Hebron

Four months after Chief of Police Juanita Gumble was forced from office, the Hebron Village Board this week confirmed the appointment of Peter Goldman, with Village President Robert Shelton breaking a 3-3 tie.

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.

Scores of McHenry County men fought for the Union side during the Civil War, and in many other conflicts throughout history.

Republican McHenry County Board District 8 incumbent Tracie Von Bergen answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 8 challenger Dawn Milarski answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Students from schools throughout northern Illinois learn about and gets hands-on experience with various industries earlier this month during SkillsUSA Illinois' first Industry Pathways Career Experience event at Johnsburg High School.

Rylie Hope Mogan of Hebron died at 21 of cancer. Her mother and other loved ones now carry on her mission of providing care packages to other young cancer patients through the group Hope for Warriors.

Real estate transactions in McHenry County for the week of Sept. 23, 2024.

A house remains habitable after a fire broke out at the rear of a home Wednesday night in Harvard, officials report.

Two people who were apparently shot at a home near Wonder Lake Thursday survived and were taken by medical helicopters to separate hospitals.

A large police presence on a street near Wonder Lake Thursday was followed by an announcement from authorities that two people were 'possibly' shot there.

A Hebron man who was not wearing a helmet when he crashed his 1983 Honda Motorcycle Friday is listed in serious but stable condition.

People enjoy an early autumn day on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, doing the McHenry County Farm Stroll, a self-guided tour of 11 family farms in McHenry County that featured demonstrations and products for sale at eleven farms in McHenry County.

People might be able to bike from the Prairie Trail to Moraine Hills in McHenry.

Explore homes and farms during the Crystal Lake Housewalk and McHenry County Farm stroll this weekend.

Dan Hart now owns seven restaurants in Kane and McHenry counties, including the new Mexican-American restaurant Whiskey Diablo in McHenry. It is his second venue in the city.

Solar farms have been controversial, but two new ones have been approved in Woodstock and near Wonder Lake.

A 40-year-old Woodstock man was identified Thursday as the second victim of a double fatal UTV crash near Hebron late Saturday

A UTV crash caused the deaths of two Harvard men after their UTV crashed late Saturday near Hebron involving high speeds on a county road that does not allow those types of vehicles.

The McHenry County Coroner’s Office identified one of the men who died in a UTV crash on Thayer Road near Hebron late Saturday.

Two men from Harvard have died after a UTV, or utility terrain vehicle, crashed near Hebron late Saturday.

Property transfers in McHenry County for the week of July 10-23.

Hebron had sent a water protection plan to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, but that plan was not accepted. The village on Monday night approved spending up to $11,175 to rectify that

A second batch of mosquitoes has tested postive for West Nile Virus.

The Chain-O-Lakes Eagles R/C Airplane, Helicopter and Drone flying club had to leave its Ringwood location and are now flying out of Hebron, want to find permanent home for organization.

Members of the Chain-0-Lakes Eagles R/C Club take their planes to the sky near Hebron on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

Hebron's Garage Sale Day runs through 10 p.m. Saturday with a book sale, author appearances and '80s Street Dance.

Hebron Trustee Candace Knaack has resigned after the state's attorney asked her if she was convicted of a felony about 30 years ago. It remains unclear if she was.

Hebron's police department is now down to one sworn officer and one community service officer following the ouster of the chief and departure of another officer.

McHenry County Judge Jeffrey Hirsch was accused of driving a motorcycle almost 40 mph over the limit. He pleaded guilty to a lesser offense and completed community service.

McHenry County property transfers for the week of June 20-26, 2024.

The Dari in Hebron won't be closed for long. The ice cream shop and eatery, operated by one family for decades, is getting new owners.

Hebron Vintage has moved into the former Prairie Avenue Antiques shop in Hebron. The owner plans to focus on vintage clothing and a younger crowd

A Hampshire man pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and was sentenced to prison time.

State and McHenry County environmental officials are investigating a gasoline spill, apparently from a tanker that was at a local gas station.

A large crowd of Hebron residents showed up in support of Juanita Gumble, the first female chief in town; the board voted to dismiss her despite the outpouring.

Gasoline has leaked into the sewer system following a spill at a gas station in Hebron.

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park on Thursday joined the growing number of Democratic officials calling for President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid.

Spend a day in the park in Marengo and go on a flashlight scavenger hunt in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

Flyers about hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were torn from a wall outside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's Washington, D.C. office. His district includes parts of Lake and McHenry counties.

An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a Richmond teen accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana when he crashed in December, sending himself and another teen to the hospital in critical condition.

Some localized flooding and power outages were reported in McHenry County following waves of thunderstorms overnight and early Tuesday morning.

A McHenry County associate judge is charged with driving in his motorcycle nearly 40 mph over the speed limit, court records show.

A 15-year-old Hebron girl faces attempted murder and unlawful restraint charges after allegedly threatening her siblings with a knife. forcing them to shelter in a bathroom, on Wednesday

McHenry County residents contributed almost 8,300 pounds of food and other items during Operation Dropbox. That provided an opportunity for the county to run a simulation of the distribution of emergency supplies.

One man is in serious condition after being hit by a farm tractor at a tree nursery near Wonder Lake Thursday, according to the Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District.

Cycling Without Age McHenry County will provide free public rides with Cary Public Library, Crystal Lake Park District and the McHenry County Conservation District this year.

Women firefighters in are not new in McHenry County, but make up just 9% of firefighters here and across the country. Women say they are part of the brotherhood and see themselves as firefighters first

Just 1% of McHenry County residents now live on farms said Dan Volkers, McHenry County Farm Bureau manager. Its Ag Expo for third and fourth grade students in the county helps connect young people to the food and fibers grown where they live.

Motivational influencer Jordan Toma spoke at several McHenry County high schools this week with a message of positivity and perseverance.