Barry News

Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:26 a.m. Barry, Ill.- In a time of need, so many area families need help to make ends meet.

The Elijah P. Lovejoy Memorial will honor five students at this year's Scholarship Ceremony.

Bill Heriaud stands outside Jim's Automotive next to his big red Dodge Durango. He maintains a daily routine, making the rounds to coffee breaks between his favorite hangouts in Sandwich and Somonauk.

The same family has owned Chicago's Balzekas Chrysler since 1933. It has survived the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, an energy crisis and a host of recessions and economic ups and downs.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. Chrysler wants to get rid of almost 800 dealerships nationwide.

The Western School Board voted five to twoA Wednesday nightA to close Western Elementary School in Hull.

Monday, March 23, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. A vote by school board members in Pike County, Illinois could decide the future of an entire community.

Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 9:58 p.m. Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock announced the Barry Fire Protection District will receive a Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $61,890. The money will be used to ...

In Illinois, community members came out to support a local food bank. Pork loin...sliced or pulled...was served up with all the fixings and plenty of dessert at the American Legion in Barry.