Cary

Lanes along Route 14 through Cary and Fox River Grove will intermittently be closed for road resurfacing for the next six months, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Officials are still investigating why a house exploded leading to a fire and one person critically injured Sunday near Cary.

One person reported in critical condition was taken to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington following a house explosion Sunday in Cary

Homeschool teachers Melissa Ryan and Tammy Massey created a STEM-focused robotics team in McHenry County that has now reached international competitions twice.

Robin Berry spent much of her law career defending juveniles. She uses those real-life scenarios from the courtroom in the classroom as a teacher and full-time department chair and instructor.

Tammy Nobbe teaches children six days per week – five at her job at the Cary Park District preschool and Sunday school at Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake.

A Cary man is accused of possessing graphic images of children being sexually abused.

Breaking Bread Catering & Deli in Cary is known for sandwiches and has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts at its store.

Cary School District 26 Superintendent Brandon White will leave at the end of the school year to accept the top position at Harvard Community Unit School District 50.

A veterans group, Rolling Thunder, has donated a POW/MIA Chair of Honor to the McHenry County sheriff's office, which will remain perpetually empty as a symbol of those who remain missing from previous conflicts.

Bettendorf Castle in Fox River Grove has halted all scheduled events after the village rescinded its permit to host tours and other events on the property.

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.

Plant trees in Huntley for Arbor Day and learn about wild weather in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

Tributes to Pope Francis were shared Monday by McHenry County churches, schools and Catholic faithful, many of whom awoke to the news of the pontiff’s death after having observed Easter the day before.

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.

Three people were hurt in a UTV crash near Cary, including two minors and an adult who was pinned beneath the vehicle.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

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

A two-story office building off Route 14 in Cary could be turned into a 12-unit studio and one-bedroom apartment building in the next few years.

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce honored members and businesses at its annual dinner Friday night.

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.

Only one incumbent ran for school board in both Crystal Lake-based school districts 47 and 155. How did they do and who else prevailed at the ballot box.

Cary's mayor of 12 years, Mark Kownick, appears to be on the path toward another term as he polls ahead of challenger and local business owner Randy Scott.

Voters in the McHenry County are selecting hundreds of local municipal leaders in the election that ended Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as results come in.

Several public libraries in the McHenry County area are joining others from across Illinois to help residents improve their financial literacy.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The village of Cary has selected Nick Radcliffe to fill the position of assistant village administrator.

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash Saturday in Oakwood Hills.

Restaurants, bakeries and, of course, grocery stores in the McHenry County area are seeing the impact of higher egg prices.

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.

Cary’s Tracks Bar and Grills owner is opening another restaurant called Leo's 121 in downtown Cary that will serve speciality cocktails, paninis, sandwiches and flatbreads.

District 155 candidate Walter A. Moist IV has been convicted of felony marijuana possession as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct and battery, McHenry County court records show. What does he say about it?

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

Saints Peter and Paul eight grader Tyler Kochanski is this year's McHenry County Regional Spelling Bee winner and will compete at the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in May in Maryland.

Area spellers challenge themselves as they compete in the McHenry County Regional Office of Education’s 2025 Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake. The 21 contestants are vying for a spot in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Village of Cary is locked in to start negotiations and create plans to redevelop the former Maplewood Elementary property into a multi-family residential space, as resident continue to advocate for single-family housing or less dense of plans.

More housing and downtown updates are in store for Cary this year, Mayor Mark Kownick said during his State of the Village address.

Three McHenry retail stores - two from the Riverwalk Shoppes and one recent relocation - opened this week to take advantage of the crowds during ShamROCKS the Fox

A Carpentersville man who was charged in the beating of another man 25 years ago – and then didn’t show up for court – has been arrested after an Algonquin traffic stop and released again pretrial.

Four of the seven candidates running for Crystal Lake-based School District 155 Board of Education answered questions on their views including how they would handle possible federal funding cuts at a forum Thursday.

Here are the February 2025 primary election results for McHenry County's township races, including Algonquin, Grafton and Nunda townships.

Bridgette Sanlon: Budgeting for an unknown future for critical services including meals for students from low income households, EL classrooms, 504 IEP student classrooms/interventions, Summer School programs, etc in the event Federal Funding is decreased or eliminated

Melinda Hartman on a top priority for the district: Responsibly allocating referendum dollars to support and update the district’s infrastructure, making responsible repairs and safety upgrades to our buildings

Julie Jette on a top priority for the district: Improving test scores in language arts and math as well as continuing to develop our Dual Language program.

Stacey Sault: The district like many other districts in Illinois face the issue of raising reading and math scores on their state testing

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

Mark Kownick: Being an advocate for affordable workforce housing as well as affordable senior housing is critical to an overall healthy community

McHenry School District 15 received two bids for Landmark School. At Tuesday's meeting they could accept one or reject both.