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August 01, 2025
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McHenry plans 815 Day on - yes - 8/15 to highlight what makes city ‘exceptional’

McHenry plans 815 Day on - yes - 8/15 to highlight what makes city ‘exceptional’

The idea of 815 Day – a play off the local area code and the date - is to highlight "people, places, and experiences that make McHenry exceptional," an organizer says.

By Janelle Walker●
August 01, 2025 at 11:56 am CDT

DeKalb man arrested following police pursuit from Wisconsin to McHenry County

DeKalb man arrested following police pursuit from Wisconsin to McHenry County

A DeKalb man has been arrested following a police pursuit that authorities say started in Caledonia, Wisconsin, and ended with a stolen car abandoned on Interstate 90 in McHenry County.

By Janelle Walker●
July 31, 2025 at 5:08 pm CDT

3 adults, 1 juvenile charged in Carpentersville park armed robbery; K-9 cop recovers gun: police

3 adults, 1 juvenile charged in Carpentersville park armed robbery; K-9 cop recovers gun: police

Four people aged 20 and younger have been charged in armed robbery reported July 17 at a Carpentersville park, authorities said.

By Janelle Walker●
July 31, 2025 at 3:34 pm CDT

Hampshire woman cited in head-on DeKalb County crash that sent 2 to hospital

Hampshire woman cited in head-on DeKalb County crash that sent 2 to hospital

A Hampshire woman was cited in a crash Thursday that sent two to anthe hospital, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

By Megann Horstead●
July 31, 2025 at 2:32 pm CDT

Illinois State University renames football field Jay and Lori Bergman Field

Illinois State University renames football field Jay and Lori Bergman Field

The football field at Hancock Stadium in Normal has been renamed after longtime Illinois State University supporters Jay and Lori Bergman.

By J.T. Pedelty●
July 31, 2025 at 2:13 pm CDT

Lake in the Hills man sexually assaulted girl ‘multiple’ times, gave her a wedding ring, authorities say

Lake in the Hills man sexually assaulted girl ‘multiple’ times, gave her a wedding ring, authorities say

Prosecutors allege a Lake in the Hills man sexually assaulted a child over a number of years and bought her a wedding ring to wear out of jealousy.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 31, 2025 at 2:06 pm CDT

Crystal Lake park police sergeant honored for lifesaving efforts

Crystal Lake park police sergeant honored for lifesaving efforts

The Crystal Lake Park District Police bestowed a first-of-its-kind award to a sergeant to recognize her efforts in helping a suicidal person.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

5 things to do in McHenry County: McHenry County Fair, First Fridays, Concert on the Square

5 things to do in McHenry County: McHenry County Fair, First Fridays, Concert on the Square

The McHenry County Fair kicks off this week! Enjoy a nighttime bike ride of Crystal Lake, and a concert in Huntley!

By 5 Things to Do in McHenry County●
July 31, 2025 at 11:46 am CDT

Man guilty of stealing Lexus, Ford truck, gun, washer-dryer from home near Marengo

Man guilty of stealing Lexus, Ford truck, gun, washer-dryer from home near Marengo

A man was convicted of residential burglary for stealing vehicles, a weapon and appliances from a Marengo-area home, though his lawyer contended he had nothing to do with it.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 31, 2025 at 9:39 am CDT

Former Huntley Little League treasurer accused of stealing more than $14K from baseball program

Former Huntley Little League treasurer accused of stealing more than $14K from baseball program

A former Huntley Little League volunteer treasurer is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the league over multiple dates in 2022, court records show.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 31, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Cary man fatally shoots himself after menacing teens with a gun, mask: police

Cary man fatally shoots himself after menacing teens with a gun, mask: police

A Cary man died from a self-inflicted gun shot after he was reported to be brandishing a gun around neighborhoods near the Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area in Cary, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 30, 2025 at 6:23 pm CDT
Prairie Grove enacts grocery tax, even with no grocery store

Prairie Grove enacts grocery tax, even with no grocery store

The Village of Prairie Grove opted to continue a 1% grocery tax as the statewide tax ends at the start of next year, but there won’t be any effect as the village does not have any grocery stores.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 30, 2025 at 5:48 pm CDT
Johnsburg man back from Dominican Republic after emergency brain surgery

Johnsburg man back from Dominican Republic after emergency brain surgery

Greg and Bonnie Dervis were stuck in the Dominican Republic after Greg had emergency brain surgery while they were there on vacation.

