Fox River Grove

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July, starting in late June and continuing beyond Independence Day.

If Woodstock raises its sales tax, will it be the highest in McHenry County? Take a look at what shoppers pay in taxes for general merchandise in each county community.

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.

The McHenry County Conservation District invites visitors to “Find Your Wild” and join its interactive journey through the county’s public open spaces all summer long in pursuit of fun prizes.

Add golf carts to the ways to get around East Dundee.

Party for parks in Fox River Grove and enjoy Family Fun Day in Woodstock this weekend in McHenry County.

The McHenry County courts have granted Fox River Grove permission to demolish a long-abandoned apartment complex as lawsuits among contractors and the developer continue.

Developers are pursuing plans for a five-story, mixed-use building on "Block B" in downtown Fox River Grove.

Ten accomplished mentors, businesswomen, organizers, local leaders and family pillars are honored by Shaw Media/Northwest Herald with 2025 Women of Distinction awards on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

A Fox River Grove man, 23, is being held in McHenry County jail on charges that he possessed images and video depicting child sexual abuse, including a video involving a dog.

Outdoor farmers market season is underway this spring, with many options in the McHenry County area.

Find out where you can honor fallen service men and women this Memorial Day weekend in the McHenry County area.

Run the Splash Bash 5K in Woodstock and celebrate Memorial Day in Fox River Grove this weekend in McHenry County.

Who sold and bought real estate in McHenry County the week of May 7 and for how much?

A Cicero man who prosecutors said turned the Fox River Grove Jewel-Osco parking lot into an “open-air drug market” was found guilty Tuesday of selling cocaine there twice last year.

Lanes along Route 14 through Cary and Fox River Grove will intermittently be closed for road resurfacing for the next six months, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Bettendorf Castle in Fox River Grove has halted all scheduled events after the village rescinded its permit to host tours and other events on the property.

Fox River Grove approved to increase usage rates for water and sewer by 3%, but will keep base rates steady.

Retired Cary-Grove High School teacher Susan Schuerr has a story in one of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and will make an appearance Saturday.

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?

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce honored members and businesses at its annual dinner Friday night.

Several McHenry County-area mayors and village presidents faced and fended off ballot-box challenges – but not all. Here's a look at who won and lost and who got a free pass for another term.

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

McHenry County property transfers for the weeks of Dec. 19, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.

More housing and downtown updates are in store for Cary this year, Mayor Mark Kownick said during his State of the Village address.

Alex Johnson on the top issues facing the district: Student Test Scores, District Culture and Morale and Administrative Accountability

Here are the February 2025 primary election results for McHenry County's township races, including Algonquin, Grafton and Nunda townships.

Joseph Bajorek on a top priority for the district: Staff retention - it seems the district is turning into a revolving door and a stepping stone into something better

Dave Gutierrez on a top priority: Continued Academic Improvement -- we’ve made good progress but need to continue improving our student outcomes. I believe the strategic planning process we implemented in 2024 will pave the way to more success in this area

Should students be able to use AI in schoolwork? Leigh Comerford: I do not believe students should be able to use AI in schoolwork. If we permit this, our students will not learn the critical thinking skills they need for the real world

Fox River Grove’s plans for residential and commercial growth seem to be underway as they announce a developer for the recently demolished Block B site and complete construction on rental homes near Route 22.

Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk is trailing behind challenger Richard Tado in the primary Republican election polls as of Tuesday night.

After years of contentious relations between Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk and trustees, he’s now facing a challenge to his reelection bid by Richard Tado in Tuesday's GOP primary.

Competitors and fans take to the slopes for the Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove.

Crystal Lake-based Community High School District 155 will use up to $14 million in bonds to renovate theaters and sports stadiums at its four schools.

Learn about storm chasing in Woodstock and shop sales in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

McHenry County's annual Point in Time count, held Thursday night into Friday morning, counts the number of homeless residents found on one night

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

The 120th annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament takes place this month at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove.

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

Gear up for winter sports including a 50K, ski jump and a softball tournament this season in McHenry County.

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

Fox River Grove is seeking court approval to demolish a long-abandoned apartment complex as lawsuits among contractors and the developer continue.

Woodstock, Huntley, Fox River Grove and Fox Lake are among local communities that have scored six-figure grants from the state of Illinois for parks improvements.

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.

Join in on reindeer games in Crystal Lake and celebrate Festivus in McHenry this weekend.

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

As lawsuits continue for over two years, the village continues to take steps to take ownership over the abandoned 100-unit apartment complex in Fox River Grove.

Cary-based podcasters Mark Chandler and Bob Baker will be hosting their first live show of the podcast “Festive Foreign Film Fans” next week at Duke’s Alehouse in Crystal Lake.