Claire O'Brien

The Chain O’ Lakes and part of the Fox River are back open for boating, the Fox Waterway Agency announced Tuesday.

McHenry County and the Red Cross held a resource fair for flood victims, and help is still available for those who couldn't make it.

Now that floodwaters are receding, McHenry County officials are informing residents what to do with sandbags and other cleanup issues.

After a two-week delay, Woodstock has authorized the city manager to sue the owners of Thompson’s Appliances if action towards demolishing the store doesn’t move quickly.

More than 100 people gathered in McHenry Friday for a May Day rally, organized by groups who'd protested President Trump's policies since taking office a second time.

More than 100 people gathered in McHenry Friday for a May Day rally, organized by groups who'd protested President Trump's policies since taking office a second time.

How much rain fell in northern Illinois in April? In some places, it was more than twice the average, swelling rivers in the region beyond their banks.

A man suffered serious burn injuries in a McHenry-area propane fire Thursday, Nunda Rural Fire Protection District spokesperson Alex Vucha said.

Find out how much Woodstock is raising its water and sewer rates, and some of the budget pressures city officials say are causing the changes. The new rates kick in Friday.

One McHenry County roadwork project estimated to cost $2.46 million had a lowest bid come in at $3.17 million. Other projects are also seeing higher than expected costs.

Resources fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.

Half a dozen people were displaced and more than 15 cats are unaccounted for following a fire in Woodstock early Wednesday in a building that contained four units.

While floodwaters are gradually receding along the Fox River in McHenry County, officials are again asking residents to self-report their damage in hope of securing a declaration to unlock assistance.

A Lake County Sheriff’s Office squad car hit a large utility pole near Woodstock late Monday while transporting someone to McHenry County Jail, according to authorities.

Woodstock officials have approved the city’s annual budget – including funding for the controversial Flock security cameras downtown. City Council members gave themselves an out when approving the cameras, saying they could still defund them.