spread the Word to End the R-Word
Barrington High School Best Buddies Club brings awareness to end the hurtful use of the word "retarded."

Hi, I'm a local editor for Patch covering the Barrington and Lake Zurich areas. I am thrilled to contribute to Patch and to be a part of a new era of community news. Throughout my career, I have been a reporter and editor for local newspapers, magazines and various online sites.
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago, I worked as a reporter and editor in Oak Park and Lake County, Illinois. I was editor in chief for Family Time, a Lake County parenting magazine. As a freelancer, my writing has appeared in the Utne Reader, the Chicago Tribune, the Waukegan News Sun and various online sites. Before embarking on my journalism career, I worked in three national parks out west.
I still love the great outdoors and relax by hiking with my dog, Lily, at Lake County Forest Preserves. I am an active volunteer at my son's school.
Barrington High School Best Buddies Club brings awareness to end the hurtful use of the word "retarded."

See what interesting discoveries customers made on opening day of Whole Foods Market.
Whole Foods Market packed with customers on opening day.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Prudential Visions Realty aims to grow and provide better services to clients.
Popular Barrington shoe store expands lines for women and teens.
Samantha Milbourn has a plan to care for our nation’s hungry and poverty-stricken and she needs financial guidance to see the plan through.
Cuba Road’s Safe House Farm markets its sustainable fiber.
Cuba Road’s Safe House Farm markets its sustainable fiber.
Snow day for Barrington 220 and other area schools.
Barrington area gets second Kriser's, all-natural pet food store.
Ela Area Public Library helps residents discover career strengths, Wednesday, March 6.
Krisers, all-natural pet store, is opening on Wednesday, March 6.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Barrington Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Snow storm was big news this week.
John Harchut was a Air Force veteran and WWII history buff.