Elgin Community College held commencement exercises for the spring 2009 graduating class on May 22. Andrea Andrada of Elgin, a member of the 2009 graduating class, offered the commencement address. Andrada is the recipient of several honors, includi...

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...

I am sick and tired of the Stroger family running Cook County. We have been putting up with their ways and deceit far too long. Mayor Daley is a co-conspirator in these practices of nepotism and unwarranted high salaries. No wonder Chicago is behind...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. May 20 Restaurant E...

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...

Hoffman chamber tees up: The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and industry golf outing tees off today, Tuesday, at the Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, in Hoffman Estates. Call the chamber at (847) 781-9100 for last-minute deta...