Builder Kimball Hill Inc.'s charitable donations spread across the suburbs. From new programs at local hospitals and colleges to the construction of a domestic violence shelter, the philanthropic efforts of the home builder and its leaders haven't g...

Kimball Hill Inc. on Tuesday warned it might become the latest Chicago-area victim of the national housing crisis. The Rolling Meadows-based homebuilder said in a filing Tuesday it has "substantial doubts about whether we will be able to continue as...

New condos and businesses could soon be coming to Palatine, across the street from Harper College. The Palatine Village Council discussed a plan Monday night for a four-story mixed-use building at 1776 S. Roselle Road, near the old Embers restaurant...

Musical mosaic: The Harper College Community Music Center's third annual Concert Series will continue at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 with "Acoustic Swing and More" by the Don Stiernberg Trio Upcoming concerts include: • The Hard Times Bluegrass Band at 7:30 p....

Take a trip to China with council The Barrington Area Council on Aging and Collette Vacations will present a program highlighting their upcoming trip to Beijing at 12:30 p.m. today at the Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive in Barrington. Dess...

Quitting smoking in Hoffman Estates In the wake of the Illinois Clean Air Act banning cigarette smoking in public places, the village of Hoffman Estates and St. Alexius Medical Center are offering a six-week class to kick the habit. Class starts Wed...

Learn to balance your workspace The Bartlett Women's Business Council of the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar, "Balancing Your Workspace," at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Joyce Kosinski of Design in Balance will discuss how to design your work...

Harper to host Tech Night Wednesday Harper College will host its Tech Night starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Harper Professional Center, 650 E. Higgins Road, Suite 9 South, Schaumburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seminar topics will include: project ...