Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. July 3 Gurnee Park District Farmer's Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 16, Esper Petersen Park, at Grand Av...

While they may have started Twittering later than most, major corporations have jumped into the social media arena and are using it in a variety of ways. Some corporations have different missions they want to accomplish online. Kraft Foods Inc., for...

CHICAGO - A suburban doctor who became tangled in the corruption investigation surrounding ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for hiding $3 million in income from a tax collector. Dr. Robert Weinstein, 64, of ...

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. Send items to nbrcalendar@...

The Northern Illinois Lightning women's fastpitch softball team finished in third place over the weekend at the USSSA 18 & over Northern Illinois State Championship in Rockford. The Lightning went 5-2 for the weekend and after an 0-8-1 start to the ...

U.S. property and casualty insurers, a group including American International Group Inc. and Allstate Corp., posted a record loss in the first three months of the year as investments slipped and claims exceeded premiums, an industry group said. "Pro...