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A North Shore attorney charged with theft in McHenry County says it's a misunderstanding, not a criminal matter.
The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake wants a land-use change opponents worry will further expand public events in their residential neighborhood. Operators have many local supporters too.
McHenry County sheriff’s deputies were investigating Julio C. Rojas in 2022 after he sold at least 15 grams of cocaine to law enforcement agents twice that spring, according to court records.
Proponents say it's better to keep families together and provide substance abuse treatment to parents. McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally said the decision shouldn't be left in DCFS's hands.
Hunter and Parker Menzel will spend the next two years becoming fully certified firefighter-paramedics, working in the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District in the meantime.
Lake in the Hills officials said they are reviewing their procedures after a carnival that was shut down because of fights did not have a security plan as part of its village permit.
Flashing yellow left-turn arrows are being installed at several intersections in the Crystal Lake and McHenry areas.
Local law enforcement officers to raise funds and awareness during the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Dunkin’ Donuts location in McHenry County.
A man accused of firing a gun at a vehicle carrying two children near Marengo, then months later striking a man with a baseball bat, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison.
Crystal Lake just approved a self-storage for another city gateway but opposes this plan, which is in front of the McHenry County Board.
To Steki - the Greek word for “hanging out" - is now open at 3918 Main St., McHenry. The former Main Street Cafe became available last summer, and the restaurant and kitchen has been renovated. A patio os also currently under construction.
Huntley School District 158 and the local park district have entered into a facilities sharing agreement.
A car crashed into Ormsby Motors in Crystal Lake, leaving a gaping hole in the back of the building.
Farmers market season starts in Spring Grove and McHenry County College hosts a wine tasting this weekend in McHenry County.
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites members of the public to a garden planting event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at the Apple Creek Food Forest in Woodstock.