River rising in Des Plaines The Des Plaines River is expected to crest in Des Plaines at 7 feet at 7 p.m. today, depending on how much rain fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service. While that is 2 feet over flood stage, it is a foo...

The knock at Carol Bock's door came last fall. There stood longtime Hanover Park Trustee Bob Packham, asking if he could come in for a cup of coffee. By the time he left, Bock was considering whether to follow in her late husband's footsteps. The cl...

Just as U.S. unemployment hit the highest rate in more than 25 years, Hanover Park is looking at layoffs of its own. The village will cut three workers by May 1, leaving 193 full-time employees on staff. The "downsizing initiative" will save about $...

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. Send items to nbrcale...

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...

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. 27 Grenadier Athletic Booster Club "Grens Gala": ...

Palatine seat contested A longtime Palatine resident has announced his write-in candidacy for the District 6 council seat. John R. Del Re, 45, will challenge incumbent Brad Helms in the April election. Del Re and his wife, Ruth, have four children a...

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. Send items to nbrcale...

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...