Claire O'Brien

McHenry County seniors wishing to participate in the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral program can sign up starting Jan. 1.

A man was airlifted after a crash near Richmond Friday morning and ending up 20 feet off the road in an embankment, officials said.

The McHenry County Board voted down four of five requests for solar farms, many in the McHenry and Johnsburg areas.

Johnsburg-area residents who oppose a proposed solar farm near the Ringwood and Spring Grove roads intersection made their final push to the McHenry County Board before it’s due to vote on the project Tuesday evening.

Huntley residents are scheduled to get a small increase in the village portion of their property tax bills next year, but the tax rate is expected to decline slightly.

Flu activity is high in McHenry County, according to the department of health.

The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory early Saturday for much of northern Illinois.

What's next for the appliance store in Woodstock that has partially collapsed, as well as affected nearby properties and the street in front?

The west leg of Miller Road at Randall Road in Lake in the Hills near Crystal Lake is set to reopen Friday for the holidays.

Months after approving salary raises for countywide elected officials, the McHenry County Board has decided not to take up compensation for its own members in the near future.

A new hotel is still planned for downtown Woodstock - but with some changes, including how long it will take.

A chunk of ice, believed to have come from a truck driving ahead, smashed through a van's windshield near Marengo Friday, hospitalizing the driver.

McHenry County businesses are having another go at Small Business Saturday this weekend after last week’s promotion was mostly derailed by almost a foot of snow that blanketed the region.

Santa Claus is coming to Huntley – and will be among the first participants in a new holiday parade at Very Merry Huntley. And find a listing of other weekend Christmas events.

City officials don’t have a set timeline on when a portion of Clay Street in downtown Woodstock will reopen, as a roof cave-in at Thompson’s Appliances has raised fears the building could collapse.