McHenry

Christopher Moore: We need more single family homes, we have doubled our places that rent, apartments etc. We need to look at areas for parking and see what can be done, at times it hard to find a space.

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

McHenry's Economic Development department is working with McHenry School District 156, building owners and artists to develop new murals set to go up this spring

Mark Seaquist: The city-owned land on Green Street and the Wastewater treatment plant has so much potential, really the only of its kind in McHenry County

Bobbi Baehne: Because of the historical value and importance of Landmark School to our residents, I think the city should take an active role in assisting D15 with the sale and/or redevelopment of this property.

Take a nighttime family walk in Woodstock and shop vintage all around McHenry County this weekend.

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

Communities across northern Illinois are gearing up for Irish celebrations over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

A McHenry man was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping, according to court records.

Nine educators in McHenry County from school districts in Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Cary and Johnsburg have been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education through this year’s “Those Who Excel" and "Teacher of the Year” awards.

From airplane- and train- themed restaurants to a retro cafe and more, here are some restaurants the whole family will love.

Some McHenry restaurants will have limited music and outdoor liquor hours during ShamROCKS the Fox, March 14-16.

Vintage and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin will participate Friday and Saturday in the Vintage Shop Hop with special promotions and events.

McHenry High School's Heidie Dunn was named Far North Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year.

A Holiday Hills man charged in connection with the fatal overdose of a McHenry man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison.

McHenry ordered decorative light poles set for Main Street early to get the order in before the 25% tariffs were set to start Tuesday.

Nicholas Lopardo of Lake Villa allegedly shot off a gun, stole a vehicle, led police on chase and shot at cop cars in McHenry after a woman rebuffed his advances, prosecutors said at the opening of Nicholas Lopardo's trial.

About 10 acres burned in the predawn hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, south of McHenry. The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded along with mutual aid agencies.

About 10 acres of land were burned in a brush fire overnight near McHenry.

A man found shot on Route 120 in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon died at a McHenry Hospital, and a person is in custody, police said.

Christine Bassi, candidate for McHenry Mayor: The City should be dictating to developers what the residents want, not allowing corporate landlords who overwhelming do not live in the community they develop to tell us what they think we need.

Wayne Jett on his top priority for McHenry: Responsible development to meet the growing needs of our residents. It’s important to follow the comp plan while also making sure we’re not putting a large burden on our other taxing bodies in the process

A McHenry woman, initially charged with Class X drug offenses that could have led to decades-long incarceration, pleaded to a lesser charge and was sentenced to five years in prison.

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

A McHenry woman has been accused of stealing more than $22,000 from her minor daughter’s estate.

A McHenry man threatened to “shoot up” the McHenry County courthouse and “eat” the face off of the judge presiding over his child custody case, a prosecutor said in court. An outside judge from DeKalb County was brought in to hear the case.

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.

RISE Up Festival is now the McHenry Music Festival, which announced Monday some of the acts set for the September concerts.

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.

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District reminds residents to be watchful around emergencies after a driver ran over one of their hoses during an active fire event in January.

McHenry Police Officer Jim Harris, also a part-time firefighter/paramedic at the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, is battling metastatic prostate cancer. An online plea has raised $27,000 for the families medical and household bills.

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.

Start counting your chickens: A Chick-fil-A is headed to McHenry this year.

A city official said there are no plans "whatsoever" to demolish Landmark School in McHenry. But its pending sale still begs the question: What to do with the building that will sustain it?

Plans are well underway for July's Fiesta Days festival in McHenry, though one City Council member, who is running for mayor, voted against city permits for the chamber event.

A man filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, saying a surgical sponge was left inside his neck for four months, court records show.

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

The McHenry City Council will hear ideas Tuesday for additional TIF districts in the city in hopes to attract more development and redevelop some areas

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.

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

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

Prosecutors said Thursday a Wisconsin man sexually assaulted a woman in her McHenry home while she was unconscious and he filmed it.

Patrick Gorniak has been an employee of the city of McHenry for 40 years. This year, he received the local chamber's highest honor.

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

Two McHenry County-area stores are on the list of Jo-Ann Fabrics that are closing.

Joann plans to close 500 of its 850 craft and fabric stores – including several across northern Illinois – the company announced on Tuesday.

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.

McClatchey: I support well-planned multi-family developments as part of a balanced housing strategy. Read the McHenry City Council candidate's full election questionnaire here