Spring Grove

A Richmond man is in critical condition after falling off a ladder, officials reported Wednesday.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will host an open house presenting the preliminary flood maps for portions of the Nippersink Creek Watershed from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Nippersink Public Library, 5418 Hill Road in Richmond.

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.

A Spring Grove woman who admitted to leaving the scene of a crash where she killed a man was sentenced Thursday to two years probation. The man’s brother said the sentence “is an insult.”

An 18-year-old Indian Creek man was identified as the motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night near Fox Lake and Spring Grove, the McHenry County coroner said.

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.

Republican McHenry County Board District 6 member and candidate Carl Kamienski answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

A Lakemoor man gave a fentanyl-laced Xanax bar to a woman and then, after finding her dead hours later, left without calling for help, authorities alleged.

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

Democrat McHenry County Board District 6 candidate Arne Waltmire answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

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

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

The Phoenix, a national nonprofit new to McHenry County, helps people in recovery from alcohol and substance use problems by focusing on healthy activities and socializing with common goals.

Drivers on several McHenry County roads will need to slow down going forward.

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.

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.

Save-A-Pet has partnered with Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove to sell admission tickets for Oct. 13 and hold a Doggie Costume Contest the same day with a percentage of those ticket sales going toward helping the dogs and cats of Save-A-Pet.

Three proposals to lower speed limits on McHenry County roads will head to the full county board for consideration.

Three proposed speed limit reductions are up for a vote in McHenry County.

The Spring Grove Storytelling Festival returns on Sept. 21.

A Spring Grove woman is accused of pushing an elderly man down, leaving him on the toilet for hours and leaving him on the ground after a fall, according to a criminal complaint.

Two Chicago men are accused of posing as officials with the Federal Trade Commission and scamming a Spring Grove couple out of $60,000.

The multi-generational family owned and operated farm grew their corn maze over 10 acres in size and quadrupled the average number of visitors in 24 years.

Kick off fall at the Richardson Adventure Farm for the opening of its 28-acre corn maze, and other things to do this weekend in McHenry County.

This year’s “World’s Largest Corn Maze” at Spring Grove's Richardson Farm is an homage to agricultural icon John Deere.

Erika Kosick completely renovated a 1978 camper with her dad to start her own business called Erika's Odd Coffee Company.

A felon arrested in Spring Grove pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing a stolen car and firearm and was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.

Army reservists were welcomed home to their base in Arlington Heights after a nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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

The 32nd annual Spring Grove Firefighters Association Steak Fry takes place Saturday, Aug. 17.

Go fishing in Lake in the Hills and have a steak dinner with firefighters in Spring Grove this weekend in McHenry County.

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

Investigators believe pet dogs turned the knobs on a stove, leading to a fire that seriously damaged a home near Spring Grove.

The fire near Spring Grove and Nippersink Lake killed two dogs and took several hours to put out completely.

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

A former Chicago police officer, convicted of killing his wife, won a new hearing on appeal but ended up with the same sentence: 50 years.

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

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.

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.

There's a chance of thunderstorms this evening that could affect fireworks viewing around northern Illinois.

Cary is the latest area community to begin talks on if and how to replace statewide grocery tax revenue with the tax going away.

Families go fishing on Father's Day at Hatchery Park in Spring Grove.

Treat dad to a day of fishing, hosted by the Friends of Hatchery Park in Spring Grove.

Celebrate Father's Day at a fishing derby in Spring Grove and support veteran organizations at this year's Vet Fest.

Organizers are finalizing plans for the second annual B4 Summer Festival set for noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Richardson Adventure Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove.

Support five local nonprofits during the Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s B4 Summer Festival from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove.

McHenry County has a busy summer schedule of festival, concerts and other fun activities for young and old.

Join Spring Grove for the third annual Kickoff to Summer from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Horse Fair Park.

McHenry County is hosting many Memorial Day observances this weekend.

A brood of cicadas that has been underground since 2007 is emerging in McHenry County.