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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Plans for hundreds of new homes near Route 31 and Veterans Parkway in McHenry continue to be tweaked - and IDOT says it will put a traffic signal up at that intersection.

Kelsey Adams restarted the McHenry Fishing Derby in 2024, reminiscent of her own experiences at a youth.

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The next-door neighbor to the Wonder Lake home that exploded on May 17 has been living in a hotel since the incident as insurance, inspectors determine condition

An elderly man sentenced to prison for a gun-related charge has asked the court for probation instead, arguing that he will lose his Social Security in prison, and that means his wife could lose their home.

Now in its 14th year, 10 McHenry County leaders were recognized Wednesday with Shaw Local/Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction awards for their leadership, mentorship and community contributions.

Developer and home builder Lennar proposes 599 single-family homes in McHenry. But the City Council tabled the plan amid concerns about traffic, density and the impact on local schools.

A teen was flown for treatment after crashing into a utility pole and a building in Fox Lake early Saturday, also injuring a passenger.

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A residential home in McHenry that sold for $755,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County in the past week.

ComEd crews are relocating 246 power poles in preparation for the major Route 31 expansion project, expected to start in earnest in 2027 after years of prep work.

The owners of AteaCo Coffee & Tea had two years at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes and are now opening their own tea and coffeeshop on Riverside Drive.

A McHenry man is facing a felony charge, accused of soliciting teens Saturday evening in downtown McHenry.

The McHenry County Board has narrowly approved a pair of solar farms after County Board Chair Mike Buehler cast the tie-breaking vote.

Cannabis experts, recovery and mental health practitioners weigh in on Kenneally/Franks lawsuit

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McHenry Chief of Police John Birk was appointed as interim city administrator on Monday's McHenry City Council meeting.

Raymond Link's public defender doesn't deny he committed a "horrific," near-fatal attack on a woman in a McHenry park. But the defense wants a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity verdict.

Workplace violence against nurses is rising – and hospitals are scrambling to respond, according to northern Illinois healthcare workers and hospital leadership.

A man accused of “randomly” stabbing another eight times outside a McHenry hotel will remain in county jail pretrial, a judge ruled Tuesday.

A McHenry man has pleaded guilty to disseminating child sex abuse images and was sentenced to six years in prison.

McHenry's City Council set to vote Monday on whether John Birk will serve as city administrator and chief of police

Backers of President Trump gathered Sunday to show their support for ICE, the president and many of his policies.

About 150 people gathered in McHenry Sunday, holding American flags, banners featuring President Donald Trump and signs promoting Christianity and supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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A home in McHenry that sold for $790,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County in the past week

McHenry man accused of stabbing at area motel early Saturday morning

Two opportunities to purchase plants – and support good causes – take place Saturday, May 16, by the Harvard Garden Club and at a church in Crystal Lake.

A McHenry-area juvenile was referred for felony charges following an alleged stabbing in a domestic incident, authorities said.

Local restauranters are getting candid about the struggles they're facing in today’s economy and are asking for community support to keep their businesses alive.

Barb Neises learned how to volunteer from her mom and has taken on projects for the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation since.

Jerry Eiserman was recently given the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Frank E. Low Award recognizing his lifetime of service. He's been a teacher, coach, sports official and mentor to many in McHenry.

McHenry County sisters-in-law give back to community with a prom dress resale that raises money for other charitable causes.

The Northwest Herald honors the everyday heroes making a difference in McHenry County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir-Fry and Sushi is expected to open Friday in the former Applebee's Grill + Bar at 1700 N. Richmond Road, McHenry.

A home was deemed uninhabitable after a fire damaged the side of the house and the attic Monday afternoon in McHenry, officials report.