Hanover Park has cleared the air in more ways than one. Trustees Thursday placed much stricter regulations on open burning in a new law that also clarifies what some called a confusing and contradicting ordinance. The revised rules prohibit chemical...

A hole-in-one is something golfers strive for and dream about -- perfecting their stance, practicing swings even in winter, perhaps even putting a ball on the living room carpet. Richard Koepke -- who is proud of his lowest golf score of 76 and once...

• Nicholas Giacobbe and Adam Larsen, both of Bartlett, were among 46 Northern Illinois University business students honored Aug. 25 for winning a competition that covered all aspects of campus life among the residents of NIU's Business Careers House...

• Dr. Lauren B. Katz graduated May 19, 2007 from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, and entered a family medicine residency in July at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Katz is the daughter of Jeffrey and...

Sign up for Spring Break Teen Night Spring Break Teen Night takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bartlett Park District Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Dance the night away in the Oak Room, shoot hoops in the gym, play Dance Dance...

Candle sale benefits school The PTO of Spring Wood Middle School in Hanover Park is hosting a candle sale through April 10 as a fundraiser for the school. Money raised will be used for such items as school materials and to cover costs of field trips...

Nominations due for Leader award The Greater Elgin Area YWCA is seeking community leaders to be honored at its 25th annual Leader Luncheon The Seville, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood, on May 8. Anyone may nominate an individual or business for an a...

To submit your listing, e-mail ntwohey@dailyherald.com , or fax (847) 427-1301 at least two weeks prior to the event. News of the week Streamwood Woman's Club plant sale fundraiser: Place orders through May 6; Annuals, vegetables, hanging ba...

Open gym over spring break A free Spring Break Open Gym and Fun Program will take place in March at four locations. • Noon to 4 p.m., March 24, Parkwood Elementary School, 2150 Laurel Ave., Hanover Park. Ages 7 to 14. • Noon to 4 p.m. March 26, Teff...

Nominations due for Leader award The Greater Elgin Area YWCA is seeking community leaders to be honored at its 25th annual Leader Luncheon on May 8. Nomination request forms have been mailed to area organizations and businesses, with the nomination...