Deadline for submissions is noon Monday. To submit items, e-mail faith@dailyherald.com, or send fax to (847) 427-1301. Jan. 8 'The Secret': The public is invited to the movie "The Secret" at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Countryside Unitarian Uni...

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. Send items to nbrcalendar...

NORTHBROOK - Underwriters Laboratories Inc., a company specializing in product safety testing and certification services, announced that it has acquired Compliance Certification Services of Fremont, Calif. The acquisition results in a newly formed d...

A suburban Chicago man pleaded guilty Tuesday to swindling at least 250 people out of more than $1 million through the sale of counterfeit prints advertised as the work of Pablo Picasso and other major contemporary artists. Michael Zabrin of Northbr...

SPRINGFIELD - A dozen state lawmakers, including two local members, are poised to recommend today whether Illinois should close and sell the Thomson Correctional Center, a largely vacant prison that could end up housing inmates from a U.S. prison ca...

Mexican restaurant Lalos in Des Plaines recently reopened under new management. Lalos offers a large variety of Mexican dishes. Lunch items include mini fajitas, filete de tilapia, tacos and pollo con mole. Enjoy live music before 10 p.m. and a DJ a...

U.S. auto insurers, a group that includes Allstate Corp. and Progressive Corp., face an increase in claims costs as the recession eases and drivers return to the road, an analyst with Barclays Plc said. Allstate is based in Northbrook. The insurers ...

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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Jan....