Frank Nunez has battled a rare soft tissue cancer since 2019 and was taken to his Crystal Lake home Tuesday by his fellow firefighters for hospice care

The Illinois Storytelling Festival returns Saturday as the Spring Grove Storytelling Festival, bringing back a long-time event that once brought up to 2,500 people to the community.

A 32-year-old Woodstock man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging as a convicted felon, he possessed large amounts of cocaine, more than 5,000 grams of marijuana, a handgun and several rounds of ammunition, court records show.

The Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake will host a free masterclass from two veteran Broadway actors from Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Fiddler on the Roof” this Monday.

Several officials with Woodstock were set to visit the Mexican state Zacatecas in mid September, but the U.S. Department of State issued a “do not travel” advisory for the area in August.

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area will host a nonpartisan candidate forums for Illinois House District 52, which pits incumbent Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin against Democratic challenger Mary Morgan.

The 45th annual Cider Fest will return to the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum with demonstrations from skilled artisans, a turn-of-the-century cider press, children’s activities, music and vintage items for sale.

Nearly half a dozen roundabouts either in planning stages or under construction around McHenry County.

The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office hired John Warren, a former Lake County prosecutor, in its criminal division.