The McHenry Music Fest, now in its fourth year, is set to start Friday, with parking opening at 2 p.m. each day, gates opening at 3:30 p.m.

The McHenry County Historical Society is recognizing WWII's 80th anniversary with a Victory Dance Saturday. Sept. 13.

Police, firefighters, officials and the public gathered for the McHenry 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2025, at Veteran's Park in McHenry.

A Marengo woman's pollinator garden was removed by city officials, video of which has gone viral. But the video doesn't capture all aspects of the story.

The McHenry County Coroner's Office identified the man killed in a crash near McHenry Tuesday.

There are several ways in which the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be marked in the McHenry County area for this year’s 24th anniversary.

A McHenry man died, and a woman and two child passengers in another car were injured, when their two cars collided near McHenry Tuesday.

The theatre is celebrating the owner's 25th year in the theater industry with family-friendly events.

Tickets are going fast for the much-anticipated event that will feature Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt and Flo Rida.

McHenry Community High School opened its doors recently for a welcome home celebration for more than 40 local veterans from an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.

The Vault @ McHenry got its zoning and permits this week, but what the developer may ask for via tax increment financing is unknown

With this year's McHenry Music Festival set to kick off Sept. 12, the McHenry City Council this week gave its nod to the 2026 event - with one dissenting vote.

Isaiah Marrero, 3, of East Dundee will have his photograph shown Saturday in Times Square in New York City as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society video presentation.

Nicole Leonard of Lakemoor spends 10 1/2 hours each night on at-home dialysis. The 32-year-old is now looking for a kidney donor and has established a website and is mailing out cards.

Neighbors in the Eastwood Manor subdivision near McHenry have their first non iron-filled water in 70 years following system upgrades.

Citing parking and building size, the McHenry City Council this week did not show enthusiasm for a condo project proposed on the site of a longtime riverfront restaurant that's up for sale.

A Crystal Lake man who pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding investors of more than $8 million is requesting for his sentencing to be postponed again due to ongoing health issues, according to court documents.

About 600 residents came out on Labor Day in McHenry for the “Workers Over Billionaires” protest rally

A McHenry home was left uninhabitable following a fire Monday, according the McHenry Township Fire Protection District.

McHenry has agreed to make payments to the Illinois Department of Transportation between 2026 and 2030 for its portion of the Route 31 widening project.

Alan Hanke of Crystal Lake - due to be sentenced next week in an $8 million Ponzi scheme - is trying to withdraw his guilty plea to defrauding the McHenry American Legion.

Popular restaurant DC Cobb’s in Woodstock has permanently closed its doors.

A McHenry woman accused of stabbing a man with a steak knife was detained in McHenry County jail while awaiting trial on battery charges.

'80s rock band LA Guns, known for hits "The Ballad of Jayne" and "Electric Gypsy," will perform at the McHenry club Saturday, Aug. 29.

The McHenry City Council joined communities around the state who have voted to continued a 1% grocery tax, with one dissenting vote.

First pitched to the McHenry City Council in July, a plan for 33 apartments for downtown got the nod from the planning and zoning panel.

A caretaker is accused of stealing almost $30,000 from an elderly McHenry person after their death, according to authorities.

A man was sentenced to prison for setting fire to a Lakewood house, which occurred while he was awaiting trial on charges he crashed his car into a Crystal Lake home and paralyzed a man inside.

Performers include hip hop star Flo Rida, country stars Sam Hunt and Bailey Zimmerman and more.

Anyone who dressed like a cow - including cow-spotted accessories - gets a deal at McHenry's Chick-fil-A on its opening day Thursday, Aug. 28.

A McHenry man is accused of "exposing” and “rubbing" himself in a Crystal Lake medical supply store.

There was no emergency at the McHenry Public Library Wednesday afternoon. An alert that sounded was a false alarm, McHenry police said.

McHenry residents are displaced after a garage fire destroys a home in the early hours of Tuesday, officials say.

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

Two people were hospitalized after a motorcycle crash Sunday evening near McHenry.

McHenry's 815 Day, celebrating the nexus between the date and the area code, made for a busy day, some retailers said.

People take part in McHenry's 815 Day on Aug. 15, 2025, at the several locations in McHenry. The idea behind the first-time event to promote the city and its retailers was to celebrate the nexus of the community's area code, 815, and the date.

An elderly man who went missing in McHenry on Wednesday was located Thursday after local police put out an alert

The McHenry School District 15 board has approved Tom Popovich's $50,000 bid to purchase Landmark School, which he aims to turn into a community center.

A former McHenry High School coach and teacher has been charged with possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material online, according to prosecutors and school officials.

A veteran's retreat proposal in McHenry was not ran past staff or presented to city via normal channels, according to Mayor Wayne Jett, and may have violated the Open Meetings Act

The new Leona's Pizzeria in McHenry will offer 75-cent pizzas Thursday, Aug. 14 to the first 75 VIP Rewards members. The first 75 guests ages 75 and older will receive a free full-sized pizza.

From a Civil War-era pharmacy to a bank that lasted through the Great Depression, some of the oldest active businesses in northern Illinois are still going strong

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."

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

A McHenry man - who prosecutors said Thursday refuses to give investigators passcodes to his electronics - is accused of possessing and sharing 14 images of child sex abuse on the Kik messaging app.

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.

Find out how the McHenry City Council updated its Motorized Recreational Devices ordinance for restrictions to electric off-road motorcycles and e-scooters.

Youth flag football players learn skills during the Chicago Bears Mini Monsters Flag Football Camp on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at McCracken Field in McHenry.