A Milwaukee woman is accused of stealing perfume and cologne from Ulta stores in McHenry County and has past retail theft convictions in Wisconsin and Illinois, according to authorities and court records.

While on pretrial release for driving on a revoked license, a McHenry man with 29 prior convictions, including four for domestic batteries, is accused of abusing a woman - again, according to authorities.

QuikTrip - not to be confused with Kwik Trip – could be debuting in at a location off Route 25 in Algonquin.

Sandbagging has begun in spots along the Fox River as its levels are expected to continue rising into next week following several inches of rain over recent days. A flood warning is in place for McHenry, Kane and Lake counties.

The Woodstock Opera House will host a performance from Levi Kreis, best known for originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway’s “Million Dollar Quartet,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

The long-awaited Route 47 widening through Woodstock has finally started. Here’s what you need to know.

A fire broke out in an attached garage near Richmond.

On the anniversary of the famous sinking of the Titanic ship, waters also troubled the Volo Museum, as its Titanic exhibit was flooded after Tuesday night’s downpour of storms.

Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-thru coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.

Prosecutors allege that a convicted felon who lives in Crystal Lake sexually assaulted a 9-year-old child he knows several times over the course of three years.

A tornado watch has been issued for several northern Illinois counties, including Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside and more.

Four Crystal Lake police officers received an award for their heroic efforts in rescuing residents from a house fire in February.

Kelleher + Holland LLC, touted as one of the Chicago area’s largest full-service suburban law firms, has announced the opening of a Crystal Lake office.

A lawsuit claims Kalahari, a Wisconsin Dells water park, was “negligent” for serving alcohol to an Elgin man who later “violently collided” in his Mercedes with another car near Woodstock, killing him and critically injuring a family of four.

Friends of the Cary Area Library’s Spring 2026 Used Book Sale takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

A Harvard man was denied pretrial release Monday after he was accused of strangling a woman until she passed out.

Cary successfully passed a balanced budget Tuesday, but not without some major changes from the draft presented last month, including an updated budget for renovations for a downtown alley that increased by over $500,000.

Recently hatched bald eagles have been spotted around the Chicago area, including at Fermilab grounds in Batavia.

The McHenry County Department of Health has reopened its Crystal Lake facility after about a year of renovations.

Cats and birds were among the pets that were missing following a house fire outside McHenry in an area without hydrants.

Woodstock sophomore Megan Kuiper struck out 38 batters in her first 14 1/3 innings of the season, including 20 in a near no-hitter against Round Lake. Kuiper is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

A level 3 severe risk is now in place, with the strongest storms likely on Tuesday afternoon into the evening

Top senior players from across the McHenry County area participate in the All-Star Basketball Extravaganza on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Alden-Hebron High School in Hebron.

Top senior players from across the McHenry County area participate in the All-Star Basketball Extravaganza on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Alden-Hebron High School in Hebron.

A man already on the sex offender registry is accused of luring a child from Harvard to Wisconsin and sexually assaulting the child, authorities said.

Plans for a five-story building with commercial space and nearly 100 apartments for Fox River Grove's Block B got the nod from the local planning board. The Village Board has final say.

The city of McHenry has formalized its agreement with Jett's RISE Up Foundation for operations of Miller Point Park ice rink.

To improve communication and encourage more positive interaction between police officers and people on the autism spectrum, the Lake in the Hills police department is gearing up to participate in the “Blue Envelope” initiative.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County’s upcoming annual gala has a new name and venue this year.

Friends since middle school, two McHenry County women have started Here for the Plot, a mobile bookshop that is making appearances at farmers markets, craft fairs and other events.

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A single-family home in Richmond that sold for $787,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County during the past week

Before Johnsburg Village Board members agree to a tax incentive for the proposed Hidden Harbor development, they want more information on how the plan could benefit the village.

The McHenry Golf Club - known as the McHenry Country Club for more than 100 years – annexed into McHenry at owner's request.

The massive Brake Parts Inc. property in McHenry has seen interest from buyers, according to the city's economic development director.

The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded to a two-vehicle crash Friday in which one burst into flames.

West Dundee police are urging teens to think twice about playing the popular “senior assassins” game after a participant scared people and caused a school lockdown this week.

McHenry is eyeing 232 acres of unincorporated land on the west side of Route 31 and south of Veterans Parkway for future annexation and development.

A multimillion-dollar state grant will put Marengo closer to the I-90 exchange and future growth.

A School District 300 elementary school teacher is facing six felony battery charges after authorities said he got into a physical altercation outside a Crystal Lake bar.

Step into the spotlight for an evening inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood at the 2026 McConnell Ball Saturday in Richmond.

A Richmond man on pretrial release in two Wisconsin DUI cases is accused of illegally possessing stolen guns, ammunition and 50 package of firecrackers in Lake in the Hills, according to authorities.

A McHenry resident is left without a home after a fire that started in a detached garage spread to the home and two other structures early Thursday morning, officials report.

New regulations on video gaming have been adopted by the Woodstock City Council, with a limit on how much a business' revenue can come from the gambling machines.

Storms may drop over an inch of rain across northern Illinois overnight, raising rivers and increasing flooding concerns by Friday morning.

Country music band Parmalee will perform at The Vixen McHenry Thursday, April 9.

Metra will be undertaking a wide scope of projects this year, including improvements to 20 stations, replacement of 22 grade crossings, and three major tie replacement projects.

Bill Foster talked about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Trump should be removed during a Crystal Lake town hall meeting Wednesday evening.

The Crystal Lake McDonald’s is getting a fresh start with a brand-new building and a reconfigured site to improve traffic.

Troy, the Marengo-area horse that was swept into floodwaters on Friday night and saved during an hours-long operation on Saturday, is home.