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May 16, 2025
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Storms leave thousands without power across northern Illinois

Storms leave thousands without power across northern Illinois

More than 40,000 customers were without power across much of northern Illinois Friday morning following Thursday night's severe weather.

By Judy Harvey●
May 16, 2025 at 6:38 am CDT

Prairie Ridge volleyball coach, Crystal Lake South dean charged with DUI, child endangerment after crash

Prairie Ridge volleyball coach, Crystal Lake South dean charged with DUI, child endangerment after crash

Hilary Agnello, a volleyball coach for Prairie Ridge High and dean at Crystal Lake South High, has been charged with misdemeanor DUI and child endangerment following a crash in Crystal Lake, according to police and court records.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 16, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Family of Huntley man hit by car settles for $11.5M in McHenry County record: ‘Amazing young man,’ dad says

Family of Huntley man hit by car settles for $11.5M in McHenry County record: ‘Amazing young man,’ dad says

The family of a 20-year-old Huntley man who was fatally struck by a car while performing utility work last year on a Huntley road received a record $11.5 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 15, 2025 at 11:05 am CDT

McHenry County restaurants celebrate National Salvation Army Week

McHenry County restaurants celebrate National Salvation Army Week

The Salvation Army in McHenry County is celebrating National Salvation Army Week through May 18, and local restaurants are showing their support by donating a portion of sales to help the organization continue to meet the needs of 6,000 local neighbors.

By Kevin Newberry●
May 15, 2025 at 8:34 am CDT

4 injured, 1 critically, in head-on crash Wednesday near Hampshire

4 injured, 1 critically, in head-on crash Wednesday near Hampshire

Four people were taken to hospitals after a crash Wednesday near Hampshire.

By Holden Green - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 15, 2025 at 8:18 am CDT

Woodstock man twice convicted of abusing child wins 3rd trial, is released from jail on bond

Woodstock man twice convicted of abusing child wins 3rd trial, is released from jail on bond

A Woodstock man convicted twice of sexually assaulting a four-year-old child won another appeal and a shot at a third trial, in another twist in a case that included a judge overturning his own verdict.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 15, 2025 at 7:59 am CDT

Man guilty of selling cocaine to informant in Fox River Grove grocery store parking lot

Man guilty of selling cocaine to informant in Fox River Grove grocery store parking lot

A Cicero man who prosecutors said turned the Fox River Grove Jewel-Osco parking lot into an “open-air drug market” was found guilty Tuesday of selling cocaine there twice last year.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 15, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Bicycle through McHenry County and celebrate migratory birds

5 Things to Do: Bicycle through McHenry County and celebrate migratory birds

Shop for native plants in Woodstock and join Crystal Lake’s garden party this weekend in McHenry County.

By 5 Things to Do in McHenry County●
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 pm CDT

Marengo motorcycle crash victim, 19, identified

Marengo motorcycle crash victim, 19, identified

The man killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday near Marengo would have turned 20 on Tuesday, according to the McHenry County Coroner’s office.

By Janelle Walker●
May 14, 2025 at 3:47 pm CDT

Carpentersville buys former Kohl’s building at Spring Hill Mall for $2 million

Carpentersville buys former Kohl’s building at Spring Hill Mall for $2 million

Carpentersville made the last purchase at Spring Hill Mall on Tuesday, agreeing to buy the former Kohl’s building for $2 million.

By Alicia Fabbre Daily Herald Media Group●
May 14, 2025 at 10:57 am CDT
Driver injured in crash along Route 14 in downtown Cary

Driver injured in crash along Route 14 in downtown Cary

A driver suffered injuries from a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at the curved intersection along Route 14 in downtown Cary, officials reported.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 14, 2025 at 6:37 am CDT
Harvard receives Tree City USA designation, plans ‘food forest’ planting Sunday

Harvard receives Tree City USA designation, plans ‘food forest’ planting Sunday

Harvard is looking for community members to help on Sumday to plant a "food forest," an array of fruit- and nut-bearing shrubs and trees. the city has received a Tree City designation by the Arbor Day Foundation.

