As a few men gathered to ponder their memories about a friend and confidant, one issued a profound insight about the man, who at age 6 knew that he wanted to serve God as a priest. As deep as he dug, Geoff Rupert, who with his wife Cecilia is head o...

Elgin Community College's Latino Heritage Month is currently under way. Events scheduled during this annual celebration of Hispanic culture and beliefs begins include: • Wednesdays through Oct. 16: "Sabor Latino" features a meal and musical entertai...

For information, call (847) 259-6050. Monthly movie: It is shown at 2 and 6:30 p.m., today. See it on the big screen free. For title call or visit www.rolling-meadows.lib.il.us/ Autumn Feast: Welcome back Chef Francisco Lopez of Hel's Kitchen ...

Your guide to arts & crafts To submit your listing, e-mail arts&crafts@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301. September Country Folk Art Festival: Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Route 6...

Some teams believe in jinxes. Other teams erase them. And if, indeed, College of DuPage was jinxed against Harper, it isn't anymore. After 10 straight losses to the Hawks and 13 losses in their last 14 meetings, DuPage controlled everything Saturda...

Ever wonder how Judson College came to be Judson University? Plans for the change have been in the works for five or six years, according to Judson President Jerry Cain. The thought came from some outside sources. The international community, it se...

Harper College's football team didn't have to learn the hard way last week. But a 37-35 comeback win against the Wisconsin-Whitewater JV was a lesson for the Hawks (2-1, 1-1) as they return to Midwest Football Conference play at 1 p.m. Saturday with...

The Rev. Bill Shields is being remembered by friends and colleagues as a man of conviction, a priest deeply devoted to his flock -- and the occasional absent-mindedness. Rev. Shields, friends report, would occasionally call home to St. Hubert Parish...