McHenry-area stable fire ruled accidental; all horses accounted for
Investigators have a few theories but can only speculate what caused the stable fire that killed 18 horses Wednesday evening near McHenry, leading officials to rule the blaze accidental and of...
View ArticleBenefit baggo tournament in Lake Villa
The second annual Doggy Bags Baggo Tournament to benefit the Northern Illinois Police K-9 Memorial is set for Saturday, April 28 in Lake Villa.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Lincolnshire day care center owner dies
Owner of Lincolnshire day care where toddler was killed dies a day before trial. Boy found unresponsive in Des Plaines pool is recovering. Walsh rolls out motorhome at campaign stop. West Chicago mayor...
View ArticleMcHenry Co. poised to appoint new schools chief
The long-vacant post of McHenry County regional superintendent of schools might finally be filled Tuesday when the county board votes on the proposed appointment of Woodstock resident Leslie...
View ArticleState says McHenry dam flood gates, boat lock past their prime and must be...
Officials with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources say the old Straton Lock and Dam in McHenry is in serious need of a facelift. It's flood control gates are showing their age from years of...
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Kimberly Randall, 27, of Woodstock, has been cited for her involvement in Huntley Fire Capt. John Winkelmans death, police said. Moreover, the results of her toxicology test will determine whether she...
View ArticleTax deadline is today
Tax payers were allowed an extra two days to file this year due to calendar oddities, but today is the day. IRS officials are warning of slow computer systems as the deadline approaches.
View ArticleSecond mayor in LITH was committed to service
C. LeRoy Guy was the two-term mayor of Lake in the Hills back in the 1960s, only the towns second chief executive. He also established and oversaw the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District for 12 years....
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Mayor on life support; military to conduct exercises in...
West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman hasn't regained consciousness after suffering a heart attack, and a city spokeswoman said he's "in the fight of his life." The military will land helicopters, probably...
View ArticleMcHenry officer charged with stealing from department
An 11-year veteran of the McHenry police department was arrested Tuesday on charges that he stole more than $500 for the department. Dale Hojnacki resigned after he was arrested.
View ArticleTryon gets third term at helm of McHenry County GOP
State Rep. Mike Tryon was chosen to lead McHenry County Republicans for a third, two-year term on Wednesday night. Mark Daniel of unicorporated Crystal Lake was elected vice chairman of the McHenry...
View ArticleFinal bell sounds for fallen Huntley fire captain
In nearly equal amounts of laughter and tears Wednesday, mourners sounded the last alarm for Huntley Fire Capt. John "Winky" Winkelman, who was killed in Crystal Lake while riding his motorcycle last...
View ArticleWoodstock resident named McHenry Co. schools chief
McHenry County finally has a new regional superintendent of schools. Leslie Schermerhorn, 52, of Woodstock, was unanimously appointed to the McHenry County Regional Office of Education post by the...
View ArticleMusicals and comedies take center stage
It's a busy weekend for the performing arts in the Fox Valley, with three high schools staging their spring plays: Dundee-Crown with "Beauty and the Beast," Jacobs with "You Can't Take it With You,"...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: W. Chicago mourns mayor; Hawks down 2-1
West Chicago mayor dies after heart attack. McHenry police officer charged with stealing cash from the police department. DuPage mosque moves closer to obtaining permit. French company moving U.S....
View ArticleMcHenry sheriff's arrest man on most wanted list
No. 6 on the McHenry County sheriffs office most wanted list was arrested Wednesday at his residence in Chicago, officials announced Thursday.
View ArticlePerforming and visual arts highlight Fox Valley festivals
This summer, festivals abound in the Fox Valley. Here's a look at some of our favorites.
View ArticleMCC group spotlights violence against LGBTQ
McHenry County College's student group Pride is putting the spotlight on violence in order to combat it. The hallways are dotted with 10 bodies outlined in white duct tape, each flanked by a photo and...
View ArticleFour face charges over 55 tons of bad cheese
Four people are facing federal conspiracy charges stemming from allegations that they distributed 55 tons of bad cheese in stores throughout the Midwest, including Illinois. One of the distribution...
View ArticleEarth Day events in the Fox Valley
Earth Day is the perfect time to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of the Fox Valley. Here are some events taking place this weekend that offer a chance to learn about, and...
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