Events where participation would benefit the public, such as volunteer events, social service clubs, call for donations to military, blood drives, bone marrow drives, food pantry drive, people who are giving away food, etc. Operation Christmas...

McHenry County A pair of high-ranking McHenry County Board members from the same district, including Chairman Ken Koehler, will face stiff challenges from three fellow Republicans next year, while two former board leaders hope voters return them to ...

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as lectures, classes, book signings, book club events, writers' group events, forums and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Holiday book drive: Through Tuesday, ...

Kane County Treasurer David Rickert is facing a party challenge in his bid to retain his office. Bob Kovanic of Sugar Grove, an accountant who owns his own firm, filed papers Monday to run as a Republican for the office. "I think incumbents in the c...

ComEd officials decided to postpone the planned Tuesday afternoon closing of the Tri-State Tollway to repair power lines that were downed earlier in the day, a company spokesman said. A delay in getting the right equipment along with a desire to wor...

DuPage County's fourth district looks to be the primary hot spot come Feb. 2, 2010. Races for both Republicans and - for the first time in recent memory - Democrats in that district will feature primary battles for the two-year term on the county an...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Nov. 2 Scholar-in-Residence: 12:30 p.m. Monday...

Church blood drive Nov. 7 First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the church. The drive is in the Fellowship Hall. Use the Eastman Street entrance. For an...