Alzheimer's support group meets The Alzheimer's Association Support Group, sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Eastlake Dining Room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane. Various...

The Little Home Church by the Wayside in Wayne has scheduled a blood drive from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at 32W128 Army Trail Road. The drive is in conjunction with Heartland Blood Centers based in Aurora. To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years ol...

Thursday Barnes and Noble book fair: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday in the Deer Park Town Center, 20600 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Books, CDs, films and food. Local author Jane Hoppe signs copies of her new book "Beyond Betrayal" at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit S...

Today Lunch and Learn Seminar: 1 p.m. today, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce chamber office, 50½ Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. A panel discussion on "How the Library can Help Your Business" by the Indian Trails and Vernon Area public libraries....

A new study by a Roosevelt University professor is once again raising the question of whether townships are a useful and necessary level of government. "I try to be as objective as I can, but all the data seems to point in one direction," said David...

The Sugar Grove municipal building's parking lot is off limits through today while it is being repaired. Temporary parking is available at the Sugar Grove Fire Department across the way. Fundraising discussion Major Gifts and Financial Sustainabilit...

Tuesday Film discussion: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 183 of the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Film is "A Place in the Sun." Discussion and refreshments follow. No registration required. (847) 253-5532. Thursday Day outing at par...

Here is what's in the news at Elgin Area School District U-46 schools. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.u-46.org. Larkin High • On Tuesday, the Larkin High Visual and Performing Arts Academy will present their annual Prism Concert, Seni...

Authorities said a man found dead near train tracks in Barrington Thursday likely died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Barrington Deputy Police Chief Jerry Libit said Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway maintenance workers found the body of a 60-year-...

Native plant sale in Lake Barrington Citizens for Conservation will hold its 12th annual native plant, shrub and tree sale from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, at its headquarters, 459 W. Hwy. 22, Lake Barrington. A selection of native plants will be availabl...