McHenry County

A magic show that had been planned for Saturday, Feb. 1 at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry has been postponed.

Local authorities confirmed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was in Crystal Lake Tuesday, but what they were investigating and other details are unknown.

Shop Valentine’s Day gifts in Huntley and take in the Groundhog Day festivities in Woodstock.

An Oregon man was found guilty in McHenry County court of seven counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13.

In McHenry County, federal money has been used in far-reaching ways, helping fund roadwork, health care programs, nonprofit programs for those in need, specialty courts, workforce housing and much more.

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Doug "Dougie" Webster was killed Nov. 12 in a Woodstock apartment building fire. He was a prolific artist and student at McHenry County College, which now has a retrospective of his work on exhibit.

The Cary Village Board has chosen a developer to build apartments and townhouses at the former Maplewood School property. Not all the neighbors are pleased.

Johnsburg's Ashton Stern didn't make a shot in the first half. The Skyhawks junior came out at halftime and hit 5 of 8 shots from 3-point range, scoring the first 15 points of the quarter for the Skyhawks in a 68-39 win over Richmond-Burton.

Nick Stowasser's first dunk of the season and a balanced attack fueled Crystal Lake South's 72-58 win over Burlington Central in a Fox Valley Conference boys basketball showdown Tuesday night.

Three men were arrested on drug charges in a Cary home Monday night after police conducted a search warrant, officials report.

If you’re excited and inspired by the sight of a bald eagle soaring majestically above, then your Super Bowl has arrived.

Eight businesses were recognized Saturday evening during the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce awards event.

Huntley may soon be home to a new townhome and single family development.

Crystal Lake South has overcome a season-ending injury to sophomore guard Gracey LePage for its most wins since 2020. Plus info on Huntley's 23-0 start, Burlington Central and Jacobs in this week's Northwest Herald girls basketball notes.

The National Weather Service expects windy days through mid-week, warning residents of fire hazards with dry conditions

A man was taken to Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside after a single-vehicle crash Saturday near Marengo.

The Kelley Williamson Company wants to place a convenience store with gas pumps at Route 31 and Johnsburg Road, need parcel rezoned to do so

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

Outtakes from recent assignments from the Northwest Herald for Jan. 26, 2025.

A Spring Grove man was killed and two others were injured Friday evening in a crash.

A Woodstock man remained jailed Sunday after being arrested Thursday with more than 4 ounces of methamphetamine, a loaded automatic machine gun and body armor on him.

The McHenry County Board narrowly approved a solar farm, south of Thayer Road and east of Queen Anne Road.

A Round Lake man has been sentenced to two years probation in a plea deal after he arrested in Spring Grove last year with almost a pound of marijuana.

A warrant was issued Thursday for a man accused of breaking into a Woodstock apartment, stealing $300 and threatening a resident with a gun, according to McHenry County court records.

Crystal Lake community leader Bob Blazier was honored Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, with a celebration of life reception.

Burlington Central, Crystal Lake South and Jacobs all advanced to next weekend's IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County purchased 19 acres in Bull Valley, sold the home on the land, and now plan improved access to the now-enlarged Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve.

A farm field near Marengo could soon be home to a gravel mine and ready-mix plant. But many of the neighbors who live near the property are upset about the possibility of the field being converted to that use.

Carpentersville native and two-time U.S. champion Bradie Tennell finished fourth at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Friday night in Wichita Kansas. McHenry grad Brooke Gewalt, in her second year competing, took 14th.

McHenry senior point guard Dylan Hurckes scored a career-high 25 points, and McHenry's boys basketball team stayed perfect in the Fox Valley Conference with a 55-45 win over host Jacobs on Friday night.

State-ranked Huntley kept its undefeated season alive and padded its lead in the Fox Valley Conference with a 49-34 victory over Cary-Grove on Friday.

Two men were taken to the hospital Friday after a burn incident in Richmond.

A man was denied pretrial release in McHenry County after being charged with four Class X offenses alleging he was selling “cocaine laced with fentanyl,” according to court records.

A Lindenhurst man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in a plea deal after he was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse and assault of a child under 18.

Woodstock is getting closer to getting a Metra rail yard that would be moved from Crystal Lake. Officials say the change would benefit both towns and Metra UP-Northwest riders.

Carpentersville native and two-time U.S. champion Bradie Tennell finished runner-up in the short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Thursday night in Wichita, Kansas. McHenry grad Brooke Gewalt sits in 14th place ahead of Friday's free skate.

The teen driver of involved in an October crash near Woodstock that killed him and two others tested positive for marijuana, according to toxicology reports released by the McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein.

Crystal Lake-based Community High School District 155 will use up to $14 million in bonds to renovate theaters and sports stadiums at its four schools.

Learn about storm chasing in Woodstock and shop sales in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

Driver whose car ended up inside a Lake in the Hills house Wednesday may had a medical emergency behind the wheel at the time of the crash.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has issued warrants for two Waukegan men who are charged with stealing “hundreds” of vases from gravestones in September in McHenry and Lake counties, officials report.

Dundee-Crown senior guard Jared Russell tied a school record with 10 3-pointers in an FVC win against Crystal Lake Central on Jan. 17. Russell is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

Enjoy a day on the slopes and trails at these downhill and cross-country skiing locations in the suburbs and northwest Illinois.

A brush fire that broke out Wednesday morning on a Bull Valley property was extinguished within 30 minutes, officials report.

A male driver suffers serious injuries from a crash that resulted in a car going off the road Wednesday afternoon near Woodstock, officials report.

The clock is ticking for transit agencies facing a crater-sized budget hole, Metra Executive Director Jim Derwinski has warned.

The driver of a car that launched into a house in Lake in the Hills Wednesday afternoon was taken to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital with minor injuries.

The McHenry City Council approved spending $58,000 to have a professional study of its downtown parking needs with possible solutions

A Chicago man has been sentenced to two years of probation in a plea deal after he was charged with stealing from four cars in 2023 in Johnsburg.