News - McHenry County

Woodstock leaders have been awarded close to $16 million to cover the city’s share of widening Route 47. But even after that, the city is still on the hook for around $9.5 million more, it recently learned.

High winds contributed to a devastating house fire that collapsed the roof of a Fox River Grove home.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office closed a portion of Route 176 to traffic for an “active police investigation” Saturday morning.

A Marengo man screwed shut a door of his apartment to keep anyone from coming in or out as a woman inside cried for help, McHenry County prosecutors allege.
Crystal Lake police officers are investigating a possible burglary after a car smashed through a smoke shop Friday morning, officials report.
Breaking Bread in downtown Crystal Lake is launching indoor markets and trading card shows this months with the hope of making them permanent monthly events. The first event is Saturday, Feb. 21.

The Central District 301 School Board announced in a news release that it appointed Amy MacCrindle as its new superintendent beginning July 1.
About 250 students walked out of Huntley High School Friday in protest of ICE, the latest in a series of such high school rallies in the McHenry County area and beyond.



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