A Warren Township man charged with reckless homicide in a May 22 crash that killed a passenger in his vehicle has been released from custody after posting $10,000 for bond. Adam Burkhardt, 22, faces up to 14 years in prison if convicted in the death...

Working Mother magazine honored three area companies for their diversity efforts. Northbrook based Allstate Insurance, Kraft Foods of Northfield and State Farm Insurance of Bloomington were listed among Best Companies for Multicultural Women. The ...

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. May 28 WINGS annual...

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date. For additional detail...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, 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 d...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. May 25 New Beginnings meets: 11 a.m. Monda...

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Pat Quinn joined suburban lawmakers Friday to demand high-speed rail funding be added to the $29 billion construction plan. Quinn wants the General Assembly's support on high-speed rail, which President Barack Obama's federal stim...

The man at the wheel in a one-car crash that killed his passenger has been charged with reckless homicide, prosecutors said Saturday. Adam Burkhardt, 22, of the 16000 block of Mulberry Lane in Warren Township near Gurnee, faces up to 14 years in pri...

Waukegan police say alcohol and speed might have contributed to a traffic crash early Friday that killed a Northbrook man. The crash happened about 2:20 a.m. when a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck went off the road and hit a parked semitrailer nea...