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Top Stories on Barrington Patch: Week of Feb. 25
Barrington celebrities, snow storm and busing incident among top stories.

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 celebrities, snow storm and busing incident among top stories.

Take advantage of the snow at one of these local sledding hills.
Take advantage of the snow at one of these local sledding hills.
See which Lake Zurich area stories were most popular with readers this month.
Students from Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer are honorees.
Students from Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods on honors list.
Five bands to compete; proceeds benefit St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s Youth Group.
See which stories were hottest as well as the editor's pick for favorite story of the month.
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.
Lake County Stormwater Management grant to help educate to improve water quality.
Barrington Area Conservation Trust helps homeowners improve the environmental quality and wildlife value of their property.
Fire fatality, teen deaths and Lake Barrington college student’s sex assault conviction are most read stories.
Teen deaths, fatal fire and Lake Zurich finalist in million-dollar Frito Lay contest among most read stories.
Former CNN correspondent Brian Jenkins will lead discussion, March 2.
Whole Foods invites customers to nominate first Community Support Day beneficiary.
Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Lake Zurich High School.
Lake Zurich’s Tyler Raineri’s idea for Sriracha flavored chips is in grocery stores now.
Whole Foods invites customers to nominate first Community Support Day beneficiary.
Find out if the state has your money on Thursday, at Barrington Township Offices.
Investigators have determined that foul play is not suspected.