Fox Valley's top stories of 2018
A fatal police shooting, employee strikes, school changes and redevelopment projects were among the most memorable moments in the Fox Valley in 2018.
View Article27th annual WinterFest at Volo Bog set for Jan. 13
The 27th annual WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13.
View ArticleWhy Ben Franklin wasn't a fan of the bald eagle
That Ben Franklin wanted the turkey rather than the bald eagle as our national symbol has become the stuff of legend. Why did he feel this way? The answer can be found in a letter he wrote to his...
View ArticleAuthorities: Rolling Meadows residents found with weapons, $35K in marijuana
Two Rolling Meadows residents were found with 1,750 grams of cannabis, two semi-automatic handguns with magazines and ammunition, and $5,327 in cash during a traffic stop in the Lake in the Hills area,...
View ArticleMcSweeney vows to continue push for suburban consolidation plan despite veto
State Rep. David McSweeney pledged Monday to reintoduce a plan to make it easier for McHenry County voters to abolish local townships after it was vetoed by outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner.
View ArticleWinter tree walk at Volo Bog State Natural Area
A winter tree walk will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
View ArticleStorm warning: 5 to 9 inches of snow expected by noon Saturday
A winter storm warning is in effect for most counties in northern and western Illinois.
View ArticlePerfect conditions With snow on the ground, organizers expect a great turnout...
Ski jumpers from around the world, including an Olympian from last year's games, will converge in Fox River Grove this weekend to compete on the 70-meter Norge Ski Jump.
View ArticleHarvard man dies in snowmobile crash
A 32-year-old man died early Wednesday when the snowmobile he was driving struck a tree in Harvard, officials said.
View ArticleSee if Woodstock Willie sees his shadow at Groundhog Days
It's hard to believe, given the drifts of snow and the bone-chilling snow, but this weekend Woodstock will welcome the well-known prognosticator most associated with spring.
View ArticleThese suburban 'snowfighters' are worth their salt, institute says
Seven suburban agencies have been recognized as Safe and Sustainable Snowfighters for their environmentally responsible use of road salt.
View ArticleCode Ninjas aims to spark kids' interest in STEM
A new business where kids can learn to code while also having fun developing video games now is open along the Randall Road corridor.
View ArticleFormer McHenry County Board member nominated to fill vacancy
After losing a bid for re-election this past fall, Joe Gottemoller could reclaim a District 3 seat on the McHenry County Board, pending approval of his appointment.
View ArticleLake in the Hills man charged after six-hour standoff with police
A 27-year-old man threatened police with a weapon and locked himself in his home for almost six hours Friday, according to a news release from the Lake in the Hills Police Department.
View ArticleAlgonquin Township salt dispute continues after judge denies emergency
Roads in Algonquin Township still will be plowed and salted -- at least for now -- even though a McHenry County judge refused to order the Algonquin Township Board to pay $107,000 for salt it contends...
View ArticleWoodstock man sent to prison for 7 years for cocaine, DUI
A 32-year-old Woodstock man has been sentenced to seven years in prison -- six years for a cocaine charge after authorities searched his residence in 2017 and another year for a felony DUI while he was...
View ArticleWhy police in suburbs, nation are facing a shortage of new recruits
Glitzy videos. High school outreach programs. Even lowered standards. Police are trying all sorts of ways to deal with a nationwide shortage of qualified law enforcement recruits. We talk to a couple...
View ArticlePrairie and native gardners sought
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to tend native demonstration gardens at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and at Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam in...
View ArticleCrystal Lake nonprofit helps seniors stay in their homes
The Senior Care Volunteer Network in Crystal Lake offers free, nonmedical services that help McHenry County residents ages 60 and older maintain their independence and stay in their own homes for as...
View ArticleState incentives have solar energy surging in Illinois
State incentives promoting clean energy have unleashed a surge of proposed solar projects around the suburbs.
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