Hampshire qualified four individuals, including two champions, for the state tournament to lead all area schools during Saturday's IHSA girls wrestling sectional in Schaumburg. Six McHenry County teams qualified wrestlers for state.

Michael C. Montero, 35, of Lake in the Hills is accused of sexually assaulting two children.

Early voting is underway for the March 17 primary election. Here's what you need to know to register and cast your ballot in person or by mail.

No injuries were reported in an attic fire Saturday in a home near McHenry.

A Harvard 18-year-old accused of strangling and sexually assaulting a woman after she “crashed out” has been detained in McHenry County jail pretrial.

A Wonder Lake man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver heroin and was sentenced to six years in prison after authorities said several people tipped them off to his dealing.

The owner of McHenry’s Freundly Designs teamed up with McHenry High School Athletics to create limited-edition “Riverside Strong” T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.

Ryan Murray came off the bench to hit two clutch 3-pointers, including the go-ahead shot with 44 seconds left, and Woodstock's boys basketball team beat host Johnsburg 50-47 to forge a first-place tie in the Kishwaukee River Conference.

Behind a career-high 36 points from AJ Berndt, who surpassed 1,000 points for his career, Cary-Grove took down Crystal Lake Central 75-57 and clinched at least a share of the Fox Valley Conference boys basketball title.

A prosecutor said Friday that a Huntley man viewed and shared more than 37,000 images and videos of “the most violent” sexual abuse of children, some as young as toddlers.

More students from schools across McHenry County walked out of class Friday to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Woodstock has received $3.15 million in federal dollars for the upcoming Route 47 widening project. But city officials say they’re still on the hook for $9.5 million in project costs.

A Round Lake Beach man is accused of purposely driving his car into the garage of a Crystal Lake home and damaging a Crystal Lake business Thursday night, causing approximately $135,000 in damage, authorities said.

Wauconda native Kevin Bickner, who started ski jumping at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove, is enjoying his time as the elder statesman for Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Here are the postseason regional schedules for girls basketball teams in McHenry County. First-round games tip off Saturday.

How long can Johnsburg keep its undefeated season going? Will Huntley add to its recent history of postseason success? Which teams will end regional title droughts? Here are top girls basketball postseason storylines to watch in McHenry County.

The United Way of Greater McHenry County lost a major sponsor years before corporate owners indicted in January.

A Marengo man has been charged for the fourth time since 2024 with public indecency involving lewd exposure, according to court records and police.

A Crystal Lake man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for using the dark web and Facebook to distribute methamphetamine, authorities said.

Many – but not all – of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat believe the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should be abolished.

A car ended up at the edge of a pond Thursday morning in Huntley's Sun City after two cars collided.

A Huntley man has been charged with 17 counts of possessing and distributing images of child sex abuse, police said in a news release Thursday.

Will Marian Central's postseason dominance continue? Which classes have the most area representation? How many returning state medalists are still in the hunt? Here are top sectional wrestling storylines to watch in McHenry County.

The Woodstock Opera House will host the 'Grease' singalong on Friday, Feb. 13.

A Crystal Lake man accused of sending “sexually explicit” messages to a child and saying he wants to “kiss her from head to toe” has been detained in the county jail.

A wood pile burning grew out of control, burning a small shed late Wednesday morning in Huntley, officials reported.

A Wisconsin man was arraigned last week on charges alleging he sexually assaulted an 8-year-old child in Crystal Lake, according to court records and authorities.

Aubrina Adamik drilled five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 17 points for Huntley, which made 10 triples and clinched at least a share of the Fox Valley Conference girls basketball title with a 56-30 win at Hampshire.

Two McHenry County-based nonprofits working directly with veterans were awarded grants this week, thanks to the Illinois Lottery.

A street in downtown Crystal Lake was closed Wednesday due to a gas leak, with an alarm that was upgraded, officials report.

Students at Woodstock North High School will see a familiar face leading the school next fall as Woodstock District 200 chose from within its ranks.

A man who died from a medical emergency while driving near Richmond Tuesday morning has been identified.

People looking for a unique self-care item for their valentine still have a chance to get a handmade gift from Clearbrook before the big day Saturday.

A man was pronounced dead after his car crashed off the road near Richmond Tuesday morning.

Bud Shanahan made his presence known at both ends of the court, and Crystal Lake Central beat visiting McHenry 55-38 in a Fox Valley Conference boys basketball game Tuesday night.

Elijah Bell scored 11 first-quarter points, while Carson Goehring sparked an 11-0 third-quarter run as Jacobs dominated defensively and on the glass in a 48-35 Fox Valley Conference win over Huntley.

Marengo residents have received notices from the city about elevated manganese levels in the city’s water supply. What, if anything, do they need to do?

Brian Sager: Data Centers are becoming the ‘unnecessary evil of modern society.’ Arguably, their location is and should be driven by underlying available resources, such as power grid provisions, and regionally increasing data demands. Read Sager's full questionnaire here

A portion of Dean Street in Woodstock was closed after a car crashed into a utility pole Tuesday afternoon, officials reported.

Neil Khot: There are serious concerns that warrant congressional investigation, including potential ethics violations, failures to comply with court orders, and unconstitutional actions by ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies. Read Khot's full election questionnaire

A Carhartt jacket, loaned by the owner's girlfriend to a woman shivering outside the Vixen in McHenry on New Year's Eve 2024, has been been returned.

Burlington Central 6-foot-6 freshman forward Declan Wilson is just scratching the surface of his potential and might not be done growing. Plus, more in the Northwest Herald's boys basketball notebook.

The future of IHSA co-op teams may be uncertain, but Prairie Ridge's girls gymnastics team isn't letting that bother it. Led by Nora Terhaar, who won two events, Prairie Ridge won the Conant Sectional with a score of 144.5750 on Monday night in Hoffman Estates.

The pressure didn't get to Huntley, which prevented Burlington Central from wrapping up the Fox Valley Conference title on Monday night with a 53-39 win at Rocket Hill. The Red Raiders, looking to win a fifth straight FVC championship, lead the conference with two games left.

Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing FEMA's denial of a major disaster declaration from storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.

Dozens of high school students, some with anti-ICE signs, walked out of the building and through the downtown area Monday.

About 100 Crystal Lake Central High School students walked out of class Monday to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Karen and John Ferrero of Crystal Lake, who have been foster parents themselves, have helped CASA McHenry County create the Family Support Fund, providing opportunities for foster parents and children.

Crystal Lake continues to add more street parking regulations in response to a new café that is bringing in more cars to a residential area because its parking lot can't accommodate all its customers.

McHenry's Happy Jack's restaurant, which has operated for decades in town, has reopened and is serving up subs, burgers and ice cream under new ownership.