Wauconda

An overnight fire left an Island Lake home uninhabitable.

Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills has retained his 52nd House District seat by a 47-vote margin,

Starting Nov. 3, you can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.

A person on a bike was hit by car along Main Street in Crystal Lake Wednesday.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are looking into a fatal crash that occurred in unincorporated Antioch.

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.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is still searching for the driver whose car hit and hilled Austin Stanek, 24, of Island Lake. The Wauconda High School graduate's family has created a GoFundMe for a scholarship in his name.

Police say a driver hit a person who was walking with a group near Island Lake and then drove off. Officials are looking for the driver and have identified the person killed as an Island Lake man, 24.

Junior fullback Jackson Rudolph rumbled for 253 yards on 36 carries as Wauconda ran wild at Grant, finishing with 497 rushing yards as a team in a 37-13 win.

What makes people play tricks on others? Have you ever played a trick on someone? Did you enjoy doing it?

Have you ever feared the dark? Did you ever hesitate or get a chill when the lights suddenly would go out?

Wauconda junior Jackson Rudolph had a happy birthday Friday, scoring three touchdowns in a 57-33 victory at Grayslake Nortn

Have you ever swept anything under the rug? Hurrying to hide one’s dirty dishes on the closet floor when your guests arrive early is the same as sweeping something under the rug.

The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America will be remembered during ceremonies around the McHenry County area Wednesday.

After scoring a touchdown on its opening possession, Kaneland didn’t find the end zone again the rest of the game. It didn’t matter. Samuel Bruno kicked three field goals, the Knights’ defense held Wauconda to a single score and Kaneland held on for a 16-7 nonconference win.

There are many people of different ages that walk other people’s pets. Some charge a fee, some do it as a favor.

A Wauconda man who police say was driving while intoxicated was arrested after causing a traffic crash and fleeing from the scene on foot in Long Grove.

Don’t you think that when anyone says “I’m sorry,” those two words always are sincere and heartfelt

Are raccoons something to beware of? Yes, they are! They can carry rabies

A Washington man who police said was wanted on a Chicago homicide and a Cary woman were arrested Tuesday after an hourslong police search and standoff in Lake Barrington, officials said.

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

Can Antioch keep its run atop the Northern Lake County conference going? What about an experienced Grant team? Meanwhile, Logan Olsen is back for his third season as Wauconda quarterback. Full team breakdowns plus Steve Soucie's predictions.

Stuff usually is associated with a person’s belongings and also describes matter, materials or articles. Many people collect too much stuff.

A driver from McHenry fatally hit a pedestrian from Arlington Heights man with his car near Wauconda, police said.

Being a dab of a romantic could be considered a light romantic who would plan a small candlelight dinner with cocktails for two. Nothing extra would be included other than words that describe caring feelings and the possibility of love expressed with sincerity.

National Night Out events are taking place around McHenry County over the next few days.

Would you agree that some people will not experience self-growth?

Could fibbing be more acceptable than lying?

These two types of people sit in the same boat

A fire caused significant damage to an office building in Fox River Grove overnight Saturday night.

Do you consider yourself frugal or cheap? There are people who will spend plenty of money to get what they want. Many people feel money is no object, yet many are financially limited.

A 38-year-old man died Wednesday morning after driving an SUV into a detention pond at Garland Road and Main Street in Wauconda.

Fireworks, as well as festivals, food, parades and live music are in store around in McHenry County during the Fourth of July week – and beyond.

Are you motivated? Do you think that if you are, you also would be disciplined?

Holding on to a negative thought or hurt creates an internal feeling of discomfort that lingers inside the body and sits up straight in the mind.

Within a week of announcing the resuming of Lake Michigan patrols, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit saved the lives of two teen paddle boarders who went adrift.

Knowing that your friendly dog doesn’t bite is only an opinion; even a friendly dog could bite if the dog’s ear is pulled, or if being teased, or not feeling well

Children start the art of pretending somewhere between 18 months to 2 years after birth. Children create and design their very own imaginary friends. They enjoy conducting pretend tea parties and at times will even talk with their deceased relatives.

A huge cluster of people claim to be spiritual. Does the word “spiritual” mean of the spirit? If so, what spirit? There is nothing simple about being spiritual. It has several definitions.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies de-escalated a tense situation involving a man threatening self-harm who was armed with a firearm, authorities said.

All people are not certain how to go about making a decision. Some people have to struggle and even will ask friends for advice. The big concern to some is if it will be the right or wrong decision.

It’s one thing to foster remembrance. It’s another to provoke action. Participants in the upcoming Mid-America Rolling Thunder Demonstration Parade will be out to accomplish both.

We experience times when we encounter passersby. Many people will smile, say hello or just nod their heads to acknowledge others going past them. Do all who pass by others return the amiable gesture? The answer is no

Are you opposed to tipping for services rendered? There are different views on tipping.

Two women were killed when the vehicle they were riding in turned in front of a dump truck Wednesday along Fairfield Road, authorities said. A third woman in their vehicle also was seriously injured.

The law of attraction has been written about, studied and also practiced. According to metaphysics, it has claimed that attitude can attract situations to match attitude.

The should and shouldn’t words, even without being spoken, are directors of actions to be or not to be taken.

Why do many businesspeople record such common outgoing personal greetings?

Neighbors can be helpful in certain situations. Some can be hurtful and cause much stress and will call the police for the most trivial things that eventually could lead to entering courtroom doors.

Lake County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigators are investigating an early morning single-vehicle crash that resulted in critical injuries.