The Literacy Connection has many adult students waiting for someone to help them learn to read, write and speak English. The Literacy Connection will hold a free orientation session from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Gail Borden Public Library's co...

Daring deeds in Roselle Starting today, children can register for the Roselle Public Library's Winter Reading Program. "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds" is designed for children up to sixth grade. Children are encouraged to check out books, includi...

Red light cameras possible Des Plaines aldermen will today consider whether to add cameras to catch drivers who run red lights. Police are considering the technology at some intersections. A private company would post the cameras, and violators woul...

Cooking class at library Learn to cook with beer today during a free program at The Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, in Lincolnshire. Set to run from 7 to 9 p.m., the class is free and for adults only. Register in person, at www.v...

The village of Hanover Park is facing what many companies face. And it's something more and more communities will be facing in the coming years. How to help a growing minority population and how to get that growing population interested or even awar...

Movers and Shakers Movers and Shakers McLeodUSA, a provider of IP-based telecommunications services for small, medium and multi-location businesses, promoted Sean Fleming to vice president of sales for Chicago, to oversee the company's sales activit...

About 300 leotard-clad gymnasts converged upon Elgin this weekend to compete in Spring Hill Gymnastics' Co-Ed Classic Invitational. Athletes ages 6-17 flipped, hurtled and stuck landings for qualifying scores and to gain entry to state, regional an...

On the issue of expanding gambling in Illinois, the two candidates in the Democratic primary for 56th District state representative are as distinct as heads and tails. Challenger John Moynihan recognizes a practical value for the state's finances in...

Congratulations to chef Jeremy Lycan and wine director Jody Richardson of Niche Restaurant, 14 S. Third St., Geneva, for their recognition by the James Beard Foundation. Both have been invited to showcase their American contemporary cuisine and wine...

Potluck dinners aren't a path to progress. At least Hanover Park Trustee Toni Carter doesn't think so. That's why the outspoken official wants to revamp the village's inactive human relations committee, which she said specialized in casseroles, and ...