Candidates scurried for positions on the ballot in the upcoming February primary election as they filed petitions for Cook County office Monday. Chicago Hyde Park Democratic Alderman Toni Preckwinkle was first to file for president of the County Boa...

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as lectures, classes, book signings, book club events, writers' group events, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Children's bo...

With Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, most Northwest suburbs ask children to adhere to the set hours for trick or treating: Arlington Heights: No set hours; children are advised to trick or treat in the late afternoon.The annual Downtown Trick or Tre...

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. Mushball: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays Ja...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. NW Suburban Guild of Children's Memorial: Meets once a month, September-May, at the home of a member. If interested in joining call, rosalie, (847) 991-9117 or e-mail...

The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce will once again host its annual fashion show benefiting the WINGS shelter, this time with the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center. The "Happy Hallo-WINGS" show takes place at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct....

Carpentersville • Around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, a 27-year-old Chicago man loaded a cart with more than $150 in groceries from Woodman's, walked outside with the goods and ran when confronted by a store manager, police said. Police arrested Tiodolo Ramir...

Barrrington • Brittney L. Kulisek, 20, of the 400 block of Ela Street, Barrington, was arrested around 10:15 a.m. Oct. 7 on the 900 block of South Northwest Highway and charged withh possession of marijuana and traffic violations. • Two men stole a...