In the past few years, steer-tailing events in DeKalb, Will, Ogle and McHenry counties, among others, have drawn widespread criticism. Some say animal abuse allegations are hard to prosecute, however.

A man who was killed during a farming accident Monday near Marengo has been identified by the McHenry County Coroner's Office.

A 38-year-old Woodstock man has died in a farming accident near Marengo Monday evening.

A suburban congressional candidate is awaiting trial in a federal fraud case alleging she misused COVID-19 relief funds.

A man accused of burglarizing a Harvard home - and discharging a weapon when the owners showed up - is already headed to prison for a separate residential burglary in another county, court records show.

A man who pleaded guilty to committing arson at a Crystal Lake residence while knowing that someone was home at the time has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. His wife was also charged.

Huntley will no longer have a stop on the planned Chicago-to-Rockford passenger rail line because the city has backed out.

Authorities said two men are suspected in a ring of thefts from Walgreens stores in Will, Kane, McHenry, Lake and Boone counties. They were allegedly found with more than $13,000 in Walgreens' product.

Catholic church leaders in northern Illinois have asked schools in their dioceses to review security policies as they pray for those affected by a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

Several northern Illinois counties have struggled in the past two years to regulate area rodeos after an animal rights group captured multiple videos of animal abuse at the events. The advocacy group's footage shows animals being hit in the face, tripped and prodded.

Lingering wildfire smoke is the reason for an air quality alert issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a large portion of northern Illinois

A man was convicted of residential burglary for stealing vehicles, a weapon and appliances from a Marengo-area home, though his lawyer contended he had nothing to do with it.

A driver suffered serious injuries from a two-vehicle crash that resulted both cars ending up in a field and one flipping Monday afternoon near Marengo, officials report.

Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.

After severe storms swept northern Illinois Thursday, the region faces increased fire risk and wind advisories Friday.

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois, the National Weather Service reports.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

Photos: Take a look back at some of the Daily Chronicle's news coverage and photos taken in the aftermath of a deadly tornado on April 9, 2015, that swept through DeKalb, Lee and Boone counties, killing two Fairdale residents and injuring dozens more.

A decade after the strongest tornado to come through DeKalb County in recorded history decimated Fairdale, the scars left by the storm still are evident across the small but persisting town.

The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died in a car crash near Harvard Saturday afternoon.

Richard Rowland of Crystal Lake continued to claim his innocence of child sex assault, but was sentenced to 36 years in prison. A statement from the victim, read in cout, said he claimed his actions were “in the name of the Lord.”

Republican state Reps. Jeff Keicher and Steve Reick are inviting residents to take part in a live telephone town hall Wednesday, an opportunity to discuss issues affecting local communities.

A Huntley man has been sentenced to conditional discharge after he was accused of cruelty to dozens of animals, including a turtle, 17 cats and a dog.

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were two of 118 sworn into office Wednesday. McCombie was named the House Minority Leader.

The first freezing temperatures of the seasons are expected to roll in Tuesday night and Wednesday morning for a large portion of northern Illinois, the Nation Weather Service reports.

Two Huntley residents are accused of animal cruelty to dozens of animals and their home was deemed uninhabitable, according to authoritiies.

Plea agreement had been reached in Eric Hentges’ Ogle County offense, which occurred March 4.

A springtime winter weather advisory has been issued for DeKalb, Lee, Ogle and McHenry counties through noon Wednesday, bringing with it a potential for two to four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Rep. Bill Foster, other leaders in the community touch on opioid addiction and what they're doing to combat it

Democratic voters in Illinois’ 11th congressional district chose between incumbent Bill Foster and challenger Qasim Rashid, both of Naperville, on Tuesday.

Political primary contests in the suburbs will help determine which party controls Congress for the next two years

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville is defending his votes on three Republican-led bills his current political challenger says would’ve chipped away at the legislation commonly called Obamacare.

The Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seats have similar stances about the war in Gaza but plenty of differences as well

Question: What local road and bridge projects should be a priority to get done in the district? Answer: Continuing improvements to Route 47 should be a priority as it becomes a major artery that runs most of the length of the district.

What is your position on climate change and what should be done about it? Qasim Rashid: The Climate Crisis is real. It is caused by human activity and fossil fuels. And it is the most pressing threat to the planet and all its residents.

All three Republicans seeking the party’s nomination for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat support allowing states to determine whether abortion is legal.

An Illinois-based, regional office of a powerful labor union for autoworkers has rescinded its endorsement of the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District

Republican candidate for Congress in the 11th District share their views on the Jan. 6 Capitol breach.

Any private landowners with forests, from homeowners to farmers, can apply for the Improving Oak Ecosystem Health in the Great Lakes Region in Northeastern Illinois program until March 29.

A Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Foster has raised more from individual donors, but the incumbent has taken in more overall

The three Republicans hoping to represent Illinois’ 11th District in Congress debated immigration, reproductive rights and other issues facing the nation Tuesday night in an online forum.

Incumbent Foster takes on Rashid at a sometimes disruptive event at Nichols Library

Weather officials have words of warning for those debating whether to travel today in northern Illinois: If at all possible, don’t do it.

A heavy, wet snow is expected to begin falling Monday night for most of northern Illinois and last all day Tuesday, bringing with it almost a foot of snow in some areas and chances of freezing rain further south, forecasts show.

Lee, Ogle, Boone and Winnebago counties are now at high for COVID hospitalizations; severals others in the northern Illinois region have moved to medium.

Crystal Lake-based roofing company RAES Solutions is hoping to make donating food as easy as possible this holiday season by coordinating a holiday mobile food drive.

The first day of candidate filing for Illinois’ March 2024 primary election revealed potential interparty contests in five suburban congressional districts.

Both drivers were taken to hospitals in Rockford after being rescued from their cars.