Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon city comptroller convicted of embezzling $53.7 million from the city – pegged as the largest municipal theft in U.S. history – is among one of roughly 1,500 people granted clemency by President Joe Biden just weeks before he leaves office.

City of Dixon outraged after Crundwell’s prison sentence commuted by President Biden.

St. Charles Planning and Development Committee members postponed review of owners' request to demolish the Barry House built in 1844

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A procession of fire trucks, school busses and parents paraded Thursday through Spring Valley with the JFK seventh-grade girls basketball team. The Wildcats will face Mt. Sterling Brown County in the IESA Class 2A State Championship at 7:30p.m.

Tracy Bedeker of Seneca was named the fifth chair of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Wednesday. She will serve as chair for 2025 and 2026.

The McHenry VFW's Queen of Hearts jackpot is once again topping $1 million and has rolled over yet again in the latest drawing. Here's all you need to know about the game.

The McHenry County Conservation District will hold a day of holiday fun Saturday, Dec. 14, at Glacial Park.

The business incubator houses 24, 1,500-square-foot units for small business owners to grow their operations in a low-rate lease space with access to workplace amenities, equipment and two loading docks.

The Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist celebrated the season with its 20th annual display of 50 nativity sets from around the world.