A Woodstock-area gravel pit proposal that received strong opposition from neighbors has been withdrawn.

McHenry's Robbie Rosenbaum earned his first two state medals and tied the school's highest placement at state with a fourth-place finish. The Warriors sophomore is the 2026 Northwest Herald Boys Swimmer of the Year.

Wauconda Police Officer Christian Pascente, a 3½-year veteran of the police department who died unexpectedly on Monday, took his own life, his department revealed Wednesday.

A U.S.-based medical equipment supplier with a large operation in Cary experienced a “global network disruption” Wednesday caused by a cyber attack, Stryker officials reported.

A McHenry man has been found not guilty on allegations that he starved Meatball and Karma, two 3-year-old female pit bulls, but he faces additional similar charges.

Top senior players from the Fox Valley Conference and Kishwaukee River Conference will compete in the 2026 McHenry County Boys Soccer All-Star Game on May 8. Check out the full rosters here.

Andy's Restaurant in Crystal Lake is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Thursday with 45-cent coffee and beverages.

McHenry's annual ShamROCKS the Fox is March 13-15 with plenty of Irish fun and festivities.

Editor’s note: Today marks the first installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault

For 18 days, goldendoodle rescue Mia was lost in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took endless dedication from her owners, volunteers, drones and plenty of hope to get her back home safe.

Here is the 2025-26 All-Kishwaukee River Conference girls wrestling team, as voted on by KRC coaches.

Here is the 2025-26 All-Kishwaukee River Conference boys wrestling team, as voted on by KRC coaches.

A Crystal Lake teen who was at the center of criminal cases against her mother and stepfather died while their cases were pending. Now her brother is suing a DCFS contractor over her death.

Roughly four acres were burned and a home damaged in a brush fire in Lake in the Hills that officials said started as a controlled burn.

Johnsburg's best boys basketball season since 2003 ended with a 75-41 loss to Peoria Manual in the Class 2A Sterling Supersectional on Monday night.

Nearly 30 acres of land burned and a small piece of farm machinery was damaged in a brush fire near Marengo Monday afternoon.

A Fox Lake man died after his condominium caught fire early Monday morning.

McHenry County officials say a sales tax brought in to fund the McHenry county Mental Health Board brought in more revenues than what the board got from property taxes.

Most of the Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents – but some candidates have other priorities.

The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat cite immigration and gerrymandering among their top campaign issues.

After a water sample tested positive for higher than acceptable levels of manganese in Marengo's drinking water, city officials have provided an update.

Reese Barkery settled in to Pearl Street location, said plans are to rebuild the storefront and neighboring Riverside Bake Shop following Jan. 18, 2026, fire.

One of the first Northern Illinois Dutch Bros. drive-thru coffee shops will be in Crystal Lake after city council unanimously approved for the business to move into the former Home State Bank.

The village of Cary is starting discussions on ways traffic can be calmed and mitigated now that a residential road will be connecting to Route 31 for a new mixed-use development.

The Caregiver Conference takes place March 14 at McHenry County College offering connection, education, support and self-care, the McHenry County Mental Health Board shares.

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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

Crystal Lake City Council approved builders to finish out a townhome development in the downtown area that was put on pause for over 30 years.

A request for gaming machines at McHenry's Windhill Pancake Parlor became a discussion about how many gambling licenses the city should allow.

After multiple vote postponements, the Crystal Lake City Council approved a plan for a third Dunkin’ Donuts location in the city.

Crystal Lake South's boys basketball team stayed with undefeated Kaneland all night but fell short 51-41 in the championship game of the Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional on Friday.

Jayce Schmitt drilled four first-half 3-pointers, and Johnsburg outdueled Rockford Lutheran on the boards to beat the Crusaders 68-50 and win the IHSA Class 2A Mendota Sectional championship Friday night.

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.

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.

After receiving an outpouring of support from loyal customers in its last week of operation, Tasty Bistro in Crystal Lake is reconsidering permanent closure.

A McHenry County judge ordered a restaurant in Algonquin to be evicted for nearly $41,000 in unpaid rent.

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.

A small business serving coffee, breaking and lunch items – for carry-out and curbside only – will soon be replacing the shuttered Burger King along Route 14 in Cary.

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.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

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.

Officials in several northern Illinois counties say regulating steer-tailing events at backyard rodeos is up to state legislators, but charges filed in McHenry County could prove otherwise

Led by Nick Stowasser's 24 points, the Crystal Lake South boys basketball team boasted all five starters in double figures and beat Sycamore 92-73 in a semifinal of the Class 3A Woodstock North Sectional on Wednesday night.

Josh Kaunas drilled a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as Johnsburg went on a late run to take down Aurora Christian 51-47 during the IHSA Class 2A sectional boys basketball semifinals at Mendota on Wednesday night.

Taylor Place cuts ribbon while telling the stories of people who are living in McHenry's first workforce housing complex

A man charged with the attack of a Woodstock gas station employee is unfit to stand trial, a licensed psychologist found.

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.