People pack the Woodstock Square for the Lighting of the Square Friday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Woodstock. The annual event featured brass music, caroling, free doughnuts and cider, food trucks, festive selfie stations and shopping.

An Elgin man, arrested in Woodstock with an Algonquin woman, is accused of possessing possession with intent to deliver cocaine, a Class X felony, according to a criminal complaint.

Unique Nails is moving down the street from its downtown Woodstock location, with help from the city.

As Small Business Saturday approaches, McHenry County chambers of commerce are encouraging the community to support local enterprises.

Tree-lightings, parade and festival about this holiday season in the McHenry County area, starting right after Thanksgiving and through Christmas.

After 30 years in the retail industry and a few years with the McHenry chamber, Amy Humbracht is now president of the Woodstock chamber.

The annual Christmas Tree Walk, opens Friday, Nov. 28, following the Lighting of the Square.

A Marengo man is among five charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty in connection to a Woodstock-area rodeo, including men from Sleepy Hollow, Hampshire, Belvidere and a teen from Lockport, court records show.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5 p.m., greeting children near the Santa Hut on Benton Street.

There's a road closure in Woodstock Monday morning because of a water main break.

Woodstock native Daniel Rausch will perform with The 4 C Notes at the Opera House on Saturday, Dec. 6.

McHenry County businesses and organizations were awarded for innovation and collaboration at this year's McHenry County Economic Development Corp. dinner and awards banquet.

A car rolled over after a crash Saturday near Woodstock.

"Exes of Christmas Past" was filmed mostly in Woodstock, with some scenes shot in Lake County. The film is making its streaming debut.

Members of the Knights of Columbus held a ceremony and placed flags at the gravesites of veterans Tuesday in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery, in Woodstock. Members of the Knights of Columbus Patriotic 4th Degree from the Bishop Boylan Assembly placed American flags at nearly 140 veterans gravesites in the cemetery. Bob Schafer stated: "As members of the Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus, we want to remember those veterans that are at this final resting place. They all contributed to the freedom we enjoy in the USA, and we are here to show our appreciation and respect for their service.”

McHenry worked with the American Legion to light up the city for Operation Green Light, honoring Veterans Day. And see other Veterans Day events.

There’s no missing the new artwork that’s been installed in the center of a roundabout in Woodstock.

Two people were rescued from a house fire in Woodstock Saturday morning.

Michael Iwanicki, superintendent of the McHenry County Veteran's Commission, is set to retire following 27 years with agency.

As a Marine, Rick Prescott of McHenry helped build a tent city for Vietnamese refugees at Camp Pendleton in California. It put him on a path to a life of serving others.

The Records Department record store near Woodstock Square has outgrown its space for the second time in its roughly two-year run.

After almost two hours of discussion and public criticism, the Woodstock City Council rejected a proposal to install security cameras on the Woodstock Square – for now.

Dolores Catania, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and Sonja Morgan of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will host a live, no-holds-barred conversation.

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services, a Woodstock nonprofit, is building "three-quarter" sober living apartments for those past the initial stages of recovery.

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman will have no GOP primary opponent next year and is so far unopposed for a second term. How else is the 2026 primary shaping up in the county?

McHenry County nonprofit organization leaders are expressing fears of increasing demand, lack of housing affordability and childcare services in the area as the federal government cuts SNAP and Medicaid benefits.

McHenry County food pantries are trying to stock up as much as they can and are reporting that as the need has increased, so too have donations. But uncertainty over SNAP benefits remains.

Donors, volunteers and clients made for a busy day at the Woodstock Food Pantry Friday. Many awaited a judge's ruling on whether SNAP food stamp benefits would continue during the government shutdown.

A wooded area near Woodstock houses a little known, long-abandoned and vandalized cemetery from the 1800s. McHenry County's treasurer hopes to find an entity to care for the property and the graves.

Morris hosted Woodstock for a 4A first round varsity football playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31.

Businesses in downtown Woodstock and Crystal Lake welcomed kids of all ages for trick-or-treating Friday.

Mike Domek started TicketsNow.com, sold it to Ticketmaster and, with his earnings, founded Bunker Hill Farms near Woodstock to raise millions for charity. With his death in June, the resort is shutting down.

Most McHenry County communities will have their sanctioned trick-or-treating hours on Halloween Friday.

Search our table to see what designation your McHenry County school received on the 2025 school report card.

A 38-year-old Woodstock man has died in a farming accident near Marengo Monday evening.

Leadership Greater McHenry County has tapped a McHenry County College official to lead the organization.

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman was among the countywide officeholders who filed nominating petitions Monday to run in the Spring 2026 primary election. Tadelman is seeking his second term, so far without opposition.

Students at Westwood Elementary School in Woodstock can now visit the Amy Roeder Memorial Garden, in remembrance of the school volunteer, classroom aide and mother of three who died in a crash a year ago Monday.

Installation is underway on "Whorled," by local Artist Bobby Joe Scribner at the Lake Avenue/South Street/Madison Street roundabout.

Hear the timeless music of The Beatles, Wings and Paul McCartney during this tribute concert on Friday, Oct. 24.

Woodstock’s Theatre 121 will produce the world premiere of the script, “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol” for several shows in November at the Woodstock Opera House.

The Woodstock Opera House will show the film at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.

Sample more than 30 wines at 16 stops in downtown Woodstock on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

A collision occurred in the driveway of a Wonder Lake home caused a parked car to flip onto its side and crash into the garage.

An executive order by President Trump bans federal spending for so-called "harm reduction" efforts. Advocates of those who abuse substances say that could lead to more drug-related deaths.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary of business, Events by Artful Decor is opening a new design studio in Crystal Lake this weekend.

Among the city of Woodstock's recent achievements - touted at the State of the City address - was landing a $10 million state grant to help with the city's portion of costs for the Route 47 widening.

Enjoy an enchanting afternoon or magic, wizards and witches at the historic Woodstock Square.

The recently closed Hearthstone senior and nursing care facility in Woodstock is now up for sale, with the seller touting the possibility of redeveloping the property.