Chicago Bandits owner Bill Conroy was disappointed his 2007 team didn't make the National Pro Fastpitch playoffs. But for 2008, he has assembled a team that will play with a different style -- and at a new venue. The Bandits, the city of Elgin and J...

Judson University is inviting the community to Christmas by Candlelight, a traditional concert and dinner. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Lindner Campus Commons, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. The concert, which will include Tim...

You are invited to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with Judson University at the annual Christmas by Candlelight celebration at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Lindner Campus Commons on Judson's campus, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. ...

Streamwood graduate Chris Oates came up big for Judson University (3-2) as he scored the final 5 points in the last 1:51 to give the Eagles a 78-76 win over Iowa Wesleyan College. With just .04 left in the game, Oates nailed 2 free throws to secure ...

To submit items, e-mail faith@dailyherald.com, or send fax to (847) 427-1301. Advent programs Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, will offer midweek Advent services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Fol...

Notes on religion To include your church in the free listings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, fax to (847) 608-0849, or mail to 385 Airport Road, Suite A, Elgin IL 60123. Kneseth Israel: Congregation Kneseth Israel provides a full range of rel...

Elgin City Council members haven't agreed just yet to build the field of their dreams. But it looks like the Chicago Bandits will come anyway. City, team and Judson University officials are holding a 1 p.m. news conference Tuesday to announce their ...

The McHenry County College volleyball season ended in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the NJCAA Division II Nationals Friday night. The Scots (40-9) were defeated in the consolation semifinals by Longview CC of Missouri (39-8). The taller and deeper LCC Laker...