Le’Niya Viser scored 17 points with two clutch baskets in the fourth quarter, and hit five of Plano's six free throws in overtime as the Reapers edged visiting Woodstock 45-42 in a Kishwaukee River Conference game.

Richmond-Burton's Luke Robinson scored 21 points and made two 3-pointers in a win against Antioch, Jacobs' Samson Averehi recorded 17 points, five assists and three steals in a victory over Lake Zurich, and more in Monday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

A Wisconsin man who bought the rifle Kyle Rittenhouse used when he was accused of shooting three people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020 has been charged in an armed robbery in Harvard.

Neighbors in the area saw that a large dog had fallen into the ice in St. Charles Township. The dog's owner has not been located.

Authorities say two people were shot near Harvard, one fatally, and have identified the deceased.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team’s blowout win over the Cleveland Browns. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

A person was transported to a local hospital after a snowmobile crash in Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Kane County.

Five people were injured in a rollover crash along Route 31 Monday morning in Crystal Lake, officials report.

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 832 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees.

The Chicago Bears blew out the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Sunday to stay near the top of the NFC playoff race. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and the Bears' latest news

Flu activity is high in McHenry County, according to the department of health.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

The beloved holiday tradition brings Tchaikovsky’s timeless music and the magic of the holiday season to life with dazzling choreography, colorful characters and a whimsical journey.

The Chicago Bears took care of business in a 31-3 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from a nice win at home.

A week ago, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson challenged the Chicago Bears not to overlook the Cleveland Browns. On Sunday, the Bears responded with their best performance of the season in a 31-3 win.

A developer that creates single-story apartment homes is looking into the possibility of creating a neighborhood in Prairie Grove.

The Hampshire couple behind a popular Elgin gym has expanded their claim to fame with a new location in DeKalb.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field.

An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

"In today’s world, where is our silent time? I believe it is a gift too precious to lose. So, I am fighting to keep sufficient silence in my life. The benefits may be immeasurable," Dori Lynn Michaels of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.

Mark Cook, who has led the public defender's office in McHenry County since 1986, is stepping down.

Woodstock co-op girls wrestling won the Sandy Gussarson Invitational at Antioch, while Johnsburg's Summer Toussaint scored 33 points and broke a school record for 3-pointers made in a game with nine. Plus more in Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup.

While wanting to help is commendable, it’s important to prioritize food safety. Those relying on food pantries often face higher risks of severe illness due to chronic health conditions, age or other factors.

The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory early Saturday for much of northern Illinois.

Richmond-Burton's Mike Noll won his 300th game and led the Rockets to within one win of a state championship game berth. Noll is the 2025 Northwest Herald Football Coach of the Year.

A man convicted in a New Year’s Day 2005 drunken-driving crash in Chicago that killed a taxi driver and passenger has been charged with DUI and causing a crash near McHenry.

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has regained his stride during his second full season with the team this year. Here's how he's done it and how he can reach another level.

Burlington Central's girls and boys basketball teams won Fox Valley Conference thrillers against Crystal Lake South, and more results in Friday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

Jacobs junior forward Olivia Schuster scored all 10 of her team's points in the first quarter and finished with a game-high 19 as the Golden Eagles cruised to a 55-23 Fox Valley Conference win over Dundee-Crown on Friday.

Aiden Marrello and C.J. Talbert were two of Crystal Lake South's five wrestlers to record pins during the team's 47-25 victory over Burlington Central in Fox Valley Conference action Friday night. The Gators are now 3-0 in FVC competition.

McHenry County Sheriff and State’s Attorney say they welcome Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker‘s comments on revising the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act that went into effect two years ago.

Saturday will start with temperatures in the mid-20s but then see those slowly fall throughout the day. By Sunday, wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero are expected.

In less than an hour, a McHenry County jury found a Belvidere man guilty of sexually assaulting a child.

The Chicago Bears could get some reinforcements on both sides of the ball for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is expected to return while wide receiver Rome Odunze was ruled questionable.

For the second year in a row, wreaths will be placed on local veterans' graves as part of Wreaths Across America. Community members are invited to participate and sponsor wreaths.

A portion of Virginia Road in Crystal Lake is closed to traffic due to a car crash.

The Kane County Electoral Board heard more than an hour of argument over objections from Pamela Carr Hagerman against the nominating papers of Ignoffo. They are both seeking the GOP nomination in Dundee Township Precinct 1.

The Chicago Bears will start a critical final four-game stretch against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field as they make their playoff push. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

Woodstock's Liam Laidig, a 6-foot-5 sophomore forward, scored 28 total points and recorded two double-doubles in wins against Grant and Rockford Boylan. Laidig is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

The Chicago Bears will start a critical final four-game stretch in their playoff push Sunday when they host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give the latest news from Halas Hall before previewing the key matchups in Sunday's game

Prairie Ridge first-year coach Leah Groat led the Wolves back to the Class 3A state tournament and their most wins in 20 years. Groat is the 2025 Northwest Herald Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year.

Jarrel Albea scored 16 points, and Johnsburg's boys basketball team beat Harvest-Westminster 71-45 for its third win in a row. Plus more basketball, swimming and bowling results in Thursday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

Two Wisconsin brothers both pleaded guilty Thursday to shooting a firearm nine times at a home in Harvard knowing it was occupied, and each was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Democratic candidate Kat Abughazaleh on Thursday scored another first in the crowded race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the largely suburban 9th District by releasing a cable TV ad.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as they continued their preparation for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

The Chicago Bears officially got two playmakers back on the practice field Thursday. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson both returned in limited fashion for the first time in over a week.

From Capitol News Illinois: Under the law, gun owners will be required to keep them in a locked container so that they are inaccessible or unusable by anyone other than the owner. Owners who violate the law could be subject to fines as high as $10,000

Under the new provisions of the Local Library Act, libraries that are governed by the statute are required to maintain a supply of opioid reversal agents

Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake will host "Jingle Belles" live comedy, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Classical Blast! performances this weekend.