A 16-year-old Hanover Park teen was sentenced to 12 years in prison last week for a gang-related shooting in March. Jesus Freyre, of the 1900 block of Evergreen Avenue, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery with a firearm. In exchange, attempted murd...

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...

In light of the insidious nationwide voter registration fraud, maybe the time has come to implement a mandatory biometric system for voter registration. This system would insure that every living, legal American citizen of voting age will have one v...

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 nbrcalendar...

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. Oct. 12 New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Hughes Center a...

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. Mushball: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 11-April 7, Falcon Park Rec...

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. Oct. 12 Dental Assisting informat...

News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. DAR essay contest: The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce its annual...