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Send Get Well Cards to Boy Hit by Metra Train

Hough Street School is collecting cards to send to Dominic Szymanski while he recovers from his injuries.

 

Huntley families can join an effort by Hough Street School in Barrington to collecting cards and letters for Dominic Szymanski, the 11-year-old boy struck by a Metra train on Friday. 

Szymanski is currently in stable condition after the ordeal. A passing train apparently obscured the view of the oncoming train which hit a Barrington fifth-grader, Friday night, according to District 220 Chief Communications Officer Jeff Arnett.

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"From what I understand from the police, is that he was at Route 59 and Lake-Cook Road, waiting for a passing train. The passing train obscured the view of another train. When he saw that train, it was too late," Arnett said.

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Szymanski is being treated at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. For those interested in giving him cards or letter, please send them to Dominic c/o Hough Street School 310 S. Hough Street, Barrington, IL 60010. The school will ensure that the letters are delivered.

Hough Street School Principal Lori Wilcox issued a statement regarding Szymanski on District 220's Facebook page. 

"Difficult situations such as this demonstrate why Barrington 220 is such a wonderful, caring school district. Thank you for your interest and compassion. Your well-wishes and concern are encouraging to the Hough School community and to Dominic during his recovery

You can also write Szymanski words of encouragement on Barrington Patch. 


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