Chris Plazak, founder and owner of the Breaking Bread sandwich shops in Cary and Crystal Lake, died earlier this month after health struggles. He was active in the Cary community.

Lake in the Hills has approved a settlement with a former fuel vendor’s insurance carrier over a mix-up that cost over $320,000 in repairs to two-dozen vehicles that got unleaded instead of diesel.

McHenry Outdoor Theater’s Project Popcorn has been expanded to include 35 area nonprofits as beneficiaries of the drive-in movie theater's charitable partnerships.

Missed your chance to drink to world peace on Groundhog Day in February? This year, you'll be another chance at the halfway point to Woodstock's favorite holiday.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from June 17.

Strong winds are making their way through northern Illinois, with a wind advisory for several counties until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake will host a Father's Day comedy show on Friday, June 19.

Conditions are favorable on Wednesday for two rounds of fast-moving severe storms bringing not only heavy rains but the chance of hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes, the National Weather Service said

After 17 tornadoes struck northern Illinois last week, experts say the state is nearing another record-breaking year for tornado activity

McHenry eyeing Route 31 relief fund, similar to Woodstock's partnership with The Community Foundation for McHenry County to aid businesses on Route 47 during construction.

A man held in Lake County jail the last two years on allegations he sexually assaulted a child from 2015 until 2024 is now in custody of the McHenry County and facing additional felonies involving the same child, court records show.

Levi Johnson was diagnosed with leukemia nine months ago. His parents hope a fundraiser set for Richmond Roundup Days can help future children with a similar diagnoses.

As the baby boomer generation enters retirement age, trillions of dollars in businesses are expected to transfer to the next generation. McHenry County Economic Development Corporation launched a set of programs in hopes of keeping local dollars local.

Real estate news: A 5,214-square-foot Crystal Lake home, built in 2005, was sold for $1.13 million, or $216 per square foot

Forecasters warn northern Illinois could see long-track tornadoes, destructive winds, and flash flooding on Wednesday as a powerful storm system moves in

McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is encouraging people to apply to serve as paid election judges ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm.

Two Wonder Lake events on Saturday will help raise money for the local family who lost a wife and mother, and their home, to an explosion.

A dog was rescued Monday from a Lakemoor marsh with assistance from a drone, as well as local police and fire crews.

The McHenry County Juneteenth organization will host its fourth annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Saturday, June 20, in Woodstock.

Lake in the Hills police said 15 to 20 motorcyclists surrounded a vehicle Saturday afternoon, preventing the driver from moving, and one rider punched and hit the driver with his helmet “multiple times.”

A voter-backed bond sale is helping to pay for

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from June 15

Woodstock's PrideFest culminated with a parade Sunday in which churches, local businesses and politicians were represented.

Northern Illinois is under a Level 3 severe weather risk on Wednesday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding

People celebrate Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday Sunday, June 14 ,2026, at the Trump and Truth Store and Hangout in Crystal Lake. The celebration featured music, shopping for Trump merchandise, food and a birthday cake.

Protesters lined State Route 31 near McCullom Lake Road in McHenry – the spot of many rallies against and one for President Donald Trump – to again express their opposition to the president's policies policies on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Flag Day and the president's 80th birthday.

A Woodstock man allegedly told his therapist that he was going to harm a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy with an “aerosol can and a lighter,” prosecutors said.

A McHenry Community High School social science teacher was among those recently honored during the 2026 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awards in Normal.

Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, The McHenry County Jewish Congregation and the Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church are now sharing the Presbyterian building as faiths struggle with lowered attendance, problems with their buildings.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs through July 19.

Crystal Lake officially reopened Depot Park on Saturday with hopes the downtown park will give a sense of place for its residents

A new wave of flavors from Thailand arrived in Crystal Lake after the beloved Chinese restaurant New Peking closed following over two decades in business.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from June 13, including the first NBA championship for the Chicago Bulls

Lake in the Hills officials have changed food truck rules for the second time in the past year.

A suspected tornado hit Bartlett Thursday. leaving a swath of damage around the area of Route 59 and Stearns Road.

A Richmond man admitted Friday to unlawfully possessing a machine gun and was sentenced to six years in prison after authorities said he possessed an "arsenal" of weapons that were illegal because of a past felony convcition.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

A Crystal Lake man and former Deerfield High volunteer coach was sentenced to prison Friday for possessing an image depicting child sex abuse. A prosecutor called the allegations "deplorable."

Starting this year, McHenry County properties that are only adjusted by their equalization factor will not receive a mailed copy of their assessment.

McHenry's Maria Burrafato has put down her needle and thread for good after 46 years altering McHenry clothes. She didn't want to retire but health issues prompted the move.

A fire believed to have started in a kitchen early Friday morning left a McHenry home uninhabitable, according to fire district officials.

The sky turned an eerie blend of orange, pink and red tones after Thursday's storms. Why was that?

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for several counties in and other parts of northern Illinois Thursday evening.

A home remains habitable after firefighters quickly contained a fire that broke out in an attached garage of a single-family house late Thursday morning near McHenry, officials report.

The McHenry Senior Center will host a free Senior Health and Wellness Fair from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 12.

As McHenry County cleans up from storms Wednesday, more severe weather is in store for Thursday and a tornado watch was placed into effect at about 2 p.m. Thursday.

A 6-acre empty lot along Randall Road in Crystal Lake that has been vacant for years may be getting its first tenant with yet another car wash.

A Barrington Hills man with two pending cases involving alleged threats to police, judges and a probation officer has been ordered to be held in McHenry County jail.

The co-grand marshal of the Woodstock Pride parade, which takes place Sunday, had a heart attack during last year's festival, but is returning this year after a long recuperation.