Bitter cold to greet voters on Election Day in northern Illinois; subzero wind chills as polls openMarch 16, 2026 at 7:40 pm CDT
Winter weather briefly closes an early voting location at Crystal Lake library March 16, 2026 at 6:36 pm CDT
Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakersMarch 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm CDT
Woodstock horse rescue launches program to help domestic violence survivorsMarch 16, 2026 at 3:23 pm CDT
Where the Chicago Bears’ left tackle situation stands a week into NFL free agencyMarch 16, 2026 at 2:38 pm CDT
McHenry shopping center with Aldi, Kohl’s sells for $13.7MMcHenry Town Center McHenry, anchored by Aldi and Kohl's, has sold for $13.74 million.By Janelle Walker●March 16, 2026 at 7:22 pm CDT
Retired teacher from Crystal Lake makes books and toys charity an official nonprofitBy Michelle Meyer●March 16, 2026 at 3:19 pm CDT
RSV warning issued for McHenry County as it spreads at high rate later than usual this yearBy Claire O'Brien●March 16, 2026 at 2:02 pm CDT
McHenry County College’s Middle School Career Quest opens young kids’ minds to future careersBy Janelle Walker●March 15, 2026 at 4:41 pm CDT
GalleryPhotos: McHenry's 2026 ShamROCKS the Fox ParadeBy Gregory Shaver●March 15, 2026 at 10:28 am CDT
2026 Northwest Herald Girls Bowler of the Year: Huntley’s Ashlyn TenglinBy Alex Kantecki●March 14, 2026 at 5:00 am CDT
IHSA members vote to move up start of 2026 preseason By J.T. Pedelty●February 13, 2026 at 1:24 pm CST
Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 350: IHSA expands football playoffs: Why, and what happens now?By Steve Soucie●December 16, 2025 at 4:09 pm CST
That Arena Rock Show returns to Egyptian Theatre March 28By Shaw Local News Network●March 16, 2026 at 9:01 am CDT
Bears Insider Podcast Episode 453: Have the Chicago Bears done enough in free agency?By Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar●March 16, 2026 at 12:25 pm CDT
Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors - and Trump family - love them