Thinking twice - or more - may be advisable, but by hanging back too far potential startups could miss opportunities for valuable one-on-one, let's-kick-some-ideas-around conversations with advisers at local Small Business Development Centers and SC...

The Harper College football team isn't fleeing the cold and snow just for fun in the sun this weekend in Arizona. This will be a business trip for the fourth-ranked Hawks (10-1) in the NJCAA/JCFootball.com poll as they face No. 8 Phoenix College (7-...

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...

Once their rented Lincoln Town Car hit 100 mph, Mark Sterner let his foot off the gas. "Don't want to get arrested for DWI," the 21-year-old driver tells his four fraternity brothers. The senior spring breakers filmed most of their last night on Flo...

Des Plaines will step into the world of alternative fuels next year. The city council has voted to purchase two Honda Civics fueled by compressed natural gas instead of by gasoline as part of the 2009 budget. "We can save a lot of money over the lif...

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before...

Add Hoffman Estates to the list of municipalities supporting the construction of power-generating wind turbines. The village board gave preliminary approval Monday night to join the Wind Turbine Alliance, a group of school districts, villages and ot...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Arlington Classic Tours: Year-End Membership S...

Santa Claus will make a very special appearance on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Harper College to visit with deaf and hard-of-hearing children. The college's American Sign Language club will welcome the jovial holiday icon to its annual Winter Party, which wi...