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2025-26 Northwest Herald boys swimming preview

After roof collapse in Woodstock, it’s unclear when street will reopen, if building will remain standing

One of Crystal Lake’s oldest buildings headed to demolition after failed effort to save it

McHenry’s ‘parks mayor’ Joe Stanek dies at 93

2025 Northwest Herald Boys Golfer of the Year: Burlington Central’s Tyler Samaan

Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellers

2025 Northwest Herald Girls Golfer of the Year: Crystal Lake Central co-op’s Rylee Rud

Helping refugees after fall of Saigon led McHenry veteran to life of service

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

In 27 years at McHenry County commission, he’s helped veterans secure millions in health care, benefits

Canines 4 Christ ministry offers hope to veterans with help from man’s best friend

‘Functional art’: Trout Valley vet makes kitchen knives specially designed for people with disabilities

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

‘Lived history in color’: WWII hero, D-Day pilot from Fox River Grove, 105, inspires local vets to help

Legacy of World War I lingers in monuments across the area

Bravery of Civil War heroes from northern Illinois earned them highest military honor

Women’s roles in WWII: Over 13K from Illinois served

Dozens of local men died in Vietnam. Their sacrifices are still felt

Photos: Hampshire vs. Prairie Ridge FVC wrestling

Knox Homola, Hampshire pin down FVC win over Prairie Ridge

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 345: IHSA semifinal football review; Private school dominance again

What we learned in Week 13: Finals field full of familiar faces

2025 IHSA playoffs: Championship game pairings

Historic Highlights: Lombardi, Halas had unique relationship

A piece of Dixon history: Leonard Andrus, founder of Grand Detour

Roll Call: The pros and cons of lateral transfers. Police departments must carefully weigh both

Reflections: Sure would be nice to have a white Christmas once in a while

Eye On Illinois: To what extent can government reduce otherwise preventable maternity deaths?

Johnson: Celebrate the season in Genoa starting Friday

Captain Santa’s Pop-Up Bar brings holiday cheer to Port Barrington

Glen Ellyn’s Ugly Sweater Dine Around Downtown event set for Dec. 10

Experience winter magic at Broken Oar’s Arctic Winter Bar

‘Clipper Express’ to bring frequent snow chances to northern Illinois next week

Richmond-Burton picks up first win of the season: Thursday’s Northwest Herald Sports Roundup

Knox Homola, Hampshire pin down FVC win over Prairie Ridge