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At least seven cases of E. coli have now been confirmed at the high school.
Children aged 10 to 17 years who come from families with lower incomes are invited to apply for guitar lessons through the Free Guitars for Future Stars program.
In a rare move, the former child welfare agency workers were charged criminally for allegedly failing to follow procedures that might have prevented the boy's slaying.
Kate Dalman wants to develop a guide and website to help dog breeders be more ethical, and for buyers to know better about the dog they get.
The city celebrated the renovation of the Old Courthouse and other achievements while looking to future goals for local updates.s
Raue Center for the Arts introduces new educational director and reimagined classes that will start this fall.
Get in the fall spirit with ghost stories in Spring Grove to bundling up for an outdoor movie in McHenry
Get a library card and dive into a new hobby or spark your creativity with an adventure at McHenry Public Library during National Library Card Sign-up Month.
Those filling up in McHenry County will see more expensive gas starting Jan. 1.
A man accused of shooting a pistol several times in a crowded area in downtown McHenry was ordered to be held in jail while he awaits trial.
A Cortland Democrat and township elected official wants to unseat incumbent State Rep. Jeff Keicher, according to a Wednesday announcement from Randi Olson seeking to represent the 70th District, which includes parts of DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.
The new location is the 90th Panera location for Hamra Enterprises, which now owns and operates 195 restaurants nationwide under the Panera, Wendy’s, Noodles and Company and Caribou Coffee brands.
Lakewood village trustees approved the construction and financing of the project last week. But, the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office is looking into if the village’s park impact fees are a proper way to help finance the construction.
Now that the cashless bond system in is place, many defendants currently being held in jail are petitioning the court to be let out while they await trial.
The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded at 11 a.m. Tuesday to the 8200 block of Mason Hill Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported head-on collision. One person was taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.