Claire O'Brien

Those who take advantage of McHenry County's dial-a-ride services known as MCRide and MCRide Connect could see higher out-of-pocket costs next year.

Huntley officials are asking the public to avoid a particular area of town because of a gas leak.

Most of the McHenry County Board members whose seats are up next year are planning to run for reelection.

At Home, a Texas-based national home decor retailer, plans to close its Lake in the Hills store.

McHenry County’s highest-ranking employee, longtime Administrator Peter Austin, announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the year.

A home was declared a total loss and six dogs were missing after a fire Friday morning near Woodstock.

Hearthstone Communities, a senior living facility and nursing home in Woodstock, is closing.

Temporary daily lane closures are coming to bridges over Interstate 90 in McHenry and Kane counties this month as crews work on repairs to six local crossroad bridges.

The McHenry County Board could raise the salaries of elected officials – including for its own members – in the coming months.

People heading into Chicago from the Woodstock Metra station soon will be able to stay in a warming center while waiting for the train.

McHenry County is starting its budget process from an unenviable place, where expenses are expected to outpace revenue, even if the county takes the maximum property tax increase it can.

Next July 4 marks a big birthday for the United States: the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England in 1776. Communities across northern Illinois have been turning their attention to how to mark the occasion

The utility company has ended applications for an assistance program meant to help customers with rising electricity costs after more than 70,000 applications were received within the first two weeks.

McHenry County saw a large uptick in salmonella cases in June, but July numbers were back to levels more commonly seen.

Marcy Piekos, the longtime executive director of Leadership Greater McHenry County, is stepping down from her role next year.