A field near the intersection of Three Oaks Road and Route 14 in Cary takes place annually on Memorial Day weekend to honor Illinoisans killed in action since Desert Storm.

Woodstock North faces Crystal Lake Central in the IHSA Class 3A Regional Championship softball game on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake.

Marengo faces Aurora Central Catholic in the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship game on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Raymond Benoy Field on the campus of Marian Central High School in Woodstock.

Cary-Grove faces Prairie Ridge in the Class 3A Prairie Ridge Regional Championship softball game on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Prairie Ridge High School.

Huntley faces Grant in a nonconference boys volleyball match on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Huntley High School.

Lake in the Hills police moved into a brand-new police station earlier this year, and recently opened its doors for a media tour.

Local athletes compete in the IHSA Class 2A Richmond-Burton Sectional Boys Track and Field Sectional Meet on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Richmond-Burton High School.

Prairie Ridge face Crystal Lake South in the Class 2A Crystal Lake Central Regional girls soccer semifinal on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Members of the Crystal Lake Central High School class of 2026 celebrate their commencement Saturday.