Have a heart to help a neighbor one to two hours a week. The Literacy Connection seeks volunteers to tutor adults in Basic Reading or English as a Second Language. Flexible training is provided, and no special education or knowledge of a second lang...

A Mexican citizen deported in 2003 after serving time for second-degree murder was arrested by federal agents as part of an anti-gang operation in Streamwood and Hanover Park last week and was charged with illegal re-entry. According to the complain...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Northwest Culture Bus: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. alternating Wednesdays from Jan. 13-March 2...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Lord, Change My Attitude: A new Women of the Word Bible study, starting Thurs...

Here is what's in the news for the week of Jan. 25-30 at Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools. For details, visit u-46.org. Board meeting bull; The U-46 Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in Room 140 at the Educational Service...

Jan. 25 Amazon River House Challenge: 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Grades K-five will simulate a rainstorm, take a make-believe trip down the Amazon River and use cl...