Posted in Education, Organizations, Saint Anne Parish School, St. Anne Catholic Community, Topics Of Interest on July 26, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“You may have noticed something new….! Saint Anne Catholic Church and School has launched a brand-new website, designed with you in mind! We will be sharing more details soon to help our school parents navigate all you need to know. See you soon, Cardinals!”
Click here to explore the new site.
Posted in Animal Welfare, St. Anne Catholic Community, Topics Of Interest on October 5, 2024| Leave a Comment »
By Brian Hill | Daily Herald
People gathered at St. Anne Catholic Church in Barrington Friday to mark the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, and for the annual blessing of pets.
The Rev. John Trout doused those gathered with holy water when he blessed more than 55 pets assembled in the school’s courtyard in a short, late afternoon ceremony.
Ten-year-old Kate McGuire and her dog, Daisy, are blessed by the Rev. John Trout Friday on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Barrington. | Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Read more here.
Posted in Big Brother, Clown Car, Cook, County, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), FUBAR, Illinois Policy Institute, Lake, Look For The Union Label, OP/Ed, Pension Funding, Politics, Preckwinkle's Rules of Order, Property Taxes, St. Anne Catholic Community, Taxes, Topics Of Interest on March 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Illinois’ population decline crisis continues to affect virtually all counties despite fewer losses in 2023. Cook County saw nation’s second-highest number of residents moving out.
By Bryce Hill | Illinois Policy Instate
Illinois’ population decline continued for its 10th consecutive year in 2023 as the state’s population dropped by 32,826 residents from July 2022-July 2023, but new data showed losses were in 87 of Illinois’ 102 counties.
Population decline was the most pronounced in some of the state’s most populous counties, but most of the decline came from Cook County. It lost 24,494 residents during the year, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released March 14.
While overall population decline slowed in 2023 compared to previous years, population decline continued to plague virtually every corner of the state. The next largest losses after Cook County came in St. Clair County, losing 1,247, and Lake County, which lost 1,139 residents.
Statewide, population decline continues to be driven exclusively by domestic outmigration – residents leaving for other states. Cook County’s outmigration crisis was the second-worst in the nation last year, with more than 58,000 residents leaving the county. The only county to experience heavier losses was Los Angeles County.
Kings County and Queens County, New York, also saw outmigration totaling more than 50,000 residents each. Miami-Dade County also lost nearly 48,000 residents to outmigration despite growing in terms of total population.
The largest gains from domestic migration came from counties in Florida and Texas.
Read more here.
Editorial note: Since we’re (somewhat) on the subject, Cook is the 2nd most populous county (5,087,072) in the US behind Los Angeles County. DuPage is 60th (921,213), Lake is 96th (708,760) and Will is 98th (696,355) in rank out of the 100 US counties according to Wikipedia.
Cook County has roughly twice the population of Dallas (TX), Kings (Brooklyn, NY) and Riverside (CA) Counties. So, considering these figures and the problems associated with them, why is no one talking about dividing Cook into 2-3 smaller, more manageable counties?
Probably because it makes sense.
Posted in St. Anne Catholic Community on January 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »
“You are cordially invited to an open house on Tuesday, January 30 to learn more about St. Anne Catholic School’s kindergarten and/or Middle School program!
Parents will learn about St. Anne’s school philosophy and curriculum, meet members of our faculty and next steps for enrollment.
In addition to information presented by faculty, a parent-led panel discussion will also take place. Current St. Anne elementary school parents will share their experiences and take questions, fostering open conversations about these important decisions and milestones.
Agenda:
We look forward to sharing the warmth and spirit of the St. Anne Catholic School community with you!”
Posted in Fundraisers, Organizations, St. Anne Catholic Community on December 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Marian R. Sanfilippo | March 25, 1935 ~ December 3, 2023
By Christopher Placek | Daily Herald
Marian Sanfilippo, who with her husband helped nonprofit organizations raise millions of dollars by hosting fundraisers at their famed Barrington Hills estate, has died.
She passed away peacefully at her home Sunday at the age of 88, according to her obituary.
Sanfilippo supported her husband Jasper’s passion for collecting mechanical music machines and vintage steam engines — a collection that grew over the years and led them to construct several additions to showcase it all.
The philanthropists established a family foundation in 2007 to help preserve the artifacts and manage dozens of charitable events held there every year.
Women’s and children’s organizations were among the first recipients of the couple’s generosity, including the Michael Joseph Foundation, Arden Shore, and their parish, Saint Anne Catholic Community in Barrington. Gradually, they expanded their vision to include charities that also benefitted the arts.
“My parents’ passion was supporting women and children, but they came to see the arts as just as important,” their son, Jeffrey Sanfilippo, told the Daily Herald after his father’s death in January 2020. “They realized they could educate people about these beautiful instruments and help them learn more about them.”
Read more here.
A tribute to Mrs. Sanfilippo has been posted to the Sanfilippo Foundation Facebook page, and her obituary can be found here.
Posted in Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Entertainment, Press Release, St. Anne Catholic Community on November 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s brass and percussion sections will present a free concert at St. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela Street, Barrington, on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m.
ESO Music Director Chad Goodman will conduct this family-friendly program featuring festive holiday music, which is sponsored by the Francis J. & Patricia A. Houlihan Foundation and Motor Werks.
No tickets are required. RSVPs are optional at www.elginsymphony.org.
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