Gregory Shaver

Craig Taylor of Crystal Lake, a veteran and single dad, received kitchen upgrades through the new initiative created by Dawn Bremer and Michael Adams at McHenry-based Bremer Team-Keller Williams Success Realty. The Home Depot in McHenry is assisting with many of the projects.

A look back at the week in sports in the Northwest Herald by Gregory Shaver, Scott Anderson, and Patrick Kunzer for the Shaw Local News Network

When Gail Gilbert's new puppy suddenly stopped being able to use its legs normally, she was told to euthanize the animal. Her refusal led her to make a feature-length documentary called "Puppy Love." Upcoming screenings will benefit Helping Paws animal shelter in Woodstock.

John Smith had a more elaborate model train set that he provided to the Illinois Railway Museum in Union when he downsized. He shares this smaller one in the McHenry community where he lives.

In the 1980s, Henri and June Giugni introduced four pairs of trumpeters swans to a manmade lake on their property near Harvard. Decades later, there are now dozens of trumpeter swans that return to the area each winter.

McHenry County has many metaphysical shops that carry crystals, tarot cards, herbs and more for spiritual connection, healing or just some "witchy" fun.

A large police presence on a street near Wonder Lake Thursday was followed by an announcement from authorities that two people were 'possibly' shot there.

On Oct. 9, 2023, an explosion rocked Woodstock that leveled one house, burned another to a shell and damaged about 20 buildings. Here's a look back at images from that day and since.

Honey the golden retriever is the McHenry County courthouse's new support dog.

Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster in the classic TV series "The Munsters," signed autographs and chatted with fans at McHenry Outdoor Theater Wednesday.

Crystal Lake treated to Ice Cream Fest

Students returned to the classroom on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for the first day of School at McHenry's Landmark Elementary School. The school that serves around 200 students has a year round calendar.

Despite rain, people enjoy the Crystal Lake’s annual Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Crystal Lake. This year’s parade feature close to 100 units.

Summer's officially underway at McHenry County beaches, pools, lakes and splash pads.

In honor of Father's Day, we offer some of our favorite photos of fathers and sons and fathers and daughters taken over the last year.