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July 12, 2025
Shaw Local

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9 people taken to hospitals after passenger van crashes along Route 31 in McHenry

9 people taken to hospitals after passenger van crashes along Route 31 in McHenry

Several people were seriously injured Saturday night when a driver fell asleep at the wheel, officials said.

By Janelle Walker and Diana Wallace●
July 12, 2025 at 10:13 pm CDT

Island Lake man accused of viewing thousands of videos of child sex abuse is detained pretrial

Island Lake man accused of viewing thousands of videos of child sex abuse is detained pretrial

An Island Lake man is accused of possessing thousands of videos of child sex abuse.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

McHenry County clerk makes case for raise, citing safety risks for election officials as one reason

McHenry County clerk makes case for raise, citing safety risks for election officials as one reason

McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio publicly made the case for a raise of about 35% for whoever wins next year's election for the clerk seat. Tirio has announced he's running.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

McHenry County officeholders announce reelection plans

McHenry County officeholders announce reelection plans

McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is running for reelection.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Police ‘Cycle Across Illinois’ nearly 400 miles to honor fallen officers

Police ‘Cycle Across Illinois’ nearly 400 miles to honor fallen officers

Nearly 100 law enforcement personnel from across the state will bike to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Saturday, their latest stop in an almost 400-mile bicycle journey across Illinois to honor their fallen comrades. Stops also in LaSalle, Kendall, Kane, DuPage counties

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 12, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Woodstock wants public’s input on raising sales tax

Woodstock wants public’s input on raising sales tax

Woodstock is having a public hearing July 15 on whether the city should increase its sales tax.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 12, 2025 at 6:48 am CDT

Charges against Crystal Lake ex-dean, coach upgraded to felony DUI in crash causing serious injury

Charges against Crystal Lake ex-dean, coach upgraded to felony DUI in crash causing serious injury

Hilary Agnello, a Crystal Lake South dean and former Prairie Ridge volleyball coach, now faces for serous charges of aggravated DUI in a crash in May that caused a serious injury, court records show.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 12, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Lake in the Hills Ribfest, McHenry Fiesta Days shut down Friday amid dangerous weather

Lake in the Hills Ribfest, McHenry Fiesta Days shut down Friday amid dangerous weather

The Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest in Lake in the Hills was shut down for a second day in a row Friday due to stormy weather.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT

Man seriously injured when horse falls on him near Harvard

Man seriously injured when horse falls on him near Harvard

A man was airlifted with serious injuries after a horse fell on him near Harvard on Friday.

By Janelle Walker●
July 11, 2025 at 5:03 pm CDT

More Randall Road work in Lake in the Hills means no turns west onto Miller Road for several months

More Randall Road work in Lake in the Hills means no turns west onto Miller Road for several months

Drivers along Randall Road in Lake in the Hills will not be able to turn west onto Miller Road starting July 14 because of ongoing construction in the area.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT
Elgin man fled traffic stop before crashing into 3 cars in Crystal Lake, officials say

Elgin man fled traffic stop before crashing into 3 cars in Crystal Lake, officials say

An Elgin man had fled from a traffic stop and led police on a high-speed chase, which was called off before he crashed into three cars, causing serious injuries to one person, authorities allege.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 11, 2025 at 1:32 pm CDT
Man hit by car in while crossing street in Algonquin during storm

Man hit by car in while crossing street in Algonquin during storm

Thursday night’s storm is suspected to have been a factor in crash in which a pedestrian was hit by a car in Algonquin.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 11, 2025 at 11:24 am CDT
‘We can’t fill the gap’: Food pantries say they can’t overcome federal cuts

‘We can’t fill the gap’: Food pantries say they can’t overcome federal cuts

State and local governments may have to pick up the costs of feeding the hungry to make up for federal cuts, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said Thursday during a roundtable discussion in Geneva.

