Elgin hit hardest by heavy rain in Fox Valley
Upper Fox Valley between Elgin and Woodstock hardest hit by storms.
View ArticleRauner declares Lake, McHenry, Kane counties state disaster areas
Gov. Bruce Rauner has declared Lake, McHenry and Kane counties state disaster areas as a result of this week's floods.
View ArticleFox River flooding closes forest preserves, trail; Lauzen declares disaster
Towns in Kane and McHenry counties keep a wary eye on the rising Fox River, expected to crest next week. Kane County issues disaster declaration.
View ArticleFlood outlook varies town-to-town as more officials promise help
The National Weather Service expects several area rivers will crest within the next one to three days. Meanwhile, officials are surveying damage as the northern suburbs continue to battle flooded...
View ArticleFundraiser in Algonquin will help Children's Advocacy Center
Teen artists from throughout the Northwest suburbs and Fox Valley will converge on Daily Projects coffee shop in Algonquin to showcase their talents and to help fundraise for a good cause.
View ArticleWoodstock man gets almost 6 years for robbing banks, payday loan store
A Woodstock man was sentenced Monday to 70 months in prison for robbing banks in DeKalb and McHenry counties in 2016.
View ArticleNo immediate federal help expected for flood victims
Gov. Bruce Rauner's state disaster proclamation for Lake, McHenry, Kane and parts of Cook counties has made state trucks, pumps and sandbags available to flood victims. But federal officials say it's...
View ArticleRecorder seeking position as McHenry County clerk
McHenry County Recorder Joe Tirio is running for county clerk next year with hopes of pushing forward his goal of merging the two offices.
View ArticleTeen artists to hold fundraiser at Algonquin coffee shop for Children's...
Teen artists from throughout the Northwest suburbs and Fox Valley will converge Saturday afternoon on Daily Projects coffee shop in Algonquin to showcase their talents and to help fundraise for a good...
View ArticleMcHenry County moves to halt Lake in the Hills Sanitary District land purchase
A legal battle is brewing among board members of the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District about a potential land purchase and possible consolidation of the district with the local municipality.
View ArticleConstable: Dam on Fox River can't stop flooding, but it helps
In 1907, members of the Fox River Navigable Waterway Association secured a federal permit to build a wooden dam across the Fox River. The Stratton Dam that sits there now is a complicated piece of...
View ArticleVeterans arriving to help flood victims in Lake and McHenry counties
Team Rubicon, a national disaster response nonprofit organization led by veterans, will be helping McHenry and Lake County residents affected by this month's historic floods starting Tuesday.
View ArticleMcHenry County, Red Cross open flood aid centers
Flood-weary residents along the Fox River seeking respite from cleanup can use a reception center set up by the American Red Cross and McHenry County.
View ArticleYear's first McHenry County West Nile mosquitoes detected
McHenry County officials issued a warning to residents about local West Nile mosquitoes Tuesday.
View ArticleWonder Lake man killed in McHenry County crash
A Wonder Lake man was killed a multivehicle crash Friday morning on Route 12 in unincorporated McHenry County near Richmond, authorities said.
View ArticleMeet your police at National Night Out
National Night Out events throughout the Fox Valley offer a chance to meet your neighbors, as well as local police officers.
View ArticleAmid disaster, countless acts of kindness, resilience
Here is a detailed look back at the historic Flood of 2017 -- and links to tips on dealing with it.
View ArticleSoccer Success in Geneva to close in August
Citing the difficulty of competing against online retailers, Soccer Success in Geneva Commons closes at the end of August.
View ArticleMcHenry County Fair kicks off 69th year of festivities Tuesday
The McHenry County Fair kicks off a six-day run Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Woodstock.
View ArticleState cuts 2017 funds for voter registration integrity
Despite the integrity of elections being a major topic of national discussion, Illinois cut funding for a grant used by local election authorities to purge ineligible voters from registration lists.
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