Developers are looking to construct an age-restricted apartment building in Crystal Lake with the aim to be more affordable compared to other units in the area.

Unique Japanese discount retail store Daiso is taking over the shuttered BuyBuy Bay property in Crystal Lake with a grand opening this weekend, becoming one of the first in the state and Midwest.

Morbid Mementos opened March 1 in downtown Elgin. The store sells taxidermy, bone art, jewelry, perfume oils, candles, books and more.

Three McHenry retail stores - two from the Riverwalk Shoppes and one recent relocation - opened this week to take advantage of the crowds during ShamROCKS the Fox

The new season will not only include plenty of blockbuster films, but tribute weekends to different stars, genres and directors, as well as fun events throughout the summer and fall.

The McHenry County Board is set to decide the fate of a potential gravel pit and ready-mix plant near Marengo that many area residents oppose.

Patrick Gorniak has been an employee of the city of McHenry for 40 years. This year, he received the local chamber's highest honor.

Two McHenry County-area stores are on the list of Jo-Ann Fabrics that are closing.

Joann plans to close 500 of its 850 craft and fabric stores – including several across northern Illinois – the company announced on Tuesday.