Crystal Lake

JOURNEYMAN will perform classics like "Layla," "White Room," "Lay Down Sally" and many more Eric Clapton songs on March 22.

Construction to widen Randall Road to three lanes from McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake south to Polaris Drive/Acorn Lane in Lake in the Hills is about to begin. Here’s what you need to know.

A look back at some of Northwest Herald photojournalist Gregory Shaver's favorite pictures in the Northwest Herald from February 2025.

Construction is complete on more than 100 single-story apartments in a new neighborhood east of Route 31 and Water’s Edge aims to start building commercial space for restaurants and retail this summer in Crystal Lake.

Bakeries and grocery stores in McHenry County create thousands of paczkis for Fat Tuesday, and are keeping prices steady despite rising egg costs.

Tour a newly remodeled library in Algonquin and see a magic show in Woodstock this weekend in McHenry County.

As Crystal Lake District 47 looks at staffing cuts, its teachers union wades into the discussion after the district cited the new union contract as one reason for its financial pressures.

A contractor has been clearing trees along Route 31 between McHenry and Crystal Lake, in advance of the planned reconstruction of the roadway, set to begin in 2028.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk is trailing behind challenger Richard Tado in the primary Republican election polls as of Tuesday night.

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

Equipment manufacturer General Kinematics estimates $25,000 worth of machinery is damaged from a machine fire that broke out Saturday morning in Crystal Lake, officials report.

The Lake in the Hills business owner who was killed when he was struck by cars while on foot in the West Dundee area early Monday was remembered for his longtime community involvement and support.

The owner of butcher shop and deli Butcher on the Block in Lake in the Hills as been identified as the pedestrian fatally struck by multiple cars Monday morning near the intersection of Route 31 and Miller Road near West Dundee.

Marengo is considering a local grocery tax to replace lost revenue from when the Illinois grocery tax goes away in 2026.

The former BuyBuy Baby site in Crystal Lake is revived as a Michaels opens and Japanese discount store Daiso is set to open end of March.

Two weeks after Crystal Lake School District 47 sent out an email to staff about potential staffing and program changes, teachers and parents spoke out about concerns as little information comes to light from the district.

“A Sisterly Snow Day: A ‘Frozen’ Character Dining Experience" takes place Sunday at Galati's Hideaway in Cary.

No injuries reported after a fire broke out at an equipment manufacturer in Crystal Lake Saturday morning, officials report.

Theresa Fronczak: My first goal when elected as a trustee is to reduce administrative costs such as duplicate services and reallocate those savings to increase vital resources to the township, including general assistance for the residents

Kevin Byrnes: I do not support township consolidation. While I believe in reducing government waste and increasing efficiency, townships play a critical role in providing essential local services in a way that larger government bodies cannot

What do you think about the censures against Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk? Debbie Rinn-Alcock: After careful research I found out that these trustee censures were lies and misleading

After years of contentious relations between Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk and trustees, he’s now facing a challenge to his reelection bid by Richard Tado in Tuesday's GOP primary.

Mike Shorten just won another term on the McHenry County Board. But he's running in Tuesday's GOP primary for Nunda Township supervisor against incumbent Leda Drain, and intends to do both jobs if he wins.

Outtakes from recent photo assignments from the Northwest Herald for Feb. 16, 2025.

Leda Drain: I’d like to continue building out the services the township provides that would be useful and convenient for our residents.

Mike Shorten: While Townships do provide important services to residents, I believe that there are other structural changes to State Statutes that should be made to improve transparency and oversight, eliminate nepotism and do away with the fiefdoms that exist in some Townships

A Facebook post asking about the legality of busking in McHenry led to a long-time street entertainer now playing at The Vixen

McHenry County-area businesses face great unknowns over the potential impact of new tariffs.

Crystal Lake and Lakewood leaders touted some of their communities' biggest successes of last year Friday – including the new businesses opening up along the Route 14 corridor

Vocalist Maureen Christine and woodwind artist Michael Bazan will perform “Music from the 1980s and More” at McHenry County College Feb. 16.

A California who man admitted Thursday to scamming a Crystal Lake woman out of $30,000 was sentenced to two years conditional discharge and ordered to pay her back.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner in Island Lake and McHenry this weekend in McHenry County.

A Crystal Lake couple who went to Central High together in the 1950s found love well into their 80s after losing spouses following long marriages.

Treat your special someone to a truly unforgettable dining experience at one of these award-winning restaurants, where romance is always on the menu.

Crystal Lake-based School District 47 could face staffing reductions for transitions in order to stay in budget after agreeing to salary increases in a new teacher contract.

A man accused of selling nearly 29 grams of cocaine to a confidential informant last year in a Crystal Lake parking lot was released from jail Monday pretrial.

Inches of snow started accumulating around McHenry County Wednesday.

Road conditions were worsening and many McHenry County schools called off after-school activities Wednesday as snow began piling up on its way to a possible half a foot of accumulation.

Which school districts in the McHenry County area have announced schedule changes Wednesday because of the snow forecast?

At least two school districts and McHenry County College have released statements declaring their schools to be safe spaces for for all students

The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. From the big band sounds of the 1940s to the hits of today, the Jazz Ambassadors present a versatile musical program.

The art and artists around McHenry County College.

Renovations and additions will be made to the McHenry County Department of Health building in Crystal Lake after it received city council approval.

Crystal Lake and Algonquin police among local departments that will be conducting special patrols throughout Super Bowl weekend.

The Historical Society will be hosting a grand winter opening in Union and Harley Davidson will have a Cabin Fever party in Woodstock this weekend.

More multifamily housing is coming to Crystal Lake as developers got the City Council's OK to build more than 100 owner-occupied townhomes near the Three Oaks Recreation Area.

Jeffrey Hauck, imprisoned for the fatal overdose of Stephanie Phillippi in Crystal Lake, was paroled in December and found dead Jan. 30.

Wiork on the NVA truck terminal expansion in Crystal Lake has started, despite the City Council denying an earlier rezoning request for the property off Sands Road.

The Crystal Lake Food Pantry has announced the appointment of Jason Weisenberger as its executive director.