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5 injured in crash near Marengo that shut down portion of Route 23

Improving parking in McHenry won’t be quick fix, city officials say

Photos: The Northwest Herald's top feature photos of 2025

Woman of Distinction: She grew up without a safe place. Now she helps others gain stability

Carson Trivellini sets career high, Crystal Lake South bests Lakes at Hinkle Holiday Classic

Brandon Freund, Cary-Grove shoot lights-out in blowout against Larkin

El Molino restaurant in Carpentersville reopens with new look, new owners who also run Elgin taqueria

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Prairie Ridge’s Tymen Robinson

Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Richmond-Burton in Marengo E.C. Nichols boys basketball

IHSA football playoffs expanded with passage of Proposal 19

2025 Northwest Herald Football Player of the Year: Prairie Ridge’s Luke Vanderwiel

2025 Northwest Herald Football Coach of the Year: Richmond-Burton’s Mike Noll

Spirit Matters: In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, be soft

Roll Call: Policing was tough in 2025 and the challenges will continue in the coming year

Eye On Illinois: Early access to high school credit will benefit those who have the opportunity

Historic Highlights: Montgomery was an American Revolutionary War hero

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Lovina shares about Christmas dinner, pork butchering and more

Paperwork: My morning routine begins with an argument … with myself

Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s Eve

Unforgettable Elvis tribute comes to Raue Center for the Arts

Chicago Bears’ DJ Moore, Darnell Wright active against 49ers in Week 17

New for 2026: Algonquin Fest to debut next summer; local business openings also on horizon

Thunderstorms will give way to snow possibly across northern Illinois as cold front moves in

Congress advances bill for schools to offer whole milk