Woodstock

Theatre 121 creates fabulous fun in the Ken Ludwig adaptation of the classic swashbuckler on stage at the Woodstock Opera House.

Paramedic students at McHenry County College had a chance to spent time at a Woodstock care facility, Sheltered Village, to learn from experience about interacting with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Several McHenry County-area mayors and village presidents faced and fended off ballot-box challenges – but not all. Here's a look at who won and lost and who got a free pass for another term.

The American Veterans Alliance is seeking to build a veterans hub in Woodstock that would not be "the old adage of a VFW-drinking-hall type of thing. We want to get away from that,” a nonprofit leader said.

Construction on the incubator shops in downtown Huntley is about to begin.

A person injured in a two-car crash near Union Tuesday was listed in serious but stable condition.

Starting on Saturday, April 5 and going until Sunday, April 13, the public is invited to visit at least eight of the 10 participating museums and libraries in McHenry and Lake counties, scavenger hunt style, to receive a prize at the eighth location.

National Poetry Month, celebrated in April, turns a spotlight on the heartfelt art form.

In McHenry County, turnout in Tuesday’s local election has surpassed 2021 and 2023 totals, though it’s still expected that fewer than 1 in 5 registered voters will have cast ballots.

Voters in the McHenry County are selecting hundreds of local municipal leaders in the election that ended Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as results come in.

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.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County will honor Vision of Hope Award winners at its Sunset Gala fundraising event May 9.

Woodstock is officially on the hook for $16 million for Route 47 widening.

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

Metra is moving ahead on a new site for train storage along the rail line serving McHenry County, moving storage from Crystal Lake and Barrington for train cars when they're not in use.

A Woodstock man who had worked as a firefighter in McHenry County pleaded not guilty to allegations he stalked and harassed a woman in violation of an order of protection.

After almost three decades, Woodstock Opera House Director Daniel Campbell is stepping down from his posi

A man was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after a crash Saturday in Woodstock.

Read the transcript from the Woodstock City Council candidates forum for their full thoughts on how they would improve the city

A driver suffered serious injuries in a T-bone style car crash with a semi-truck hauling machinery Thursday afternoon on Route 120 in Woodstock, officials report.

Candidates for Woodstock City Council including Theo Dice, Gregory A. Hanson, Lou Ness, Tom Nierman, Joseph "John" Puzzo and Bob Seegers debated the issues in a candidate forum co-sponsored by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Shaw Local

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

The April 1 election for municipal offices is nonpartisan on paper, but the Democratic Party of McHenry County and at least one GOP Township organization are making recommendations.

Firefighters across McHenry County responded to four brush fires that collectively burned over 40 acres of land Wednesday, officials report.

Restaurants, bakeries and, of course, grocery stores in the McHenry County area are seeing the impact of higher egg prices.

The soaring cost of eggs has prompted many McHenry County businesses to raise their prices or limit purchases, though some are starting to see relief.

A former Woodstock man pleaded guilty Monday to an attempted Harvard home invasion and was sentenced to four years in prison.

Woodstock resident Gunner Dunnett recently came away as the winner from the North American region during a competition for Caterpillar technicians in Australia.

McHenry County property transfers for the weeks of Dec. 19, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.

McHenry County property transfers for the week of Dec. 12-20, 2024

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Craig Ragusin is remembered for his career as a commercial roofer and for being an avid outdoor enthusiast.

Here are a few fun things to do this weekend in the McHenry County area.

A new marijuana dispensary has become the first to open its doors in Woodstock.

A Woodstock man has admitted to bruising a 3-year-old child, and in a separate case, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

A Woodstock man with a past conviction for burglary to a vehicle pleaded guilty Monday to residential burglary.

The McHenry County Coroner has identified the man killed in a March 3 crash near Bull Valley as 25-year-old Nathaniel Hofmann of Wonder Lake.

Clearbrook has opened a new community integrated living home in Woodstock for people with developmental disabilities.

The Route 47 widening in Woodstock is imminent, but the city is mulling whether to take on debt to cover its share of project-related expenses.

Woodstock-area businesses and community members received recognition Friday evening at the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual awards gala.

A Woodstock man was out of county jail on cash bond in two previous cases when arrested and charged last week with possessing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

The paper straw business Boss Straw has been hurt since President Trump's move to ban them from federal buildings. Owner and Trump voter Guy Spinelli wrote an open letter asking Trump not to put him out of business.

McHenry County might soon house “forensic detainees” in the county jail from other jurisdictions. That includes those who are unfit to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity.

McHenry County voters can head over to the polls starting Monday to decide who will lead their municipalities, school boards and other local offices.

High winds and dry, warm conditions have elevated the risks of brush fires, prompting the National Weather Service in Chicago to issue a red flag warning for the region through midnight Friday night.

Nearly 10 acres were burned Thursday afternoon in an out-of-control “controlled” burn in Woodstock, officials said.

A man has been found guilty of exposing himself to a woman while at a Woodstock fitness center, court records indicate.

Woodstock is seeking a developer and a new occupant for two significant commercial space downtown.

Gregory A. Hanson: After eight years of discussion and planning about the Route 47 project, the City of Woodstock should have a well thought out and executable plan ready to go on Day 1