Wauconda

The Lake County Division of Transportation will close Darrell Road, Fisher Road and Dowell Road to through traffic for 140 days beginning at 5 a.m. May 27.

A dramatic brush fire burned more than 100 acres in the Island Lake area Sunday and sent dark smoke and flames into the air.

Wanting to prevent continued economic malaise in the downtown business area, Wauconda officials have authorized the acquisition — one way or another — of the former Bulldogs restaurant.

A Wauconda developer has pulled plans to build an eight-building storage unit facility in Sleepy Hollow following a no vote from the village’s planning and zoning commission.

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.

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

Wauconda is hosting a CERT Training Class for the public and those interested in becoming new CERT team members.

The Lake County Division of Transportation is making steady progress on the Fairfield Road Planning Study.

A man found shot on Route 120 in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon died at a McHenry Hospital, and a person is in custody, police said.

Due to winter weather and blood drive cancelations, Vitalant has lost 1,000 donations across the country, causing a shortage and immediate ramping up to make up to help fulfill their promises to local hospitals.

A Wauconda man was charged with public indecency after allegedly “engaging in lewd behavior while naked on his porch,” according to Wauconda police..

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

A man was sentenced to six years in prison for the wrong-way, head-on crash that killed beloved Wauconda High School teacher and athletic trainer Bob Gillen.

A Wauconda man is accused of more than 5,000 grams of marijuana and nearly half a pound of the hallucinogen peyote found in a bus and suitcase in McHenry County, prosecutors say.

Woodstock, Huntley, Fox River Grove and Fox Lake are among local communities that have scored six-figure grants from the state of Illinois for parks improvements.

A Wood Dale man is charged with speeding through a fatal crash scene in McHenry County, according to court records.

An overnight fire left an Island Lake home uninhabitable.

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

Starting Nov. 3, you can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.

A person on a bike was hit by car along Main Street in Crystal Lake Wednesday.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are looking into a fatal crash that occurred in unincorporated Antioch.

A home remains habitable and no injuries reported after a fire broke out inside a wall of a Crystal Lake home Friday afternoon, officials report.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is still searching for the driver whose car hit and hilled Austin Stanek, 24, of Island Lake. The Wauconda High School graduate's family has created a GoFundMe for a scholarship in his name.

Police say a driver hit a person who was walking with a group near Island Lake and then drove off. Officials are looking for the driver and have identified the person killed as an Island Lake man, 24.

Junior fullback Jackson Rudolph rumbled for 253 yards on 36 carries as Wauconda ran wild at Grant, finishing with 497 rushing yards as a team in a 37-13 win.

What makes people play tricks on others? Have you ever played a trick on someone? Did you enjoy doing it?

Have you ever feared the dark? Did you ever hesitate or get a chill when the lights suddenly would go out?

Wauconda junior Jackson Rudolph had a happy birthday Friday, scoring three touchdowns in a 57-33 victory at Grayslake Nortn

Have you ever swept anything under the rug? Hurrying to hide one’s dirty dishes on the closet floor when your guests arrive early is the same as sweeping something under the rug.

The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America will be remembered during ceremonies around the McHenry County area Wednesday.

After scoring a touchdown on its opening possession, Kaneland didn’t find the end zone again the rest of the game. It didn’t matter. Samuel Bruno kicked three field goals, the Knights’ defense held Wauconda to a single score and Kaneland held on for a 16-7 nonconference win.

There are many people of different ages that walk other people’s pets. Some charge a fee, some do it as a favor.

A Wauconda man who police say was driving while intoxicated was arrested after causing a traffic crash and fleeing from the scene on foot in Long Grove.

Don’t you think that when anyone says “I’m sorry,” those two words always are sincere and heartfelt

Are raccoons something to beware of? Yes, they are! They can carry rabies

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.

Firefighters save a cat during a house fire in McHenry early Tuesday evening that leaves home uninhabitable, officials report.

Can Antioch keep its run atop the Northern Lake County conference going? What about an experienced Grant team? Meanwhile, Logan Olsen is back for his third season as Wauconda quarterback. Full team breakdowns plus Steve Soucie's predictions.

Stuff usually is associated with a person’s belongings and also describes matter, materials or articles. Many people collect too much stuff.

A driver from McHenry fatally hit a pedestrian from Arlington Heights man with his car near Wauconda, police said.

Being a dab of a romantic could be considered a light romantic who would plan a small candlelight dinner with cocktails for two. Nothing extra would be included other than words that describe caring feelings and the possibility of love expressed with sincerity.

National Night Out events are taking place around McHenry County over the next few days.

Would you agree that some people will not experience self-growth?

Could fibbing be more acceptable than lying?

These two types of people sit in the same boat

A fire caused significant damage to an office building in Fox River Grove overnight Saturday night.

Do you consider yourself frugal or cheap? There are people who will spend plenty of money to get what they want. Many people feel money is no object, yet many are financially limited.

A 38-year-old man died Wednesday morning after driving an SUV into a detention pond at Garland Road and Main Street in Wauconda.

Fireworks, as well as festivals, food, parades and live music are in store around in McHenry County during the Fourth of July week – and beyond.