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...

The FBI and Hanover Park police are looking for a man who robbed a Chase bank at 1640 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, around noon today, FBI spokeswoman Karen Kelly said. Kelly said the robber was identified as a white male of unknown age and heigh...

Here is what's in the news for the week of Dec. 14-18 at Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools. For details, visit u-46.org. At the end of the day Friday, Dec. 18, the holiday recess begins. Classes resume Jan. 4. Seniors 62 and older living in the di...

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. Pal...