Shaw Local

A Cary man took his life in front of police after a disturbance. His parents want to revise his legacy

Rachel Johnson, Dundee-Crown co-op lead area athletes into IHSA state girls swim meet

Maplewood developers in Cary get another extension to submit their plans

Prairie Ridge beats St. Viator to make return to Class 3A state tournament

Operation Green Light in McHenry honors Veterans Day, plus other vets’ events

All about that new roundabout art in Woodstock – and the artist’s response to critics

Person flown after car crashes through guardrail, lands in steep embankment in Huntley

Helping refugees after fall of Saigon led McHenry veteran to life of service

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

In 27 years at McHenry County commission, he’s helped veterans secure millions in health care, benefits

Canines 4 Christ ministry offers hope to veterans with help from man’s best friend

‘Functional art’: Trout Valley vet makes kitchen knives specially designed for people with disabilities

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

‘Lived history in color’: WWII hero, D-Day pilot from Fox River Grove, 105, inspires local vets to help

Legacy of World War I lingers in monuments across the area

Bravery of Civil War heroes from northern Illinois earned them highest military honor

Women’s roles in WWII: Over 13K from Illinois served

Dozens of local men died in Vietnam. Their sacrifices are still felt

Photos: Prairie Ridge vs. St. Viator, 3A Streamwood Supersectional volleyball

Dundee-Crown co-op girls swimming qualifies 7 entries to IHSA State Meet: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

Several Northwest Herald-area football players named to IHSFCA All-State team

Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Round 2 of the 2025 IHSA playoffs

Roxana IHSA proposal releases mock-ups for 7A-8A schools

Historic Highlights: Mrs. Kennedy’s 1962 White House tour a seminal moment of presidency

Historic Highlights: Gettysburg Address still resonates

McLaughlin: Tree lightings to travel shows

Toby Moore: Life balance

Eye On Illinois: Northern neighbors might spend to incentivize school consolidation

Rich Miller: Sources always ready to spill about closed-door caucus meetings

5 Things to Do: ‘White Christmas’ at the Paramount, Three Dog Night at the Arcada and more

5 Things to Do in Will County: Patti LaBelle in Joliet, craft beer tasting at Joliet Area Historical Museum

5 things to do in McHenry County: Holiday market in McHenry, Frostmoon Faire in Crystal Lake and more!

Taxes, sanctuary status and electability key issues in GOP gubernatorial joust

Michigan man accused of setting fire at Crystal Lake motel while possessing crack cocaine

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end