McHenry

McHenry man has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual assault of a minor and, in addition to prison, must register as a sex offender.

Volunteers are needed to help a new group working to protect woodlands and other native plants at Moraine Hills State Park near McHenry.

Joshua Smith’s congenital heart defect and surgeries to fix it put strain on his kidneys. The 17-year-old Johnsburg student received transplants of both in May

Bailey Zimmerman will headline the McHenry Music Fest on Sunday, Sept. 14 in Petersen Park. Flo Rida, Bryan Martin and Bella Cain will also perform that day.

Fourteen people were treated for injuries, and nine were sent to hospitals, when a van carrying a musical group from Mexico crashed in McHenry after leaving Aurora for a Milwaukee show.

Severe storms that rolled through McHenry County Thursday night seem to be the culprit of multiple responses from emergency departments, many of which were fires that appear to have been started by lightning.

Ribfest in Lake in the Hills was evacuated Thursday evening, according to an alert from the Lake in the Hills Police Department.

McHenry's Fiesta Days continues this weekend with the Art & Street Fair, July 17-20. The parade is set for Sunday, July 20.

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

A felon from Lake County, convicted of attempted murder for shooting at a car decorated with Batman decals, was sentenced Wednesday to 44 years in prison.

The third generation of Moys are now running McHenry's Plum Garden Chinese restaurant, founded 60 years ago by Connie Moy, a widowed immigrant with three children to care for.

Here's where you can find fireworks displays in the McHenry County area.

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July.

The ribbon cutting grand opening celebration will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the new location on Route 120 in McHenry.

Nicholas Lopardo has been found guilty of four Class X gun charges after a one-night crime sprees in which he shot at several cars and houses.

Dozens of people gathered after the funeral to remember Alan Kroll, the Wonder Lake boy who died in a car crash last week. The family held a celebration of life including Wiffle ball and

A McHenry handyman pleaded guilty Friday to stealing $9,000 from an elderly couple for whom he was working and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months conditional discharge.

The 11-year-old boy who was killed in a June 23 crash near Marengo was remembered in his obituary as an athlete, devout Catholic and collector of rocks and coins.

The second time could be the charm for McHenry Elementary School District 15, as it again will try to sell the now-shuttered 131-year-old Landmark School.

A McHenry townhome is left uninhabitable and no injuries were reported from a fire that broke out Wednesday night, officials report.

Ride motorcycles for veterans in McHenry and have a field day with radios in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

A McHenry man pleaded guilty Tuesday to harassment of a witness tied to texts messages he sent a woman threatening to “shoot up” the McHenry County courthouse and attack the judge presiding over his child custody case.

An 11-year-old child has died in a two-vehicle crash near Marengo, authorities said.

Before losing reelection as Nunda Township Highway commissioner, "Iron Mike" Lesperance used taxpayer money for projects that went beyond the office's legal authority, his successor contends.

If Woodstock raises its sales tax, will it be the highest in McHenry County? Take a look at what shoppers pay in taxes for general merchandise in each county community.

Burying water and sewer lines exposed following a dam removal project could cost Carpentersville more than $3 million.

The drive-through-only coffee chain 7 Brew is quickly expanding its presence in the McHenry County, with several new locations planned.

Add golf carts to the ways to get around East Dundee.

Daniel Avila needed a car to help care for his family. His community stepped up by raising $10K in a GoFundMe campaign.

Nearly 100 people lined up outside the McHenry Public Library Friday to protest the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services that could impact local library programs.

Protesters line Route 31 in front of the McHenry Public Library on Friday, June 20, 2025, during a Save Our Libraries Protest hosted by Indivisible McHenry County to draw attention to cuts to the nation's libraries by the Trump administration.

McHenry residents are invited to come add their touches to a mural at McHenry Brewing Co., and on Thursday a vinyl mural designed by students at McHenry High School is also set to go up

Two new murals are being added to the McHenry city landscape on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A mural is being painted on the side of the McHenry Brewing Co., and Vindictive Vinyl installed a vinyl mural at 3413 W. Elm St.

Heat indexes in McHenry County could climb to the triple digits in the coming days.

Stage 4 prostate cancer survivor Clark Atwater of Richmond raised awareness for men’s health with Advocate Health Care at a recent Chicago Cubs game.

Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, formerly of the early 90s rock band Nelson, will perform an acoustic set at The Vixen on Friday, June 20.

Traffic on Green Street in McHenry will be detoured Thursday morning as McHenry Community High School District 156 upgrades the HVAC system at the Lower Campus.

The McHenry City Council weighed in on what members want to see in development in downtown ahead of ordinance updates that will guide developers going forward.

A year after the McHenry City Council shot down Shodeen Group's development plans, city leaders will discuss what their vision is for the area.

Take a look back at some of our recent pictures of fathers and grandfathers for Father's Day.

Thousands of people gathered Saturday along Route 31 in McHenry, one of series of protests held across the country in opposition to the federal government.

Protesters lined Route 31 in McHenry on Saturday, June 14, to protest the policies of the Trump administration.

Residents gathered in the lobby of the assisted living facility Heritage Woods of McHenry Saturday to recognize Flag Day with music and reflection of the nation’s history.

Police have arrested a suspect in McHenry who they said was wanted in a bank robbery Friday in Kildeer.

After years of working in and out at corporate gyms, Jared Schnulle, Olivia Schnulle and Jonathan Yousif decided to open their own in McHenry

From airplane- and train- themed restaurants to a retro cafe and more, here are some restaurants the whole family will love.

Attempts are underway to preserve several old farms buildings around McHenry County – including one that just made a most-endangered list – but how to save them isn't always clear.

A portion of Route 47 in Hebron is closed due to a crash Wednesday evening, officials report.

"No Kings" protests are set for June 14 across northern Illinois; what you need to know about the local rallies