Michelle Meyer

Bettendorf Castle in Fox River Grove has halted all scheduled events after the village rescinded its permit to host tours and other events on the property.

A two-story house is uninhabitable after a fire broke out Monday afternoon near Johnsburg, officials report.

Over 200 people gathered outside the McHenry Veterans Affairs Clinic with signs and flags Sunday afternoon to protest against potential nationwide staff cuts to the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Fox River Grove approved to increase usage rates for water and sewer by 3%, but will keep base rates steady.

Veterans and their advocates rally against potential workforce cuts at the VA, which President Trump's administration has said will streamline services for veterans, but which detractors worry will add further strain to the system.

Spencer’s is the latest store to open in Algonquin Commons and will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday.

A driver suffers life-threatening injuries after crashing into a utility pole early Thursday morning along Route 14 near Harvard, officials report.

Country Club Road in Woodstock was closed while electrical repairs were being completed after a car crashed into a utility pole, leaving a driver injured.

A car crashed into downtown Crystal Lake business Angelo’s Shoe Repair Wednesday afternoon completely breaking the front window.

A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Wednesday morning along Route 14 in Woodstock, officials report.

Marengo High School District 154 is court ordered to pay back nearly $364,000 to taxpayers filed a lawsuit claiming the school district levied an “excessive” amount in 2022, according to court documents.

Woodstock resident Diane Brokaw will continue her fundraising efforts - just on a smaller scale - after completing her final fundraiser last year in honor of her son, Zach, who died in a car crash at age 20 after falling asleep behind the wheel. 

Crystal Lake appoints its deputy city manager as city clerk for an automatically renewable four-year term once the term of the current elected clerk, who is facing felony charges, ends this month.

Healthcare workers from McHenry County joined the Cary-based Joshua Mission in a weeklong trip to Negril, Jamaica to provide free medical services to over 500 people.

Algonquin has voted to add a 1% grocery tax at the start of next year, when Illinois ends its version, which has benefited local communities.