Slain Crystal Lake boy AJ Freund's DCFS caseworker, found criminally guilty for mishandling case his case, was sentenced in McHenry County court Thursday. Carlos Acosta was convicted of child endangerment.

The shutoff is to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridge pavement.

The Dixon American Legion will serve ham and au gratin potatoes, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 7.

Beautify Dixon, the face of Discover Dixon’s beautification committee, aims to promote and encourage community members to take pride in the appearance of their community by hosting monthly town cleanups, creating corner gardens and recognizing beautiful properties.

If Tuesday’s house explosion in Lake Zurich is determined to have been caused by a natural gas leak, one state senator from McHenry says it would be another example of the dangers he hopes his proposed legislation can prevent.

A bill eliminating the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities failed to pass the General Assembly ahead of its May adjournment, although sponsors say they hope to pass it when lawmakers return in the fall. It was of several that stalled.

New streetwear and sneaker store planned for Sycamore Road in DeKalb

Shenandoah Solar, a limited liability company owned by Ironwood Projects LLC, has sought permission from DeKalb County to build a 5-megawatt commercial solar energy systems on the west side of Somonauk Road in Squaw Grove Township

Local businesses have a new way to advertise themselves, now that the outdoor sound system, which was approved by Sycamore City Council in April, has been installed downtown.