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June 17, 2025
Shaw Local

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Developer wants to build duplexes near Route 47 in Huntley. The Village Board isn’t thrilled.

Developer wants to build duplexes near Route 47 in Huntley. The Village Board isn’t thrilled.

The Huntley Village Board was lukewarm on the idea of duplexes along Route 47, with some trustees hoping to see that area developed with commercial uses.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 16, 2025 at 5:42 pm CDT

Wauconda man pleads guilty after Crystal Lake police find drugs, ammunition during traffic stop

Wauconda man pleads guilty after Crystal Lake police find drugs, ammunition during traffic stop

A Wauconda man charged with drug offenses by Crystal Lake Police pleaded guilty last week to and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 pm CDT

Coroner IDs Crystal Lake man killed in motorcycle crash near Hebron last week

Coroner IDs Crystal Lake man killed in motorcycle crash near Hebron last week

The McHenry County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died in a Hebron-area motorcycle crash last week.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 16, 2025 at 12:30 pm CDT

McHenry woman charged in husband’s ’03 killing is out of jail on bond, files to have case dismissed

McHenry woman charged in husband’s ’03 killing is out of jail on bond, files to have case dismissed

Attorneys for a McHenry woman have filed a motion aiming to dismiss the charge that she murdered her husband more than 20 years ago in Wisconsin

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 16, 2025 at 9:56 am CDT

Fox River Grove can demolish ‘monstrously ugly’ half-built apartments

Fox River Grove can demolish ‘monstrously ugly’ half-built apartments

The McHenry County courts have granted Fox River Grove permission to demolish a long-abandoned apartment complex as lawsuits among contractors and the developer continue.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 16, 2025 at 4:00 am CDT

2-vehicle, head-on crash Sunday closes Route 31 in Prairie Grove for more than an hour

2-vehicle, head-on crash Sunday closes Route 31 in Prairie Grove for more than an hour

No one was seriously hurt in a two-car crash early Sunday that closed Route 31 for more than an hour. No one was transported to the hospital.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 15, 2025 at 6:12 pm CDT

Thousands gather to celebrate Woodstock Pride

Thousands gather to celebrate Woodstock Pride

Woodstock celebrated PrideFest on Sunday in downtown.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 15, 2025 at 5:59 pm CDT

Opponents of slaughterhouse near Woodstock make final pleas to county board for no vote

Opponents of slaughterhouse near Woodstock make final pleas to county board for no vote

Opponents of a proposed slaughterhouse near Woodstock made last pleas to the McHenry County Board to vote down the plans when it takes up the matter Tuesday.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 15, 2025 at 4:54 pm CDT

Photos: Woodstock PrideFest 2025
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Photos: Woodstock PrideFest 2025

Woodstock celebrated PrideFeat 2025 on Sunday, June 15, 2025 with a parade and other activities.

June 15, 2025 at 2:53 pm CDT

One person flown to hospital after 2-car crash Sunday near Woodstock

One person flown to hospital after 2-car crash Sunday near Woodstock

One woman was flown to hospital, and four other people were hospitalized following a crash Sunday, June 15, near Woodstock.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 15, 2025 at 2:21 pm CDT
A year after Shodeen plans rejected, McHenry turns back to future of downtown development

A year after Shodeen plans rejected, McHenry turns back to future of downtown development

A year after the McHenry City Council shot down Shodeen Group's development plans, city leaders will discuss what their vision is for the area.

By Janelle Walker●
June 15, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT
Photos: For Father's Day, our favorite photos of dads from the past year

Photos: For Father's Day, our favorite photos of dads from the past year

Take a look back at some of our recent pictures of fathers and grandfathers for Father's Day.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 15, 2025 at 9:57 am CDT
Thousands rallies in McHenry during nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest: ‘We cannot give up’

Thousands rallies in McHenry during nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest: ‘We cannot give up’

Thousands of people gathered Saturday along Route 31 in McHenry, one of series of protests held across the country in opposition to the federal government.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 15, 2025 at 9:01 am CDT
Photos: 'No Kings' rally in McHenry

Photos: 'No Kings' rally in McHenry

Protesters lined Route 31 in McHenry on Saturday, June 14, to protest the policies of the Trump administration.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 15, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
McHenry resident puts on Flag Day ceremony Saturday: ‘We all have to have the spirit of the flag’

McHenry resident puts on Flag Day ceremony Saturday: ‘We all have to have the spirit of the flag’

Residents gathered in the lobby of the assisted living facility Heritage Woods of McHenry Saturday to recognize Flag Day with music and reflection of the nation’s history.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 14, 2025 at 3:11 pm CDT
Bank robbery suspect arrested in McHenry

Bank robbery suspect arrested in McHenry

Police have arrested a suspect in McHenry who they said was wanted in a bank robbery Friday in Kildeer.

By Daily Herald Media Group●
June 14, 2025 at 12:43 pm CDT
Woodstock PrideFest on through Sunday

Woodstock PrideFest on through Sunday

Pride Fest in Woodstock runs through Sunday. It's McHenry County's largest Pride event.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 14, 2025 at 9:30 am CDT
Raue Center’s art auction and fundraiser is Saturday evening; online bidding available

Raue Center’s art auction and fundraiser is Saturday evening; online bidding available

Online bidding ends at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on mini-artworks created by local residents for the Raue Center for the Arts’ 6x6 Art Auction. A reception is also Saturday evening.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 14, 2025 at 9:11 am CDT
Huntley eyes security cameras for downtown

Huntley eyes security cameras for downtown

Huntley is considering different options for adding security cameras for downtown, including fixed location and mobile cameras.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 14, 2025 at 8:46 am CDT
Huntley Trump store owner responds to arrest warrant over missed court appearance

Huntley Trump store owner responds to arrest warrant over missed court appearance

A McHenry County judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for the owner of the Huntley Trump and Truth store after she failed to show up in court on a misdemeanor charge that she drove with a suspended license, court records show

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 14, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
‘Drugs cost me everything’: Richmond mom whose teen son overdosed on her fentanyl is sent to prison

‘Drugs cost me everything’: Richmond mom whose teen son overdosed on her fentanyl is sent to prison

A Richmond woman whose son died after overdosing on her fentanyl – and who hid from police as paramedics tried to save the teen – was sentenced Friday to 14 years in prison.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 13, 2025 at 4:52 pm CDT
Lake makeover: The Hollows in Cary debuts updates to make Lake Atwood more accessible

Lake makeover: The Hollows in Cary debuts updates to make Lake Atwood more accessible

The McHenry County Conservation District will unveil the county’s first wheelchair accessible kayak launch along with other accessible features Saturday at The Hollows Conservation Area in Cary.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Cuts to jobs, programs loom over McHenry County budget

Cuts to jobs, programs loom over McHenry County budget

Potential cuts to county jobs and programs, in addition to delays in capital projects, loom over the McHenry County Board as it begins preparations for next year’s budget and property tax levy.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 13, 2025 at 12:34 pm CDT
Man is no-show in court but gets 19 years for supplying drugs in Harvard, Algonquin fatal overdoses

Man is no-show in court but gets 19 years for supplying drugs in Harvard, Algonquin fatal overdoses

Though not in the courtroom but in DuPage County Jail, a Chicago man was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the 2019 fatal overdoses of a Harvard man and a woman who died in Algonquin.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 13, 2025 at 11:37 am CDT

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