A portion of Dean Street in Woodstock was closed after a car crashed into a utility pole Tuesday afternoon, officials reported.

Immigration changes introduced last year by the Trump administration are anticipated to cause some issues for visiting international teachers and the northern Illinois schools that rely on them

Jesus Zepeda, who was found guilty in December on two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, each a Class X felony, was sentenced to 36 years in prison.

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. 1-7

A man who served prison time for possessing cocaine found in his Crystal Lake motel room in 2023 faces new drug and weapons charges, court records show.

Woodstock doesn’t have any video gambling-only establishments – and the city wants to keep it that way.

As Shaw Media reflects on its long history of community journalism, we looked back at four front pages from February 6 across the 20th century

Performances include live comedy, a 'Grease' singalong and more.

Ahead of the years-long Route 47 widening project, Woodstock is aiming to offer relief grants to businesses along the corridor who might be affected.

Today marks the first of a two-part series about the use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as LPRS or Flock cameras, in northern Illinois. Today’s installment focuses on how cities use the cameras and the successes they have noted

A deeply divided Woodstock City Council has agreed to install Flock surveillance cameras on Woodstock Square – a vote that came after five hours of discussion and overwhelmingly opposition among those who spoke.

As the Seal of Biliteracy marks 10 years in Illinois, the number of seniors graduating with the distinction has climbed more than 2,000%.

The third annual Great Seed Event at McHenry County College invites gardeners to swap seeds and learn about how to be a better gardeners.

What began as a small circle of people online interested in gardening has blossomed into the McHenry County Plantings Facebook group with about 14,000 members and in-real-life events like the Great Seed and Soil Event, planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at MCC's cafeteria, including seed swaps, vendors and demonstrations.

Woodstock Willie had an early morning Monday. But his prognostication in the city where “Groundhog Day” the movie was filmed was just the start of a whirlwind working holiday.

Woodstock Willie' weather report has arrived on Woodstock Square, where the Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed.

The location manager for the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" explained how Woodstock ended up playing the role of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Woodstock Willie made his prognostication from the gazebo at Woodstock Square early on a chilly Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2026.

A Richmond man who was accused of driving drunk while under the legal drinking age, and causing a crash that flipped his truck and sent him and his passenger to the hospital, has pleaded guilty.

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 Jan. 25-31

Beat the large crowds in downtown Woodstock, and see Cedar the groundhog make his weather predictions at Randall Oaks Zoo in West Dundee.

Real estate news: The 1,766-square-foot Woodstock house, built in 1900, was sold for $239,000

A refresh is coming to Stage Left Cafe at the Woodstock Opera House, but some council members grumbled about having to spend hundreds of thousands of city dollars to get a state grant.

Shows include a tribute concert to Kenny Rogers and the musical comedy troupe Lewberger.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at five front pages from January 28, including one from Woodstock during World War II, highlighting the local impact of the draft

After a yearlong delay, motorists traveling along Route 47 in the heart of Woodstock should expect construction work to start soon and run for the next three years.

The Woodstock Walmart has fully reopened following a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damages.

The Woodstock Fine Arts Association invites graduating high school seniors living in McHenry County who are active in the arts and plan to continue their education to apply for a 2026 Woodstock Fine Arts Scholarship.

The national animal rights group PETA has gone after Woodstock over its use of a live groundhog for its Groundhog Days festivities. But the city has no plans to change course and Willie's prognostication is set for Monday.

A Woodstock 18-year-old, on pretrial release for allegedly beating a teen at the Algonquin Walmart, was accused of threatening to shoot and kill a man and his baby, according to court records.

The Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock is launching a capital campaign as it tries to get sales up and become more financially sustainable after acknowledging recent struggles.

The estate of a passenger killed in a UTV crash last year near Hebron received a $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the UTV driver.

A rural residence in Woodstock that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County in the past week.

Real estate news: The 1,670-square-foot Woodstock home, built in 1902, was sold for $250,000

Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and in Woodstock related events kick off Saturday with a groundhog scavenger hunt at participating local businesses.

Two Republican Party candidate forums will take place in McHenry County Thursday, Jan. 22 and Sunday, Jan. 25

A man was flown after he was seriously injured in a fall from a forklift near Woodstock, officials said.

Niko Kanakaris has a contract to buy Vickies Place and is asking McHenry for sales tax rebate to offset renovation costs.

Woodstock's Historic Square went from red and green over Christmas to orange and blue for the Bears' playoff game Sunday evening.

McHenry County has been awarded over $2 million in federal money for safety improvements on Charles Road in the Woodstock area, expected to be used toward a roundabout.

Hundreds of people showed up with concerns about a proposed gravel pit near Woodstock - so many that the meeting was moved to the Opera House.

The McHenry County Board might soon be asking drivers to slow down on a few roads around the county.

As Shaw Media reflects on its 175-year legacy, we examine five front pages from January 15, including the historic 1979 blizzard

A detached garage in Woodstock was destroyed from a fire Wednesday morning, as fire officials remind residents the dangers of charging lithium ion batteries.

As Shaw Media reflects on its 175-year legacy, we look back at four front pages from January 11. These archives highlight the diverse stories that have shaped our region, from the harsh winters of the 1970s to the political shifts and natural disasters of the 21st century

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 Jan. 4-10

A nonprofit that provides housing in Woodstock said it was cooperating with law enforcement after a man who said he lived in their housing was accused of attacking a woman and attempting to blow up a gas station.

Parts of the Woodstock Walmart reopened Tuesday after a fire on New Year’s Eve that authorities said was intentionally set and caused millions of dollars in damage.

As part of Shaw Media’s 175th anniversary celebration, we looked back at five January 6 front pages spanning more than a century. Together, they reflect how local newspapers have documented civic life, shared challenges, and moments of social change close to home

Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month has found his forever home in Woodstock.