McHenry

No one was hurt after a McHenry Halloween night fire

Shelby Fairweather of Bright Nest and Lori Fisher of Preserved Peculiarities are working on a Samhain celebration at their McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, remembering deceased loved ones on Nov. 1

McHenry Township Assessor Mary Mahady is trying to unseat State Rep. Steve Reick in the 63rd district

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has been reported in two McHenry schools, and the countywide cases year to date are already double the number from all of last year.

Search our table to see what designation your McHenry County school received on the 2024 school report card.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of McHenry County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

McHenry County College will be adding new funds to its books after selling an off-campus building in McHenry to a church for $1.9 million.

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.

A McHenry woman pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft and was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay back her elderly victim the nearly $37,000 police say she stole while working as the woman’s caregiver.

Switch from an I-PASS transponder to the new I-PASS sticker at an upcoming event in McHenry.

A Lakemoor man has admitted to possessing cocaine and was sentenced to 5½ years in prison but will serve less than half that time.

Students in Duker School’s SAIL and Adjusted Learning programs in McHenry are learning by doing – and by brewing.

The deadline to apply for one of McHenry's Riverwalk Shoppes is Friday. They 10 shops work as retail incubators for small businesses, allowing its tenants to get their feet wet and experience running a retail store.

Republican McHenry County Board District 7 candidate Paul Thomas answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

A homeless man is accused of watching a video of child sexual abuse while staying at the PADS shelter in McHenry.

One person fell into the Fox River in McHenry and other went in to help. Both had to be rescued.

Republican McHenry County Board District 6 member and candidate Carl Kamienski answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board District 5 candidate Deena Krieger answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Right on the heels of that other election, filing begins for local races, which take place -- not an April Fool's joke -- on April 1, 2025.

Democratic McHenry County Board District 5 candidate Steve Firak answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board chair incumbent and candidate Mike Buehler answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

A 33-year-old McHenry man who died in a watercraft crash Sunday afternoon on the Fox River in McHenry has been identified, officials reported.

A man was airlifted with serious injuries following a crash in the Island Lake area Thursday morning.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 6 candidate Arne Waltmire answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.

Mary Mahady, the Democrat challenger in the Illinois House, 63rd District, answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Steve Reick, the incumbent Republican in the Illinois House, 63rd District, answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 7 incumbent and candidate Louisett (Lou) Ness answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democratic McHenry County Board challenger Kelli Wegener answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 3 candidate Rester Dogboe answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board District 4 candidate Mike Shorten answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Debbie Koerber has known for 25 years she'd eventually need a new kidney. The McHenry woman started advertising that need this spring, after Mayo doctors said that time is coming near

Real estate transactions in McHenry County for the week of Sept. 23, 2024.

A man died in a suspected watercraft crash Sunday afternoon on the Fox River in McHenry, officials report.

Grindhouse, horror films, including the 2003 remake of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", to be shown at McHenry Outdoor Theatre Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

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

McHenry has at least six metaphysical stores offering a mix of crystals, tarot cards, essential oils, classes and services for those seeking alternatives, spiritual connection or just some "witchy" fun.

Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Service Action will return with a Plaid Night Celebration from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry.

Firefighters were able to control a fire within 10 minutes that broke out in a bathroom Friday afternoon in McHenry, officials report.

Early voting is expanding in McHenry County countywide Monday. Here's all you need to know to cast your ballot in the Nov. 5 election early or by mail.

McHenry has been working on its comprehensive plans for the city as a whole and downtown specifically for the past 18 months. Those documents are now available for public comment.

No injuries were reported Sunday in a house fire on the 300 block of Whitmore Trail, McHenry

The Northwestern Medicine emergency departments in McHenry and Woodstock won the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award this year.

Richmond's new murals are set for an official unveiling beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, as part of Richmond’s Family Fall Fest.

Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.

A home remains habitable and no injuries reported after a fire broke out inside a wall of a Crystal Lake home Friday afternoon, officials report.

A Lake Villa man was unsuccessful in his attempt to suppress statements made after he was arrested in connection to an early-morning shooting spree in McHenry.

The idea of increasing aldermanic pay for the McHenry City Council has been rejected by council members.

After Hurricane Helene and with Hurricane Milton on the way, local groups organize aid; officials share best ways to help.

No one was reported injured in a fire overnight in McHenry that left three apartment units in converted home unlivable. Smoke detectors went off to wake up residents.