More women are finding work in the traditionally male-dominated union trades amid demographic and economic shifts.

Adam and Brady Bauer combined for 35 points in Cary-Grove's win over Marian Central, and the best may be ahead for the junior twins.

Developer Redwood USA wants to build 180 rental homes off Route 120 on property that would be annexed into town.

The Lakewood Village Board voted against the police department getting a Telsa electric squad car, which was touted as a would-be first in McHenry County.

Dylan Hurckes scored 22 points and Adam Anwar 21, and visiting McHenry held off a furious late rally from Burlington Central for a 68-67 win to stay unbeaten on the season.

Huntley started strong and never let up in pinning a 40-28 loss on Crystal Lake Central in a Fox Valley Conference wrestling showdown.

Crystal Lake South freshman Gaby Dzik exploded for 23 points in the second half on her way to a career-high 30, and junior Laken LePage posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 steals in a 58-35 win over Prairie Ridge.

The wideining of Route 47 through Woodstock is near. Here's what you need to know.

Marian Central split an early-season test against some of the state's best Thursday night in Niles, beating Notre Dame 42-34 and losing to Marist 43-15.

The father of a former Crystal Lake student is suing the city and School District 47, claiming his civil rights were violated after he used a paper gun in a school project.

Johnsburg freshman Summer Toussaint has made an instant impact for the Skyhawks, most recently scoring 33 points Wednesday, and was chosen as the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Marian Central looks to defend the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic championship when the 14-team event hosted by McHenry tips off Saturday. Huntley's Anna Campanelli is off to a red-hot start, plus more in this week's girls basketball notes.

Adam Anwar scored 13 of his game-high 19 points in the second half, and McHenry held off Crystal Lake South 51-49 in a Fox Valley Conference showdown.

Business partners Lisa Smith and Will Hartford bring Biggby Coffee to McHenry, and new store marks a return home for Smith.

Former Marengo boys basketball coach Roger Cannon will be inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in May after a successful career with the Indians. He’ll join the Class of 2025 as a member of the “career coaches” category.