By Hana Yoo hyoo@@dailyherald.com In brief Meet Greg Kleckner, 41, new principal of Prairie Elementary School, in Buffalo Grove. Residence: Buffalo Grove Education: Bachelor's in elementary education, Illinois State University; master's in administration and supervision, Loyola University.

By Eileen O. Daday Daily Herald Correspondent Their volunteer efforts run the gamut, from raising money for tsunami relief - to the tune of $12,000 - to helping children with cancer, to working with a therapeutic horseback program. All this, and they're just kids. Some as young as third grade.

By Nadia Malik Some of you may have already gotten started on one of the most popular New Year's Resolutions: Getting in shape. Before you go any further, though, heed a warning.

By Mick Zawislak Daily Herald Staff Writer Employees at nearly a dozen Lake County businesses will have an alternative to driving beginning today.

By Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune Sep. 29--A Buffalo Grove school district's attempt to cut back on the number of fliers sent home in children's backpacks has raised the ire of some parents, who say officials have gone too far.