By Kevin Newberry●
May 14, 2025 at 6:27 am CDT
Hebron rehires police chief ousted under former mayor; leaders vow ‘new day’ for village

Hebron rehires police chief ousted under former mayor; leaders vow ‘new day’ for village

Ousted last year, Juanita Gumble is back as Hebron's police chief on an interim basis. Former Treasurer Susan Fotland has also been reinstated.

By Jami Kunzer●
May 14, 2025 at 6:15 am CDT
Huntley Trump store’s eviction trial delayed; owner given time to find lawyer, calls citations ‘unjustified’

Huntley Trump store’s eviction trial delayed; owner given time to find lawyer, calls citations ‘unjustified’

The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley is set to go to trial next month over whether it should be evicted over alleged ordinance violations. The judge granted a delay.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 14, 2025 at 6:13 am CDT
Oliver: Creativity can help to ease some of the burdens of caregiving

Oliver: Creativity can help to ease some of the burdens of caregiving

Dealing with the grief that comes along with dementia can be challenging for caregivers. Sometimes, though, creativity can go a long way to tackle the problems that come along with the illness.

By Joan Oliver●
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT
Illinois reports first case of West Nile virus in mosquitoes found near Rockford

Illinois reports first case of West Nile virus in mosquitoes found near Rockford

The Illinois Department of Public Health has detected the first mosquitoes of the season to be positive with West Nile virus were found over the weekend in Rockford.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Marengo man, 19, dies from injuries in motorcycle crash Saturday

Marengo man, 19, dies from injuries in motorcycle crash Saturday

A 19-year-old Marengo man has died following a motorcycle crash Saturday near Marengo, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 13, 2025 at 5:32 pm CDT
Grade A: Educators of the Year awards for McHenry County recognize top teachers

Grade A: Educators of the Year awards for McHenry County recognize top teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week closed out fittingly this year with recognition teachers at the McHenry County Educators of the Year ceremony, hosted by the county's Regional Office of Education.

By Yadira Sanchez Olson●
May 13, 2025 at 4:22 pm CDT
Authorities say married McHenry man abused child of someone he met on dating app

Authorities say married McHenry man abused child of someone he met on dating app

McHenry County prosecutors allege that a married McHenry man molested the 7-year-old child of a person he met on a dating application and was in a relationship with.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 13, 2025 at 3:30 pm CDT
Property tax bills mailed out in McHenry County, should arrive this week

Property tax bills mailed out in McHenry County, should arrive this week

McHenry County property owners should be getting their latest property tax bills in the mail by the end of the week, though some have already expressed sticker shock about the bills that have arrived.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 13, 2025 at 12:55 pm CDT
Harvard shooting leads to 6-year sentence in drugs, gun plea for Elgin man who police say tried to flee scene

Harvard shooting leads to 6-year sentence in drugs, gun plea for Elgin man who police say tried to flee scene

A felon pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges related to a shooting in Harvard last year and was sentenced to six years in prison.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 13, 2025 at 9:50 am CDT
Woodstock’s Buffalo Wild Wings plans early summer opening

Woodstock’s Buffalo Wild Wings plans early summer opening

Buffalo Wild Wings, in to-go form, is coming to Woodstock.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 13, 2025 at 9:29 am CDT
Wonder Lake residents line up to stop small slaughterhouse operation

Wonder Lake residents line up to stop small slaughterhouse operation

Wonder Lake area residents are protesting a small slaughterhouse operation proposed by Sunberry Farm, co-owner Sergiy Bazylyuk, in Greenwood Township

By Janelle Walker●
May 13, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Illinois health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer approaches

Illinois health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer approaches

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging the public to be aware of ticks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease during these warm weather months.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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