Algonquin

Winter ice has not cooperated for some park and recreation events, but anglers say its been better than advertised

When a seventh-grade student at Westfield Community School began choking in the lunchroom, a teacher stepped in

The Algonquin Area Public Library's Eastgate branch was closed for five months for a $6 million renovation. Its new look and features debuted Jan. 6, 2025.

The Algonquin Area Public Library’s Eastgate Branch has reopened after being closed for five months while it underwent a $6 million renovation.

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District rescued a deer from the Fox River on Friday.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

The Huntley school board voted to increase the levy by the maximum allowed under the tax cap, but an abatement and debt reduction will push that down.

Here are the properties that changed hands in McHenry County during the week of Nov. 7-15, 2024.

McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes furniture store Edge Designs has moved on to open a permanent location this week in Crystal Lake at the intersection of Routes 31 and 176.

The Chicago regional public transportation system is facing a fiscal cliff without new funding. Where does McHenry County fit into the funding picture?

Take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2024 in the McHenry County area.

The past year saw a lot of changes to the McHenry County retailing and restaurant landscape. Here's a look at some of them.

A selection of some of Northwest Herald photojournalist Gregory Shaver's favorite photos of 2024.

A selection of some of the best news photos from 2024 in the Northwest Herald.

A 19-year-old Crystal Lake person faces felony charges and is accused of reckless driving and causing a head-on car crash that resulted in serious injuries over the summer in Algonquin.

Despite Crystal Lake's objections, McHenry County Board approved a zoning change that paves the way for a self-storage facility near city limits.

Come spring, six Huntley High School students could be telling NASA officials at the Johnson Space Center in Houston about the app they’ve built.

Some McHenry County restaurants are open on Christmas

To help The Salvation Army of McHenry County's Love Beyond Christmas Red Kettle campaign, 10 McHenry County firehouses will compete in the seventh annual Fire Fighters Red Kettle Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Five people are charged with drug possession after police executed a search warrant in Crystal Lake.

Jacobs High School had a short shelter-in-place order Monday following a police presence near the Community School District 300 school

Crystal Lake objected to a storage facility. The county board might wind up voting it down.

Blend, a grab-and-go smoothie and juice bar will be the latest addition in Algonquin Commons near health-conscious businesses like Hotworx, Orange Theory and Stretch Zone.

The Algonquin Village Board election is now uncontested after candidate Julie Bevel was knocked off the ballot for an insufficient number of resident signatures.

Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills has retained his 52nd House District seat by a 47-vote margin,

Celebrate the holiday season with festivals in Fox River Grove, Marengo and Spring Grove this weekend.

The Chick and the Pig offers delivery and takeout of BBQ and fried chicken until 3 a.m. on weekends.

The Portillo’s restaurant in Algonquin is celebrating one year at their location at 1801 S. Randall Road on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with $1 cake slices for guests.

State's Attorney-elect Randi Freese is scheduled to become the first woman to serve in that role Monday. Several new county board members are set to begin their terms Monday as well.

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway 2024 Holiday Train made a stop in Pingree Grove on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024, entertaining crowds with live music and holiday cheer while also collecting food and donations for the D300 Food Pantry. The holiday train is touring the U.S. and Canada through Dec. 20.

Leo Bonilla of Neubert Elementary School aims to raise $3,000 for the D300 Food Pantry after his school won the Hunger Champion award for collecting the most food donations.

McHenry County property transfers for Oct. 21, 2024, in the communities of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Harvard, Hebron, Huntley, Island Lake, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakemoor, Lakewood, Marengo, McHenry, Richmond, Spring Grove, Wonder Lake and Woodstock.

Spend Black Friday being green with one of six Green Friday Restoration Day events hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District.

The village of Algonquin, in partnership with Elgin Recycling, will offer holiday light recycling Monday, Nov. 25, through Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

With Thanksgiving nearing, plenty of holiday events are starting all over McHenry County to get everyone in the spirit this winter. This list include celebrations, parades, walks and festivals.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else, and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Dental Symphony will hold a grand opening celebration Friday in Algonquin with proceeds from the event benefitting Kids in Need of McHenry County.

New businesses, park restorations and the completion of a new police station are in store for Algonquin and Lake in the Hills residents next year while the Chamber of Commerce announced the revival of its nonprofit foundation.

It’s just been a week since that other election, but for many McHenry County communities, filing begins Tuesday for the next one – the local election, which takes place April 1.

A man convicted of punching a shopper at an Algonquin grocery store on Easter was sentenced to 180 days in the county jail, 30 months felony probation and ordered to get an anger management evaluation.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

Best Friend’s Consignment attributes close community connection to long-term success and is celebrating anniversary with sales, food and raffles last weekend.

A former Crystal Lake lawyer, convicted of videotaping a teenage girl undressing, pleaded guilty to violating the sex-offender registry and was given one year of conditional discharge.

Diane Ahrens spent 15 years shipping goodie boxes to troops overseas while running her East Dundee bakery. When she closed the business, she found another way to give back to those who have given of themselves to the country.

Operation HerStory celebrates women who served and put on its first flight to Washington landmarks in 2021. The group is hoping to organize a second trip.

The village of Algonquin is looking to residents to help create a renovation plan for Willoughby Farms Park at an open house Saturday.

Jack in the Box plans to open up shop at the former Arby's in Lake in the Hills, officials confirm

Smash pumpkins in Cary and shop local vendors in Algonquin this weekend in McHenry County.

State Sen. Dan McConchie will hold a free veterans appreciation luncheon and expo to honor veterans and their families who live in the 26th Senate District from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.