Claire O'Brien

One of the wells that serves Lake in the Hills has been offline for around five years because of PFAS, and officials hope to remediate it by the end of the year.

A Harvard home was damaged after a fire in an exterior wall near electrical wriring.

Hantavirus can spread through contact with rodent droppings. Here are ways to protect your property.

After a bumpy start following an eviction and move from Huntley, the Trump and Truth Store in Crystal Lake is having its grand opening this weekend.

Besides those on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius where a deadly hantavirus outbreak occurred, there is a suspected case in Winnebago County, where Rockford is located.

First responders at the scene get more of the credit and attention, but the dispatchers at agencies like SEECOM also play a crucial role in emergency response.

Huntley street superintendent Dan Ruggles is involved with everything from cleaning up after a traffic crash to snow removal, pothole fixing, sidewalk repairs, tree trimming and much more.

Local food pantry volunteers do more than stock shelves. They also try to make the experience seamless and humane for those who are being helped.

The McHenry County Division of Transportation is naming a trio of plow trucks for next year and wants the public to help them pick the names at Sunday’s touch-a-truck event.

Which teacher was named Educator of the Year for McHenry County? Find out who won that title and the names of the other winners.

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education handed out its annual top prizes for teacher and other school staff members on May 9, 2026.

A student-athlete was taken to the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest Monday during a track meet at Huntley High School.

A 22-year-old driver was flown to a trauma center after a single-car crash whose wreckage caught fire early Sunday near Harvard.

Property tax bills are on their way to McHenry County mailboxes. Here's all you need to know about how to avoid late penalties.

An off-duty Crystal Lake firefighter used a garden hose to help contain a house fire Saturday until fire crews arrived.