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A drug bust touted as one of McHenry County's largest has resulted in another conviction, in this case to money laundering.
The Woodstock District 200 school board and teachers union agreed to a new contract that gives teachers yearly pay increases.
Randi Freese began as an intern in the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and soon could be leading it, making her the first woman to hold that position in the county’s history. She needs to win election in November; so far there's no one else in the race.
Devoted fandom and deal lured customers out to Siren Records in McHenry and The Records Department in Woodstock for Record Store Day.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County presented five awards at its annual dinner.
McHenry County College students learned how to grow hops last year and saw their harvest used to brew two beers now sold for a limited time at a Woodstock brewery. An MCC graphic arts student designed the beer label.
A Woodstock man pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13, was sentenced to six years in prison and is required to register as a sex offender for life.
Former McHenry County treasurer Glenda Miller has died. She was the longtime deputy
The Greenwood General Store, the only retail business in the tiny town of Greenwood, reopened Friday after being closed for two years.
“Mary Stuart” has two delicious roles for women: Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.
McHenry County drivers will soon be seeing “road work ahead” signs on a handful of county roads.
CL Chamber Foundation honored Elizabeth Wakeman of Wakeman Law Group, PC., General Kinematics Corporation Vice President Randy Smith and Shaw Media/The Northwest Herald at the 11th Annual GEM Leadership Celebration Thursday.
McHenry County Conservation Districts will host an Earth Day party in Crystal Lake and Scorched Earth Brewing will have a Houseplant Happy Hour this weekend in McHenry County.
Woodstock city officials pointed to unfunded Environmental Protection Agency mandates and “significant increases” in costs for chemicals needed to operate the system as some of the reasons for this year’s increase.
Spring is here, and that means outdoor farmers markets will start popping up in coming weeks. Check out our listing of some of the best farmers markets in northern Illinois – deserving of a visit from you this season.