Barrington school bus driver James Dolan arrested for DUI after crash in Lake County
Deputies said they could tell James Dolan was drunk after he crashed a school bus carrying students from a suburban Chicago school. Luckily, no one was hurt.
Barrington school bus driver James Dolan arrested for DUI after crash in Lake County
Deputies said they could tell James Dolan was drunk after he crashed a school bus carrying students from a suburban Chicago school. Luckily, no one was hurt.
Suburban school district offering more money for substitute teachers due to staff shortages
One area school district needs substitute teachers, and is offering more money for those who are interested.
Barrington Area District 220 to offer more money for subs
One area school district needs substitute teachers, and is offering more money for those who are interested.
Dozens of Christmas trees donated to families in Chicago
The trees arrived at Navy Pier, delivered by the U.S. Coast Guard, and were donated by the “By The Hand Club For Kids.”
Chicago area native Michelle Wu elected mayor of Boston
Michelle Wu is the first Asian American and first woman elected as mayor of Boston. She grew up in Chicago and the suburbs.
Deer rescued after getting stuck on rope swing in Barrington
A deer found itself in a situation in Barrington. The huge buck got its antlers caught on a rope swing.
Car mechanics strike at 56 dealerships around Chicago continues for a second day
Repair shops at 56 Chicago-area dealerships are missing their service technicians on Tuesday after 800 workers went on strike.
Suburban parents want their kids maskless when school begins
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
Barrington schools make masks optional for students 6th grade and up
Face masks will be optional for some students in Barrington.
Barrington HS students bring music to living facilities, homeless shelters through nonprofit
Ayisha Patel and Maya Zahir join Good Day Chicago to talk about the joy they're bringing to other people through their work with Hope and Harmony.
Lake County Sheriff's Office introduces newest canine deputy
A 20-month-old male German Shepherd is the Lake County Sheriff's Office newest recruit.
Barrington nonprofit provides animal therapy for those seeking comfort
Jodie Diegel talks about the SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program and what they do to train therapy animals.
Toddler dies in ‘tragic accident’ after being run over by father in Barrington driveway
A toddler died after being run over by a family member backing out of a driveway in unincorporated Barrington, in what the Lake County sheriff’s office called a "tragic accident."
Suburban communities hold elections on Tuesday
We will know by Tuesday night the new mayors and school board members that voters have chosen in hundreds of suburban communities.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Man charged in fatal shooting of woman on I-90 off-ramp in Barrington Hills
A 50-year-old Barrington man was charged in the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old Sleepy Hollow woman Jan. 1 in suburban Barrington Hills.
Suburban parents, students call for the return of in-person learning
"We are done having the meltdowns from the kids at night that they are upset they can’t see friends, younger ones. High school kids falling into depression," one parent said.
Families helping families during coronavirus pandemic
You don't need a lot of money to help others survive long-term unemployment, caused by the pandemic. One family in Barrington started a movement that has families feeding families.