Huntley

McHenry County property transfers for Oct. 21, 2024, in the communities of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Harvard, Hebron, Huntley, Island Lake, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakemoor, Lakewood, Marengo, McHenry, Richmond, Spring Grove, Wonder Lake and Woodstock.

Those under 18 can now be fined if they ride e-scooters in Huntley, the Village Board decided in an unanimous vote Thursday.

A new subdivision with 41 single-family homes, to be called Stillwell Grove, is on its way to being built near the Powers Road and Samantha Lane intersection, just east of the Route 47 corridor.

A fire engine was struck by a passing semi, injuring a firefighter, while the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to a crash on Interstate 90.

A fire at Tuesday evening at a Huntley home was contained to the chimney, Huntley Fire Protection District officials said, leading them to remind residents to have their fireplaces cleaned as recommended by the manufacturer.

No serious injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle crashed into a medical office building in the 12100 block of Regency Parkway in Huntley

With Thanksgiving nearing, plenty of holiday events are starting all over McHenry County to get everyone in the spirit this winter. This list include celebrations, parades, walks and festivals.

Enjoy an art-filled night at the Frostmoor Faire and get competitive at Huntley’s game night this weekend in McHenry County.

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.

Veterans began gettinng calls last week, letting them know they are on of 30 vets set to receive help with household renovations this month

Whether fishing, hiking, kayaking or playing video games, Josh Deron shares what helps him navigate life after the military in hopes of helping other veterans and their families connect and heal. He works with Veterans Path to Hope.

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

A Huntley-area sewing group honors veterans in its own way – with handmade quilts.

Here are unofficial results for the November 2024 for the Kane County Board, countywide offices and local legislative races, as well as several referendum questions.

Here are the unofficial results for the 2024 November election for the McHenry County Board and referendum questions for McHenry County, the village of Cary, the Marengo Park District and Harvard Fire Protection District.

The Huntley Area Lions Club presents its 11th Annual Flower Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Huntley High School.

A man charged with his sixth drunken-driving offense in 2020 in Huntley – who then failed to show up in court after being allowed to move to Florida – pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to seven years in prison.

McHenry County voters approved a countywide sales tax increase in the April primary election. Are they willing to accept another countywide tax request, this one for the conservation district?

A car fire that started in the attached garage of a Lake in the Hills home was quickly extinguished before it spread to the home, officials reported.

Right on the heels of that other election, filing begins for local races, which take place -- not an April Fool's joke -- on April 1, 2025.

People can toss on their favorite PJs and sample breakfast eats at the Huntley Square Saturday morning

A firefighter suffered injuries while over a dozen fire departments battled a vacant house fire for nearly four hours Wednesday night in Algonquin, officials report.

Salon 37 in Algonquin aims to help cover at-home hospice care for a local woman and recent NIU nursing graduate who has bone cancer.

Republican McHenry County Board District 9 candidate Dawn Jordi Ellison answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

A lawsuit against Huntley High from families of two students sickened by an E. coli outbreak tied to the cafeteria have withdrawn the suit, but that might not be the end of it.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 4 candidate Brian Dean Meyers answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board District 3 candidate Eric Hendricks answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board District 9 candidate Jim Kearns answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

No injuries reported after a front porch of a Lake in the Hills home was completely engulfed in flames Sunday evening, officials report.

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

Gear up for Halloween with plenty of spooky events this weekend in McHenry County.

Early voting is expanding in McHenry County countywide Monday. Here's all you need to know to cast your ballot in the Nov. 5 election early or by mail.

A Woodstock man, one of four charged in what police have described as potentially the “largest drug bust” in McHenry County history, pleaded guilty.

Northwestern Hospital Huntley is getting a new medical office building.

More than 100 children and staff members had to evacuate a Kiddie Academy daycare center in Algonquin Tuesday after it caught fire.

A Huntley man initially accused of possessing 16,000 grams of marijuana and 4,300 grams of psilocybin mushrooms pleaded guilty to lesser charge.

Two DeKalb County residents will compete at the ballot box this fall, as both are vying for the Illinois House 70th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Two house fires were reported in Huntley within 24 hours over the weekend, leaving one home uninhabitable, officials report.

The McHenry County Board debated its property tax levy and budget with varying views on how far to hold the line on any new levy growth.

Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.

A home remains habitable and no injuries reported after a fire broke out inside a wall of a Crystal Lake home Friday afternoon, officials report.

A retired Huntley Fire Protection District lieutenant who also spent many years with Woodstock Fire/Rescue has died.

Fill the weekend with autumn activities at the Richmond Family Fall Fest and the Great Pumpkin Arts and Crafts Fair this weekend in McHenry County.

The Les Turner ALS Foundation provides comprehensive care, support services and funding for research to improve the lives of over 300 individuals with ALS.

The Biden administration has made some changes to Title IX, expanding it to include, as one example, gender identity. Huntley 158 officials aren't thrilled.

Seniors residing within the Huntley Community School District 158 boundaries can get tickets for free to plays, sporting events.

A home remains habitable and no injuries reported in an electrical fire that started in an attached garage of a home Thursday evening in Lake in the Hills, officials report.

Squire on the Square is getting ready to open up in Woodstock. The two families involved have deep ties to McHenry County – and each other.

McHenry County starts budget process, upholds promise to remove Mental Health Board levy on budget.

Three people were injured in a car crash Saturday morning at an intersection of Route 47 in Huntley, officials report.