Action Packaging will be moving its operations to Woodstock – with a little help from the city.

The second of three men charged in connection with the fatal fentanyl overdose of a Crystal Lake man has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

McHenry girls tennis finished 4-1 at the Jacobs Invite with Grace Betts (No. 1 singles) and Lizzie Mueller (No. 2) each going 5-0.

"All types of birds migrate each year and use this location to rest in the wooded areas, some of which will be cut down by the contractor to make room for the panels," Michael Bergen of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright wanted to prove that he can still play in the NFL when the team signed him in April. Here's how a group chat with his brother and cousin, who both play in the league, helped him do that this training camp.

A caretaker is accused of stealing almost $30,000 from an elderly McHenry person after their death, according to authorities.

A woman was airlifted with serious injuries after exiting her car Friday evening in Woodstock, officials report.

Illinois will allow health care professionals to prescribe certain medications over the next decade even if the federal government revokes approval for a drug under House Bill 3637

"Once there, I found the library parking lot full, not one spot available, and there were numerous other vehicles driving around looking for a spot to park," Pamela Winters of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

Crystal Lake Main Beach is closed Saturday due to high bacterial levels.

Marian Central girls tennis went 1-1 at the Jacobs Invite on Friday, led by 2-0 days from Jordan Cheng (No. 1 singles) and Julia Lukey and Jenna Remke (No. 1 doubles)

"There has recently been a lot of smoke in the air due to the wildfires that have been happening in Canada," Devin Alwine of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

The 2025 corn maze at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove celebrates the 40th anniversary of the classic film "Back to the Future."

Here are our five girls tennis players to watch in the Northwest Herald area for the 2025 season.

The girls tennis season got underway this week. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team from the Northwest Herald area.

The Chicago Bears' starters came out slow Friday night at the Kansas City Chiefs, but the backups came back in the final seconds to win 29-27. Here are five of the biggest takeaways from Friday night’s game.

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is currently hiring paraprofessionals and substitutes and is hosting an upcoming job fair.

A Cook County judge on Friday announced an indictment against an Ogle County man who authorities say fatally shot his daughter-in-law last month outside a Schaumburg hotel.

Led by senior captains Dan French, Matt Conlon and Josh Gawronski, Marian Central looks to turn its fortunes around. The Hurricanes are seeking their first winning season since 2017.

Mike Weber, the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District Chief, will walk out at the end of his 48-year service at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will wrap up the preseason Friday night when they travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are four of the storylines to watch Friday night.

Check out our five top girls swimmers to watch in the Northwest Herald area for the 2025 season.

Check out our team-by-team girls swimming preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season.

A Wonder Lake man accused of having “tens of thousands” of images of child sex abuse pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count and was sentenced to six years in prison.

Crystal Lake Central co-op girls golf won the Huntley Invite title by 15 shots, Jacobs' boys took first over Hampshire at the Crystal Lake South Invite, plus more in Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Shaw Media is set to buy four northern Illinois newspapers after their publisher abruptly shut down operations earlier this month, including The Rochelle News-Leader, Ogle County Life, The Mendota Reporter, and The Amboy News

A Wonder Lake man was allegedly found with multiple illicit narcotics – including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and pills – during a McHenry traffic stop.

Fan Halen will perform at Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Woodstock Truck'N Food Show is Saturday, Aug. 23, while the McHenry Outdoor Theater is hosting "Bring Your Dog" weekend.

Performers include hip hop star Flo Rida, country stars Sam Hunt and Bailey Zimmerman and more.

The fall months bring several craft beer festivals throughout northern Illinois.

Butcher on the Block in Lake in the Hills celebrates its 25th anniversary in August 2025, months after co-founder Tom Yucuis' unexpected death.

Anyone who dressed like a cow - including cow-spotted accessories - gets a deal at McHenry's Chick-fil-A on its opening day Thursday, Aug. 28.

The Bears gave their fans exactly what they were craving in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, the first taste of the Ben Johnson era, Marc Silverman writes.

A McHenry man is accused of "exposing” and “rubbing" himself in a Crystal Lake medical supply store.

Marengo junior Kiley Brady recorded a hole-in-one on No. 11 at Marengo Ridge, while Prairie Ridge's girls and Marian Central's boys picked up wins in Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Season features renowned soloists, powerful masterworks by Brahms, Gershwin, Strauss, Grieg, Coleman, Dvořák and more.

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent couldn't hold back tears when thinking about where he came from to where he was on Wednesday. He went from being an undrafted free agent to earning a two-year, $10 million extension.

There was no emergency at the McHenry Public Library Wednesday afternoon. An alert that sounded was a false alarm, McHenry police said.

A McHenry County Sheriff's Office alert early Wednesday morning resulted from the search for a car break-in suspect who fled the Port Barrington area, according to authorities.

The Chicago Bears have secured their quarterback room for their next few seasons when they reportedly signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension Wednesday.

Parents and grandparents can do much to help young ones get the most out of school and to set them up to succeed in the future.

Both full-time temporary and hourly on-call positions are available to help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter months, according to IDOT.

Chase Garden led Jacobs boys golf past McHenry in FVC action, while Maggie Hanson had the top score for Marengo's girls in a win against Genoa-Kingston. And more in Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

A Crystal Lake man who pleaded guilty to secretly videotaping his stepdaughter and possessing mushrooms was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in jail.

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Theo Benedet might've been overlooked for the starting left tackle job at the start of training camp. But a month after camp started, Benedet believes he's put himself in contention for the job.

Police say a Woodstock man told a child riding her bike to ”give him a kiss” as he motioned for her to sit on his lap.

Dundee-Crown's football team may lack size, but 5-foot-8 Tristan Gatenby and 5-6 Kadin Malone are proof that the Chargers won't back down this season in the formidable Fox Valley Conference.

"I was very disappointed to hear that theater reviews have been canceled for the Northwest Herald," Shannon Mayhall, co-founder, iambe theater ensemble, writes in a letter to the editor.

McHenry residents are displaced after a garage fire destroys a home in the early hours of Tuesday, officials say.