McHenry County

A DeKalb man has been arrested following a police pursuit that authorities say started in Caledonia, Wisconsin, and ended with a stolen car abandoned on Interstate 90 in McHenry County.

Prosecutors allege a Lake in the Hills man sexually assaulted a child over a number of years and bought her a wedding ring to wear out of jealousy.

The Crystal Lake Park District Police bestowed a first-of-its-kind award to a sergeant to recognize her efforts in helping a suicidal person.

The McHenry County Fair kicks off this week! Enjoy a nighttime bike ride of Crystal Lake, and a concert in Huntley!

The McHenry County Fair returns next week, running from July 29 to Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. Here’s what you need to know.

Lingering wildfire smoke is the reason for an air quality alert issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a large portion of northern Illinois

A man was convicted of residential burglary for stealing vehicles, a weapon and appliances from a Marengo-area home, though his lawyer contended he had nothing to do with it.

A former Huntley Little League volunteer treasurer is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the league over multiple dates in 2022, court records show.

A Cary man died from a self-inflicted gun shot after he was reported to be brandishing a gun around neighborhoods near the Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area in Cary, officials report.

The Village of Prairie Grove opted to continue a 1% grocery tax as the statewide tax ends at the start of next year, but there won’t be any effect as the village does not have any grocery stores.

Greg and Bonnie Dervis were stuck in the Dominican Republic after Greg had emergency brain surgery while they were there on vacation.

The McHenry County Fair opened Tuesday and got right down to business with animal judging, a K9 demo, pickle eating contest, 4H Meat Goat show and Miss McHenry County pageant.

People enjoy the first day of the McHenry County Fair on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Woodstock.

Marengo defensive end Brady Kentgen enters his fourth varsity season with big goals for his senior season. Marengo will rely on a physical defense as it tries to build on last year's 5-5 record.

An 18-year-old man accused of being intoxicated during a crash that killed two other young people in McHenry has been ordered to be held in jail pending his trial on aggravated DUI charges.

A power outage forced Woodstock's City Hall to shut down Tuesday.

A car was removed from a pond in Cary late Monday, but no driver or occupants have been located.

Two young people were killed in a crash early Monday morning in McHenry, and the second driver involved has been charged with DUI, authorities said.

A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl who died last week after visiting a Grayslake dental clinic was recalled in her obituary for her caring and debout nature. A funeral service has also been set.

A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

Woodstock North’s Parker Halihan was not immediately sold on the pitch to play quarterback. But the former wingback grew into the position, and last year led the Thunder to the most wins in program history. Now he's one of 19 starters back for first-year coach Jeremiah Homuth.

Hospitals in Chicago, the suburbs, and beyond made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best hospitals. They include four in Chicago, seven in greater Cook County, four in DuPage, three in Lake, one in Will and the hospitals in McHenry County

Cary-Grove graduate Quinn Priester is enjoying a breakout season with the Milwaukee Brewers and has a been a key contributors as the Brewers battle the Cubs for first place in the National League Central Division.

The McHenry City Council gave a thumbs up - but not an official yes - to a proposal for a solar farm off of Curran Road that neighbors are not opposed to

McHenry School District 15 received two bids, opened Monday, from organization interested in purchasing Landmark School for different potential future uses

A 10-year-old boy from Huntley is back in Illinois after a boat crash in Canadian that left him with serious injuries from propeller blades.

A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl died Thursday after visiting a Grayslake dental clinic, according to Cook County Medical Examiner's Office records.

Lake in the Hills has purchased a home next to Ryder Park and the Property Owners Association bar.

The McHenry City Council approved a deal with Nielson Enterprises, placing four docks for personal watercraft like Jet Skis west of the Riverwalk footbridge.

Fox Lake has become the latest community to enact rules regulating electric bikes and electric scooters on village roads and sidewalks.

A protest, dubbed “Families First,” demonstrated against President Donald Trump on Saturday in McHenry.

A Volo woman suffers life-threatening injuries Sunday morning from a two-vehicle crash at a Route 60 intersection near Grayslake, officials report.

Two people suffer injuries in a three-vehicle crash Sunday morning that shut down a portion of Route 23 near Marengo for over an hour, officials report.

Round Lake-based Lomeli's International Market moving into former Island Foods market, set to open before Thanksgiving

First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake has launched a $3.5 million capital campaign to repair and preserve its historic structures. The congregation formed in 1842.

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Prairie-Grove based organization the Climber Protection Group aims to raise awareness of the lack of safety regulations for tower climbers that cell phone carriers heavily rely on to provide continuous coverage.

A former Algonquin man, initially charged with 45 counts of possessing child sex abuse materials, pleaded Friday to one count.

A portion of the much-anticipated $3 million walking path that will loop around Crystal Lake’s Three Oaks Recreation Area is ready for visitors.

Crystal Lake's Main Beach reopened Saturday after closing Friday for high bacteria. The beach also closed for several days in a row earlier this summer.

A woman told police her gas pedal was stuck – but authorities allege she was intoxicated – when she crashed into the Moose Lodge in Wauconda, causing severe damage to the building, police said.

A man was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Cary Friday afternoon.

A recent change and agreement with the Lake in the Hills police union will allow officers to carry their own weapons on duty.

Alan Hanke was convicted in federal court of defrauding investors in an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Thursday he pleaded guilty in McHenry County to fraudulent use of a debit card belonging to McHenry American Legion.

As the Crystal Lake Park District continues conversations about potentially buying a shuttered fitness center, the Crystal Lake mayor says he has a donor ready to give $1 million to the cause.

A man has been arrested three times accused of being naked and performing lewd acts in front of a window in his Marengo apartment.

Irene Napier, who was a leading figure in McHenry County's anti-abortion movement, has died just short of her 100th birthday.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach closed again Friday because of high bacteria levels.

Moon, a McHenry band that had a large local following in the 1980s and opened for the likes of Survivor and Steppenwolf, will reunite for a cancer benefit show at The Vixen July 26.

Illinois law-enforcement and transportation authorities had their annual speeding awareness day this week and urged drivers to slow down on the roads.