As early as today, Illinois lawmakers will consider a law to protect our vulnerable babies and toddlers from an unseen but pervasive plastic poison. We hope they will act quickly. Many retailers and manufacturers have independently removed products ...

Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, said Chief Executive Officer Tom Wilson's compensation fell 11 percent after the company's first unprofitable year as a public firm. Wilson's package for 2008 was $8.34 million,...

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date. April 1 LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: 7-8:30 a.m. Wedn...

Events related to books and those 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. March 31 Sodoku Solvin...

Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Send items to nbrcalenda...

SPRINGFIELD - On the strength of Chicago and downstate votes, the Illinois House blocked suburban efforts Thursday to rollback Cook County's sales tax increase and force a public vote on such increases. The proposed rollback of last year's 1 percent...

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. Send items to nbrcale...

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. March 25 Greater Lincolnshi...

SPRINGFIELD - The state tollway board would be forced to listen to and vote on citizen demands if a proposal approved Wednesday by the Illinois House becomes law. Under the plan, when at least 1,000 registered voters sign a petition urging the Illin...