BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The doors that lead to the large auditorium where Virginia Tech's football team meets are kept propped open these days, giving passers-by a clear view to what once appeared to be the Hokies' inner sanctum. Outside, the words "Mich...

Fundraisers To submit your listing, e-mail ntwohey@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301. News of the week Recycle your computer: Drop off your recently retired computer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept 8 at Weber Atrium Center in Arlington Heights....

To submit your listing, e-mail ntwohey@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301. News of the week Be a Peanut Day volunteer: The Streamwood Kiwanis Club is seeking adult and youth group volunteers interested in lending a hand to collect donations...

See the comedic hip hop duo Alfred & Seymour perform at Harper College in Palatine. Alfred & Seymour star at noon at the Harper College Quad, between Buildings D and L, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Their program features break dancing and stand...

State Sen. Susan Garrett, a Democrat from Lake Forest, will hold a public hearing on ComEd's emergency response process. The forum will be 10:30 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Des Plaines Public Library, Meeting Room B, 1501 Elinwood Street. Garrett said the p...

Mid-Suburban East Buffalo Grove Coach: Rick Schoffstall (3rd year), 26-12-7. Last year: 12-8-2 (4-1-0, 2nd, MSL East). Key losses: Brian DeSimone (F, all-area, 9 goals, will concentrate on basketball), Dan Lewis (MF, all-area, 7 goals, 8 a...

When sophomore defensive back Lionel Lamarre picked up a fumble and raced 45 yards for a touchdown with 1:50 left in the fourth quarter, it was looking like a great comeback win for Harper College over highly-ranked Joliet in Saturday's season ope...

Looking to stamp out school yard bullying, state lawmakers Thursday approved two get-tough measures that require every district to draft a no-bullying policy and outfit school buses with recording devices. Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed the measures Th...

Harper College women's volleyball won't have the thrill of the quick kill. Instead, the Hawks will be trying to slowly wear their opponents down this season. "What we had last year was some real star power," said Harper coach Bob Vilsoet. "This year...