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Parade debuts at Very Merry Huntley Saturday – plus more holiday happenings this weekend

Local shops aim for Small Business Saturday redo after last week’s snow-out

2025-26 Northwest Herald boys swimming preview

2025 Northwest Herald Girls Tennis Players of the Year: Marian Central’s Jenna Remke and Julia Lukey

Roof of downtown Woodstock business collapses, road shut down amid concerns of further damage

McHenry’s ‘parks mayor’ Joe Stanek dies at 93

2025 Northwest Herald Boys Golfer of the Year: Burlington Central’s Tyler Samaan

Helping refugees after fall of Saigon led McHenry veteran to life of service

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

In 27 years at McHenry County commission, he’s helped veterans secure millions in health care, benefits

Canines 4 Christ ministry offers hope to veterans with help from man’s best friend

‘Functional art’: Trout Valley vet makes kitchen knives specially designed for people with disabilities

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

‘Lived history in color’: WWII hero, D-Day pilot from Fox River Grove, 105, inspires local vets to help

Legacy of World War I lingers in monuments across the area

Bravery of Civil War heroes from northern Illinois earned them highest military honor

Women’s roles in WWII: Over 13K from Illinois served

Dozens of local men died in Vietnam. Their sacrifices are still felt

Zoe Nanos, Prairie Ridge secure Fox Valley Conference win against Hampshire

Dylan Ramsey, Crystal Lake Central start strong during FVC win over McHenry

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 345: IHSA semifinal football review; Private school dominance again

What we learned in Week 13: Finals field full of familiar faces

2025 IHSA playoffs: Championship game pairings

Historic Highlights: Lombardi, Halas had unique relationship

A piece of Dixon history: Leonard Andrus, founder of Grand Detour

Roll Call: The pros and cons of lateral transfers. Police departments must carefully weigh both

Reflections: Sure would be nice to have a white Christmas once in a while

Eye On Illinois: To what extent can government reduce otherwise preventable maternity deaths?

Johnson: Celebrate the season in Genoa starting Friday

Captain Santa’s Pop-Up Bar brings holiday cheer to Port Barrington

Glen Ellyn’s Ugly Sweater Dine Around Downtown event set for Dec. 10

Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze, Tyrique Stevenson ruled out against Packers in Week 14

WGN’s Ana Belaval headlines ‘Jingle Belles Comedy’ at Raue Center Dec. 11

Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence

Cheers! Holiday experiences popping up at bars, restaurants around the suburbs