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...

They've got the plan. Now all they need is the money. Illinois Department of Transportation engineers Wednesday finalized the location of a proposed western bypass around O'Hare linking I-90 and I-294 to a completed Elgin O'Hare Expressway. IDOT wi...

Events where participation would benefit the public, such as volunteer events, social service clubs, call for donations to military, blood drives, bone marrow drives, food pantry drive, people who are giving away food, etc. Send items to nbrcale...

Obesity is a major health problem that has become a pandemic among teenagers causing large amounts of deaths and deadly diseases. School officials should make physical education mandatory for all the teenagers who attend Bartlett High School. Studen...

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Palatine Parks: The Palatine Park...

Bartlett • Jaquitta A. Smith, 18, and Kendra M. White, 17, both of the 900 block of West Bartlett Road, Bartlett, were arrested at their apartment around 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13, and charged with local ordinance fighting. Their court date is Jan. 8. • Jo...

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. Medicare Consultations: By appointment through Friday, Dec. 11, Barrington Ar...

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. Dec. 7 New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Hughes Center at ...

Here is what's in the news for the week of Dec. 4-12 at Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools. For details, visit u-46.org. Seniors ages 62 and older living in the district may attend the plays and concerts for free if they pick up a platinum card fro...

Ontarioville Elementary School should teach Spanish as a second language to students who do not speak it. I believe it is essential to teach Spanish to students who are non-Spanish speakers because this opportunity will benefit them in the future. I...