Fox Lake

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will host an open house presenting the preliminary flood maps for portions of the Nippersink Creek Watershed from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Nippersink Public Library, 5418 Hill Road in Richmond.

A Spring Grove woman who admitted to leaving the scene of a crash where she killed a man was sentenced Thursday to two years probation. The man’s brother said the sentence “is an insult.”

An 18-year-old Indian Creek man was identified as the motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night near Fox Lake and Spring Grove, the McHenry County coroner said.

A motorcycle driver involved in a crash with another vehicle Sunday evening in Fox Lake has died.

It’s just been a week since that other election, but for many McHenry County communities, filing begins Tuesday for the next one – the local election, which takes place April 1.

The driver of a motorcycle was thrown off the bike, transported with critical injuries Sunday in crash near Wisconsin line. Driver of second vehicle was also taken to Northwestern Medicine - McHenry Hospital with minor injuries.

A Crystal Lake man awaiting sentencing in a federal Ponzi scheme and accused of stealing from a McHenry County veterans group has been allowed some contact with members of that group while he works at a Fox Lake bar.

The Lake County Division of Transportation is nearing completion on a preliminary engineering study for improvements to Rollins Road in Fox Lake.

Republican McHenry County Board District 6 member and candidate Carl Kamienski answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 6 candidate Arne Waltmire answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Arrest warrants have been obtained for three males for burglaries to Lake County area smoke shops.

A McHenry man has been charged in connection with an incident along Route 12 in Fox Lake in which he turned in front of a police squad and then tried “arrest” the officer, police said.

The Fox Lake Police Department has obtained an 18-count indictment in connection with child sexual abuse images and aggravated criminal sexual abuse against Arthur L. Jenkins, 78, of Bristol, Wisconsin.

A Fox Lake couple were followed home from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines and robbed of their earnings by armed men, police said.

A Spring Grove woman is accused of pushing an elderly man down, leaving him on the toilet for hours and leaving him on the ground after a fall, according to a criminal complaint.

Ray Chevrolet believes in the power of community and the importance of giving back.

Jeeps on the Run, a McHenry-area Jeep owners club, is sponsoring their 12th annual Toys for Tots run by raffling off a 2024 Jeep Wrangler, donated by Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fox Lake.

Woodstock signs off on a new marijuana dispensary, which would be its first.

A Lake County judge has sentenced a man to 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of a Fox Lake man.

The Fall Festival, sponsored by Grant Township and the Village of Fox Lake, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Grant Township Center, 26725 W. Molidor Road.

A Fox Lake woman was arrested Aug. 19 after police say she fled at speeds of over 100 mph from sheriff’s deputies.

Investigators believe pet dogs turned the knobs on a stove, leading to a fire that seriously damaged a home near Spring Grove.

National Night Out events are taking place around McHenry County over the next few days.

Smokehouse, Illinois’ first dispensary located right on the water in Fox Lake opened on Friday, July 25,2024. The dispensary, located at 44 U.S. Route 12, features boat slips so customers on the Fox River Chain of Lakes can boat right up to the dispensary.

The new cannabis dispensary in Fox Lake, Smokehouse, boasts something new for Illinois' marijuana marketplace: boat slips for customers on the water.

Fireworks, as well as festivals, food, parades and live music are in store around in McHenry County during the Fourth of July week – and beyond.

The McDonald’s at 40 S. Route 12 in Fox Lake celebrated its reopening May 30.

Classic Cinemas proudly rolls out the red carpet, inviting residents of Lake and McHenry counties to an unparalleled movie-going experience and the grand opening of four brand-new auditoriums at the Fox Lake location.

The Fox Lake Police Department announced the results of its efforts to crack down on distracted driving in April.

McHenry dispatcher Tracy McNamara comes from a long line of first responders, including her father who was a volunteer firefighter. Dispatchers, she said, are often the first contact for people on what can be the worst days of their lives.

A Fox Lake home is a complete loss following a fire late Saturday night. No injuries reported.

Fox Lake Grade School District 114 recently announced a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools.

A woman accused of selling a fatal dose of heroin and fentanyl to a man in a Spring Grove gas station pleaded guilty to a possession charge and was sentenced to four years and six months in prison.

McHenry County is dealing with both a flood risk and a winter weather advisory that could bring more snow.

To celebrate area teachers during Illinois’ Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, state Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, is launching his first annual “My Inspirational Teacher” essay contest.

Harvard agreed to a two-year pilot program allowing residents to keep a limited number of chickens on their property.

Here's what will you pay in sales tax if a McHenry County-wide Mental Health Board sales tax referendum and Marengo local sales tax referendum are approved.

State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, is inviting constituents who need to complete a basic driver services task through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to sign up for a Mobile DMV event he is hosting on Feb. 22 at the Volo Bog Visitors Center.

Richmond, Spring Grove, Fox Lake and Volo village presidents share their state of the village reports at annual Chain O' Lakes Chamber of commerce luncheon.

A Fox Lake man was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to charges alleging he rammed a Spring Grove patrol vehicle while fleeing in a stolen pickup truck.

Those charged with felonies the week of Dec. 17-23, 2023 by the Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Hebron, Huntley, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Marengo, Spring Grove and Woodstock police departments, as well as the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

A pedestrian who was struck and killed Dec. 3 in Fox Lake has been identified as a resident of Virginia, authorities said.

State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, is partnering with the Johnsburg Public Library and Versiti to host a Season of Giving Blood Drive, which will also be collecting nonperishable food items to support local food pantries this holiday season.

With registrations for the 2023 Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run nearing capacity, event organizers are reminding the public that neither Jeep ownership nor run participation are necessary to join in the fun of the after-party.

The Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee from School Districts 114, 124 and 37 hosted a Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at Stanton Middle School in Fox Lake.

The Bilingual Parents Advisory Committee from School Districts 114, 124 and 37 is hosting a Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at Stanton Middle School in Fox Lake.

Holly Blanchette received the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for her exceptional achievements in real estate.

Many of the costumes that the NICU newborns wear for Halloween are handmade; parents say they help lift spirits during stressful time.

The Lake County Major Crime Task Force and Round Lake Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old Fox Lake boy.

The Fall Festival put on by Grant Township and the Village of Fox Lake took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Grant Township Community Center in Ingleside.