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Breakfast Rotary thanks community
The Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club would like to thank all who attended the 2012 Rotary Rendezvous Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 25. Everyone enjoyed a night of fun and fellowship tasting wine and chocolate under the expert guidance of sommelier Marcel Flori. The event was a …
A ‘Moneyball’ lesson in life: ‘Get on base’
I’ve decided that the correct answer for just about any question this spring is: “He gets on base.” That answer comes from one of last year’s best movies, “Moneyball.” That simple phrase answers the questions put to Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A’s, …
Shimkus: Senator Kirk is coming back
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed piece submitted by U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, regarding the status of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park, who is in recovery from a stroke he suffered in January. As a member of the Illinois congressional delegation, …
Why we will no longer endorse in elections
The publications of Pioneer Press are no longer going to be endorsing candidates in local, state and national elections. This editorial tells you why.
Trip with delegation was beneficial
In early November, five Barrington 220 colleagues and I joined a larger delegation of 400 American educators – including more than 30 from the Chicago area – who were invited to tour schools in China. The trip was sponsored and largely funded by two organizations: …
