A U.S.-based medical equipment supplier with a large operation in Cary experienced a “global network disruption” Wednesday caused by a cyber attack, Stryker officials reported.

The village of Cary is starting discussions on ways traffic can be calmed and mitigated now that a residential road will be connecting to Route 31 for a new mixed-use development.

After receiving an outpouring of support from loyal customers in its last week of operation, Tasty Bistro in Crystal Lake is reconsidering permanent closure.

A small business serving coffee, breaking and lunch items – for carry-out and curbside only – will soon be replacing the shuttered Burger King along Route 14 in Cary.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

The Cary Fire Protection District presented multiple awards to those who helped save two people who had fallen through the ice on Lake Killarney last month.

The Barrington Area Democratic Organization condemned attack mailers from Erin Chan Ding’s campaign for the Democratic nod in the Illinois House 52nd District primary.

A beloved Crystal Lake sushi and Asian cuisine restaurant will permanently close next week, leaving Cary as its sole location.

A deck fire was quickly extinguished before spreading to a home late Wednesday morning in Cary, and officials warn residents to regularly check outdoor electrical wiring.

Cary School District 26 announced its new superintendent, who will be starting this summer after a months-long, nationwide search to replace Brandon White.

Cary is looking into sprucing up a downtown street that turns into pedestrian-only access during warmer months.

The Crystal Lake Park District Executive Director will be retiring after nearly 16 years of service, leaving the decision for the replacement up to the board.

Breaking Bread in downtown Crystal Lake is launching indoor markets and trading card shows this months with the hope of making them permanent monthly events. The first event is Saturday, Feb. 21.

A 24-year-old Cary man charged in the fatal crash in Barrington last year that killed decorated Glenview police officer Robert Fryc has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Democratic 52nd District Illinois House candidates Erin Chan Ding and Maria Peterson have similar views on immigration enforcement and the Illinois TRUST Act.

The two Democratic hopefuls in the primary for the 52nd state House seat shared similar views during a weekend League of Women Voters candidate forum at the Barrington Area Public Library.

More students from schools across McHenry County walked out of class Friday to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing FEMA's denial of a major disaster declaration from storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.

About 100 Crystal Lake Central High School students walked out of class Monday to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

The McHenry County Board has had its say on a series of speed limit reductions proposed on county roads. Which ones passed?

A Cary man twice convicted of attempted murder in Cook County, and acquitted of murder as a teen in 1980, has turned himself in after being wanted on a sixth alleged offense of drunk driving.

After responding to a reported explosion, firefighters put out a garbage fire next to a home near Cary that officials said might have caused some tires to burst.

Real estate news: A 3,201-square-foot single-family house, built in 2004, has changed hands.

The Read with a Buddy program provides free children’s books paired with stuffed animals at local food pantries around McHenry County.

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The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce now operates at a new office space off Three Oaks Road, while its previous location will be transformed into residential apartments.

With Cary’s chief of police retiring, the village has announced that Marengo’s top law enforcement official. who also had a long career in Arlington Heights, will take over the role.

A Cary man who years ago was convicted of attempted murder, and prior to that acquitted of murder as a teen, has been charged with a sixth DUI, according to court records.

Several school districts across McHenry County are announcing closures or e-learning days Friday as an extreme cold warning is forecast to start Thursday night into Friday morning, bringing in dangerously low wind chills.

Speakers at a prayer breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. in Crystal Lake Monday tied his message to contemporary times.

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Developers looking to turn build multi- and single-family residences at the former Maplewood School property in Cary will receive up to $12.35 million in public funding.

The McHenry County Board might soon be asking drivers to slow down on a few roads around the county.

A 95-year-old Palatine man was killed and three others, including a 30-year-old Cary man, were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Deer Park, authorities said.

Two people were rescued falling through the ice on a private lake Tuesday afternoon in Cary while attempting to ice fish, officials said. A third person fell through the ice while attempting to help.

Developers have not walked away from their proposal of redeveloping the former Maplewood Elementary School property in Cary despite a public notice made by the village seeking more applicants.

A two-story house in Cary and its contents were deemed a total loss in a Wednesday fire that caused partial collapse to the structure. A pet remained missing.

There were no injuries reported, but the Cary home and its contents are considered a “complete loss,” and a dog remained missing as of early Thursday

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During McHenry County College’s recent winter commencement ceremony, one of the 528 graduates was a 16-year-old student from Cary who received his associate’s degree before graduating from high school.

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A distillery and bar in Cary known for its unique spirit options has permanently closed after co-owners lock horns in years-long legal battles.

Crystal Lake-based Community High School District 155 is planning to break ground on the multi-million football stadium renovations for Prairie Ridge High School early next year.

Cary Park District continues annual tradition of Holiday Party in a Bag for the sixth year to bring hot food and festive gifts to seniors in the area.

The Village of Cary is building a new 1,300-foot deep well and water treatment facility at the Cary Lake in Rotary Park.

A 4-year-old Cary-area boy injured over Labor Day weekend in a lawnmower accident at his home has hit major recovery milestones including returning to preschool and completing four surgeries.

After a successful giveaway on Thanksgiving eve, Breaking Bread Catering & Deli will be giving out another 100 free loaves of bread ahead of Christmas.

The family of Anna Schneider of Sleepy Hollow, who died under mysterious circumstances in 2009 at 19, have put up billboards to promote the reward they're offering for information about her death.

McHenry suspended its leaf pickup, hopes to get remaining leaves in the spring, but offers yard waste pickup through end of the week.

A canopy of a gas station in Cary collapsed Sunday from the snow after it was initially damaged from a severe thunderstorm in August.