Voters in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 have six solid candidates from which to choose in the April 7 election. All are thoughtful and well-versed on the district's challenges. There are three incumbents running for the four, 4-year seats...

Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up. Send items to nbrcalendar@...

March 24 Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Ages 18 and older can work on knitting or crocheting projects. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org. Mar...

March 24 Teen book discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court: "The Schwa Was Here" by Neal Shusterman will be discussed by children in grades seven-12. Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132, or visit palat...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event d...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. March 23 Tax Help for Seniors: 1-4 p.m. Mondays...

Schoolhouse gets money The state has awarded the Mount Prospect Historical Society $20,000 for the second phase of its effort to restore the 1896 Central School and reopen it to the public. State Sen. Dan Kotowski announced the grant, the first majo...

Q. I have a problem in my basement. I have been in this home for 25 years. I purchased the home when it was built. My problem is that one of my concrete blocks on the second row has cracked. It also separated from the mortar. Water has started t...

Plumbing work causes fire: No one was injured in a Thursday morning fire in a Palatine home on the 0-100 block of south Winston Drive. Crews responded around 10:15 a.m. and found smoke coming from the eaves and roof vents of the single-family home. ...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. March 20 Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Round and Square dancing at the plus level. $6 ...