East Dundee

During the pandemic, Scorched Earth Brewing nearly doubled its space for customers by installing a large outdoor patio, and its new owner said the Algonquin taproom plans to put it to good use as summer weather hits McHenry County.

A long-time accountant and a former television producer, both of whom have been involved in local politics, are vying to become the Republican nominee for the 66th House District.

This week's 5 Things to Do include helping build homes for Habitat for Humanity, a fishing derby in Huntley, a motorcycle ride for women, biking the Prairie Trail and Kentucky Derby shindigs all over.

If you’ve ever been in downtown East Dundee for Thirsty Thursday or Wine Down Wednesdays in the summer, you know parking can be hard to find. Village officials are hoping to change that.

On Monday morning, East Dundee Village President Jeff Lynam walked the downtown area and the riverfront with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in the hopes of finding a partner, and some federal funding, to address flooding.

Santa’s Village is hoping East Dundee trustees will deliver financial aid to make expansion plans at the amusement park a reality.

Otaman Trans Group Inc. organized the truckers’ rally as part of their new not-for-profit Help Ukraine Foundation.

McHenry County College student Paula Lauer won first place in the fiction category at the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference’s Writers Competition and Festival.

Check out a show at McHenry County College's planetarium, visit the animals at Randall Oaks Zoo, remember Huntley's founder or have the kids make a charcuterie in Lake in the Hills.

A flashlight egg hunt in Algonquin, a new art exhibit in Crystal Lake and a St. Patrick's Day 5K in Hampshire are among the options in and around McHenry County.

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held Sunday afternoon at the Dundee Library in East Dundee.

Signs featuring Bob Marley quotes, made by East Dundee Village Trustee Tricia Saviano during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to the creation of a village arts council.

ShamROCKS the Fox in McHenry kicks off with a run, the river being dyed green and a parade this Saturday.

East Dundee village board members this week welcomed a veteran chief to lead the village’s police department.

Grab chocolate and champagne while pursuing downtown Crystal Lake before Valentine’s Day hits Monday for this year's Galentine’s Day.