Woodstock

Woodstock residents to pay more in city taxes next year.

A look back at some of photojournalist Gregory Shaver's favorite pictures of the month in the Northwest Herald for November.

Joe Cicero was due to announce Wednesday during his Star 105.5 radio show that he is leaving the morning show he's been at for 15 years with on-air partner Tina Bree.

Kids In Need of McHenry County, a home for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a Woodstock nonprofit that gives fidget toys to kids in emergency rooms, police stations and fire departments were among the nonprofits readers plan to donate to.

Four new people joined the McHenry County Board Monday as the Republican Part expanded its majority on the board by two members.

A recent inspection prompted the indefinite closure of Paulson Road Township Bridge over the north branch of the Kishwaukee River in Hartland Township.

A Woodstock man was taken into custody this week who is accused, along with a woman, of endangering five children found in soiled diapers in a garbage-filled home.

Woodstock officials are proposing to take the maximum increase allowable for governing bodies under the tax cap, though the city is not under such restraints.

State's Attorney-elect Randi Freese is scheduled to become the first woman to serve in that role Monday. Several new county board members are set to begin their terms Monday as well.

A pole barn-garage structure near Crystal Lake suffered fire, heat, smoke and water damage in a fire Saturday.

Woodstock chamber launches promotion to encourage people to support local businesses this holiday.

Woodstock lit up downtown for the holidays Friday at the annual Lighting of the Square.

Thousands of people braved cold weather to packed the Woodstock Square for the Lighting of the Square ceremony on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Woodstock.

Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash Thursday evening near Woodstock.

Months after approving a plan to redevelop the former Die Cast site, Woodstock has ended the agreement

A new garbage contract in Marengo has sparked frustration among someresidents who claim the changes were poorly communicated and fail to consider diverse needs.

Plenty of holiday festivities this weekend in McHenry County including parades in Crystal Lake and Woodstock.

The man who died in a crash in Woodstock Sunday was remembered by his widow Wednesday for his love of community service and golf and his involvement with his church.

MobCraft Brewery and Taproom is closing its location in Woodstock along with its Milwaukee home base.

A McHenry woman convicted in 2018 of embezzling nearly $67,000 from a youth sporting association now is accused of stealing more than $200,000 from a Woodstock business where she worked.

The Hebron Police Department needs four working squad cars for its police department, but one needs $8,000 in repairs, another is rusting out, and there are only four people working there now

Going to the theatre to see 'The Nutcracker' ballet is a special holiday tradition for many families.

A man who died after crashing into a tree Sunday night in Woodstock has been identified by the McHenry County Coroner's office.

Stephen Tobolowsky, who played "Ned Ryerson" in "Groundhog Days" will appear at Woodstock Groundhog Days festivities next year.

A male driver died after crashing into a tree Sunday night in Woodstock, officials report.

St. John’s United Church of Christ in Hampshire is collecting gift cards for Home of the Sparrow, a Woodstock nonprofit that helps women and children during difficult times.

McHenry County property transfers for Oct. 21, 2024, in the communities of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Harvard, Hebron, Huntley, Island Lake, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakemoor, Lakewood, Marengo, McHenry, Richmond, Spring Grove, Wonder Lake and Woodstock.

Spend Black Friday being green with one of six Green Friday Restoration Day events hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District.

The city of Woodstock recently announced the addition of Laura Cullotta as its business development manager, a new role created to support Woodstock’s ongoing growth and development affairs.

A former Lake County prosecutor, convicted in 2022 for buying liquor for a teenager he then spent time with in a Woodstock motel, will temporarily lose his law license.

The McHenry County College Concert Band will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Woodstock High School as part of the college’s 2024-25 concert series.

No one was injured in a car fire Thursday morning in Woodstock, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District spokesman Alex Vucha said.

Duke's Inferno, which had shared its struggles to remain afloat, announced this week it was closing its doors.

Several McHenry County police departments area joining the Illinois State Police in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaigns leading up to and through the Thanksgiving holiday.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

The beloved film, now a musical, is a heartwarming family show that entertains all ages.

With Thanksgiving nearing, plenty of holiday events are starting all over McHenry County to get everyone in the spirit this winter. This list include celebrations, parades, walks and festivals.

A handful of races look to be competitive on the April 1 municipal ballot, with McHenry and a few school boards having more candidates than open seats

Four months after Chief of Police Juanita Gumble was forced from office, the Hebron Village Board this week confirmed the appointment of Peter Goldman, with Village President Robert Shelton breaking a 3-3 tie.

Home State Bank has announced the hiring of Lauren Cormier as the Banking Center manager of its Woodstock location.

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Johnathan Eig will speak 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Woodstock Opera House as part of the Creative Living Program.

Here's a listing of the best live music venues in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Douglas "Dougie" Webster loved art and people, his sister said. The Woodstock man, who died following a fire Tuesday at his apartment complex, has three pieces in the permanent art collection at McHenry County College.

The Woodstock Opera House is back open for business after renovations, but patrons are still being reminded to “pardon our dust” while work wraps up.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock is serving as a temporary relocation center following a fire Tuesday evening that killed one, left two hospitalized and displaced more than 30. The church is accepting donations, including canned food, toiletries, shoes and clothing.

Woodstock firefighters and police assisted residents Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, the day after a fire at an apartment building on St. John’s Road left one man dead, two in the hospital and more than 30 residents displaced.

The Squire on the Square officially opened to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Woodstock. The restaurant, which has similar decor as other Village Squire restaurants, is a joint venture between the Linardos family and Bob Karas of Karas Restaurant Group. Squire on the Square is located in the basement of the Old Courthouse in Woodstock.

A fire Tuesday night in Woodstock left one man dead, three in the hospital and more than 30 residents displaced, a Woodstock fire spokesman said.

A fire Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in the 700 block of St. John’s Road in Woodstock left one man dead, two in the hospital and more than 30 residents displaced, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District officials said.

Woodstock resident Diane Brokaw hopes to raise $20,000 for her Stuff the Stocking for Zach fundraiser.