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When AJ Freund was reported missing five years ago, a huge search and community outpouring ensued. Then he was found dead and his parents were charged. The impact of the case is still felt in Crystal Lake and beyond.
Five-year-old AJ Freund's body was found five years ago this week. Here is a timeline of events from when AJ Freund was first reported missing to the recent conviction of a DCFS worker involved in his case.
Randi Freese began as an intern in the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and soon could be leading it, making her the first woman to hold that position in the county’s history. She needs to win election in November; so far there's no one else in the race.
The Village Squire, 125 Washington St., West Dundee, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of events and promotions from May 13-30.
Join the Liebman Institute for Science Innovation at McHenry County College for “Time: Behind and Beyond the Clock” Friday.
A Crystal Lake woman who authorities say ran an unlicensed day care is accused of fracturing the ribs of a baby in her care.
The would-be operator of a self-storage facility at the former Crystal Bowl location scaled down the plans after an earlier plan commission consideration -- but it still got rejected.
Area Dogs receive rabies vaccines during a rabies vaccine event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center, in Crystal Lake. Two more low-cost rabies vaccination clinics will be offered on May 14th, and May 21st. The clinics are by appointment only, and registration is available online at bit.ly/MCAC-clinics.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County presented five awards at its annual dinner.
McHenry County College students learned how to grow hops last year and saw their harvest used to brew two beers now sold for a limited time at a Woodstock brewery. An MCC graphic arts student designed the beer label.
“Mary Stuart” has two delicious roles for women: Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.
CL Chamber Foundation honored Elizabeth Wakeman of Wakeman Law Group, PC., General Kinematics Corporation Vice President Randy Smith and Shaw Media/The Northwest Herald at the 11th Annual GEM Leadership Celebration Thursday.
The Crystal Lake Chamber Foundation's honors their awards winners at the 11th Annual GEM Awards Leadership Celebration on April 18, 2024, at the Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills. This year's award winners are Elizabeth Wakeman, of Wakeman Law Group, PC.; Randy Smith, of General Kinematics Corporation; and SHAW Media/The Northwest Herald.
McHenry County Conservation Districts will host an Earth Day party in Crystal Lake and Scorched Earth Brewing will have a Houseplant Happy Hour this weekend in McHenry County.
Spring is here, and that means outdoor farmers markets will start popping up in coming weeks. Check out our listing of some of the best farmers markets in northern Illinois – deserving of a visit from you this season.