Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Nov. 1 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gala: 7 p.m. Saturda...

According to the American Kennel Club, the updated breed standard for the Chihuahua was approved in August and is now in effect. Check with AKC if you need a copy of the revised standard. E-mail to info@org, go to the website at http.//www.akc.org o...

Elgin authorities responded Tuesday to the second hazardous materials incident in two days at the Chase Bank building at 2500 Westfield Drive. Employees reported receiving a letter containing a white powdery substance, similar to a package that resu...

The two men running for the 64th District State House seat say that a McHenry County proposal to raze 26 homes in Lake in the Hills won't happen on their watch. Republican State Rep. Mike Tryon and Democratic challenger Robert Kaempfe say that, if ...

Everyone is invited to a free pasta dinner at Saints Peter & Paul Church at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, after the 5 p.m. Mass. The church is on First Street in Cary. The youth ministry is sponsoring this event. Thanks to Panera Bread in Fox River Grove...

Girl Scouts-Sybaquay Council invites girls ages 5-17 and their parents or guardians to come and find out what Girl Scouts can offer you and your family. Plan to attend one of these area recruitments in October. • 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at Car...

State senate and representative candidates in Lake County are wary of accepting future pay raises and cost of living increases, given the current sagging economy. A nearly 12 percent pay raise for lawmakers and other leading state officials was reje...

Come November, two dozen personalities will occupy seats on the McHenry County Board. Those personalities must find a way to work together, to hear and bounce ideas off one another. A round-table discussion at the Daily Herald this week gave a glimp...