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McHenry man taught, coached scores of local kids: ‘Remarkable ability to connect with people’

At 9, Crystal Lake boy collects blankets for homeless people – and his kindness is infectious

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

McHenry County wants you to help name snowplows at touch-a-truck Sunday

Island Lake man wins $1 million from $50 scratch-off lottery ticket

Ellery Shutt, Woodstock dominate KRC meet again

Cary teacher named McHenry County Educator of the Year; see full list of winners

McHenry man taught, coached scores of local kids: ‘Remarkable ability to connect with people’

‘How can you walk away?’: Volunteerism came from her mother. Now she’s passing it to her kids

At 9, Crystal Lake boy collects blankets for homeless people – and his kindness is infectious

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

Cary woman starts free ‘little food pantry’ on her front porch: ‘I just want to help’

Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach

34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High

McHenry, Huntley baseball win to remain tied for first in FVC: Northwest Herald Wednesday roundup

Johnsburg’s Ashton Stern no-hits Sandwich

Through constant coaching changes, Johnsburg grad Jacob Welch stayed at NIU: Now he’s ready to play

Friday Night Drive’s Top Receivers to Watch in 2026

Friday Night Drive’s Top Running Backs to Watch in 2026

M. Eileen Brown: How quiet acts of kindness strengthen our community

Tom Weitzel: Unsung heroes are essential to a police department’s smooth operation

Oliver: Legislation would provide Social Security credits for unpaid caregivers

Froma Harrop: There’s a reason some populist views are popular

Eye On Illinois: Are spending or savings plans worth the political capital based on your wallet?

Toby Moore: Real connection requires courage

Revolutionary War Weekend, Jazz Fest coming to Cantigny in June

5 Things to Do: Oswego history tour, The Brothers Sinatra and more this weekend

As summer nears, experts remind residents to avoid handling wild animals and birds

5 things to do in McHenry County: ‘Grease’ Sing-Along; Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac tribute concerts this weekend

‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial

Huntley caps 6th consecutive FVC championship, cruises past Burlington Central for senior-night win