A Crystal Lake man who pleaded guilty to secretly videotaping his stepdaughter and possessing mushrooms was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in jail.

McHenry County is looking to collect storm damage data while towns begin debris clean-up from the strong thunderstorms that knocked out power to thousands.

While pickleball remains the fastest growing sport, municipalities across northern Illinois are looking to the latest fads of pump tracks, futsal courts and inclusive playgrounds to add in public park renovations

The village-owned RedTail Golf Club in Lakewood will be adding two golf simulators this fall with the village manager betting her job that they will make a profit over the winter despite board concerns on the golf club’s finances.

Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience will perform Sept. 12 at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

About 1/3 of Fox River Grove remained without power Sunday afternoon after storms rolled through the McHenry County region Saturday afternoon and evening.

ComEd reported more than 60,000 customers from Freeport to Joliet were without power following a Saturday storm.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

A strong thunderstorm rolled through McHenry County on Saturday, Aug. 16, downing trees and interrupting power.

Mercyhealth health care system agreed to pay over $1 million to employees and offered to reinstate employees after the company terminated workers for refusing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy for religious reasons.

After municipal leaders of Lakewood and Crystal Lake issued statements slamming the Crystal Lake Park District for terminating an intergovernmental agreement that structures boat sticker fees, a new proposed agreement may be on horizon.

A woman injured when crossing train tracks in Crystal Lake and collided with Union Pacific Railroad maintenance machinery Tuesday morning was cited for driving around railroad gates, officials said.

A group of residents concerned over recent actions by the newly elected Crystal Lake park board gathered for a rally outside Park District headquarters.

The Salvation Army of McHenry County and Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 made sure students were well-equipped for the new school year at recent back-to-school events.

The Salvation Army of McHenry County and Crystal Lake School District 47 helped ensure that hundreds of local children had backpacks, supplies and haircuts to start the new school year. The district and charitable group hosted separate back-to-school fairs to connect families with resources as children return to classrooms.

A woman was injured as her car crossed train tracks in Crystal Lake and collided with Union Pacific Railroad maintenance machinery, officials say.

As community colleges take on an evolving role in recent years, Shaw Local News Network is providing details on the compensation of presidents who lead 10 of these publicly funded schools in northern Illinois.

The show will feature hilarious and talented comedians sharing their unique experiences, anecdotes and frustrations about school life and being an educator.

Was secretly filming his stepdaughter the “stupid” act of a “caring dad,” or is is Christopher Hopp, as McHenry County prosecutors assert, a “perverted stepfather?"

Most of the McHenry County Board members whose seats are up next year are planning to run for reelection.

A visitation and memorial service are planned Aug. 9 and 10 for John Blazier, who died months after both of his parents, Bob and Rosemary Blazier, who were known as "Mr. and Mrs. Crystal Lake."

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach is closed for a second consecutive day over elevated bacteria levels Saturday.

The Salvation Army has announced new leadership for its Crystal Lake location.

Property transfers with addresses and prices for the week of May 27-June 4.

Nicor Gas is proposing a rate increase of over 9%, which it says it needs to keep up infrastructure. Advocates and customers shared opinions at a recent public hearing in Elgin.

Crystal Lake's National Night Out Thursday included the chance to meet first responders; see, touch and climb into their vehicles; watch a drone demonstration and paint handprints on a squad car. Also on hand were a DJ, face painter and balloon artist.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach season ended early due to another high bacteria closure Friday.

Doug Jennings has died; he founded Crystal Lake-based transportation and fulfillment company JA Frate, known for its trailers that pay tribute to fallen local servicemen and women.

People heading into Chicago from the Woodstock Metra station soon will be able to stay in a warming center while waiting for the train.

McHenry County is starting its budget process from an unenviable place, where expenses are expected to outpace revenue, even if the county takes the maximum property tax increase it can.

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to stop Republicans from a quorum for gerrymandering spoke via Zoom Wednesday night at a special meeting of the Kane County Democratic Women.

Best Friends Girl will honor the music of The Cars, celebrating their illustrious career spanning over 35 years.

An Algonquin charged with drug offenses was on probation in McHenry County and on pretrial release for allegations in Kane County that he possessed images of child sexual abuse, court records show.

The Community Foundation for McHenry County has announced the distribution of more than $700,000 in grant and scholarship funding as part of its annual competitive grant cycle.

National Night Out events take place Tuesday and Thursday around McHenry County.

Metra is temporarily canceling two inbound and two outbound trains on the Union Pacific Northwest line that runs through McHenry County.

Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake held its Night Owl Bike Ride fundraiser Saturday. Cyclists from around the area explored the city under the stars and also raised money for the local performing arts center, which held an after party.

A Crystal Lake woman whose husband admitted he secretly videotaped her daughter said their home was in “chaos” and they were trying to protect the 16-year-old.

A Chicago man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine during a Crystal Lake drug buy and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Twenty-one students ranging from third to eighth grade are participating in Huntley's farmers market Saturday, Aug. 2, selling what they make, including dog toys, candles, soap and fidgets. Other markets have youth programs too.

The Huntley Farmers Market is bringing kids in to sell their homemade goods. Other local farmers markets, including Woodstock's and The Dole's in Crystal Lake, also offer kids as young as 5 the chance to participate.

Three Illinois lawmakers on Thursday called for reform for the Department of Children and Family Services after the death of a young person in foster care was not reported to lawmakers.

"Hearing loss is often associated with several other health conditions," writes Dr. Mary Agulo of Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic-Crystal Lake.

The Crystal Lake Park District Police bestowed a first-of-its-kind award to a sergeant to recognize her efforts in helping a suicidal person.

Enjoy a bike ride around Crystal Lake, followed by the Night Owl After Party at Raue Center.

A former Huntley Little League volunteer treasurer is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the league over multiple dates in 2022, court records show.

This high-energy tribute brings the music and spirit of Billy Joel to life in an unforgettable live concert experience.

State Rep. Steve Reick, R-Woodstock, is running for a sixth term in the Illinois House.

First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake has launched a $3.5 million capital campaign to repair and preserve its historic structures. The congregation formed in 1842.

Prairie-Grove based organization the Climber Protection Group aims to raise awareness of the lack of safety regulations for tower climbers that cell phone carriers heavily rely on to provide continuous coverage.