McHenry County

A McHenry man was detained after he was accused of pushing his way into a stranger's apartment and then biting the resident’s thumb.

A man was taken to the hospital after a truck and trailer rolled over near Harvard Monday.

The purchase of a marina in the Fox Lake area will help a somewhat obscure agency keep the Chain O'Lakes clean for boating, tourism and general health of the waterways.

A Poplar Grove man pleaded guilty Monday to slashing an opponent’s cheek over a pool game in a Harvard bar.

People interested in running in the March 17 primary election for McHenry County offices can get their packets from the privacy of their own homes starting Tuesday.

Melissa Cooney grew up in Woodstock and learned at an early age from her parents and grandparents the importance of civic life. Cooney is one of the Northwest Herald's 2025 Women of Distinction honorees.

National Night Out events take place Tuesday and Thursday around McHenry County.

Metra is temporarily canceling two inbound and two outbound trains on the Union Pacific Northwest line that runs through McHenry County.

The 30 Days for 30 Vets initiative, coordinated by The Bremer Team – Keller Williams Success Realty, gave area veterans more than $200,000 in home improvement projects last year and has opened up nominations for 2025

The McHenry County Fair celebrates its final day for 2025 Sunday in Woodstock.

McHenry County had a “threefold increase” in salmonella cases in June compared to May, the McHenry County Department of Health said.

Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake held its Night Owl Bike Ride fundraiser Saturday. Cyclists from around the area explored the city under the stars and also raised money for the local performing arts center, which held an after party.

McHenry's alternative clothing store opened in spring 2024, has already moved to a larger location to meet demand from shoppers

McHenry High School's Band on the Run event set to raise awareness for students who need financial help to participate in band. It's also a local teen's Eagle Scout project.

The Gordon Larsen Business of the Year award is designed to honor a business in Lake in the Hills

McHenry’s Riverwalk Summer Fest takes place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2.

A mother-and-daughter duo opened McHenry’s The Hideous Heart last year and recently moved to a larger space at 5302 W. Elm St. in McHenry.

A Crystal Lake woman whose husband admitted he secretly videotaped her daughter said their home was in “chaos” and they were trying to protect the 16-year-old.

Two cats were killed in a fire Friday that left a McHenry home uninhabitable.

Prosecutors allege a Lake in the Hills man sexually assaulted a child over a number of years and bought her a wedding ring to wear out of jealousy.

A Chicago man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine during a Crystal Lake drug buy and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Three Illinois lawmakers on Thursday called for reform for the Department of Children and Family Services after the death of a young person in foster care was not reported to lawmakers.

The idea of 815 Day – a play off the local area code and the date - is to highlight "people, places, and experiences that make McHenry exceptional," an organizer says.

A DeKalb man has been arrested following a police pursuit that authorities say started in Caledonia, Wisconsin, and ended with a stolen car abandoned on Interstate 90 in McHenry County.

The Crystal Lake Park District Police bestowed a first-of-its-kind award to a sergeant to recognize her efforts in helping a suicidal person.

The McHenry County Fair kicks off this week! Enjoy a nighttime bike ride of Crystal Lake, and a concert in Huntley!

The McHenry County Fair returns next week, running from July 29 to Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. Here’s what you need to know.

Lingering wildfire smoke is the reason for an air quality alert issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a large portion of northern Illinois

A man was convicted of residential burglary for stealing vehicles, a weapon and appliances from a Marengo-area home, though his lawyer contended he had nothing to do with it.

A former Huntley Little League volunteer treasurer is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the league over multiple dates in 2022, court records show.

A Cary man died from a self-inflicted gun shot after he was reported to be brandishing a gun around neighborhoods near the Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area in Cary, officials report.

The Village of Prairie Grove opted to continue a 1% grocery tax as the statewide tax ends at the start of next year, but there won’t be any effect as the village does not have any grocery stores.

Greg and Bonnie Dervis were stuck in the Dominican Republic after Greg had emergency brain surgery while they were there on vacation.

The McHenry County Fair opened Tuesday and got right down to business with animal judging, a K9 demo, pickle eating contest, 4H Meat Goat show and Miss McHenry County pageant.

People enjoy the first day of the McHenry County Fair on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Woodstock.

Marengo defensive end Brady Kentgen enters his fourth varsity season with big goals for his senior season. Marengo will rely on a physical defense as it tries to build on last year's 5-5 record.

An 18-year-old man accused of being intoxicated during a crash that killed two other young people in McHenry has been ordered to be held in jail pending his trial on aggravated DUI charges.

A power outage forced Woodstock's City Hall to shut down Tuesday.

A car was removed from a pond in Cary late Monday, but no driver or occupants have been located.

Two young people were killed in a crash early Monday morning in McHenry, and the second driver involved has been charged with DUI, authorities said.

A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl who died last week after visiting a Grayslake dental clinic was recalled in her obituary for her caring and debout nature. A funeral service has also been set.

A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

Woodstock North’s Parker Halihan was not immediately sold on the pitch to play quarterback. But the former wingback grew into the position, and last year led the Thunder to the most wins in program history. Now he's one of 19 starters back for first-year coach Jeremiah Homuth.

Hospitals in Chicago, the suburbs, and beyond made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best hospitals. They include four in Chicago, seven in greater Cook County, four in DuPage, three in Lake, one in Will and the hospitals in McHenry County

Cary-Grove graduate Quinn Priester is enjoying a breakout season with the Milwaukee Brewers and has a been a key contributors as the Brewers battle the Cubs for first place in the National League Central Division.

The McHenry City Council gave a thumbs up - but not an official yes - to a proposal for a solar farm off of Curran Road that neighbors are not opposed to

McHenry School District 15 received two bids, opened Monday, from organization interested in purchasing Landmark School for different potential future uses

A 10-year-old boy from Huntley is back in Illinois after a boat crash in Canadian that left him with serious injuries from propeller blades.

A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl died Thursday after visiting a Grayslake dental clinic, according to Cook County Medical Examiner's Office records.

Lake in the Hills has purchased a home next to Ryder Park and the Property Owners Association bar.