McHenry

Steven Foulk, a former Chicago police officer who fatally hit a man while driving drunk, was sentenced Monday to five years in prison.

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

Hidden Harbor, a plan to revitalize blighted property at Chapel Hill Road and the Fox River in Johnsburg, came closer to reality Wednesday with nods from the village’s planning and zoning commission.

A Huntley man’s family settled for $11 million after their son Joseph Zephries was hit and killed on a roadwork site. But the driver who struck him was only ever charged with petty driving offenses.

Thunderstorms downed trees and power lines around McHenry County Thursday evening.

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois, the National Weather Service reports.

McHenry County prosecutors allege that a married McHenry man molested the 7-year-old child of a person he met on a dating application and was in a relationship with.

A McHenry County judge ruled that a convicted felon from Waukegan intended to kill a McHenry man when he shot at his “Batman” car three times.

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.

A look back at the last week of high school sports in the Northwest Herald by photographers Gregory Shaver, Patrick Kunzer for the Shaw Local News Network, and Ryan Rayburn for the Shaw Local News Network.

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

Sean Sterner was set for the assistant principal job at McHenry High School's Freshman Campus, but Greg Eiserman's departure to the high school puts him in the top position

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.

Many of the McHenry High School seniors who have completed the four-year biomedical science program are also now certified nursing assistants. Graduates held a white coat ceremony at the school recently.

The voting is now open in McHenry, as students from McHenry High School vie to have their mural printed on vinyl and installed on a downtown building.

A former McHenry man accused of threatening to shoot two Marengo police officers with their own guns has been sentenced to one day conditional discharge and jail time served.

From a kindergartner named Leo to pastors and faithful at churches, McHenry County-area Catholic react with excitement to the new pope - and his Chicago ties.

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.

A McHenry man was running errands and “minding his own business” when a Waukegan man threw a bottle at his vehicle and then shot at the car with a gun, a prosecutor said at the man’s trial.

The McHenry Music Festival, formerly the RISE Up Festival, is moving to a Friday-through-Sunday lineup with promises of a big-name act Sunday night, Mayor Wayne Jett said

Several mayors from McHenry County spoke to a real estate group, highlighting housing issues and what the end of the state's grocery tax could mean if towns don't enact their own.

The 10 McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes owners are preparing to kick off the third season of the local retail incubator Friday.

Starting May 2 and through at least December, McHenry retailers are invited to stay open until 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, giving people out in downtown McHenry more time to check out its shops.

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

LeVilla Vaupell residents have fought with Nunda Township Highway Commissioner "Iron" Mike Lesperance over the tree for many years. He had it removed after losing reelection.

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.

Mail has been stolen from several parts of McHenry, local police said.

Veterans and their advocates rally against potential workforce cuts at the VA, which President Trump's administration has said will streamline services for veterans, but which detractors worry will add further strain to the system.

McHenry has approved its 2026 budget, which includes a raise for the city manager and plans for a 1% replacement grocery tax.

Victor "Vic" Santi, who served on the McHenry City Council for 20 years, and Frank McClatchey, who has served on-and-off for 16 years, said goodbye. Santi chose not to run for and McClatchey lost reelection.

Several Northwestern Medicine sites will offer drive-up locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday for community members to safely dispose of unused medications.

A barn caught fire Thursday evening near McHenry.

This May, during National Mental Health Awareness Month, Lauren Sharp will dedicate 10 percent of all of her sales to the National Alliance on Mental Illness of McHenry County.

McHenry and Woodstock have received a combined roughly $1.7 million of state funding for downtown projects.

A Wisconsin man was sentenced to six years in prison for passing off a fake cashier’s check for $11,900 when buying a car in McHenry.

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

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.

A group of Marine Corps League members recently visited McHenry Community High School Upper Campus to present a $500 donation.

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.

Children hunted for 6,000 candy-filled eggs in three hunts divided by age groups at the Johnsburg Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Sunnyside Memorial Park.

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.

With remaining votes reported in the April 1 local election, did any results change?

Firefighters from 17 agencies are training this week on Rapid Intervention Team rescues - rescuing downed firefighters- at the former First Midwest Bank in downtown McHenry.

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.

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?

Two men pleaded guilty last week in connection with a duffle bag filled with more than $400,000 of cocaine and fentanyl in a Super 8 Motel in McHenry last year.

The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department alerted residents Monday that it is performing a controlled burn

Of the 13 bat species found in Illinois, six are endangered. The northern long eared bat is the reason trees along Route 47 and 31 were cut down over the winter, before the bats return for the summer.

Wayne Jett's first ever “Mayor’s Monthly Meetup" is set for 6 p.m. May 14 at Ye Olde Corner Tap, 3901 Main St., McHenry, part of his efforts to meet residents outside of City Council meetings