A Milwaukee woman is accused of stealing perfume and cologne from Ulta stores in McHenry County and has past retail theft convictions in Wisconsin and Illinois, according to authorities and court records.

Sandbagging has begun in spots along the Fox River as its levels are expected to continue rising into next week following several inches of rain over recent days. A flood warning is in place for McHenry, Kane and Lake counties.

Huntley officials want to make beekeeping cheaper and easier for hobbyists, but aren’t OK with allowing it on smaller lots.

Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-thru coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.

Crystal Lake Central faces Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference girls soccer match on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Huntley High School.

Prosecutors allege that a convicted felon who lives in Crystal Lake sexually assaulted a 9-year-old child he knows several times over the course of three years.

Four Crystal Lake police officers received an award for their heroic efforts in rescuing residents from a house fire in February.

Kelleher + Holland LLC, touted as one of the Chicago area’s largest full-service suburban law firms, has announced the opening of a Crystal Lake office.

McHenry faces Crystal Lake South in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Crystal Lake South High School.

Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition is a state-of-the-art live performance that combines cutting-edge animatronics, dazzling visuals and high-energy storytelling for the ultimate family-friendly adventure.

The McHenry County Department of Health has reopened its Crystal Lake facility after about a year of renovations.

Plans for a five-story building with commercial space and nearly 100 apartments for Fox River Grove's Block B got the nod from the local planning board. The Village Board has final say.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County’s upcoming annual gala has a new name and venue this year.

Friends since middle school, two McHenry County women have started Here for the Plot, a mobile bookshop that is making appearances at farmers markets, craft fairs and other events.

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A School District 300 elementary school teacher is facing six felony battery charges after authorities said he got into a physical altercation outside a Crystal Lake bar.

Bill Foster talked about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Trump should be removed during a Crystal Lake town hall meeting Wednesday evening.

The Crystal Lake McDonald’s is getting a fresh start with a brand-new building and a reconfigured site to improve traffic.

Jacobs vs. Prairie Ridge in a Fox Valley Conference softball game on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Prairie Ridge High School.

Cary-Grove vs. Prairie Ridge in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Prairie Ridge High School.

McHenry County has a system that will alert you if someone files a deed on your house. The program has been enhanced to also alert law enforcement.

From bleeding to narrow stools, patients across northern Illinois say early signs of colorectal cancer were missed. What doctors say to watch for

Huntley faces Crystal Lake Central in a Fox Valley Conference softball game on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Salvation Army of McHenry County's new and improved emergency vehicle canteen provides food and drinks to those affected by and responding to local disasters.

Kathleen Narusis rose up the ranks at Home State Bank in Crystal Lake at a time when it less common for women to get such opportunities. She's one of the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction recipients.

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Another McHenry County student will be competing on the national spelling bee stage after taking home the top spot in the regional tournament last month.

A single-family home in Crystal Lake that sold for $741,000 is near the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County over the past week

A Crystal Lake industrial building caught fire Saturday afternoon.

For nearly 30 years, Moms of McHenry County have been saving other moms money via its semiannual KidsStuff Resale event. The next sale is coming up this month.

Lakewood’s Village Manager will be retiring this summer after serving in the position for five years, officials report.

A Wonder Lake man has pleaded guilty to possessing an image of child sex abuse and was sentenced to five years in prison.

A new "dirty" soda and sub shop has opened in downtown Crystal Lake, complete with a theme that transports customers back to the 1990s, with an emphasis on grunge, rock and rap music that defined the era.

Crystal Lake’s downtown Depot Park is seeing major changes with a multi-million-dollar renovation that includes a new holiday tree that pays homage to a distinguished family name with deep Crystal Lake roots.

The conviction and sentencing of a DCFS case worker – accused of not protecting a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy from his abusive mother, who eventually killed him – was upheld by an appellate court.

A Crystal Lake man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Chicago parking garage near Millennium Park, police said.

The body of 5-year-old AJ Freund of Crystal Lake was found in 2019. This timeline runs from his parents' troubles before his death to when he was first reported missing to the convictions of his parents and a DCFS worker involved in his case.

Audiences can expect a powerful, nostalgic, and high-energy evening that honors Rod Stewart's timeless music.

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A Crystal Lake-based nonprofit medical clinic is seeing a surge of clients as health insurance costs skyrocket, leaving many to go without health insurance altogether.

A rural residence in Woodstock that sold for $910,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County during the past week

A poetry panel is scheduled for Sunday, at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

The Crystal Lake Chamber Foundation has announced plans for its 13th annual GEM Leadership Celebration and the winners of its GEM Leadership awards.

The Trump and Truth Store, which moved to Crystal Lake following an eviction from the shop’s previous location in Huntley, is shutting its doors, at least temporarily.

The McHenry County trial has again been delayed for a Crystal Lake man accused of bilking a local veterans’ group – and who is now in federal prison term for an $8 million Ponzi scheme.

The event is dedicated to the haunting stories of Edgar Allan Poe and will feature four crafted cocktails, each with a theme related to the spooky tales.

The home at 4111 Steeple Run in Crystal Lake was sold on March 10 for $741,000

McHenry County College will raise tuition rates by $5 per credit hour starting in the fall semester.

A Crystal Lake man with four past DUI violations is now accused of a fifth and allegedly told officers during a traffic stop that he “had drank a ... ton.”

A lawsuit was filed against the Cary police for engaging in a police pursuit that resulted in a crash, permanently injuring a man last year in Crystal Lake.