Morris faces Huntley in a nononference girls wrestling meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Huntley High School.

Marian Central faces Chicago Christian in a Chicagoland Christian Conference basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Marian Central High School.

Craig Taylor of Crystal Lake, a veteran and single dad, received kitchen upgrades through the new initiative created by Dawn Bremer and Michael Adams at McHenry-based Bremer Team-Keller Williams Success Realty. The Home Depot in McHenry is assisting with many of the projects.

A look back at the week in sports in the Northwest Herald by Gregory Shaver, Scott Anderson, and Patrick Kunzer for the Shaw Local News Network

Here's a look at just a few of the items for sale in Woodstock to commemorate and celebrate Groundhog Days festivities.

When Gail Gilbert's new puppy suddenly stopped being able to use its legs normally, she was told to euthanize the animal. Her refusal led her to make a feature-length documentary called "Puppy Love." Upcoming screenings will benefit Helping Paws animal shelter in Woodstock.

Skiers and snowboarders that to the slopes at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

Jacobs faces Crystal Lake South in a Fox Vally Conference girls basketball game on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Crystal Lake Central faces Jacobs in a Fox Vally Conference wrestling match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.

Huntley faces McHenry in a Fox Valley Conference basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at McHenry High School.

Burlington Central faces Cary-Grove in a Fox Valley Conference basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Cary-Grove faces Burlington Central in a Fox Valley Conference basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Anglers took to the ice on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, to try and catch some fish on Crystal Lake.

Marian Central faces Grayslake Central in a nonconference girls basketball on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Grayslake Central High School.

Outtakes from recent assignments from the Northwest Herald for Jan. 12, 2025.