LOS ANGELES -- Jay Leno's bid for prime-time triumph next season will be backed by nurses, paramedics and filmmaker Ron Howard. NBC is adding four new dramas to its 2009-10 schedule, including a pair of medical shows and the Howard-produced "Parenth...

St. Charles • Morgan Jean Abrams, 18, of the 300 block of Springhill Drive in Roselle, was charged April 5 with retail theft, according to a police report. Abrams attempted to steal three shirts with a total value of about $92 from Von Maur, 3810 E....

A squeaker victory for Elgin Community College referendum proponents, a tanking economy and hefty campaign contributions from area firms may seem a volatile combination to some. However, college officials said Wednesday, facilities will be updated ...

To list your club's meetings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, or fax to (847) 608-0849. McHenry AARP: The McHenry County Chapter of AARP will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at The Fountains of Crystal Lake on Route 31, one mile north of Ro...

Kane County • A cedar fence valued at $200 was reported damaged Monday in a hit-and-run crash on the 6N400 block of Tucker Avenue, St. Charles Township, according to police. • Checks and cash totaling $45 were reported stolen Monday from a vehicle ...

Restaurant burglarized: Someone broke into Elly's Pancake House, 435 Townline Road, Mundelein, and stole cash, police said Friday. The burglary was discovered about 5:15 a.m. by an employee arriving for work. The burglar entered the restaurant by th...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Feb. 11 Band benefi...