Paula Yensen

After Huntley School District 158 passed its largest property tax increase in the district’s history in December, many school board hopefuls are calling foul on how the district prioritizes its finances.

How should Huntley District 158's school board tackle declining test scores? Candidates give their thoughts.

Bullying and other social problems affecting students are key issues school board candidates in Huntley School District 158 say they are focused on.

An event on Saturday in Crystal Lake set to feature conservative activist Charlie Kirk and others speak about schooling in Illinois is drawing both ire and support from the community – as well as potentially protests.

The McHenry County Board approved raising its portion of residents' property taxes, which will add about $14 onto a $7,000 bill.

With the polls now closed in Illinois, the count can begin to see which candidates will take the 18 open seats on the McHenry County Board.

McHenry County Board determined Tuesday how it will stagger the terms of its members for the next decade.

The McHenry County Board did not have a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month on its agenda Tuesday, causing backlash from Democrats and some residents.

McHenry County officials hope plans for the new memory care wing will be completed this year, with construction beginning in 2023.

Voting information cards with new polling locations went out before the McHenry County Board voted on the changes

Democratic leaders said the map making process lacked transparency after it was unveiled Thursday ahead of Tuesday's vote

After graduations at Northern Illinois University, Huntley High School families would find Willow Creek Community Church closer to home.

“It was surprising to me the change and openness and free flowing conversation that has taken place since he’s taken office,” said the board's vice chair Carolyn Schofield, R-Crystal Lake

The McHenry County Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to remove Regional Superintendent of Education Leslie Schermerhorn from her elected office following years of troubled audits.

Removing Regional Superintendent Leslie Schermerhorn "is in the best interest of the county and the people we serve, the students and the faculty of all these school districts,” said board member Paula Yensen, D-Lake in the Hills