Algonquin

Despite having shed a few stores in recent years, The Fresh Market grocery chain is in the midst of a true growth spurt, bringing its distinct stores to redeveloping areas of the suburbs.

Friends of the Fox River and the Fabulous Fox Water Trail invite the public to join El Cardunal, a new, six-mile community paddle event from Algonquin to East Dundee, that takes place in June.

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

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.

Members of the Class of 2025 graduate from Huntley High School on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Algonquin residents are seeing major upgrades to the village’s parks as finalized plans for Willoughby Farms Park are unveiled and Presidential Park re-opens Wednesday.

Kane County's Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor over the Fox River near Carpentersville received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies at its awards ceremony Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Run the Splash Bash 5K in Woodstock and celebrate Memorial Day in Fox River Grove this weekend in McHenry County.

A former Algonquin man pleaded guilty to failing to report a crash after hitting a woman with his car while she was crossing the street. Paul Epifanio got prison time.

Despite suffering multiple injuries from previous competitions, 53-year-old Algonquin resident Alison Wright is back again to compete in an international adult gymnastics competition.

Algonquin police said a man changed the amount and payee on someone else's check and deposited into his bank account. He's now charged with forgery and theft.

Who sold and bought real estate in McHenry County the week of May 7 and for how much?

A Maywood man initially charged a felony in the theft of a check for almost $56,000 from the village of Algonquin has pleaded guilty to a less serious charge of attempted forgery.

Huntley School District 158 has announced Stephen Mogni as the new principal at Heineman Middle School in Algonquin, effective July 1.

The superintendents at Algonquin-based District 300, Crystal Lake District 155 and Huntley District 158 talked about business partnerships with schools at a chamber event.

Bella’s Short Stacks in downtown Algonquin serves customers one last time Friday before permanently closing.

Designed to feel like a Rocky Mountain Wyoming escape, Lazy Dog’s warm interior will be complete with lodge-inspired furnishings, ledge stone and artwork reminiscent of the Cowboy State.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.

In honor of mothers everywhere, enjoy a gallery of our favorite Northwest Herald photos of mothers and daughters and mothers and sons - and grandmothers too! – from the past year.

Shop the Algonquin Garden Club’s plant sale and check out reptiles at the Animal Expo this weekend in McHenry County.

Andy Bittman has been Huntley District 158 school board president for two years, but a newly constituted school board has chosen Paul Troy over Bittman to lead the board.

The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to two crashes Wednesday, including one that resulted in three people taken to area hospitals, two in serious condition.

Run for the arts in Crystal Lake and watch military helicopters land in Lake in the Hills this weekend in McHenry County.

Algonquin police officers were able to save nine ducklings unharmed after they stumbled into a sewer drain Sunday.

Huntley is the latest municipality in the McHenry County area to go for a local grocery tax.

Firefighters responded to two house fires within minutes of each other Monday afternoon in Huntley and Algonquin, one resulting in serious burn injuries of one resident.

Over 200 people gathered outside the McHenry Veterans Affairs Clinic with signs and flags Sunday afternoon to protest against potential nationwide staff cuts to the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Who bought and sold property in McHenry County for the week of April 21?

Retired Cary-Grove High School teacher Susan Schuerr has a story in one of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and will make an appearance Saturday.

Spencer’s is the latest store to open in Algonquin Commons and will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday.

Healthcare workers from McHenry County joined the Cary-based Joshua Mission in a weeklong trip to Negril, Jamaica to provide free medical services to over 500 people.

Algonquin has voted to add a 1% grocery tax at the start of next year, when Illinois ends its version, which has benefited local communities.

Firefighters from several area departments take part Tuesday, April 15, in a Rapid Intervention Team rescue training in a former bank building in downtown McHenry.

Who bought and sold property in McHenry County the week of March 17-23, 2025?

The Huntley Community School District 158 Education Foundation has announced Amber Pfaff as its new executive director.

In just about an hour Monday, Mark Alex was found guilty of attempting to kill his wife when he hit her with a hatchet and hammer in her Crystal Lake apartment in 2022.

Several McHenry County-area mayors and village presidents faced and fended off ballot-box challenges – but not all. Here's a look at who won and lost and who got a free pass for another term.

Scorched Earth Brewing Company in Algonquin will host its Sip Into Spring Makers Market Sunday.

Crowds of people lined Randall Road in Algonquin Saturday, one of a series of protests across the region and the county against policies of President Donald Trump.

Thousands of people united in a rally Saturday along Randall Road in Algonquin, one of a series of protests around the Chicago region and the country.

Organizers in McHenry County are joining in on a series of anti-Trump rallies around the country while, hours later, a McHenry County GOP fundraising dinner with Trump-backed speakers takes place nearby.

Celebrate Easter with your dog in McHenry and shop at a local market in Algonquin this weekend in McHenry County.

In McHenry County, turnout in Tuesday’s local election has surpassed 2021 and 2023 totals, though it’s still expected that fewer than 1 in 5 registered voters will have cast ballots.

Two Algonquin projects have been honored with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois’ Special Achievement Award, and one of them was also recognized by an American Public Works Association chapter.

Huntley 158 school board candidates have weighed in on social issues the board has waded through.

A Crystal Lake man accused of setting campaign signs on fire the morning polls opened in the 2022 primary election pleaded guilty Tuesday to striking a corrections officer in McHenry County jail.

The soaring cost of eggs has prompted many McHenry County businesses to raise their prices or limit purchases, though some are starting to see relief.

McHenry County property transfers for the weeks of Dec. 19, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.

McHenry County property transfers for the week of Dec. 12-20, 2024

Ten people are running for five seats on the Huntley Community School District 158 board in the April 1 election. What do they have to say about balancing well-funded schools with the concerns of taxpayers?