McHenry County is starting its budget process from an unenviable place, where expenses are expected to outpace revenue, even if the county takes the maximum property tax increase it can.

People interested in running in the March 17 primary election for McHenry County offices can get their packets from the privacy of their own homes starting Tuesday.

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

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, announced he will not seek reelection next year.

McHenry County has purchased software to help keep judge's personal information off the internet.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to place a deputy in the Woodstock DCFS office for three years.

McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio publicly made the case for a raise of about 35% for whoever wins next year's election for the clerk seat. Tirio has announced he's running.

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

A zoning hearing was called off over a controversial slaughterhouse near Wonder Lake has been called off after a new wrinkle was discovered.