Randall Road project gets big boost from federal grant
The McHenry County Division of Transportation has announced it has received a $20 million federal grant for the Randall Road project.
View ArticleDivided McHenry County Board OKs small property tax increase in new levy
The McHenry County Board narrowly passed its annual budget Tuesday night, ahead of the county's fiscal year starting Dec. 1.
View ArticleLocal Republican Party seeks ban on providing gender-affirming care in...
The Grafton Township Republican Central Committee has passed a resolution to ask the Huntley Community School District 158 board to ban gender-affirming care in the district without parental consent.
View ArticleInmate found dead in jail cell in McHenry County
A 51-year-old male inmate was found dead in his jail cell at the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility Tuesday morning, the McHenry County sheriff's office said.
View ArticleMcHenry County jail could take in detainees from Lake County under proposed deal
McHenry County soon might house Lake County inmates in the McHenry County jail if an agreement between the two counties is approved.
View ArticleDriver flown to hospital after one-vehicle crash near Crystal Lake
A Wonder Lake man was injured in a single-vehicle crash near Crystal Lake, McHenry County sheriff's office reports.
View ArticleFuneral is set for McHenry County Judge Michael Coppedge after his unexpected...
Funeral arrangements have been made for McHenry County Associate Judge Michael Edward Coppedge, 61, who died Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest in his chambers at the courthouse in Woodstock.
View ArticleMcHenry County Judge Michael Coppedge dead after falling ill at courthouse...
McHenry County Associate Judge Micheal Coppedge, described by colleagues as courteous, brilliant and honorable, died Monday morning after falling ill in his chambers at the courthouse in Woodstock.
View ArticleIsland Lake day care center sued over toddler's death
The parents of a toddler who was found unresponsive at an Island Lake day care earlier this year and later died are suing the center's operators.
View ArticleIsland Lake man gets 25 years in prison for sexual assault
A 35-year-old Island Lake man convicted of sexually assaulting two teen girls has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a McHenry County judge, officials said Monday.
View ArticleProminent suburban attorney, businessman and Democrat Herb Franks dies
Herb Franks , who founded two banks, a prominent law firm and a Jewish congregation all while becoming an influential Democrat in the Republican stronghold McHenry County, has died.
View Article$9.3 million police training center set to open in former Cary village hall
Police agencies in McHenry County will be able to train together at a new facility opening next week in Cary.
View Article$9.3 million police training center set to open in former Cary village hall
Police agencies in McHenry County will be able to train together at a new facility opening next week in Cary.
View ArticleProminent suburban attorney, businessman and Democrat Herb Franks dies
Herb Franks , who founded two banks, a prominent law firm and a Jewish congregation all while becoming an influential Democrat in the Republican stronghold McHenry County, has died.
View Article$9.3 million police training center set to open in former Cary village hall
Police agencies in McHenry County will be able to train together at a new facility opening next week in Cary.
View ArticleTrick-or-treat times in the suburbs
Get your candy ready -- Halloween is Tuesday, Oct. 31. We've compiled a list of trick-or-treating hours throughout the suburbs.
View ArticleHuntley school bus aide accused of striking student indicted on felony...
A former bus aide in Huntley School District 158 has been charged with felony aggravated battery, with authorities alleging she "struck" a 7-year-old child on a school bus, McHenry County court records...
View ArticleGrave exhumed in McHenry Township didn't solve 60-year-old mystery of body...
Authorities dug up a grave in a McHenry Township cemetery. It didn't solve a 60-year-old mystery of an unidentified Black boy's body found in the Fox River.
View ArticleDonald Trump Jr. to appear at McHenry County GOP committee fundraiser
To kick off the presidential race, the McHenry County GOPAC is hosting an event with Donald Trump Jr. next week.
View ArticleEast Dundee Police Chief stepping down
East Dundee Police Chief James Kruger has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 1. The 62-year-old McHenry County man started his 42-year career as a police officer in Carpentersville.
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