Sycamore, Kaneland, Genoa-Kingston, Sandwich, St. Viator, Plano, Crystal Lake South, Dixon, Rochelle, and Carmel are among the teams that took part in the Class 2A girls track sectional Friday at Genoa-kingston High School.

Local athletes compete in the Fox Valley Conference Boys Track and Field Meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Huntley High School.

Hampshire faces Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference softball game against on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Huntley High School.

The Northwest Herald honors the everyday heroes making a difference in McHenry County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Local athletes compete the IHSA Class 2A Johnsburg Girls Track and Field Sectional Meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Johnsburg High School.

Local athletes compete in the Kishwaukee River Conference Boys Track and Field Meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Johnsburg High School.

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education handed out its annual top prizes for teacher and other school staff members on May 9, 2026.

McHenry faces Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Tuesday, May 8, 2026, at Huntley High School.

Local athletes compete in the Fox Valley Conference Girls Track and Field Meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Huntley High School.