A would-be congressional candidate from the North suburbs who has an extensive history of antisemitic social media posts was removed from ballot consideration Tuesday.

This year's Jeeps on the Run, one of the largest area contributors toward Toys for Tots, takes place Sunday, Dec. 7 and will be the 13th annual event.

Starting Wednesday, Illinoisans can add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to their iPhones, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.

Here is the All-Fox Valley Conference football team for the 2025 season, as selected by coaches. 

The Chicago Bears hired head coach Ben Johnson over the offseason to bring out the best of quarterback Caleb Williams. So has Williams improved? Here's what the numbers say 10 games into the season.

“A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol” will run Nov. 21–Dec. 7 at Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake.

The annual Christmas Tree Walk, opens Friday, Nov. 28, following the Lighting of the Square.

Dundee-Crown co-op's Rachel Johnson earned a pair of top-five state medals at the IHSA Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships over the weekend, while Huntley's Olivia Rohde earned a seventh-place medal and became the first from her school to qualify for the finals.

A trio of power teams continue to roll through the playoffs while the upstarts still continue to emerge shaking up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings. Check out the new rankings here.

Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down the quarterfinal round of the Illinois high school football playoffs and look ahead to the semifinals

Richmond-Burton girls basketball defeated McHenry in its season opener, Marengo beat Johnsburg in boys bowling, and more in Monday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

Island Lake Republican Rocio Cleveland went on to remove and describe the items in the bag one by one. They included a toothbrush Cleveland said Abughazaleh would need “once you are in prison … to protect yourself.”

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Monday.

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District fought a brush fire that burned about 15 acres.

Village Road near Randall Road in Crystal Lake will have intermittent closures into Tuesday.

The Chicago Bears did it again Sunday when they won 19-17 on a last-second field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened and what it means for the Bears' playoff hopes

Reflecting what some experts see as a national trend, four of the six congressional representatives running for reelection in the North, West or Northwest suburbs next year are facing primary challenges.

There's a road closure in Woodstock Monday morning because of a water main break.

Woodstock native Daniel Rausch will perform with The 4 C Notes at the Opera House on Saturday, Dec. 6.

A driver was flown and passenger was also hospitalized after a crash in Crystal Lake that involved a car left unoccupied in the southeast-bound lanes, police said.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a field goal as time expired Sunday to beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-17. Here are the five big takeaways from a third straight late-game victory.

The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.

A fire Sunday morning left a Johnsburg home uninhabitable with smoke and water damage, officials said

McHenry County businesses and organizations were awarded for innovation and collaboration at this year's McHenry County Economic Development Corp. dinner and awards banquet.

Colleges up for the award include: Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College, Sauk Valley Community College and more

"Here in McHenry County, with more than 40,000 unpaid caregivers and almost 22,000 caring for a senior loved one, connection is both a practical necessity and a lifeline," John Buckley of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

This festive spin on the Tony-nominated hit brings together four legendary voices – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley – for a one-of-a-kind holiday jam session at Sun Records.

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

"Immigrants support disabled individuals like my adult son, who lives in a group home and requires 24/7 supervision," James Gould of Carpentersville writes in a letter to the editor.

Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Almost 4 acres of marshland were burned Saturday near Cary.

The St. Charles North girls swimming team placed second in the state meet behind Stevenson on Saturday.

The Fenwick Friars slowed down a potent Burlington Central offense in a 49-21 Class 6A quarterfinal victory Saturday afternoon.

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill specifies that Metra is allowed to reach agreements to provide service outside the Chicago area “when it is deemed beneficial to the state”

"This is a time of year as autumn falls upon us, the trees change colors, the leaves fall to the ground, we are reminded of hope," Bob DeLacy Jr. of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

A car rolled over after a crash Saturday near Woodstock.

Johnsburg's 2025 property tax levy could increase by 5.49%, or about $60,000, officials said. It would be payable next year, when a sales tax increase is also due to go into effect.

"McHenry County was all red with all the Trump signs. How’s that working out for you? High tariffs, high prices," Jake Getter of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

The Milwaukee County Zoo's brilliant holiday display, Wild Lights, returns Nov. 21.

A Genoa man has been charged with aggravated DUI and driving with a revoked licensed in McHenry County after authorities said he hit a curb and a sign and drove into a grassy area.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has made a seamless transition to the Chicago Bears after the team signed him a couple weeks ago. Here's how Gardner-Johnson's daily 6 a.m. arrival at Halas Hall has helped.

Dundee-Crown co-op's Rachel Johnson and Huntley's Olivia Rohde each qualified for the finals at the IHSA girls state swimming meet, and more in Friday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Two Huntley residents have been accused of sexual conduct involving an animal, Huntley police said.

The Chicago Bears will try to win their first NFC North game of the season Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch Sunday.

The Chicago Bears announced that safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team ruled out linebacker T.J. Edwards and wide receiver Jahdae Walker.

A former Cary man accused of starting a fire in his Crystal Lake motel room was detained Wednesday in jail.

The Chicago Bears could be getting major defensive reinforcements sooner than expected. Chicago announced Friday that they’ve activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s window to come off injured reserve

From Capitol News Illinois: The governor’s office said in an email to Capitol News Illinois that it does not intend to release the state-approved funding until it sees “stability” on federal education policy coming from Washington

Here is the All-Kishwaukee River Conference girls volleyball team for the 2025 season, as selected by coaches. Woodstock North senior setter Gabby Schefke was named KRC Player of the Year.