From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar.

A second man pleaded guilty to theft by deception in connection with the $4,500 home repair fraud of an elderly Crystal Lake resident.

A single-family home in Huntley that sold for $757,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County during the past week

A single-family home in Lake In The Hills that sold for $256,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in McHenry County in the past week.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes this weekend.

Crystal Lake South faces Kaneland during the IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional final boys basketball game on Friday, March 6, 2025, at Woodstock North High School.

The Chicago Bears likely won’t be searching for a new center once free agency starts next week. Chicago reportedly acquired Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick

A man accused of beating another person, stomping on his head and leaving a shoe imprint on his face outside The Vixen in McHenry on New Year's Day has pleaded guilty.

After leading his alma mater to the Fox Valley Conference championship and 28 wins, Cary-Grove boys basketball coach Adam McCloud has stepped down.

Frankfort Democrat Michael Hastings advanced legislation this week to protect Illinois homeowners from predatory contractors and scams in the aftermath of a natural disaster or storm.

Prices have increased approximately 30 cents a gallon across northern Illinois since the war in Iran began. As of Friday morning, the price for a barrel of oil had moved north of $90, and according to the Associated Press, it could be going higher

McHenry this week moved forward on creating two new TIF districts: one for the Richmond Road corridor, and another for Main Street and Route 120 West.

Target is launching a baby department shopping experience this month in only nine locations in Illinois.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois municipal leaders are calling on state lawmakers to increase the amount of income tax revenue that is distributed to local governments.

NFL free agency is set to start next week, and the Chicago Bears have different roster needs to address. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what those needs are and whether they can address them next week

Another round of storms could develop Friday afternoon and early evening as a warm front lifts north across the region

This high-energy tribute features a 10-piece band led by award-winning singer, songwriter and harp player Derrick Procell.

A single-family house located at 120 North Green Street in McHenry has a new owner since Feb. 20.

NFL free agency will start next week and the Chicago Bears should be active as they try to build upon last season's success under Ben Johnson. Here’s a look at the Bears’ top three positions of need heading into free agency.

The offseason of hard decisions continued for the Chicago Bears continued Thursday night. The team reportedly released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois honored 28 schools with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion.

An Algonquin man has pleaded guilty to crimes in McHenry and Kane counties and was sentenced to 7 years in prison in both cases, to be served at the same time.

This spring, we at Friday Night Drive will start looking ahead to the fall with players we are keeping our eye on. Who are some of the top players to watch in 2026? We will start with the quarterbacks.

President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino will appear at the Woodstock Opera House for an intimate evening of conversation and storytelling on Friday, March 6.

Fans can catch the brand new “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” this April and get a chance to play Mario Bros. games on the giant screen. The theater opens for the season April 3.

The Chicago Bears will trade wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, per multiple reports. The Bears acquired Moore in 2023 from the Carolina Panthers as part of their trade for the 2023 NFL Draft's No. 1 overall pick.

articipants can expect to learn about the history of maple sugaring and the evolution of the sap collection process. They can also get a firsthand look athow maple sap is turned into syrup at the evaporator house.

Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.

Hailed as “America’s #1 Neil Diamond Tribute,” the show captures the sound, spirit and charisma of Diamond.

The event is a thoughtfully curated midweek experience spotlighting exceptional wines and local culinary collaboration in an elegant lakeside setting.

Guests will enjoy a full weekend itinerary, including a Friday night welcome reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, intimate educational seminars, and a multi-course wine dinner paired with standout selections from the featured wineries.

Huntley officials are building a new facility for servicing the village’s vehicles.

It has been 41 years since the Bears won at least one playoff game in consecutive seasons, Marc Silverman writes, which is why Bears GM Ryan Poles should trade for Maxx Crosby

A Rockford police officer is accused of theft and home repair fraud in McHenry and Winnebago counties – “at times” while in his police uniform and driving a squad car, according to Illinois State Police.

Crystal Lake South defeats Sycamore in an IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional semifinal boys basketball game on Wednesday, March 4, 2025, at Woodstock North High School.

From Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers are looking to further regulate alternative retail energy suppliers, tying the rates they can charge for energy to what utilities can charge

A Woodstock Route 47 open house has been rescheduled for March 18.

With the help of a million-dollar anonymous donation, The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County is opening a community hub that provides free mental health assistance.

From Capitol News Illinois: Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to discounted medications

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' offseason to-do list got longer with the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman. Here are five players the Bears could target to replace Dalman both in free agency and the draft.

Voters in many Illinois counties will see a question on their March 17 primary election ballots asking if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit. It was created in the Big Beautiful Bill.

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children has expanded its food package offerings to give families more flexible dietary options.

Northern Illinois is expected to see an unseasonably warm and windy Friday, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

From Capitol News Illinois: Eighteen former Department of Justice attorneys signed onto an amicus brief arguing the Trump administration has no legal authority to demand voter registration data from Illinois

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded to a fire Tuesday blamed on smoking materials.

One of two people injured in a crash involving a car and a semi tractor trailer on I-90 in Huntley last week has died and has been identified.

Despite a weekslong delay in the legislative calendar in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday expressed optimism with progress on a pending Bears stadium deal in Springfield

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.

From Capitol News Illinois: A spokesperson for Bill Clinton quickly clarified the testimony, saying the former president was referring to a trip he took with Pritzker to Africa in 2008 for the Clinton Foundation, but it was not on Epstein’s plane and Epstein wasn’t present