News - McHenry County

A single-family home located at 1831 Haverford Drive in Algonquin changed owners on March 3.

A formal battery storage facility proposal could be submitted to Prairie Grove in the coming months. Here's a look at what developers, opponents and the village president have said about it.

Huntley junior Ashlyn Tenglin advanced to state for the first time and rolled to the area's best finish, placing 19th overall. Tenglin is the 2026 Northwest Herald Girls Bowler of the Year.

Coleadero, or steer tailing, is a Mexican-style rodeo event where a horseback rider chases a running steer, grabs onto its tail, and wraps the tail around the rider’s leg to slam the animal to the ground.

A single-family residence located at 1950 Broadsmore Drive in Algonquin changed owners on March 2.

A single-family house located at 4781 Highwood Lane in Lake In The Hills changed owners on Feb. 26.

The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free community EXPO Saturday with more than 70 local businesses, food and entertainment.

Blustery winds are taking their toll on McHenry County roads, with multiple closures reported in the area for downed wires Friday morning.

Two drivers were injured, one suffering serious injuries, in a crash Thursday evening along Route 14 near Harvard, officials report.


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