Gilberts

For anyone wondering what to do with that broken laptop from five years ago, Illinois state law says that whatever you do, it’s illegal to throw your old electronics in the trash.

Lexi Gilbert, who lost her mother and best friend within nine months of each other, found what she needed to help grieve in One Million Monarchs, a program that helps both grieving teens and their families with the healing process.

A 21-year-old McHenry man accused of beating and torturing two cats named Winky and Dipsy, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a McHenry County courtroom.

By a margin of just 69 votes, Connie Cain is on track to be the Republican nominee for the 66th House District in Illinois after her opponent, Arin Thrower, conceded the race Wednesday evening.

State Rep. Suzanne Ness will hold mobile office hours 10 a.m. to noon July 11 at the Huntley Area Public Library as part of an effort to remain accessible and bring services to every part of the district, according to a news release.

The incumbent is leading in one of two contested legislative primaries in McHenry County while just 64 votes, or less than a percentage point, separated the Republican candidates in the race for the 66th House District.

Competitive races line both the Democratic and Republican ballots as early voting continues ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Here's a round-up of who and what is on the ballot.

Only about half the non-incumbent congressional candidates in the north, west or northwest suburbs have filed financial disclosure reports with the U.S. House that were due in May, records show.

While the McHenry County Department of Health and other local health agencies recommended the continued use of masks as part of a “layered approach” to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in schools, some McHenry County school districts decided to recommend but not require masks.

A 44-year-old West Dundee man was killed in a car crash early Monday morning in Gilberts, the Kane County Coroner’s Office said Thursday.

Happenings this weekend include Gilberts’ tree-lighting ceremony, a pickle-hunting contest in Woodstock, and a winter farmers market at the county fairgrounds. And Veterans Day observances continue.

Other happenings this weekend include Gilberts’ tree lighting ceremony, a pickle hunting contest in Woodstock and a winter farmers market at the county fairgrounds.

‘When there’s a major disruption like this, that’s when innovation can happen,’ Huntley School District 158 superintendent says

Curbside pick up to end Feb. 7; some services remain unavailable

Teachers unions optimistic, will continue to monitor efficacy of safety plans