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Portion of Route 137 in Libertyville renamed to honor soldier who died in Afghanistan
Mar 11, 2022 11:54 AM - Last May, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution to honor the memory of fallen United States Army Specialist Wesley R. Wells by renaming a portion of Illinois Route 137. -
DAR Announces 2021-2022 Good Citizen Award Winner
Mar 3, 2022 8:54 AM - The Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, has awarded Abigail Bergan, a senior from Barrington High School, its 2021-2022 Good Citizen Award. -
Standing Up for Child Victims of Exploitation, Rep. Bos Bill Unanimously Passes IL House
Feb 25, 2022 10:52 AM - Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation filed by State Representative Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich), House Bill 4593, to hold those who sexually abuse children accountable. -
DAR Announces 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest Winners
Feb 23, 2022 3:27 PM - Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, announced the winners of the 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest at its "Youth Awards" virtual ceremony on Sunday, February 20, 2022. -
PAWS Chicago and Weinermobile event a great success!
Feb 2, 2022 2:43 PM - On Saturday, January 29, 2022 almost 200 people attended Highgate Motors of Barrington's Big Love Adoption Event with PAWS Chicago. The event lasted three hours on a bright and brisk Saturday afternoon, and was a howling success! In keeping with the dog theme, the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile was also at the event and handed out free stickers and Oscar Meyer Weiner whistles to youngsters and the young at heart! -
Rep. Bos Legislation Creates Tax Savings for Families
Feb 2, 2022 11:24 AM - State Representative Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) has filed three pieces of legislation to help provide relief for Illinois families in the form of tax savings. -
DNA May Lead to DAR MembershipJan 27, 2022 8:35 AM - Membership in National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is lineal: Applicants must prove they have a direct ancestor who served in the American Revolutionary War. Many who become members have documents in hand - including birth and marriage records - to prove their lineal connection to a "patriot." But there another potential path to membership, and that is through one's DNA. In January 2022, Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, hosted a program for its members via Zoom, called, "Finding Mary Jane: A Family Mystery Solved Using Genetic Genealogy," by Katie Merrion. Katie is a member of the Isle a la Cache Chapter, NSDAR, Romeoville, IL.
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Highgate Motors of Barrington Goes to the Dogs with PAWS Chicago and the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile
Jan 24, 2022 8:42 AM - On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Highgate Motors of Barrington will host a a Big Love Adoption Event at 1445 S. Barrington Road, Barrington, from noon to 3 PM. -
DAR Chapter Completes 2021 With Yearend Giving
Dec 30, 2021 10:00 AM - Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, completed another unprecedented year by fulfilling its mission to support local non-profits through monetary donations. -
Rep. Bos Sponsors Opportunities to Support Community Needs This Holiday Season
Dec 9, 2021 10:27 AM - State Representative Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) is joining with various partners to sponsor a Season of Giving Blood Drive and a Spread Good Cheer Collection Drive this holiday season.
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