Crystal Lake South played stifling defense and ran away from Grayslake Central Thursday for a 64-30 win to claim its spot in the Jacobs' Hinkle Holiday Classic championship game.

A 19-year-old Crystal Lake person faces felony charges and is accused of reckless driving and causing a head-on car crash that resulted in serious injuries over the summer in Algonquin.

McHenry's Debbie Koerber is closer to getting the kidney she needs. Her prospective donor is a friend whose family has donated to others in need.

Johnsburg's Ashton Stern sank three 3s in the first quarter and sophomore Trey Toussaint added three more in the second. The Skyhawks made 11 3s in the first half alone and beat Prairie Ridge 70-49 to reach the consolation championship at Jacobs' Hinkle Holiday Classic.

Fox Lake was selected to receive a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the State of Illinois.

One person suffered serious injuries in a car crash Monday afternoon in Crystal Lake that closed down parts of Route 14 for over three hours.

Crystal Lake-based Nunda Masonic Lodge #169 has presented its Mason of the Year Award to Thomas McNulty.

New Year’s Eve and Groundhog Day celebrations are right around the corner in McHenry County.

Experience the magic of Elvis with 'The King in Concert,' featuring Jimmy Holmes, on Saturday, Jan. 11.