Michelle Meyer

An Elgin man is charged with reckless driving and fleeing the scene after crashing into three cars in Crystal Lake Tuesday.

A driver was cited for colliding with a motorcyclist in Crystal Lake Monday afternoon, resulting in serious injuries, officials said.

The person believed responsible for the hit-and-run that killed a Crystal Lake-area teen was found dead in a Woodstock home.

Authorities said someone attempted to enter the McHenry County courthouse in Woodstock with a weapon and then fled the scene.

Crystal Lake Police Department’s “beloved” K-9 Zeus died after suffering a medical emergency due to cancer over the holiday weekend, officials reported.

A new trampoline park is coming to Algonquin after the village board approved the request with plenty of safeguard conditions.

Police said a teen was hit by a car and killed while riding a bicycle near Crystal Lake and that the driver fled the scene. They have put out a description of the car they believe was involved.

A worker suffered critical injuries after falling off a two-story roof he was working on Thursday morning near Huntley, officials report.

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

Nicholas Lopardo has been found guilty of four Class X gun charges after a one-night crime sprees in which he shot at several cars and houses.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach reopens just in time for Independence Day weekend after a six day closure because of high bacteria levels.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach extended its streak of closed days Tuesday because of high bacteria levels and a splash pad at Veterans Acres is closed for repairs.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach extended its streak of closed days Monday because of high bacteria levels.

McHenry County College will create a new events center on campus to host future community and college happenings.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach extended its streak of closed days Sunday because of high bacteria levels.