Ringwood

A chance to see prehistoric tools and how they’re used is one of several events lined up this fall at the historic Powers-Walker House at Route 31 and Harts Road in Glacial Park near Ringwood.

Two Republicans running for the McHenry County Board in District 6 said they worry about how the county will pay for new requirements mandated in the SAFE-T Act, while their Democratic opponent said she thinks many of those requirements help make the area better.

Two people were killed in a crash in Ringwood over the weekend

A hike on the hunt for fall wildflowers is the first of a line-up of autumn offerings from the McHenry County Conservation District.

Weekly update of COVID-19 in McHenry County, as of Aug. 19, 2022.

The community transmission level of COVID-19 fell to “medium” in McHenry County this week for the first time in about a month, according to the county health department.

Local activists, politicians, lawmakers and concerned residents came out for an abortion rights demonstration on Route 14 in Crystal Lake.

McHenry County voters weighed in Tuesday on who they want to represent them on the newly redrawn and condensed County Board.

Competitive races line both the Democratic and Republican ballots as early voting continues ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Here's a round-up of who and what is on the ballot.

Mystery Diner: There is something comforting about a neighborhood restaurant, where, even on a first visit, it’s easy to see the clientele is relaxed, bantering with staff, and, well, comfortable in the surroundings.

Summer is moving into high gear this weekend in McHenry County with farmers markets, summer concerts and festivities, including Harvard Milk Days and the Woodstock Food Truck Festival.

This weekend offers up a Garden Party and Flower Sale in downtown Crystal Lake, the start of the farmers market season in Spring Grove, historical reenactors at Glacial Park, live music with a dash of environmental activism in Woodstock plus Pedalpalooza across the county.

The 19th annual Peddle Paddle Saddle through the Prairie event will feature multiple rides for cyclists, a 6-mile canoe or kayak trip down Nippersink Creek and horseback rides through Glacial Park.

A fire Monday left a home unhabitable in Ringwood but caused no significant injuries, officials said.Yea

Students, teachers and principals reflect back on the challenges that came with the first full year back from COVID-19.