Woodstock

Doug "Dougie" Webster was killed Nov. 12 in a Woodstock apartment building fire. He was a prolific artist and student at McHenry County College, which now has a retrospective of his work on exhibit.

Huntley is planning to have its brick-and-mortar retail business incubator program up and running in time for the holiday shopping season.

Outtakes from recent assignments from the Northwest Herald for Jan. 26, 2025.

A Woodstock man remained jailed Sunday after being arrested Thursday with more than 4 ounces of methamphetamine, a loaded automatic machine gun and body armor on him.

A warrant was issued Thursday for a man accused of breaking into a Woodstock apartment, stealing $300 and threatening a resident with a gun, according to McHenry County court records.

Woodstock is getting closer to getting a Metra rail yard that would be moved from Crystal Lake. Officials say the change would benefit both towns and Metra UP-Northwest riders.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

The teen driver of involved in an October crash near Woodstock that killed him and two others tested positive for marijuana, according to toxicology reports released by the McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein.

Learn about storm chasing in Woodstock and shop sales in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has issued warrants for two Waukegan men who are charged with stealing “hundreds” of vases from gravestones in September in McHenry and Lake counties, officials report.

A brush fire that broke out Wednesday morning on a Bull Valley property was extinguished within 30 minutes, officials report.

A male driver suffers serious injuries from a crash that resulted in a car going off the road Wednesday afternoon near Woodstock, officials report.

A 19-year-old Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in a plea deal after he was charged as a minor with armed robbery of a gas station in Woodstock.

The Woodstock Opera House will host an evening with meteorologist Reed Timmer at 7:30 pm. Friday, Jan. 24.

Woodstock's Groundhog Days is coming up, and there are souvenirs ready to snag from local retailers.

Here's a look at just a few of the items for sale in Woodstock to commemorate and celebrate Groundhog Days festivities.

Property transfers in McHenry County for the week of Dec. 30, 2024.

McHenry County's annual Point in Time count, held Thursday night into Friday morning, counts the number of homeless residents found on one night

When Gail Gilbert's new puppy suddenly stopped being able to use its legs normally, she was told to euthanize the animal. Her refusal led her to make a feature-length documentary called "Puppy Love." Upcoming screenings will benefit Helping Paws animal shelter in Woodstock.

The driver of a UTV that crashed near Hebron in August was nearly three times the legal limit for alcohol, according to toxicology reports. He and another Woodstock man were killed

Getting a solar farm at Woodstock North High School has proven to "frustrating," a school official said. It's experienced several setbacks.

Stay warm inside with RC racing in Johnsburg and a winter carnival in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

A Prairie Grove man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in two plea deals after he was charged with possessing over 11 pounds of marijuana and images of children being sexually abused.

Visitors to the Woodstock Public Library can help chip away at an 18,000-piece puzzle, and maybe even win it in the end.

A Woodstock man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in a plea deal after he was charged for possessing with intent to deliver over 12 ounces of cocaine.

Over a year ago, Woodstock District 200 approved a solar farm. The district is now considering whether to keep going with the project.

Five people, including an infant, were taken to area hospitals following a crash Saturday evening in Woodstock, but all were reported to have minor injuries.

State seizes an estimated $1 million in cash and property in 2022 drug bust and money laundering case

Embrace the cold during a candlelight hike or stay warm inside for a bubble show this weekend in McHenry County.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

Here are the properties that changed hands in McHenry County during the week of Nov. 7-15, 2024.

Friends of the Woodstock Opera House is sponsoring a production of “Treasure Island” for children for the 13th year.

Charlie, a Bernese mountain dog that took off from his yard on Dec. 30 was found on Sunday with the help of a thermal drone operator.

Woodstock High School and Creekside Middle School orchestra director Lyndra Bastian has been honored by School Band and Orchestra magazine.

Woodstock's holiday promotion brings in over $120,000.

New McHenry County businesses reflect on 2024 and look ahead to the new year.

The Chicago regional public transportation system is facing a fiscal cliff without new funding. Where does McHenry County fit into the funding picture?

 A McHenry woman who convicted in connection to a 2019 fatal overdose of a Woodstock woman has pleaded guilty to new cocaine charges.

The estate of a passenger killed in a UTV crash in August near Hebron filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the driver of the UTV.

Marcy Piekos, a recipient of the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction Award, knows the movers and shakers throughout McHenry County. She’s helped shape them.

Looking for something to do over winter break? Visit these award-winning bowling alleys, family recreation spots for nonstop fun.

Take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2024 in the McHenry County area.

Gear up for winter sports including a 50K, ski jump and a softball tournament this season in McHenry County.

McHenry County's New Year's baby arrived just after noon Wednesday.

The past year saw a lot of changes to the McHenry County retailing and restaurant landscape. Here's a look at some of them.

Free flu, COVID and RSV testing will soon be available to McHenry County residents amid a surge in cases of respiratory illness.

A selection of some of Northwest Herald photojournalist Gregory Shaver's favorite photos of 2024.

Here’s a look at the 24 most-read stories in the Northwest Herald online in 2024.

From trumpeter swans to cows to the snowy owl that captured, and then broke, our hearts, here are some of the animals our staff and contributors captured in photographs in 2024.

A selection of some of the best feature photos from 2024 in the Northwest Herald.