Consider it a message of encouragement. Harper College trustees, citing the deepening recession, have unanimously voted to freeze in-district tuition for the 2009-10 school year. "This is our way of saying we understand that many of our students are...

Government officials from 47 entities taxing the West and Northwest suburbs spent nearly $2.5 million last year on outside lobbyists to influence state policy and spending, a watchdog agency says. Citing a report his group released Tuesday, Illinoi...

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. Clearbrook Jelly Belly Days: Volunteers are being soug...

Harper College officials say the four-year degree programs they want to offer won't cost local taxpayers anything, but they won't come entirely free of charge. The Palatine community college already has spent more than $200,000 just on lobbyists in ...

Buffalo Grove candidates talk The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates forum for Buffalo Grove village trustee candidates from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, in the Buffalo Grove High School Theater, 1100 W. Dundee Road. Si...

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 would like to congratulate the Mount Prospect Police Department for hosting the Disability Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2009. It was a huge undertaking that brought 50 area providers and 500 community members together with the goal of sharing infor...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Marissa Coleman stepped onto the court for practice Friday and bumped fists with a Maryland teammate. Then, she grabbed a ball and got right to work. No time for the top-seeded Terrapins to mark their territory just yet. They took ca...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. March 27 A/V Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Indian Trails Public Libra...

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two...