Barrington
11-Year-Old Struck By Train Returns To School
Dominic Syzmanski amazingly lost only a foot and a few toes on the other foot when he was hit by a train two months ago. Tuesday, he surprised his entire school during an afternoon assembly.
Barrington 5th-Grader Hit By Train Goes Home
Dominic Szymanski, the fifth-grade boy who was hit by a train in downtown northwest suburban Barrington on March 15, was able to return home from the hospital earlier this week.
Father, Son Tell How They Rushed To Save Child Hit By Train
Last week, a father and son jumped into action to save a child struck by a Metra train. On Wednesday, they sat down to talk with Chris Martinez about their heroism.
Boy, 11, Hit By Commuter Train In Barrington
A Metra train struck an 11-year-old boy Friday evening in northwest suburban Barrington.
Historic Barrington Theater Gets New Digital Projector
Last Friday, the theater debuted it’s new digital equipment and new sound system.
Barrington Middle School Students Suspended Over Sex Abuse On Bus
Two students at a northwest suburban middle school have been suspended after the district investigated a series of alleged sexual abuse incidents that took place earlier this month on a school bus, Pioneer Press is reporting.
Cops: Pair Burglarized Homes While Residents Attended Wakes
A northwest suburban couple would scour the obituaries in local newspapers, then burglarize the homes of people who were attending funeral services for deceased family members, according to police.
Community Rallies To Save Historic Barrington Movie Theater
A Barrington landmark has been rescued from digital extinction.
Barrington Antique Shop Taking Heat Over Lawn Jockey
The owners of a Barrington antique shop are offending some people with what’s outside their store.
Former Teacher Charged With Sexting With Middle School Student
A 34-year-old teacher has been charged with sexting with one of the students at the Des Plaines middle school where he taught.
4 Charged In 2011 Murder Of Man Found In Barrington Pond
Authorities have charged three men and a woman with the murder of a man whose body was found in a pond in Barrington nearly a year ago.
Barrington School Bus Driver Investigated For Conduct With Student
Authorities in northwest suburban Barrington are investigating an allegation of inappropriate conduct by a school bus driver towards at least one student.
Police Impersonator On The Loose In Barrington
Police in the northwest suburbs are warning people about someone who has been trying to impersonate them.
Motorist Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct After Offering Lift To Teen Girls
Rodney T. Peterson of Arlington Heights was sentenced to two years’ supervision, ordered to pay a $400 fine and prohibited from contacting the two girls or their families, Barrington police said in a news release.
Teens’ Info Leads To Arrest Of Man Who Followed Them
Quick thinking by two northwest suburban students who were approached and spoken to by a stranger last week led to the man’s arrest days later.
Hundreds Ride To Honor Vets In Barrington
Hundreds of people turned out Sunday for an Honor Ride and Run in Barrington to support military veterans.
Man Dies After Being Found In Barrington Fire
A 52-year-old man has died after being found unconscious in his burning home in Barrington.
Local Banker To Swim English Channel For ALS Research
BARRINGTON, Ill. (WBBM) – A 53-year-old investment banker has been packing in the ice cream to keep up his weight for an English Channel swim later this month in honor of his late father. Doug […]
Plane Forced To Land For Airspace Violation During Obama Visit
A small airplane was forced to land at an airport in Barrington after violating airspace restrictions that were put in place for President Barack Obama’s visit to Chicago.
Barrington Schools To Offer Chinese
Elementary school pupils in Barrington will have the opportunity to learn Chinese.
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