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Maddie (BHS Swim Team Freshman) stopped in with her dad, Peter K., last Saturday — and she only wanted to talk about one thing: the just-completed Chicago River Swim!
(Brought to you by A Long Swim, The A Long Swim Team, and Barrington’s own founder, Douglas McConnell.)
How many people swam? How cold was the water? Why so early? How do you get out of the river? How come it’s been 98 years?
And, of course — “I want to do it next year!”
Maddie, let’s get Mr. McConnell in front of the Barrington High School Swim Team for a Chicago River Swim Talk!
Doug … you’re on! 🌊 Stop in and make a donation to ALS, of $39 or more and take out a zippie or hoodie commemorating last weeks Chicago River Swim

🌊 History Made on the Chicago River! 🌊
Last Sunday, Barrington’s own Doug McConnell and the A Long Swim Team made waves — literally. After nearly a decade of lobbying the City of Chicago, the U.S. Coast Guard, and countless other authorities, the Chicago River Swim returned for the first time in 98 years!
It was more than a race — it was a movement. Every stroke raised awareness and funds for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), powered by donors who stepped up in a big way. Among them was State Senator Darby Hills. Though her schedule kept her from the riverfront, she stopped into Phillips to donate and snag a commemorative Chicago River Swim zippie.
💙 Zippies are available through October — every donation brings us closer to the cure. Get in the swim — the last donation that makes the difference might be yours!