Arlington Heights • Burglars stole a GPS valued at $199 out of a 2000 Honda CR-V at a home on the 300 block of South Newbury Place between 8:15 p.m. Aug. 20 and 5:30 a.m. Aug. 21. • A thief pried open a locker in a men's locker room at X-Sport Fitn...

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Aug. 26 Sales Networking Gr...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. School supply drive...

Palatine annexes station site The Palatine Village Council has approved annexing two parcels of land in unincorporated Cook County that make up the intended site of a future fire station. The land, about 2.5 acres, is at the northeast corner of Quen...

There are signs that the nation's economy is turning around, albeit slowly. But local units of government still are having a hard time making ends meet as they deal with budget woes for this year and as they look ahead into 2010. This after most hav...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Senior Men's Bowling League: The Wednesday Seni...

Give kids a brake: Students are heading back to class over the next few days, so please take extra care driving in school zones. The Illinois speed limit is 20 mph, but be aware that all school zones are no-passing zones and that anyone in the cross...

Check to see if beaches back open: The McHenry County Department of Health conducted beach water samplings at 34 licensed beaches on Thursday. Two beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels: Park & Beach, 4811 Orchard Drive, McCullom Lake, and L...

Hanover Park confirms borer: The presence of the emerald ash borer in Hanover Park has been confirmed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The insects were found on an ash tree near Woodlake Drive and Army Trail Road, and it's likely the major...

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday. Due to space limitations, not all "Your Faith" items are listed here. To submit items, send them to faith@dailyherald.com. Synagogue membership: Congregation Beth Judea (Conservative), Route 83 and Hillt...