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CHASING STORMS

There’s Scout Storms, the teen. Then there’s Scout Storms, the athlete. The teen, who’s a dual citizen (UK, USA), is soft-spoken, humble, Miss Manners-polite, and she’d rather talk about her teammates than herself on any day of the week that ends in “y.” “Scout,” BHS cross country coach Deb Revolta says, “is as fun-loving as

TIME FOR TEA

Growing up in China, Mia Wan began her mornings with a simple, yet beautiful tradition. “The tea would always be brewing in the kitchen,” recalls Wan. “It’s the tradition of our hometown. We would drink tea with our family and then we would talk. When I moved to America to study at Purdue University, those

THE MAGIC WITHIN

With endless bookshelves, welcoming staff members, and free weekly events, the Barrington Area Library is a magical place where seven days a week the community can unite in the pursuit of new ideas and shared experiences. As an extensive renovation begins, longtime library employee Karen McBride looks forward to “a new page” for this local

BARRINGTON NATIVE SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS IN THE MARINES

Known for being one of the most elite fighting forces in the world, the Marine Corps is the ground combat element of the United States Navy. Only the top candidates who meet rigorous physical, mental, and moral standards are accepted into the Marine Corps each year, making the program extremely competitive. One such exceptional candidate

A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA

In an extraordinary and heartwarming collaboration, GiGi’s Playhouse, a nonprofit organization supporting those impacted by Down syndrome, has joined hands with Diamonds Direct, one of the nation’s leading diamond-importing and direct-to-consumer jewelry companies. Together, they have embarked on a transformative fundraiser to raise awareness of Down syndrome and to advance GiGi’s Playhouse’s mission of providing

A PASSION FOR FOSTERING COMMUNITY

Earlier this year, Lake Barrington welcomed Sharon Peterson as the new village administrator, and the future of the village continues to shine bright with her at the helm. Since May, Peterson graciously stepped into the role previously held by Karen Daulton Lange, who for the last six years made an influential and indelible mark on

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