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.

Severe cold headed into the area for the weekend has cause some disruption to weekend plans.

No horses were injured after a barn caught on fire and the owner successfully extinguished it Wednesday afternoon near Woodstock, officials report.

More of the roof and walls at Thompson’s Appliance in Woodstock caved in Sunday morning, Dece. 7.

A new hotel is still planned for downtown Woodstock - but with some changes, including how long it will take.

A judge said a Woodstock woman in jail on drug charges “made several phone calls” to her roommate about “hiding narcotics still in her residence.”

McHenry County businesses are having another go at Small Business Saturday this weekend after last week’s promotion was mostly derailed by almost a foot of snow that blanketed the region.

City officials don’t have a set timeline on when a portion of Clay Street in downtown Woodstock will reopen, as a roof cave-in at Thompson’s Appliances has raised fears the building could collapse.

The roof of a business in downtown Woodstock has collapsed, causing the block to be shut down amid concerns of further collapse.

A Woodstock man is accused of giving a Richmond officer false identification during a traffic stop while being sought on an arrest warrant and in possession of drugs.

A Woodstock woman was denied pretrial release after being charged with having over 3 ounces of cocaine, court records show.

People pack the Woodstock Square for the Lighting of the Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Woodstock. The annual event featured brass music, caroling, free doughnuts and cider, food trucks, festive selfie stations and shopping.

An Elgin man, arrested in Woodstock with an Algonquin woman, is accused of possessing possession with intent to deliver cocaine, a Class X felony, according to a criminal complaint.

Unique Nails is moving down the street from its downtown Woodstock location, with help from the city.

As Small Business Saturday approaches, McHenry County chambers of commerce are encouraging the community to support local enterprises.

Tree-lightings, parade and festival about this holiday season in the McHenry County area, starting right after Thanksgiving and through Christmas.

After 30 years in the retail industry and a few years with the McHenry chamber, Amy Humbracht is now president of the Woodstock chamber.

The annual Christmas Tree Walk, opens Friday, Nov. 28, following the Lighting of the Square.

A Marengo man is among five charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty in connection to a Woodstock-area rodeo, including men from Sleepy Hollow, Hampshire, Belvidere and a teen from Lockport, court records show.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5 p.m., greeting children near the Santa Hut on Benton Street.

There's a road closure in Woodstock Monday morning because of a water main break.

Woodstock native Daniel Rausch will perform with The 4 C Notes at the Opera House on Saturday, Dec. 6.

McHenry County businesses and organizations were awarded for innovation and collaboration at this year's McHenry County Economic Development Corp. dinner and awards banquet.

A car rolled over after a crash Saturday near Woodstock.

"Exes of Christmas Past" was filmed mostly in Woodstock, with some scenes shot in Lake County. The film is making its streaming debut.

Members of the Knights of Columbus held a ceremony and placed flags at the gravesites of veterans Tuesday in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery, in Woodstock. Members of the Knights of Columbus Patriotic 4th Degree from the Bishop Boylan Assembly placed American flags at nearly 140 veterans gravesites in the cemetery. Bob Schafer stated: "As members of the Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus, we want to remember those veterans that are at this final resting place. They all contributed to the freedom we enjoy in the USA, and we are here to show our appreciation and respect for their service.”

McHenry worked with the American Legion to light up the city for Operation Green Light, honoring Veterans Day. And see other Veterans Day events.

There’s no missing the new artwork that’s been installed in the center of a roundabout in Woodstock.

Two people were rescued from a house fire in Woodstock Saturday morning.

Michael Iwanicki, superintendent of the McHenry County Veteran's Commission, is set to retire following 27 years with agency.

As a Marine, Rick Prescott of McHenry helped build a tent city for Vietnamese refugees at Camp Pendleton in California. It put him on a path to a life of serving others.

The Records Department record store near Woodstock Square has outgrown its space for the second time in its roughly two-year run.

After almost two hours of discussion and public criticism, the Woodstock City Council rejected a proposal to install security cameras on the Woodstock Square – for now.

Dolores Catania, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and Sonja Morgan of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will host a live, no-holds-barred conversation.

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services, a Woodstock nonprofit, is building "three-quarter" sober living apartments for those past the initial stages of recovery.

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman will have no GOP primary opponent next year and is so far unopposed for a second term. How else is the 2026 primary shaping up in the county?

McHenry County nonprofit organization leaders are expressing fears of increasing demand, lack of housing affordability and childcare services in the area as the federal government cuts SNAP and Medicaid benefits.

McHenry County food pantries are trying to stock up as much as they can and are reporting that as the need has increased, so too have donations. But uncertainty over SNAP benefits remains.

Donors, volunteers and clients made for a busy day at the Woodstock Food Pantry Friday. Many awaited a judge's ruling on whether SNAP food stamp benefits would continue during the government shutdown.

A wooded area near Woodstock houses a little known, long-abandoned and vandalized cemetery from the 1800s. McHenry County's treasurer hopes to find an entity to care for the property and the graves.

Morris hosted Woodstock for a 4A first round varsity football playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31.

Businesses in downtown Woodstock and Crystal Lake welcomed kids of all ages for trick-or-treating Friday.

Mike Domek started TicketsNow.com, sold it to Ticketmaster and, with his earnings, founded Bunker Hill Farms near Woodstock to raise millions for charity. With his death in June, the resort is shutting down.

Most McHenry County communities will have their sanctioned trick-or-treating hours on Halloween Friday.

Search our table to see what designation your McHenry County school received on the 2025 school report card.

A 38-year-old Woodstock man has died in a farming accident near Marengo Monday evening.

Leadership Greater McHenry County has tapped a McHenry County College official to lead the organization.

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman was among the countywide officeholders who filed nominating petitions Monday to run in the Spring 2026 primary election. Tadelman is seeking his second term, so far without opposition.