A 19-year-old woman from Janesville, Wisconsin, was identified as the person killed in a Marengo area crash

About 18 months after a fire completely destroyed a sober-living facility in Crystal Lake, Last Chance House is rebuilding on the same property to continue their efforts to help men recover from addiction.

Bus fares will go up 10% under proposed plan. Pace schedules first budget hearing for Friday at Joliet Public Library's Ottawa Branch.

A married couple found dead in a vehicle in Harvard were both shot in the head, the McHenry County Coroner said Wednesday.

McHenry County's GOP PAC commemorated Charlie Kirk Tuesday with a prayer service and petition drive for Republican candidates.

McHenry County's Republican Party PAC hosted a gathering Tuesday in honor of Charlie Kirk's birthday. A candidate petition drive for the 2026 election, with two GOP gubernatorial candidates speaking, followed.

Richmond Family Fall Fest is Saturday Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19.

Drivers passing through Randall Road in Lake in the Hills could experience more bottlenecks this week.

As authorities investigate the shootings of a recently wed couple found dead in a vehicle in Harvard, separate obituaries have been published for them that make no mention of the other.

Criminal detainees could be held in a Bureau of Prisons facility, such as the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago, or in other facilities that have contracted with the federal government

An Arizona man who smuggled 120,000 fentanyl pills into McHenry County was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison. His mother was also charged and they have alleged ties to a Mexican cartel.

The recently closed Hearthstone senior and nursing care facility in Woodstock is now up for sale, with the seller touting the possibility of redeveloping the property.

Crystal Lake’s Around the Clock diner is mourning the death of a manager who was part of the restaurant for over 35 years.

A woman died in a crash that resulted in the car and a nearby home catching fire Monday evening near Marengo, officials report.

A man is suspected of setting a vehicle on fire near Harvard Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

A car crashed into a Metra train Monday morning at the same intersection as the deadly 1995 bus and train crash in Fox River Grove that occurred 30 years ago this month.

A McHenry County GOP group will host a gathering Tuesday in memory of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and his religious beliefs, following by a political event.

Police are seeking the owner of two horses found wandering near Woodstock.

A man fell from a garage roof Saturday and was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The McHenry County Conservation District's volunteer program, SWEEP, asks parks and trail users to let them know when they see issues

K-9 Osaka is the newest member of the Crystal Lake Police Department.

Two brothers began lifting weights in their basement about a decade ago. Now they've recently expanded their Warhouse Barbell workout center in Huntley.

Dozens gathered for Magnificat’s fall prayer breakfast Saturday in Crystal Lake.

A new live entertainment venue is coming to Algonquin’s downtown – a business that neighboring property owners said could transform the area into a “destination place.”

Fox River Grove will lower its electricity surcharge and cable television taxes for its residents after passing a 1% sales tax.

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors have released a tentative operating budget that includes fare hikes of up to 15%.

A long-abandoned apartment complex in Fox River Grove is now the subject of legal action will soon be demolished after years of standing uncompleted.

Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts received a multi-year $150,000 grant to help the nonprofit expand into East Dundee.

Hampshire senior Nolan Adamczyk sits in fourth place at the IHSA Class 3A Boys Golf State Tournament after shooting a 2-under-par 70 in his state debut. Huntley native Liam Lodding is in the hunt for the 1A title, plus more results from Friday's opening rounds.

The McHenry City Council unanimously voted against a solar farm proposal near the Legend Lakes subdivision, noting another project is being pitched on McHenry County land

Cary Prairie Stewards ask for community’s help to prevent the extinction of the rare gravel prairies to invasive species.

A woman who police said threw a homemade “firebomb” into a Crystal Lake home at the behest of her husband is heading to prison along with him.

A man is accused of threatening to “kill everyone” at the McHenry Police Department as he was being arrested in an alleged domestic violence incident Sunday.

Officials say the bicyclist who was critically injured in a crash involving a car Tuesday afternoon near Cary did not stop or yield before entering the roadway.

Did you guess Ned Ryerson as the 2026 Woodstock Groundhog Days special guest? If so, “Bing!”

The IHSA boys and girls golf state tournaments tee off Friday morning, with a handful of McHenry County area golfers competing at courses in Bloomington, Normal and Decatur.

Crystal Lake Police are searching for two men who reportedly stole a bicycle from a man late Wednesday afternoon, officials report.

The McHenry County Board promised to lower its property tax levy if voters approved a sales tax increase for mental health services. But a year later, the board is now looking at raising the levy back to pre-referendum levels.

Two people found dead in a vehicle in Harvard Monday night have been identified a 29-year-old female and 30-year-old male, both from Sharon, Wisconsin, on the Illinois state line.

The Cubs spoiled Quinn Priester’s homecoming Wednesday, knocking out the Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher with a four-run first inning and keeping their season alive with a 4-3 win in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

An Elgin man is accused of committing a “sweetheart scam” when he allegedly schemed $8,000 in cash and wheel rims worth $1,400 out of a Huntley man who has a “documented intellectual disability.”

A person was found dead in their bed in a home in Woodstock Monday afternoon.

A Wisconsin man learned through a Shaw Media report that his old friend in McHenry County needed a new kidney. He immediately offered to help and months later underwent transplant surgery.

Marengo Settlers' Days, Algonquin Wine & Dessert Walk, live music and more this weekend in McHenry County.

A man riding a bike near Cary was airlifted late Tuesday after a crash involving a sedan, officials said.

Two people were found dead overnight Monday inside a vehicle parked with flashers on in Harvard, police said.

Cary-Grove graduate Quinn Priester will start for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Cubs in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Brewers lead the best-of-five series 2-0.

Cary Police Chief Patrick Finlon is retiring after 12 years of serving in the leadership role.

Railroard tracks that run through Huntley are seen Sept. 3. Huntley residents have mixed reactions to the village declining to have a spot on a Chiccago-to-Rockford passenger train service.

Two separate crashes involving semi trucks occurred within about less than two hours near Woodstock Monday.