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Leonetta Rizzi has a long history of social service work, currently as executive director of the McHenry County Mental Health Board. She is a recipient of the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction award.
Democrat McHenry County Board District 3 candidate Rester Dogboe answers questions from the Northwest Herald.
Democrat McHenry County Board District 4 candidate Brian Dean Meyers answers questions from the Northwest Herald.
Republican McHenry County Board District 4 candidate Mike Shorten answers questions from the Northwest Herald.
Republican McHenry County Board District 3 candidate Eric Hendricks answers questions from the Northwest Herald.
Democrat McHenry County Board District 2 candidate John (Jack) Collins answers questions from the Northwest Herald
Republican McHenry County Board District 2 candidate John Reinert answers questions from the Northwest Herald
Republican McHenry County Board District 9 candidate Jim Kearns answers questions from the Northwest Herald.
Debbie Koerber has known for 25 years she'd eventually need a new kidney. The McHenry woman started advertising that need this spring, after Mayo doctors said that time is coming near
A Wonder Lake resident was charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery to police officers including punching, biting and kicking in the “groin area,” court records show.
No injuries reported after a front porch of a Lake in the Hills home was completely engulfed in flames Sunday evening, officials report.
A school nurse at Three Oaks Elementary in Cary quickly aided a man who suffered a medical emergency in his car and crashed into parked cars of the school’s parking lot Monday morning, officials report.
Rylie Hope Mogan of Hebron died at 21 of cancer. Her mother and other loved ones now carry on her mission of providing care packages to other young cancer patients through the group Hope for Warriors.
The McHenry VFW's Queen of Hearts jackpot is once again topping $1 million and has rolled over yet again in the latest drawing. Here's all you need to know about the game.
Real estate transactions in McHenry County for the week of Sept. 23, 2024.
A man died in a suspected watercraft crash Sunday afternoon on the Fox River in McHenry, officials report.
Woodstock punted on its garbage contract
Witches and Wizards of Woodstock took over the Square Sunday with Halloween-y music, costumes, crafts, scavenger hunts, magic – and lots of pointy hats.
Firefighters worked for nearly an hour on extricating a driver who crashed into a tree and suffered serious injuries Sunday morning in Prairie Grove, officials report.
The Phoenix, a national nonprofit new to McHenry County, helps people in recovery from alcohol and substance use problems by focusing on healthy activities and socializing with common goals.
The McHenry Public Library is celebrating 25 years of comic books and pop culture fandom with the 25th annual MPLD ComiCon McHenry Oct. 23.
Dogs, owners get in the Halloween spirit at Furever Home Dog Sanctuary.
#PumpkinsForPigs organizer aims to collect over 1,000 pumpkins this year.
Nobody was hurt after a downtown Woodstock fire Friday
The McHenry County Board placed its proposed budget and property tax levy on public review, but it wasn't without controversy.
McHenry County has many metaphysical shops that carry crystals, tarot cards, herbs and more for spiritual connection, healing or just some "witchy" fun.
McHenry has at least six metaphysical stores offering a mix of crystals, tarot cards, essential oils, classes and services for those seeking alternatives, spiritual connection or just some "witchy" fun.
Drivers on several McHenry County roads will need to slow down going forward.
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Service Action will return with a Plaid Night Celebration from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry.
McHenry County voters have two choices for county board chair: Republican incumbent Mike Buehler or Democrat challenger Kelli Wegener. Both are arguing they'll do the most to control spending and taxing.
Firefighters were able to control a fire within 10 minutes that broke out in a bathroom Friday afternoon in McHenry, officials report.
Gear up for Halloween with plenty of spooky events this weekend in McHenry County.
Early voting is expanding in McHenry County countywide Monday. Here's all you need to know to cast your ballot in the Nov. 5 election early or by mail.
Downtown Crystal Lake’s commuter parking lots near the Metra station will now be free to park at starting at noon instead of 4 p.m.
A Richmond man is accused of possessing “an arsenal of weapons." Authorities said he is a convicted felon and not allowed to have guns or ammunition.
A house remains habitable after a fire broke out at the rear of a home Wednesday night in Harvard, officials report.
A McHenry County jail inmate suffered “serious injuries” after falling down a flight of stairs Thursday morning at the jail located in Woodstock, officials report.
A Woodstock man, one of four charged in what police have described as potentially the “largest drug bust” in McHenry County history, pleaded guilty.
A Crystal Lake man who works as a pilot for United Airlines is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child whom he knows. He was released from jail pretrial but ordered to stay away from all children.
McHenry County judges raise awareness on cellphone issues like cyberbullying and pornography that can lead, and have led, to chargeable crimes, even against teens.
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of McHenry County, or CASA, protect children who are in foster care and the court system. The organization celebrated and raised funds for its mission at a recent Little Black Dress event.
CASA of McHenry County advocates for children in foster care and the court system. The group celebrates and raised money for its mission at its recent Little Black Dress fundraiser.
Nonresidents could soon access beaches in Lake in the Hills, for a fee, as the village looks for new revenue sources to cover potential additional staffing.
The Wonder Lake woman accused of shooting her husband at their home last week appeared in a McHenry County courtroom Wednesday and was appointed an assistant public defender.
“Haunt Season” was created by Lake Bluff native and Gurnee resident Jake Jarvi for Epic Pictures Group and is mainly filled at the local haunted house attraction “Realm of Terror” in Round Lake Beach.
One year after an explosion rocked Woodstock, a lawsuit has been filed against the city the contractor working in the street that day.
More than 100 children and staff members had to evacuate a Kiddie Academy daycare center in Algonquin Tuesday after it caught fire.
A Huntley man initially accused of possessing 16,000 grams of marijuana and 4,300 grams of psilocybin mushrooms pleaded guilty to lesser charge.
Village and City boards have only so much power over developer plans as long as the rules are followed. A developer right that is being exercised by the resident-disapproved NVA truck expansion in Crystal Lake.
Hooved Animal Humane Society is in need of donations to recover from massive rescue mission and aims to connect with the community through events and programs.