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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.

Peter Cirelli reflects on time in WWII as he ran a Toyko kitchen for Army General Douglas MacArthur and created unlikely friendships.

No one was injured in an early morning fire Sunday on the 4900 block of West Maple Hill Road, McCullom Lake

A Richmond man was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for possessing images of child sex abuse.

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

October is National Seafood Month. Here's a list of award-winning seafood restaurants as voted by Shaw Local News Network's audience. See the winners from Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties for 2024.

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

McHenry County has many metaphysical shops that carry crystals, tarot cards, herbs and more for spiritual connection, healing or just some "witchy" fun.

McHenry has at least six metaphysical stores offering a mix of crystals, tarot cards, essential oils, classes and services for those seeking alternatives, spiritual connection or just some "witchy" fun.

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

A Richmond man is accused of possessing “an arsenal of weapons." Authorities said he is a convicted felon and not allowed to have guns or ammunition.

McHenry County judges raise awareness on cellphone issues like cyberbullying and pornography that can lead, and have led, to chargeable crimes, even against teens.

Richmond's new murals are set for an official unveiling beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, as part of Richmond’s Family Fall Fest.

A former Richmond-Burton High School student accused of threatening via social media to “shoot up” the school has been found unfit to stand trial.

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.

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.

Friends of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week with two upcoming events, one Sunday.

The Education to Empowerment scholarship and mentoring program at McHenry County College will host its fourth annual EmpowerHER luncheon Thursday.

A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI causing great bodily to his 12-year-old passenger in a crash near Richmond last year.

McHenry County property transfers for the week of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Head to Marengo for Oktoberfest and walk in Richmond for a fall wine walk this weekend in McHenry County.

Parts of Route 12 in Richmond have been shut down because of a crash.

A man pleaded guilty Thursday to intercepting a check for more than $23,000 from a McHenry dealership.

Firefighters save a cat during a house fire in McHenry early Tuesday evening that leaves home uninhabitable, officials report.

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

A rollover crash involving a dump truck closed a portion of Route 31 due to a fuel leak early Tuesday evening, according to the Richmond Fire Protection District.

Downed power lines and trees across McHenry County were reported after an early morning thunderstorm Tuesday, officials report.

A Wisconsin man accused of crashing his vehicle near Richmond while drunk, injuring a disabled child passenger, had his pretrial release revoked, records show.

Wild Hunny Boutique moved from Ringwood to downtown McHenry, expanding retail offerings in city center.

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

Trent Ullrich, 14, of the Richmond area, overdosed in January, authorities said. His parents have been charged in connection, and now another man is accused of drug-induced homicide.

McHenry County property transfers for June 27-July 3, 2024.

Efforts are underway to save Richmond's oldest surviving structure, known as Olde No. 90, with hopes it can become a museum and offices for the W.A. McConnell Foundation.

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.

From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.

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.

Several McHenry County-area chambers are getting Back to Business grants from the state to offset the effects of the pandemic.

A Richmond teen accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana when his Ford truck crashed and rolled over near a house in December turned himself in at the McHenry County jail early Thursday.

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.

The village of Richmond has received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for two murals in downtown. Design submissions are due by Thursday, May 30, 2024.

McHenry County is hosting many Memorial Day observances this weekend.

An 89-year-old man who died as a result of injuries in a crash Saturday in Warren Township has been identified.

Farmers market season starts in Spring Grove and McHenry County College hosts a wine tasting this weekend in McHenry County.

A former Richmond man accused of calling 911 and falsely reporting an active shooter pleaded guilty to resisting a police officer/causing injury Thursday and was sentenced to two years probation.

Crystal Lake residents will no longer need to purchase an annual vehicle sticker starting July 1. The city is the latest among many area communities to do away with the requirement.

Husband, wife, father, mother, Illinois State Police master sergeant and McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy. Robert and Khalia Satkiewicz have worn several titles during their 22-year marriage. With each title is a common thread: caring and wanting to help.

Two minors have been taken into custody and face child pornography charges of A!-created nudes depicting Richmond-Burton High School students.

John Maki pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting a Harvard teenager in his home near Spring Grove and was sentenced to 26 years in prison.

If you notice a bird acting like it has a broken wing and making loud calls at the McHenry Outdoor Theater, don’t be concerned. It is just a killdeer and the mama bird is protecting its nest.