A recent piece of campaign mail from the Illinois Republican Party on behalf of Congressman Mark Kirk attacked Democratic candidate Dan Seals, saying he "hasn't been employed since 2006." Mark Kirk himself was quoted this summer as saying Seals "has...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Nov. 1 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gala: 7 p.m. Saturda...

College students aren't the only ones pulling all-nighters. Many parents are also staying up late facing questions on how to manage investments and tuition costs during tough economic times. The market has taken a toll on some Section 529 college-s...

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. Oct. 27 Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. th...

Deadline for submissions is noon Tuesday. Due to space limitations, not all "Your Faith" items are listed here. The complete column appears on the Daily Herald Web site, dailyherald.com. Adult education The Ministry of New Beginnings, a Catholic-ori...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Oct. 24 Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Bake sale, raffle, lunch menu. Free admission/parkin...

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina _ Property, casualty and auto insurer Allstate Corp. on Wednesday posted an unexpected loss in the third quarter, hit by hefty hurricane-related losses and the ongoing global financial crisis. For the July to September per...

Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer, said the rate of car accidents will decline this quarter as policyholders drive less because of the slowing economy. The rising unemployment rate keeps drivers off the road even...