Mundelein

From a kindergartner named Leo to pastors and faithful at churches, McHenry County-area Catholic react with excitement to the new pope - and his Chicago ties.

A McHenry man was running errands and “minding his own business” when a Waukegan man threw a bottle at his vehicle and then shot at the car with a gun, a prosecutor said at the man’s trial.

Cary School District 26 Superintendent Brandon White will leave at the end of the school year to accept the top position at Harvard Community Unit School District 50.

Thousands from across Chicagoland are expected to flock to Baker Stadium on the campus of Carmel Catholic High School to participate in Rosary for Hope, a family-friendly rally at 2 p.m. May 4.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is honoring Lieutenant/Paramedic Ken S. Schulman of Mundelein as this year’s Disaster Relief Hero at the organization’s 23rd annual Heroes Breakfast.

The state has rested in the trial for a man who admits he struck her with a hammer and hatchet in her Crystal Lake apartment, but denies he was trying to kill her.

Mark Alex doesn't deny he attacked his wife in her Crystal Lake apartment, but his lawyer said he wasn't trying to kill her and isn't guilty of attempted murder.

A Mundelein man faces charges after a traffic stop in which he was found in possession of drugs and a stolen gun, police said.

The Kirk Players is thrilled to present the family classic, “The Jungle Book,” as its children’s play this 59th season.

The victim of a March 2 house fire has been identified, authorities said.

A Facebook post asking about the legality of busking in McHenry led to a long-time street entertainer now playing at The Vixen

The City of Waukegan, Vernon Hills Park District and Mundelein Park and Recreation District have all received a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue their ongoing improvements, thanks to strong support from state Sen. Adriane Johnson.

The Student Silent Film Festival is a film competition in which students from 11 Chicago area high schools create original motion pictures.

A Mundelein man has been charged in connection with his role in the death of a Wheeling man.

Lake County Major Crime Task Force members and Mundelein Police detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 21-year-old Wheeling man.

Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills has retained his 52nd House District seat by a 47-vote margin,

Crystal Lake City Council postpones the consideration of a 5% self-storage facility rental tax after industry leaders push back.

The inaugural Winter Tree Lighting Festival is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Courtland Commons, 444 E. Courtland.

The Mundelein Heritage Museum, located at 601 Noel Drive, will be extending the display of a special exhibit entitled “Lost and Found Artifacts of Diamond Lake” by John Hynds,

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives seized two firearms and filed a juvenile petition for charges against a juvenile who threatened a school shooting, authorities said.

In collaboration with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Camp I Am ME (A fire safety education nonprofit), the Mundelein Fire Department will be installing no-cost smoke alarms for the residents of Mundelein.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators continue to investigate a crash involving a car and bicyclist that occurred midday Saturday near Libertyville.

“Christmas on the Ranch” is the third in a trilogy of Christmas movies shot in the Northwest suburbs — previous entries were “Christmas With Felicity” and “Reporting for Christmas.” The latter premiered on Hulu last year.

Arrest warrants have been obtained for three males for burglaries to Lake County area smoke shops.

Quinn Schambow threw for 322 yards and five touchdowns as Libertyville took care of Mundelein and took control of the North Suburban Conference.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Oct. 8 at Dover Straits restaurant, 890 E. U.S. Highway 45, Mundelein.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) plans a number of recycling events in the area on Sept. 21.

A Washington man who police said was wanted on a Chicago homicide and a Cary woman were arrested Tuesday after an hourslong police search and standoff in Lake Barrington, officials said.

The Dari in Hebron won't be closed for long. The ice cream shop and eatery, operated by one family for decades, is getting new owners.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area-funded task force, concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of a Mundelein man who was allegedly selling fentanyl and other drugs.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and Mundelein police officers deescalated a tense situation involving an armed man.

The Village of Mundelein is pleased to introduce a new initiative -- the Hometown Heroes Veteran’s Banner Program -- honoring Mundelein residents who served in the military by way of street banners.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host a household chemical waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 18 at the Mundelein Metra station, 205 N. Archer Ave.

Crystal Lake Brewing has a lot to celebrate this year as they take home an award from the World Beer Cup and mark 10 years in the business.

Michael Peck of Mundelein writes a letter to the editor.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Stone, a native of Mundelein, was recently recognized for their work while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Russell.

Angie Affolter of Mundelein writes a letter to the editor.

A 17-year-old Mundelein area boy is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to a leg, though he told police that he had been the victim of a shooting.

From 1950 until 2023, 11 tornadoes occurred in the Chicago area during the month of February, according to the National Weather Service in Romeoville whose forecast area includes 18 counties in northeast Illinois and five in northwest Indiana.

The 16th annual Forecast Lake County Luncheon will take place Feb. 21.

Developers say there's a demand for smaller apartments, but they would require a special permit from the village of Cary because of their density.

Mundelein resident Sal Catanese embraces the unpredictable nature of the housing sector with a strategy of constant preparedness.

The Salvation Army received a generous surprise when discovering a second gold coin of the Christmas season donated to a red kettle in Lake County on Dec. 1.

Metra leaders adopted sweeping updates to fares and zoning Friday, reforms officials said would simplify travel on the system for riders.

Ret. Col. Michael Peck of Mundelein writes a letter to the editor.

At the 2023 America in Bloom annual symposium and awards celebration recently held in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Village of Mundelein was the winner of the 25,000-30,000 Population Category Award.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are investigating a fatal Saturday afternoon traffic crash that occurred in unincorporated Mundelein.

The Lake County retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Oct. 10 at Dover Straits restaurant, 890 E. U.S. Highway 45 in Mundelein.

State Sen. Adriane Johnson reports that 12 school districts throughout the area will receive over $6 million in funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years.

Professional advisers from the America in Bloom program will visit Mundelein on July 27-28.