Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Clearbrook Jelly Belly Days: Volunteers are being soug...

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date. April 8 Manage Your Money in an Uncertain Economy: 7-9 p.m. We...

Merit scholars named: Several area high school seniors have been named National Achievement Scholarship winners. The program, established in 1964, is run by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. and honors academically gifted black students. This yea...

The following is a complete list of races and referenda endorsed by the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Municipal Addison Trustee (full endorsement) Sylvia Layne Harry Theodore Richard Veenstra Clerk (full endorsement) Lucille A. Zucchero An...

Here is what's in the news for the week of April 6 at Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools. For details, visit u-46.org. Spring holiday • Friday is a Spring Holiday. All buildings will be closed and there will be no classes. South Elgin High • On Mon...

Elgin Area School District U-46 recently cut 500 positions. Many of these were administrative positions. People originally gave up teaching positions to take these administrative positions. These same people are now allowed to take away teaching pos...

Families whose children plan to attend Elgin Area School District U-46 as kindergartners for the 2009-10 school year should attend kindergarten orientation between now and April 21 to preregister for classes. Children who will turn 5 years old on or...