SPRINGFIELD - Local cities and villages are pressuring lawmakers to give them relief from mounting pension payments that threaten to swamp their local budget and force cuts or tax increases. Investment losses have resulted in increased upcoming pens...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House voted 65-51 to reject a plan that would have repealed the Cook County sales tax increase and required voter support for such tax increases. The proposal needed 71 votes for approval. Local House members voting "yes" ...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Golden Jubilee raff...

Masquerade gala benefits special needs: Helping From Heaven, The Lexi Kazian Foundation, will hold its third annual Black & White Masquerade Gala at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at the Northbrook Hilton/Allgauer's. Proceeds from the event will help chi...

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Oct. 14 Sales Networking Gr...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, shopping events, charity auctions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Oct. 15 Care. Cure. Comedy.: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct....

NORTHBROOK - UL Environment Inc. Monday said it hired William Hoffman as the organization's new environmental scientist in green chemistry. Hoffman joins ULE from the Chicago Manufacturing Center, where he was director of sustainability services and...

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. Oct. 12 New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Hughes Center a...

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. Oct. 12 Dental Assisting informat...