An open letter from 10th District Congressman Mark Kirk:

Now, you can find NeighborhoodCircle.com Twittering or making connections on Facebook! We’re spreading out to these other sites on the Internet to let you know when new content is posted on any of our sites.

The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the area.

We don't need to tell you that gas prices have soared to ridiculous heights this year, with prices in the Chicago area topping those in all other parts of the country.

GardenABCs.com, a new, locally produced website, is helping educators, parents and local advocates start and maintain school and community gardens.

Registration has begun for Tease Workout’s summer/fall session which runs August 17 through October 11. Tease Workout’s Signature Pilates & Pole Dancing classes are held in eight-week sessions; each session includes eight classes (one class per week on a designated time and day). Each Signature Workout runs 90 minutes. There are seven levels through which students can advance. All students, regardless of previous experience or training, begin at level one. To move to the next level, the previous levels must first be successfully completed.