The conviction and sentencing of a DCFS case worker – accused of not protecting a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy from his abusive mother, who eventually killed him – was upheld by an appellate court.

Real estate news: The 2,313-square-foot house, built in 2004, was sold for $475,000, or $205 per square foot

Cary-Grove face Woodstock North in a nonconference baseball game on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Woodstock North High School.

A Woodstock man pleaded guilty to indecent solicitation after authorities said he made plans to meet up with someone he thought was a young girl.

The long-awaited – and long-delayed – Route 47 widening is finally coming to Woodstock.

A Crystal Lake-based nonprofit medical clinic is seeing a surge of clients as health insurance costs skyrocket, leaving many to go without health insurance altogether.

A rural residence in Woodstock that sold for $910,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County during the past week

A semitruck rolled over Saturday, March 28, 2026, on Route 120 between Fleming and Thompson roads in unincorporated Woodstock.

No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a Woodstock home Thursday night, crashing “within inches” of where the resident of the home was sitting, officials report.

Woodstock is considering a city cost-sharing sidewalk repair program. But questions remain over how much property owners should pay for the program.

Woodstock resident Diane Brokaw is starting her new fundraising chapter next month in honor of her son, Zach, who died in a car crash at age 20 after falling asleep behind the wheel.

A Woodstock man who was convicted in 2024 of threatening to bomb Huntley High School has been sentenced to three years in prison for battery of a nurse authorities said he touched in an "insulting" manner.

A driver suffered minor injuries after crashing his car into a marsh Thursday afternoon near Woodstock, officials report.

Woodstock wants to make sure its 5% hotel-motel tax applies to short-term vacation rentals in town operated through sites like Airbnb.

At least three new members are poised to join the McHenry County Board later this year after two incumbents are trailing in their reelection bids in the Republican primary election.

A backyard chicken coop that caught fire claimed nearly a dozen birds in Woodstock, local officials said.

Are you heading out to the polls in northern Illinois Tuesday for the for the primary election? You might want to bundle up.

Woodstock-based Hooved Animal Humane Society launches program to help domestic violence survivors prevent abuse happening to their horses.

McHenry County bakeries, pizzeria ready to serve up slices for Pi Day

Blustery winds are taking their toll on McHenry County roads, with multiple closures reported in the area for downed wires Friday morning.

The Woodstock Food Pantry is aiming to move to a much larger space this fall, and plans a fundraiser Sunday, March 15 to help cover the costs.

A Woodstock-area gravel pit proposal that received strong opposition from neighbors has been withdrawn.

The Irish band One of the Girls will perform Friday, March 13, while The Second City will take the stage Saturday, March 14.

Hailed as “America’s #1 Neil Diamond Tribute,” the show captures the sound, spirit and charisma of Diamond.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

Officials in several northern Illinois counties say regulating steer-tailing events at backyard rodeos is up to state legislators, but charges filed in McHenry County could prove otherwise

Taylor Place cuts ribbon while telling the stories of people who are living in McHenry's first workforce housing complex

A man charged with the attack of a Woodstock gas station employee is unfit to stand trial, a licensed psychologist found.

A Woodstock Route 47 open house has been rescheduled for March 18.

A donkey that was on the loose in the Woodstock area met an untimely end Tuesday when it was hit by a train, its owner said.

A home near Woodstock and most of its contents were destroyed in fire Sunday; crews called in backup as conditions continued to "intensify."

A proposal has been submitted to turn the former Hearthstone care facility in Woodstock into about 200 apartments.

Woodstock officials will wait until June to take up the issue of a proposed gravel pit near Lily Pond and McConnell roads.

McHenry County College and community partners held a pop-up job fair to connect laid-off Brake Parts workers with companies who have dozens of positions to fill.

The Sycamore boys basketball team defeated Woodstock Friday night in the IHSA Class 3A boys basketball regional championship game at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Lake in the Hills woman who is accused of threatening to harm McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese, court records show.

The chair of the McHenry County College board, who also runs a community health care center in Crystal Lake, will be a guest of U.S. Rep. Bill Foster at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday.

Woodstock police continue to investigate the case of an elderly man robbed of a necklace and injured while doing yard work.

A man accused of “maliciously” attacking a Woodstock gas station employee after she told him they were not hiring will undergo a mental health evaluation, court records show.

Woodstock leaders have been awarded close to $16 million to cover the city’s share of widening Route 47. But even after that, the city is still on the hook for around $9.5 million more, it recently learned.

Sorvino will bring her star power, artistry and storytelling to Woodstock in a special evening featuring conversation, performance and behind-the-scenes insight into her acclaimed career.

A Harvard man has pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property for riving his pickup truck into the Woodstock Harley-Davidson dealership four years ago.

A Woodstock man is accused of secretly filming three women while they used the bathroom at McHenry County College, according to court records and authorities.

Editor’s note: Today’s Part 2 of Shaw Local’s human trafficking series examines law enforcement crackdowns, how to recognize trafficking victims, and resources for those seeking help

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 17, including a 1936 plan in Woodstock to use dynamite to clear snowdrifts

The Marian Central girls basketball team traveled to Hinckley Monday night to take on Hinckley-Big Rock in a regional semifinal.

What tax measures and other referendums will greet voters on the primary election ballot in McHenry County?

Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Feb. 8-14

Woodstock Public Library now hosts monthly Community Hub events where various agencies help residents connect to resources, provide free services and answer questions.

Early voting is underway for the March 17 primary election. Here's what you need to know to register and cast your ballot in person or by mail.