Holiday Hills

With nine new McHenry County Board members being seated this month, members, both new and old, say their priorities are tackling inflation, making progress on Valley Hi, and doling out federal money

With the polls now closed in Illinois, the count can begin to see which candidates will take the 18 open seats on the McHenry County Board.

The race for Illinois governor won’t be the only one on Tuesday’s ballot. With the redrawing of the state’s political maps, the make-up of the entire McHenry County Board and both the U.S. and Illinois houses of representatives will be determined, along several other races.

Residents in Holiday Hills have until 2038 to connect to the new sewer system, but at least one homeowner just put in a new septic system of their own.

Most McHenry County communities will have their sanctioned trick-or-treating hours on Halloween, which falls on a Monday this year.

A large gas leak Wednesday afternoon in Nunda Township, caused by construction crews striking a gas line, prompted road closures but no evacuations, official said.

A Republican candidate for the McHenry County Board hopes to unseat a Democratic incumbent, who she says has seemed “very distracted” with things not relevant to the prosperity of the county.

Figuring out how to pay for body cameras for deputies, a higher salary for the sheriff and other new state requirements while keeping property taxes flat is a priority for all three candidates running for the McHenry County Board’s eastern district but they differ in approach.

Holiday Hills met Wednesday to discuss appointing a new head of the Board of Trustees after Village President Lou French died

McHenry County voters weighed in Tuesday on who they want to represent them on the newly redrawn and condensed County Board.

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.

Campaign signs for both Republican candidates vying to be McHenry County‘s next sheriff were vandalized with anti-government and law enforcement symbols and sentiments, the candidates said.

A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges between April 4 and April 15, 2022.

Former “SNL” cast member and standup comedian Joe Piscopo will perform Saturday in Woodstock. Also happening in and around McHenry County: garden walks, plant sales, meat raffles and the grand opening of a new park.

For April 16, 2022: A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges.