Fox River Grove

This week's 5 Things to Do in and around McHenry County include opening day at Randall Oaks Zoo, a story time with miniature therapy horses, a hike to the McHenry Dam, historical Chicago buses on display, and a performance by Jim Messina.

Contractors who began building a 100-unit Fox River Grove apartment complex in 2019, which has been stalled since last spring, say they are owed millions of dollars by the project’s developer.

Those charged with felonies the week of Feb. 26, 2023, by the Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Huntley, Marengo, McHenry and Woodstock police departments, as well as the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

Following a new state law, every child living in foster care or a group home must have a court-appointed special advocate, which means CASA of McHenry County needs a lot more volunteers.

A “cybersecurity incident” has hit Dish Network’s some of the TV provider’s internal communications, customer call centers, and internet sites.

Egg hunts – by flashlight and not – are in the works this Easter season in Algonquin, Cary, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Lakemoor, Marengo, Spring Grove, Union and Woodstock.

Extensive power outages and downed power lines have led to school closures in McHenry County.

During an at-times contentious meeting filled with public comment and back-and-forth questions about civil liberties, safety and morality, the McHenry County Board passed a resolution opposing Illinois’ recent gun ban.

The Washery Laundromat at 312 Lincoln Ave. in Fox River Grove hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new owners, Andrea and Melissa Paladino, alongside the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

Warmer than normal temperatures couldn’t stop Norge Ski Club’s 118th annual ski jump this weekend in Fox River Grove.

Skiers compete during the opening day of the Norge Ski Club’s 118th annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.

Those charged with felonies the week of Jan. 29, 2023, by the Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Woodstock police departments, as well as the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

Preliminary renderings pitched a shelter overlooking the Fox River and maybe a bandshell at Picnic Grove Park while Lions Park could see new pickleball courts on its north side and updates to existing facilities.

Norge Ski Club's Winter Ski Jump tournament is on track for this weekend. Also: farmers markets, a sneak peak of a PBS show's visit to Woodstock and a Galentine's Day brunch in Crystal Lake.

A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges the week of Jan. 22, 2023.