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June 06, 2025
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Crystal Lake park board votes 4-3 to end DEI amid boos from packed crowd

Crystal Lake park board votes 4-3 to end DEI amid boos from packed crowd

Chants of “boo” and “shame” broke after the Crystal Lake park board, which has a new majority post-election, voted to remove the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy from the books.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 06, 2025 at 6:54 pm CDT

Harvard man divulged at religious gathering that he was sexually abusing a child, authorities say

Harvard man divulged at religious gathering that he was sexually abusing a child, authorities say

A Harvard man told members during a spiritual gathering that he was sexually abusing a child, a McHenry County prosecutor said in court.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 06, 2025 at 12:54 pm CDT

Distinguished: 10 from McHenry County honored as 2025 Women of Distinction for inspiring work

Distinguished: 10 from McHenry County honored as 2025 Women of Distinction for inspiring work

Ten accomplished mentors, businesswomen, organizers, local leaders and family pillars are honored by Shaw Media/Northwest Herald with 2025 Women of Distinction awards on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

By Michelle Meyer and Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●
June 06, 2025 at 9:32 am CDT

Crystal Lake family loses home, 5 pets in a fire; fundraiser launched to help

Crystal Lake family loses home, 5 pets in a fire; fundraiser launched to help

Friends of a Crystal Lake family start a fundraiser to help them recover after losing their home and five pets in a fire while they were at Six Flags Great America.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 03, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Driver flown with serious injuries from crash near Marengo

Driver flown with serious injuries from crash near Marengo

A driver suffered serious injuries from a two-vehicle crash that resulted both cars ending up in a field and one flipping Monday afternoon near Marengo, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 02, 2025 at 6:23 pm CDT

Industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide leaks at Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake

Industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide leaks at Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake

A leak of industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide Sunday morning at Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake led to an employee evacuation, officials said.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 02, 2025 at 10:44 am CDT

Driver seriously injured in crash with semitruck near Harvard

Driver seriously injured in crash with semitruck near Harvard

A man was flown with serious injuries after being pinned inside his car from a crash involving a semi-truck Sunday afternoon near Harvard, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 01, 2025 at 6:23 pm CDT

Hebron man gets 4 1/2 years in prison for child sex abuse, faces possible deportation

Hebron man gets 4 1/2 years in prison for child sex abuse, faces possible deportation

A Hebron man was sentenced to 4½ years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child he knew.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 01, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Landmark vote on historic Crystal Lake building delayed again; new report notes challenge of moving it

Landmark vote on historic Crystal Lake building delayed again; new report notes challenge of moving it

As the future of a 19th-century building that served as Crystal Lake’s first school is in limbo over a pending landmark vote by City Council, historic advocates push fundraising efforts to save it.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

McHenry man accused of firing gun to ‘scare’ woman faces new charge he shot at ‘busy’ road

McHenry man accused of firing gun to ‘scare’ woman faces new charge he shot at ‘busy’ road

A McHenry man in custody for allegedly shooting a gun inside a home near two women faces new weapons charges filed Thursday, court records show.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 30, 2025 at 12:23 pm CDT
Algonquin landowner wants to create a public riverfront park. Village says no thanks

Algonquin landowner wants to create a public riverfront park. Village says no thanks

A local man wants to sell land along the Fox River to Algonquin for a public park. The village says it's not interested.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 30, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
Sex abuse victim’s mother tells ex-Woodstock man she hopes he will ‘ask God for forgiveness’

Sex abuse victim’s mother tells ex-Woodstock man she hopes he will ‘ask God for forgiveness’

A woman whose child was sexually abused by a former Woodstock man delivered a message to him in McHenry County court Thursday.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 29, 2025 at 3:54 pm CDT
Fox River Grove man allegedly possessed child sex abuse video involving dog

Fox River Grove man allegedly possessed child sex abuse video involving dog

A Fox River Grove man, 23, is being held in McHenry County jail on charges that he possessed images and video depicting child sexual abuse, including a video involving a dog.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 29, 2025 at 12:52 pm CDT
Ogle County pair allegedly had toddler in stolen car with billy club, meth, liquor in Crystal Lake

Ogle County pair allegedly had toddler in stolen car with billy club, meth, liquor in Crystal Lake

McHenry County authorities say a man and woman from Ogle County were traveling in a stolen vehicle while in possession of methamphetamine, open alcohol containers, billy club and a toddler in tow.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 29, 2025 at 8:10 am CDT
Crystal Lake has a new semi-pro women’s soccer team. The Force debuts Saturday: ‘Dream come true’

Crystal Lake has a new semi-pro women’s soccer team. The Force debuts Saturday: ‘Dream come true’

The Crystal Lake Soccer Federation has established a semi-pro women's team called the Force, which will play in the United Women's Soccer League. The team's debut is Saturday at The MAC.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 29, 2025 at 7:54 am CDT
UPDATED: McHenry man killed in motorcycle crash identified

UPDATED: McHenry man killed in motorcycle crash identified

Speed was believed a factor in a motorcycle versus auto crash Sunday afternoon that killed a 27-year-old McHenry man and father, officials said.

By Janelle Walker●
May 28, 2025 at 12:18 pm CDT
McHenry woman accused of hitting child with belt, causing limp

McHenry woman accused of hitting child with belt, causing limp

A McHenry woman is accused of striking a 9-year-old child “numerous times” with a leather belt, causing bruises and a limp.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Claire O'Brien●
May 28, 2025 at 11:37 am CDT
Water’s Edge developers seek special 1% sales tax as added incentive from Crystal Lake

Water’s Edge developers seek special 1% sales tax as added incentive from Crystal Lake

The builders of Crystal Lake’s largest development are seeking additional incentives from the city, in this case in the form of a special 1% sales tax.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 28, 2025 at 8:10 am CDT
McHenry woman accused in hit-and-run that killed Island Lake man now also charged with DUI

McHenry woman accused in hit-and-run that killed Island Lake man now also charged with DUI

A McHenry woman accused of hiding her car after the hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Austin Stanek is now also charged with aggravated DUI, according to court records.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 28, 2025 at 7:07 am CDT
Route 47 widening in Woodstock delayed for a year, now due to start Spring 2026

Route 47 widening in Woodstock delayed for a year, now due to start Spring 2026

The much-anticipated Route 47 widening in Woodstock – long expected to start this spring – has been delayed a year, even after much preparation work along the road.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 28, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Wonder Lake officer has medical emergency behind wheel, hits other cars with squad

Wonder Lake officer has medical emergency behind wheel, hits other cars with squad

A Wonder Lake officer is in stable condition at an area hospital after having a medical emergency while driving a squad car and hitting two other vehciels.

By Janelle Walker●
May 27, 2025 at 8:33 pm CDT
Harvard bar owner accused of sexual abuse of woman seeking job

Harvard bar owner accused of sexual abuse of woman seeking job

An Elgin man identified in court as a Harvard bar owner has been accused of sexual abuse, according to McHenry County court records.

By Claire O'Brien●
May 27, 2025 at 5:49 pm CDT
McHenry man dies from injuries in e-scooter crash

McHenry man dies from injuries in e-scooter crash

A 53-year-old McHenry man has been identified as the person who died after crashing on an electric scooter.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 27, 2025 at 12:36 pm CDT
Woman killed in Lakemoor crash Saturday

Woman killed in Lakemoor crash Saturday

An 85-year-old Lakemoor woman was killed in a t-bone crash Saturday in Lakemoor, officials said

By Janelle Walker●
May 27, 2025 at 12:10 pm CDT

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