Trevor Russell is only 18, but he's left a lot of victims in his wake. Indicted on charges of home invasion, aggravated battery, residential burglary and burglary in 10 separate incidents that occurred between March and May 2008 in Elk Grove Villag...

Anyone who thinks local politics is not as interesting, engaging or energizing as national politics should take a look at the "most commented" list on the Daily Herald's Web home page, dailyherald.com. Our editors monitor that list every day. It doe...

Every day there are stories about people charged with child molestation, but no in-depth stories about how those convicted and released are poorly monitored due to the failure of lawmakers to properly fund and staff the Illinois State Police, charge...

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. Feb. 4 Rotary Classic 5000 Fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. Wedne...

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. Feb 4 LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednes...

Census testing for jobs: Nonsupervisory testing for United States 2010 Census jobs will be held at the following times: • 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. • 2:30...

Reading Road Trip: Adult/high school winter reading program runs through Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 North Elm St. Join the program and earn chances to win weekly prizes with each book you read. Read three books of ...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, 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 d...

The news for the week of Feb. 2-7 at Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools. For details, visit u-46.org. Board meeting • On Monday, the U-46 Board of Education meets in Room 140 at the Educational Services Center, 355 E. Chicago St. in Elgin. The publ...

Arlington Heights Park District For three 4-year seats: Maryfran Leno* Donald Miletic Robert Smith* Robert Whisler* Barrington Countryside park district For two 4-year seats: Maureen Crump* Fred McMorris Barrington park district For two 6-year seat...