By Janelle Walker●
July 30, 2025 at 5:08 pm CDT
Photos: 2025 McHenry County Fair opens

Photos: 2025 McHenry County Fair opens

People enjoy the first day of the McHenry County Fair on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Woodstock.

By Gregory Shaver●
July 30, 2025 at 12:37 pm CDT
Higher tolls, express lanes, new highways part of tollway’s latest strategic plan

Higher tolls, express lanes, new highways part of tollway’s latest strategic plan

Toll increases are contemplated in a refreshed Illinois tollway strategic plan that also envisions extending existing highways or constructing new ones.

By Marni Pyke - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 30, 2025 at 10:03 am CDT
Johnsburg High grad accused of DUI in double-fatal McHenry crash will remain behind bars

Johnsburg High grad accused of DUI in double-fatal McHenry crash will remain behind bars

An 18-year-old man accused of being intoxicated during a crash that killed two other young people in McHenry has been ordered to be held in jail pending his trial on aggravated DUI charges.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Janelle Walker●
July 30, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Power restored to Woodstock City Hall, 300 customers

Power restored to Woodstock City Hall, 300 customers

A power outage forced Woodstock's City Hall to shut down Tuesday.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 29, 2025 at 7:42 pm CDT
Driver of car pulled from Cary pond cited for leaving scene of accident

Driver of car pulled from Cary pond cited for leaving scene of accident

A car was removed from a pond in Cary late Monday, but no driver or occupants have been located.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 29, 2025 at 6:56 pm CDT
Rep. Steve Reick will run for another term in Illinois House

Rep. Steve Reick will run for another term in Illinois House

State Rep. Steve Reick, R-Woodstock, is running for a sixth term in the Illinois House.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 29, 2025 at 5:48 pm CDT
18-year-old charged with DUI in crash that killed 2 young people Monday in McHenry

18-year-old charged with DUI in crash that killed 2 young people Monday in McHenry

Two young people were killed in a crash early Monday morning in McHenry, and the second driver involved has been charged with DUI, authorities said.

By Janelle Walker●
July 29, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Spring Grove girl who died after dental office visit recalled for ‘loving heart’

Spring Grove girl who died after dental office visit recalled for ‘loving heart’

A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl who died last week after visiting a Grayslake dental clinic was recalled in her obituary for her caring and debout nature. A funeral service has also been set.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 29, 2025 at 3:51 pm CDT
DeKalb teacher, Cortland mom to challenge Keicher for statehouse seat

DeKalb teacher, Cortland mom to challenge Keicher for statehouse seat

A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

By Emily K. Coleman●
July 29, 2025 at 2:08 pm CDT
Ogle County man accused of murdering son’s wife outside Schaumburg hotel is detained in Cook County jail

Ogle County man accused of murdering son’s wife outside Schaumburg hotel is detained in Cook County jail

A 76-year-old man charged with killing his daughter-in-law Friday outside a Schaumburg hotel will remain behind bars while awaiting trial, a Cook County judge has ruled.

By Briana Iordan - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 29, 2025 at 9:07 am CDT
Neighbors prefer solar farm over more housing, McHenry alderwoman says

Neighbors prefer solar farm over more housing, McHenry alderwoman says

The McHenry City Council gave a thumbs up - but not an official yes - to a proposal for a solar farm off of Curran Road that neighbors are not opposed to

By Janelle Walker●
July 28, 2025 at 8:47 pm CDT

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