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The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is welcoming two new shows with a gallery reception on Thursday, May 12.

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Shoebox Foundation is seeking volunteers to help prepare "mental health" shoe boxes on Saturday, May 14, at The Pine Cone in West Dundee.

March was a month for heroism in Kane County as three area residents put their safety on the line to assist sheriffs deputies during two incidents, including one an official described as "straight out of a movie."

Maralee Parker, vice president of NAMI, Kane County North affiliate, has published a book, "Unexpected, A Memoir of Endurance and Triumph in Raising a Challenging Child."

A fire at a vacant commercial building in Elgin caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, but no injuries were reported.

The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association has announced the kick-off of the 37th annual "Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition," which is a "beauty contest" for homes and businesses.

A dog was shot and killed Saturday night in Elgin when someone opened fire during an altercation, police said.

The Gamma Xi Chapter Foundation for Educational Pursuits recently announced the selection of three recipients for their recruitment grants. Each recipient will receive $4750, which will be awarded over her four years of college as long as she remains in education.

An Elgin woman and her brother have admitted to scheming to hire undocumented immigrants at a Streamwood factory, federal prosecutors said.

The television stations are after your ratings.