Skiers and snowboarders that to the slopes at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

More housing could be coming to Crystal Lake as developers propose a plan to build more than 100 owner-occupied townhomes near the Three Oaks Recreation Area.

Crystal Lake-based High School District 155 continues to grow partnerships with local businesses in its third year of the Career Experiences Program, which provides “micro internships” for students.

Derek Bibbings had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Marengo's boys basketball team beat Harvard 51-38 in the teams' annual FNBO Challenge on Friday night for only its second win this season.

Crystal Lake South wasn't shy about where it shot from Friday night. The Gators knocked down 10 3-pointers en route to a 56-47 win over Jacobs in Fox Valley Conference action.

The McHenry County Department of Health hit a snag in their plans to renovate and add onto their building in Crystal Lake as planning commissioners deny the request due to concrete material choices.

Hampshire has turned its season around since a 1-7 start, Huntley continues to climb the Class 4A state rankings, plus info on Marian Central, Crystal Lake Central and Woodstock North in this week's Northwest Herald girls basketball notes.

Prairie Ridge junior Zoe Nanos scored a game-high 28 points Jan. 7 in the Wolves' comeback win in overtime over Burlington Central. Nanos is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

Future of the Leaf marijuana infusers, which make marijuana edibles and other products, wants to expand at its McHenry facility.

Crystal Lake Central senior Tommy McNeil continued his impressive season of redemption Thursday when he helped the Tigers beat Jacobs, 46-28, in Algonquin.

Nearly eight years after opening, Addison's Steakhouse is McHenry is moving to McHenry Country Club, called a win-win for both entities.

Kadin Malone's only basket of the game, an 18-footer at the buzzer, lifted Dundee-Crown's basketball team to a 50-49 win over Prairie Ridge on Wednesday night in a Fox Valley Conference thriller.

McHenry played a complete game Wednesday to beat Huntley 57-45 in the Warriors' first game without Adam Anwar.

Crystal Lake Central junior forward Ruby Macke was absolutely locked in Wednesday night, tallying the Tigers' first 14 first-quarter points on her way to a career-high 28 points in a commanding 53-39 win over Marian Central.

Crystal Lake's Lippold Skate Park could possibly move to Woodscreek Park as part of the renovation construction expected to start in August. The park district is seeking input.