Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two...

The Chicago area unemployment rate reached 6.3 percent in September, up almost 2 percent from the 4.7 percent rate for the same month a year earlier, the U.S. Department of Labor Reported Wednesday. That compares with 6.1 percent nationally, the dep...

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. Holiday Card sales: • Leukemia Research Foundation hol...

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. Deadline is two weeks bef...

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before...

Hanover Park police confirmed they have one person in custody following a stabbing Sunday at a Halloween USA store. A fight broke out around 5:45 p.m. at the store, located at 7550 Barrington Road, resulting in an adult male and male teenager being...

As a lifelong Democrat and a life member of the National Education Association (retired), I have grown increasingly disturbed by the campaign being conducted by the Hon. Paul Froehlich and the so-called Friends of Froehlich in the 56th state represe...

Party to benefit pooches A fundraiser benefiting Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue Inc. will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith Road, Palatine. "Beer Tasting and a Band" will feature a Halloween-themed beer tasting, follo...

Hanover Park fire officials reported a "stabbing incident" that occurred Sunday evening, but police would not confirm the reports. According to the fire department, the stabbing occurred at 5:45 p.m. at 7470 Barrington Road. Two people were transp...