The Be Like Austin volleyball tournament honors Austin Stanek of Island Lake, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last year. His family aims to fund scholarships for young adults pursuing careers in the trades.

The Wauconda village board has rebuked one of its own for comments and behavior to police during a traffic stop as “inappropriate and unbecoming” of a village trustee.

A woman told police her gas pedal was stuck – but authorities allege she was intoxicated – when she crashed into the Moose Lodge in Wauconda, causing severe damage to the building, police said.

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July.

On July 12, SWALCO and Wauconda Township will host its 13th annual Recycling Extravaganza in Wauconda Township.

Months after falling less than 50 votes short of beating state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, Maria Peterson announced she will again run for the 52nd District House post.

On June 11, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two land parcels totaling 48 acres.

The Lake County Division of Transportation is hosting an open house public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. June 16 at the Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake, to present the alternatives and solicit feedback on the Fairfield Road Planning Study.

Join the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, Wauconda Mayor Jeff Sode, the Lake County Board and state legislators in celebrating the start of construction on the Bangs Lake Outfall Improvements Project at 9:30 a.m. June 6.

A McHenry man killed Saturday while driving a standing electric scooter was not wearing a helmet when he was ejected, police said.

A McHenry woman accused of hiding her car after the hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Austin Stanek is now also charged with aggravated DUI, according to court records.

A 53-year-old McHenry man has been identified as the person who died after crashing on an electric scooter.

Wauconda Firefighters were called to Happy Tails Ranch at about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday for a barn fire after a heat lamp was knocked over, officials said

The Lake County Division of Transportation will close Darrell Road, Fisher Road and Dowell Road to through traffic for 140 days beginning at 5 a.m. May 27.

A dramatic brush fire burned more than 100 acres in the Island Lake area Sunday and sent dark smoke and flames into the air.

Wanting to prevent continued economic malaise in the downtown business area, Wauconda officials have authorized the acquisition — one way or another — of the former Bulldogs restaurant.

A Wauconda developer has pulled plans to build an eight-building storage unit facility in Sleepy Hollow following a no vote from the village’s planning and zoning commission.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Wauconda is hosting a CERT Training Class for the public and those interested in becoming new CERT team members.

The Lake County Division of Transportation is making steady progress on the Fairfield Road Planning Study.

A man found shot on Route 120 in Lakemoor Sunday afternoon died at a McHenry Hospital, and a person is in custody, police said.

Due to winter weather and blood drive cancelations, Vitalant has lost 1,000 donations across the country, causing a shortage and immediate ramping up to make up to help fulfill their promises to local hospitals.

A Wauconda man was charged with public indecency after allegedly “engaging in lewd behavior while naked on his porch,” according to Wauconda police..

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

A man was sentenced to six years in prison for the wrong-way, head-on crash that killed beloved Wauconda High School teacher and athletic trainer Bob Gillen.

A Wauconda man is accused of more than 5,000 grams of marijuana and nearly half a pound of the hallucinogen peyote found in a bus and suitcase in McHenry County, prosecutors say.

Woodstock, Huntley, Fox River Grove and Fox Lake are among local communities that have scored six-figure grants from the state of Illinois for parks improvements.

A Wood Dale man is charged with speeding through a fatal crash scene in McHenry County, according to court records.

An overnight fire left an Island Lake home uninhabitable.

Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills has retained his 52nd House District seat by a 47-vote margin,

Starting Nov. 3, you can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.

A person on a bike was hit by car along Main Street in Crystal Lake Wednesday.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are looking into a fatal crash that occurred in unincorporated Antioch.

A home remains habitable and no injuries reported after a fire broke out inside a wall of a Crystal Lake home Friday afternoon, officials report.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is still searching for the driver whose car hit and hilled Austin Stanek, 24, of Island Lake. The Wauconda High School graduate's family has created a GoFundMe for a scholarship in his name.

Police say a driver hit a person who was walking with a group near Island Lake and then drove off. Officials are looking for the driver and have identified the person killed as an Island Lake man, 24.

Junior fullback Jackson Rudolph rumbled for 253 yards on 36 carries as Wauconda ran wild at Grant, finishing with 497 rushing yards as a team in a 37-13 win.

What makes people play tricks on others? Have you ever played a trick on someone? Did you enjoy doing it?

Have you ever feared the dark? Did you ever hesitate or get a chill when the lights suddenly would go out?

Wauconda junior Jackson Rudolph had a happy birthday Friday, scoring three touchdowns in a 57-33 victory at Grayslake Nortn

Have you ever swept anything under the rug? Hurrying to hide one’s dirty dishes on the closet floor when your guests arrive early is the same as sweeping something under the rug.

The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America will be remembered during ceremonies around the McHenry County area Wednesday.

After scoring a touchdown on its opening possession, Kaneland didn’t find the end zone again the rest of the game. It didn’t matter. Samuel Bruno kicked three field goals, the Knights’ defense held Wauconda to a single score and Kaneland held on for a 16-7 nonconference win.

There are many people of different ages that walk other people’s pets. Some charge a fee, some do it as a favor.

A Wauconda man who police say was driving while intoxicated was arrested after causing a traffic crash and fleeing from the scene on foot in Long Grove.

Don’t you think that when anyone says “I’m sorry,” those two words always are sincere and heartfelt

Are raccoons something to beware of? Yes, they are! They can carry rabies