Arlington Heights • Thieves stole meat valued at $5,000 out of a cooler at Fuego Restaurant, 17 W. Campbell St., between 6 p.m. Dec. 11 and 8 a.m. Dec. 12. • Thieves stole a 3-foot white polar bear on blue skis lawn decoration at a home on the 1200...

Keep kids engaged and their time structured during winter break. Many park districts and sports groups offer winter break camps for children. Here's some of what's offered in the Northwest suburbs: • Hanover Park Park District Winter Break Camp: 7 a...

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday. To submit items, e-mail faith@dailyherald.com, or send fax to (847) 427-1301. Student ministries director: Emily Tilsy has recently joined Salem United Methodist Church in Barrington as director of stude...

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. Send items to nbrcalenda...

Hanover Park trustees scoffed earlier this year at a presentation proposing a new police station and village hall renovations to the tune of $27 million. It took numerous meetings and revisions, but officials are now on board with plans to scrap the...

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. Send items to nbrcale...

Commencement exercises for Elgin Community College's fall 2009 candidates for graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 in the Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The ceremony will open with a welcome to graduates, their famili...

Arlington Heights • Burglars broke into a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro in the Metra lot, 2121 W. Euclid Ave., between 6:30 a.m. and 5:41 p.m. Dec. 9 and stole the in-dash radio, subwoofer, and amplifier. Value was estimated at $600. • Burglars pulled ope...