McHenry

Wayne Jett toasted what appears to be a sizable victory in Tuesday's local election for McHenry mayor. Though results remain unofficial, Jett appears to have handily won a third term, fending off a challenge by Ald. Chris Bassi, whose term on the City Council continues. Jett and his supporters celebrated at The Vixen in downtown McHenry.

McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett has declared victory at the polls Tuesday though votes are still being reported.

McHenry County voters go to the polls on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to cast their ballots in the 2025 Consolidated Election.

Voters in the McHenry County are selecting hundreds of local municipal leaders in the election that ended Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as results come in.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Two Wisconsin men are charged with felony counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm into a building and other offenses after a shots fired report Monday in Harvard.

Several public libraries in the McHenry County area are joining others from across Illinois to help residents improve their financial literacy.

Construction work has begun at the McHenry Public Library that will restrict some areas and services temporarily.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

"Iron Mike" Lesperance, who has been Nunda Township's highway commissioner for the past 12 years, is battling current Township Trustee Rob Parrish for the seat.

Learn about gardening at MCC and get into spring break mode at D.C. Cobbs in McHenry.

Mike Oliver, McHenry, proposes drive-up boat storage, an expanded marina, car condos and public space at a revived Paradise Cove at Chapel Hill Road and the Fox River.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

A look back at the week in sports in the Northwest Herald by photographers Gregory Shaver, Tiffany Blanchette, Sandy Bressner, and Patrick Kunzer for the Shaw Local News Network

The soaring cost of eggs has prompted many McHenry County businesses to raise their prices or limit purchases, though some are starting to see relief.

McHenry's City Council wants to see options for Curran Road and Dartmoor Drive after study says a traffic light isn't warranted there.

McHenry County property transfers for the weeks of Dec. 19, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.

McHenry County property transfers for the week of Dec. 12-20, 2024

Craig Ragusin is remembered for his career as a commercial roofer and for being an avid outdoor enthusiast.

The McHenry City Council is mulling whether to proceed with a local grocery tax with the state tax going away.

Here are a few fun things to do this weekend in the McHenry County area.

Greg Eiserman, principal at McHenry High School's Freshman Campus, taking over the Upper Campus job. Jeff Prickett is moving to Grayslake's Meadowview Elementary.

The snowy owl that captured McHenry's attention in December was underweight and starving when it was hit by a car and killed.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

Sylvia Klosowski's family gathered around her at Alden Terrace of McHenry to celebrate the McHenry woman's 108th birthday.

A McHenry man is believed to have died of natural causes after he was found on a trail at the Moraine State Park Thursday, officials report.

Three McHenry retail stores - two from the Riverwalk Shoppes and one recent relocation - opened this week to take advantage of the crowds during ShamROCKS the Fox

A Woodstock man was out of county jail on cash bond in two previous cases when arrested and charged last week with possessing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

A weekend of wild and wide-ranging weather blew through the McHenry County area, from dangerously high winds to snowfall – and a temperature drop of nearly 50 degrees in the process.

A McHenry man has pleaded guilty to possessing one image depicting child sex abuse and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Days after high winds, dry conditions and storms affected the McHenry County area, the region received some snow Sunday morning.

ShamROCKS the Fox, beset by wild weather this St. Patrick's Day weekend, closes Miller Point Park events set for Sunday

A Lake in the Hills man and registered sex offender was sentenced to six and a half years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to unlawful possession with the intent to deliver cocaine.

People enjoy the ShamROCKS the Fox Parade along Green Street in McHenry on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in McHenry.

High winds pounded the McHenry and Kane County areas Friday evening and overnight, downing trees, damaging roofs and causing power outages.

High winds and dry, warm conditions have elevated the risks of brush fires, prompting the National Weather Service in Chicago to issue a red flag warning for the region through midnight Friday night.

Communities across northern Illinois are gearing up for Irish celebrations over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

The McHenry School District 15 board rejected both of the bids for Landmark School Tuesday, citing a contingency clause added to the high bidder's document.

Charles "Nick" Sedore passed away on Jan. 3. The clients of his McHenry clock repair business should get their clocks back soon, his estate attorney said.

Dry conditions blamed for brush fire Tuesday morning that burned an area near a rural Marengo retention pond, officials said.

One person was transported with injuries that did not appear life threatening after a crash on Route 31 in McHenry Monday afternoon

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to a small garage fire Sunday evening.

McHenry's Economic Development department is working with McHenry School District 156, building owners and artists to develop new murals set to go up this spring

Christopher Moore: We need more single family homes, we have doubled our places that rent, apartments etc. We need to look at areas for parking and see what can be done, at times it hard to find a space.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

Mark Seaquist: The city-owned land on Green Street and the Wastewater treatment plant has so much potential, really the only of its kind in McHenry County

Bobbi Baehne: Because of the historical value and importance of Landmark School to our residents, I think the city should take an active role in assisting D15 with the sale and/or redevelopment of this property.

Take a nighttime family walk in Woodstock and shop vintage all around McHenry County this weekend.

McHenry School District 15 received two bids for Landmark School. At Tuesday's meeting they could accept one or reject both.

A McHenry man was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping, according to court records.