Several area legislators are participating in the third annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, designed to “brighten the days” of older residents in the area and “ensure they know they are a valued part of the community,” according to news releases.

Nearly 40 residents spoke Tuesday at the McHenry County Law and Government Committee meeting about a resolution denouncing the new gun ban in Illinois

A resolution to make McHenry County a gun sanctuary was submitted by the Republican Party of McHenry County, but that may not be what is considered at the County Board's Jan. 31 committee meeting.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten significantly outraised Republican challenger Keith Pekau in the weeks before and after their showdown last fall, federal records show.

McHenry County Board members almost unanimously denied a request to turn a single-family home into a care facility for older adults.

Nearly 20 residents spoke for or against making McHenry County a gun sanctuary at the County Board meeting on Tuesday night.

Despite eight objections filed against McHenry County school board hopefuls, no candidates were kicked off the ballot after a hearing on Friday.

Here the list of who is running for village boards and city councils in McHenry County.

Crystal Lake City Council candidate Don Kountz this week asked a judge to step in and reverse decisions by city officials that kept incumbent council member Brett Hopkins on the April 4 ballot.