McHenry County Local News

A barrel caught fire and emitted a large amount of smoke inside a commercial building in Woodstock Monday.

Scout, a beagle released from a breeding and research facility in Wisconsin that made national headlines for being the site of animal rights protests, is now starting his new life with a family in Cary.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Crystal Lake man accused of breaking into a McHenry market and stealing whiskey and cigarettes, court records show.

More construction on the Immanuel Lutheran Church property in Crystal Lake might be coming as the owners look to expand services with a new building and an outdoor amphitheater.

A person was flown after a crash with entrapment in Crystal Lake, authorities announced Monday.

Plate-reading technology used to find girl, under age 14, with Georgia man at forest preserve in Lake County on Saturday

The festivities are set for July 4 and include a screening of "The Sandlot," baseball-themed activities and a fireworks display.

Organizers behind Disability Pride, a free event celebrating people with disabilities, are returning for a second year in Crystal Lake, hoping it’s bigger and better.
The Crystal Lake park board agreed to keep as its attorney ex-board president Eric Anderson, who shifted to the new role just after deciding not to seek reelection, at a much higher rate than his predecessor.
Richmond is bringing back Round-Up Days to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, the centenaries of two local entities and the village's historic roots.

A residential home in Lake in the Hills that sold for $765,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County in the past week.

The Huntley Fire Protection District is mourning the death of trustee who served on the board for 22 years, who fire officials describe as a "respected fire service leader."

As Flock cameras come to Woodstock Square, residents who oppose them are still working to get the city to reverse course.

Hundreds of hospitalized veterans will be guests of Cary-Grove AMVETS on June 24 when the organization hosts its annual picnic. Volunteers and contributions are welcomed.

Authorities said a Johnsburg man who is a lifetime registered sexual offender communicated with a 12-year-old child he met at a Crystal Lake ice rink, a violation of the sex offender registry.
Work is expected to begin soon to put a traffic light at Route 120 and Stonewater Parkway in front of Valley View School in Wonder Lake, as part of the continued development of the Stonewater subdivision.

A 3,616-square-foot residential property, built in 2001, has changed hands.

People who play on the basketball court at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center are enjoying the product of a Woodstock company.

