Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up, etc. Deadline is two weeks bef...

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Hoffman ...

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Feb. 3 Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:3...

Events aimed at those in the business world, such chamber of commerce activities, business outings and job fairs; along with political meetings and job training. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Feb. 3 Introduction to Microsoft Excel:...

The Des Plaines city council this week approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish a 75 percent/25 percent cost-sharing with residents for the rear-yard drainage program. Residents would have to pay 25 percent of the project cost, which ...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Feb. 2 Live a Balanced Life: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Indian Trails P...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Kingswood Preschool registration: Kin...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Deadline is two weeks before event date. BACOA Income Tax Assistance: Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering the AAR...

I had the privilege to witness one of the greatest political upsets in recent history. On that Tuesday night, a Republican, Scott Brown, won Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Just think about that for a minute. If someone had told you that a Republican wou...