Plastic foam waste collection begins in Algonquin Township
Residents of several communities in Kane, Lake and McHenry counties again will have a place to dispose of their plastic foam waste.
View ArticleMotocross enthusiasts flock to McHenry County Fair
Motocross events are among the popular attractions of the annual McHenry County Fair. The fair runs from through Sunday, Aug. 6, at the fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock.
View ArticleBoy heard scream, bangs as wife, girl killed in Crystal Lake
Juan Viveros, 11, heard a scream and several bangs Thursday night while playing at his friend's Crystal Lake home that he later would learn were the sounds of a gruesome double murder.
View ArticleWhy it's costing more to investigate suburban overdose deaths
Synthetic opioids are becoming a more frequent cause of overdose deaths -- and it's costing taxpayers because these potent drugs are expensive to identify.
View ArticleCrystal Lake double murder suspect makes first court appearance
A Crystal Lake man accused of shooting his wife and a 15-year-old last week had a brief court appearance Tuesday, while relatives of the victims have launched online fundraising to pay for funeral...
View ArticleLakemoor hopes to boost crowds at fest's opening night
Modern Day Romeos will be the headliner Friday night as village officials look to boost attendance on the first night of Lakemoor Fest.
View ArticleHow much should Kane County borrow to build Longmeadow bridge?
With Kane County set to issue $30 million in bonds to build the toll bridge portion of Longmeadow Parkway, some county board members are questioning if the bond sale should be even higher.
View ArticleNew Starbucks open on Randall Road in Elgin
A new Starbucks has opened on Randall Road in Elgin, just south of College Green Drive.
View ArticleFishing tournament honors Lake in the Hills man killed in crash
Fishing was one of Connor Kincaid's passions. So the Lake in the Hills man's friends and family organized a fishing tournament in his memory.
View ArticleNew Metra chief expected to be picked Wednesday
Metra directors will vote on a new executive director Wednesday as railroad expert Don Orseno retires.
View ArticleConnor Kincaid Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Saturday in Lake in the Hills
Fishing was one of Connor Kincaid's passions. So the Lake in the Hills man's friends and family organized a fishing tournament in his memory.
View ArticleRauner seeks federal help in assessing flood damage
Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to join the state in conducting damage assessments in parts of Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties that experienced record and...
View ArticleTrial date set in Lake in the Hills Sanitary District dispute with county
A Sept. 19 trial date is set to determine whether the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District had authority to annex a strip of roadway across county lines.
View ArticleHultgren asks FEMA to help in Kane, McHenry, Lake and Cook counties
Rep. Randy Hultgren is asking FEMA to assess recent flood damage in hopes of bringing federal assistance to flood victims.
View ArticleWhat suburbanites can expect during the eclipse
To some extent, the suburban landscape will be different during the two hours and 48 minutes the moon blocks the sun during Monday's solar eclipse. But how? Will nocturnal animals make an afternoon...
View ArticleLake in the Hills Sanitary District's legal battle over
The path now is clear for McHenry County to move forward with the consolidation of the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District with the village of Lake in the Hills, officials said Thursday.
View ArticleMCC gets $500,000 to develop urban agriculture degree
An anonymous $500,000 donation will help McHenry County College strengthen educational and career pathways in food systems and sustainable agriculture.
View ArticleAttorney general's lawsuit: Retail electric supplier duped customers
Attorney General Lisa Madigan sues alternative retail electric supplier Sperian which she says misled ComEd customers into signing new contracts with the promise of lower electric bills when, in fact,...
View ArticleFormer LITH president gets a year of probation for domestic battery
A former Lake in the Hills village president convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery last week was sentenced to a year of probation Monday.
View ArticleLake in the Hills Summer Sunset Fest kicks off Friday
Carnival rides, car show, crafts and many more attractions will kick off the 17th annual Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Fest this weekend.
View Article