When three suburban school districts devised a new funding model to build a 20-Megawatt wind farm downstate, one of its architects described the districts as the "Don Quixotes looking for the windmills." That has become an apt metaphor for the strug...

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...

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. Schaumburg Township...

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. Sept. 23 Financial Strategi...

Taxpayers often complain that elected officials play fast and loose with their hard-earned money. Now, the Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 school board is challenging parents and community members to choose where to spend taxpayer dollars b...

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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before eve...

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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Pav...

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. Sept. 21 New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Hughes Center at S...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Sept. 11 Community Garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. For information, call...

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. Deadline is two weeks be...