Real estate news: The 1,766-square-foot Woodstock house, built in 1900, was sold for $239,000

A refresh is coming to Stage Left Cafe at the Woodstock Opera House, but some council members grumbled about having to spend hundreds of thousands of city dollars to get a state grant.

Shows include a tribute concert to Kenny Rogers and the musical comedy troupe Lewberger.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at five front pages from January 28, including one from Woodstock during World War II, highlighting the local impact of the draft

After a yearlong delay, motorists traveling along Route 47 in the heart of Woodstock should expect construction work to start soon and run for the next three years.

The Woodstock Walmart has fully reopened following a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damages.

The Woodstock Fine Arts Association invites graduating high school seniors living in McHenry County who are active in the arts and plan to continue their education to apply for a 2026 Woodstock Fine Arts Scholarship.

The national animal rights group PETA has gone after Woodstock over its use of a live groundhog for its Groundhog Days festivities. But the city has no plans to change course and Willie's prognostication is set for Monday.

A Woodstock 18-year-old, on pretrial release for allegedly beating a teen at the Algonquin Walmart, was accused of threatening to shoot and kill a man and his baby, according to court records.

The Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock is launching a capital campaign as it tries to get sales up and become more financially sustainable after acknowledging recent struggles.

The estate of a passenger killed in a UTV crash last year near Hebron received a $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the UTV driver.

A rural residence in Woodstock that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County in the past week.

Real estate news: The 1,670-square-foot Woodstock home, built in 1902, was sold for $250,000

Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and in Woodstock related events kick off Saturday with a groundhog scavenger hunt at participating local businesses.

Two Republican Party candidate forums will take place in McHenry County Thursday, Jan. 22 and Sunday, Jan. 25

A man was flown after he was seriously injured in a fall from a forklift near Woodstock, officials said.

Niko Kanakaris has a contract to buy Vickies Place and is asking McHenry for sales tax rebate to offset renovation costs.

Woodstock's Historic Square went from red and green over Christmas to orange and blue for the Bears' playoff game Sunday evening.

McHenry County has been awarded over $2 million in federal money for safety improvements on Charles Road in the Woodstock area, expected to be used toward a roundabout.

Hundreds of people showed up with concerns about a proposed gravel pit near Woodstock - so many that the meeting was moved to the Opera House.

The McHenry County Board might soon be asking drivers to slow down on a few roads around the county.

As Shaw Media reflects on its 175-year legacy, we examine five front pages from January 15, including the historic 1979 blizzard

A detached garage in Woodstock was destroyed from a fire Wednesday morning, as fire officials remind residents the dangers of charging lithium ion batteries.

As Shaw Media reflects on its 175-year legacy, we look back at four front pages from January 11. These archives highlight the diverse stories that have shaped our region, from the harsh winters of the 1970s to the political shifts and natural disasters of the 21st century

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 4-10

A nonprofit that provides housing in Woodstock said it was cooperating with law enforcement after a man who said he lived in their housing was accused of attacking a woman and attempting to blow up a gas station.

Parts of the Woodstock Walmart reopened Tuesday after a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damage.

As part of Shaw Media’s 175th anniversary celebration, we looked back at five January 6 front pages spanning more than a century. Together, they reflect how local newspapers have documented civic life, shared challenges, and moments of social change close to home

Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month has found his forever home in Woodstock.

To mark our 175th anniversary at Shaw Media, we looked back at the Daily Sentinel’s coverage of a milestone swearing-in, alongside other front pages that together tell the evolving story of our communities

Professional mixed martial arts “superfights” with athletes from around the country return to McHenry County Saturday in McHenry after a successful debut in Crystal Lake last year.

Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner has reponded to two violent public acts that happened on New Year’s Eve and thanked police and prosecutors for their prompt responses.

From county fair cows to pet emus, here are some of our favorite McHenry County-area animal pictures of 2025 from Shaw Local staff and contributors.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, the January 3rd editions in our vault reveal a long history of getting down to the serious business of the world – and the heart of the community

Charges have been upgraded to aggravated arson against a 21-year-old woman who is accused of intentionally setting a fire in Walmart in Woodstock.

A man “maliciously attacked” a woman in a gas station in Woodstock and said he intended to kill her, police said.

A fire Wednesday evening at Walmart in Woodstock prompted the store to be evacuated and to remain closed for the evening.

From the deaths of prominent citizens to the far-reaching impacts of the first year of President Trump's second term, here is a look at some of the biggest stories that happened in the McHenry County area in 2025.

Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock opened in 2024 after a decade in the making. But a year and a half later, it's at risk of closing its doors.

A fatal crash in Harvard Monday is among several around McHenry County as slick roads and high winds made for dangerous driving.

A selection of the top feature photos in the Northwest Herald in 2025, by Shaw Local photographers.

Woodstock School District 200 is slated to lower its property tax levy this year, citing in part the use of fund balances to make debt payments.

Donna Rasmussen, one of the Northwest Herald's 2025 Women of Distinction honorees, overcame a challenging childhood. Now she's head of a consumer credit counseling service, mentor and inspiration.

Woodstock residents will be seeing an increase next year in the portion of their tax bills that goes to the city.

Woodstock is the latest McHenry County town to mull adding a special tax for self-storage units, which generally don't generate the kind of property or sales taxes of other types of commercial ventures.

After what Mayor Mike Turner described as having “a couple false starts” going back to 2008, Woodstock is working to redevelop the Die Cast site downtown.

McHenry County voters who want to cast a ballot in the March 17 primary can now ask for a vote-by-mail ballot.

An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories.

What's next for the appliance store in Woodstock that has partially collapsed, as well as affected nearby properties and the street in front?

In less than an hour, a McHenry County jury found a Belvidere man guilty of sexually assaulting a child.