Candidate filing for the April 7 local elections ended Monday, giving voters their first clear picture of how mayoral and other local races are stacking up. In several communities - including Streamwood, Palatine, Hanover Park, Deer Park, Lake Barri...

At least Palatine Township residents will see a question on their April ballot asking if they want to secede from Cook County. It's one of a pair of referendums other townships are quietly considering that gauge voters' satisfaction with Cook County...

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Before and After School club...

As the New Year begins, it implies a new beginning, a fresh start, a chance to learn from the past. And as we look into our past its only fair to recognize our accomplishments. I have had the distinct honor of serving on the Hanover Township Board f...

Send us pictures of your snow forts Have you or someone in your neighborhood built an impressive snow fort or igloo? We want to see it. Send us your snow fort photos (jpgs only, please) by Sunday, Jan. 25 to snowforts@dailyherald.com. Include your p...

Got a good-looking snow fort? Let's see! Have you or someone in your neighborhood built an impressive snow fort or igloo? We want to see it. Send your snow fort photos (jpgs only, please) by Sunday, Jan. 25 to snowforts@dailyherald.com. Include your...

The nation is inaugurating a new president today, but in the Northwest suburbs, attention is already turning toward the next election, when many area mayors will be fighting to keep their jobs. Based on those who submitted nominating papers Monday, ...

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...

In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. Today, we are about to inaugurate African-American Barack Obama as president. But there will be no "Mission Accomplished" banner hanging behind the podium tonight for the suburbs' annual Martin Luther Kin...

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...