Barrington

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Months after falling less than 50 votes short of beating state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, Maria Peterson announced she will again run for the 52nd District House post.

Stage 4 prostate cancer survivor Clark Atwater of Richmond raised awareness for men’s health with Advocate Health Care at a recent Chicago Cubs game.

The Leapfrog Group has awarded Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Condell Medical Center “A” ratings for excellence in patient safety on its Spring 2025 patient safety report card.

A 53-year-old McHenry man has been identified as the person who died after crashing on an electric scooter.

A Barrington acupuncturist accused of fondling a client in her Crystal Lake home has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and was sentenced to 50 hours public service and one year conditional discharge.

Director Kurt Naebig has cast well and keeps the show’s pacing fluid and intense in this active and intriguingly suspenseful play.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Who bought and sold property in McHenry County the week of March 17-23, 2025?

Several public libraries in the McHenry County area are joining others from across Illinois to help residents improve their financial literacy.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Metra is moving ahead on a new site for train storage along the rail line serving McHenry County, moving storage from Crystal Lake and Barrington for train cars when they're not in use.

When it comes to cardiovascular health, prevention is key. Unfortunately, many people aren’t proactive about their health care.

Candidates for the Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board were asked what they would change about the district at a candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters earlier this month at the Barrington Area Library.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t planning to passively watch as the U.S. Department of Education is dismantled.

Going anywhere this summer? Some residents in northern Illinois were planning on visiting U.S. National Parks once school is out. Recent events have some visitors thinking twice.

The Cary man charged with reckless homicide in the crash that killed decorated police officer Robert Fryc will remain in custody while his case is pending.

This is a magnetic, engaging and captivating production, dramatizing the world of work.

A 23-year-old Cary man is charged with reckless homicide in the crash that killed Glenview police officer Robert Fryc Sunday morning in Barrington.

A Glenview police officer on his way to work was killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Barrington, department officials confirmed.

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

Victoria Lozano is a registered nurse specializing in diabetes care and education. She was selected as a 2024 Nurse of the Year for her exemplary demonstration of Advocate Health Care’s core nursing values and unwavering delivery of best-in-class care.

The Student Silent Film Festival is a film competition in which students from 11 Chicago area high schools create original motion pictures.

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

Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be featured virtually at a civic event in Barrington.

For McHenry County-area residents who travel on Route 14 toward the city, a new underpass in Barrington should ease train crossing congestion along the way.

A pair of miniature therapy horses visited Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington on Dec. 13 to bring joy to patients.

Prosecutors announced an indictment against a Barrington man charged with fatally shooting his estranged girlfriend last month.

An overnight fire left an Island Lake home uninhabitable.

Developers are getting closer to getting a green light to build a “luxury” car condominium complex with retail and clubhouse space in Gilberts.

If you’re hoping to celebrate this Christmas with the sweet smell of pine and citrus, you may need to shell out some extra cash.

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

Here are official results for the November 2024 for the Kane County Board, countywide offices and local legislative races, as well as several referendum questions.

Barrington village trustees gave the green light Monday for a new 110,400-square-foot Porsche dealership on the Motor Werks campus

Two Barrington High School students— Carter Bailey and Max Lewis — are joining forces to fight for a cause that saved their lives: blood donation.

Advocate Health Care's Baby Bistro provides free support and a community for new moms navigating motherhood.

A former Barrington business owner was ordered to pay nearly $2 million in restitution and serve five years in prison after admitting to financially exploiting his 81-year-old relative.

Barrington's Catlow Theatre is undergoing a restoration. The theater opened in 1927.

A Barrington acupuncturist accused of fondling a patient in a Crystal Lake home was denied a request to have his case dismissed and is headed to trial.

A home remains habitable and no injuries reported in an electrical fire that started in an attached garage of a home Thursday evening in Lake in the Hills, officials report.

Norge Ski Club will host its 39th annual Jumptoberfest autumn ski jump tournament Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6.

Crystal Lake resident Julie Hermann shares her story of being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer after finding a lump under her arm

Two people were injured when a motorboat crashed into a seawall Thursday afternoon along the Fox River in Cary, officials report.

Naval Medical Forces Pacific announced the winners of its annual Continuous Process Improvement project competition during a series of regional meetings held at its headquarters between July 3 and July 16.

A home is left uninhabitable and two firefighters were evaluated for heat exhaustion from a garage fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in Fox River Grove, officials report.

Two athletes from CrossFit Barrington, including a Cary-Grove High student, gym are competing in international CrossFit competitions this weekend.

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters will host an open house Thursday at its Coffee Roasting Lab in Crystal Lake.