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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.
A Crystal Lake man's remains were discovered on a property in Hampshire Township, and a Pingree Grove man has been charged his killing, authorities say.
Crystal Lake City Council established the Crystal Lake Youth Commission that will advise the city board on matters related to teenagers and young adults.
Algonquin police took a District 300 Jacobs High School student into custody after the student reportedly posted a weapon on social media, Algonquin Police reports.
A new development at the vacant lot in Cary neighboring the Goddard School and Village Hall is proposed after a previous 98-unit apartment plan dropped out for financial reasons.
Developers might have to eliminate some buildings in the 312-unit apartment complex plan at on land owned by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake in order for the city council to back the plan.
The Cary Village Board officially denied School District 26’s plans for creating a new transportation center at the Maplewood property, but promised to continue to work with the district.
School bus driver Stacey Balmes helped bring Bricks of Hope efforts to McHenry County by starting a charity motorcycle ride and a Lego drive at Crystal Lake District 47 schools.
At just 17 years old, Crystal Lake resident Gabe Schuch's passion for street skating has earned him a global ranking.
Crystal Lake Brewing has a lot to celebrate this year as they take home an award from the World Beer Cup and mark 10 years in the business.
TikTok cooking personality and long-time Algonquin resident Darryl Postelnick came up with the Chicago-style cheesy beef pizza for his collaboration menu item with Pickle Haus
The McHenry County Conservation Foundation is matching up to $10,000 in donations to fund McHenry County’s first Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible boat launch at The Hollows Conservation Area in Cary.
Crystal Lake residents will no longer need to purchase an annual vehicle sticker starting July 1. The city is the latest among many area communities to do away with the requirement.
Cycling Without Age McHenry County will provide free public rides with Cary Public Library, Crystal Lake Park District and the McHenry County Conservation District this year.
Nurses on Mercyhealth's REACT medical helicopter team share what it's like to provide care in the air.