As area girls bowling teams roll into the postseason, expectations run high following a season of climbing averages and closed frames, sometimes in the face of adversity. Perhaps the biggest area surprise has been the Jacobs squad that bowled its wa...

Southern Illinois University football coach Dale Lennon revealed his 2009 recruiting class earlier today during a press conference at Lingle Hall. Eighteen players from 10 different states comprise Lennon's second recruiting class at SIU. "The focus...

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. Tax preparation: By appointment from 9 a.m. to ...

Gov. Rod Blagojevich's recent conviction and removal from office brings justice to the taxpayers of Illinois who deserve true leadership, not someone who abuses the power of office for their own political and financial gain. For a man who campaigne...

ADDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Four 4-year terms): Alesha Henley Marianne Fotopolous Lisa M. Knauf (incumbent) BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Two 6-year terms): Norbert Banaszynski (incumbent) Kimberly Glomp (incumbent) BLOOMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (...

How nice of Lou Malnati's and Schlitz to send their products to the troops for the Super Bowl. Pizza and two beers for about 6,000 soldiers; I have a better idea: How about bringing all of our troops back to the United States where they belong, and ...

Arlington Heights • Burglars broke into a 2008 Acura MDX SUV in a restaurant lot at 1331 W. Dundee Road between 5:24 and 8:24 p.m. Jan. 25 and stole a GPS valued at $250. • Burglars broke into a 2007 Infiniti QX56 in a townhouse lot on the 1300 bloc...

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two...

Here are candidates who filed this week for local municipal offices. Candidates who filed for other governmental units will be listed as the week progresses. ADDISON Mayor (4-year term): Larry Hartwig (incumbent); Joseph Lullo Jr. Clerk (4-year term...

April won't be a cakewalk for many area mayors and village presidents looking to keep their jobs. The last day of candidate filing ended Monday with mayoral contests taking shape in many DuPage County communities. Here's a quick look: Aurora Incumb...