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, etc. Deadline is two weeks bef...

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Elk Grov...

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. Arlington Heights Historical Society: Through March 31...

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. Yoga for Seniors: The Wheeling Senior Center offers...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, 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 date. Kingswo...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Bartlett Woman's Club scholarships: Application deadline is Thursday, April 1. Scholarship is available to any high school senior, who resides in Bartlett. Applications av...

Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Deadline is two weeks before...

Brad Sandefur freely entered last week's Hanover Park village board meeting, intending to discuss what he saw as dangerous ice buildup in his neighborhood. He involuntarily exited shortly after, escorted by a swarm of police officers who spotted his...

I have been frustrated with this debate over health reform. I do believe we have good health care providers in this country. We have the technology, and drugs to care for and even cure many illnesses and diseases. Unfortunately we are lacking access...