By Briana Lordan - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 11, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT
Lake in the Hills garage fire caused by lightning strike Thursday

Lake in the Hills garage fire caused by lightning strike Thursday

A Lake in the Hills garage was hit by lightning during Thursday's storm, one of several strikes reported in McHenry County

By Janelle Walker●
July 11, 2025 at 10:11 am CDT
Firefighters save Hebron church after steeple cross catches fire: ‘Could have been a tinderbox’

Firefighters save Hebron church after steeple cross catches fire: ‘Could have been a tinderbox’

A blaze at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hebron sent flames shooting into the sky from a cross atop its steeple and is believed to have started from lightning.

By Diana Wallace●
July 11, 2025 at 8:10 am CDT
Lightning likely culprit in spate of fires in McHenry County to homes, church

Lightning likely culprit in spate of fires in McHenry County to homes, church

Severe storms that rolled through McHenry County Thursday night seem to be the culprit of multiple responses from emergency departments, many of which were fires that appear to have been started by lightning.

By Janelle Walker, Michelle Meyer and Amanda Marrazzo●
July 11, 2025 at 5:19 am CDT
Lake in the Hills Ribfest called off for Thursday due to storm; many downed trees in Marengo area

Lake in the Hills Ribfest called off for Thursday due to storm; many downed trees in Marengo area

Ribfest in Lake in the Hills was evacuated Thursday evening, according to an alert from the Lake in the Hills Police Department.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 10, 2025 at 9:12 pm CDT
52 dogs rescued from Wauconda home; owner charged with animal cruelty

52 dogs rescued from Wauconda home; owner charged with animal cruelty

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

By Janelle Walker●
July 10, 2025 at 4:51 pm CDT
Developers of ‘luxury’ rental community in Cary tweak plans, seek zoning approval

Developers of ‘luxury’ rental community in Cary tweak plans, seek zoning approval

Builders of a proposed “luxury” mixed-use development in Cary are moving forward with zoning requests next week with some changes made to the plan based on resident feedback.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 10, 2025 at 4:22 pm CDT
Drive-up ATM coming to Cary after mayor breaks tie vote

Drive-up ATM coming to Cary after mayor breaks tie vote

A U.S. Bank drive-up ATM will be coming to a Cary parking lot after it was narrowly passed by the village board with a tie-breaking vote with the mayor.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 10, 2025 at 1:08 pm CDT
New bakery opens, new restaurants on the way to Crystal Lake

New bakery opens, new restaurants on the way to Crystal Lake

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 10, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT
Rock out, pig out at Ribfest in Lake in the Hills starting Thursday

Rock out, pig out at Ribfest in Lake in the Hills starting Thursday

The 19th annual Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest runs Thursday through Sunday at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 10, 2025 at 10:54 am CDT
Couple convicted in 2015 ‘drug-dealing enterprise’ charged with cocaine possession after crash

Couple convicted in 2015 ‘drug-dealing enterprise’ charged with cocaine possession after crash

Following a traffic crash, a former Huntley couple – convicted in connection with what authorities described in 2015 as a “drug-dealing enterprise” – have been charged with possessing cocaine, court records show.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 10, 2025 at 9:22 am CDT
Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny wins in appeals court against IHSA in eligibility suit

Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny wins in appeals court against IHSA in eligibility suit

An appeals court ruled in favor of state champion Marian Central wrestler Jimmy Mastny and his coach Jordan Blanton, affirming that Mastny was not improperly recruited when he moved from Ogle County to attend Marian Central.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Claire O'Brien●
July 10, 2025 at 8:26 am CDT

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9 people taken to hospitals after passenger van crashes along Route 31 in McHenry

9 people taken to hospitals after passenger van crashes along Route 31 in McHenry


Island Lake man accused of viewing thousands of videos of child sex abuse is detained pretrial

Island Lake man accused of viewing thousands of videos of child sex abuse is detained pretrial


McHenry County clerk makes case for raise, citing safety risks for election officials as one reason

McHenry County clerk makes case for raise, citing safety risks for election officials as one reason


McHenry County officeholders announce reelection plans

McHenry County officeholders announce reelection plans


Letter: Former Healthbridge facility ‘white elephant’ for park district

Letter: Former Healthbridge facility ‘white elephant’ for park district


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