Two fires damage buildings in Marengo
Two buildings were damaged Friday in separate fires in Marengo.
View ArticleHow Children's Advocacy Centers help reduce trauma for child abuse victims
The Children's Advocacy Centers in the Chicago suburbs are a stark contrast to the typical interview room in a police station. That's because they're designed to make the most vulnerable crime victims...
View ArticleChild advocacy groups see dip in funding with new state law
A major funding gap is looming for some suburban Children's Advocacy Centers in light of new legislation that readjusts court fines and fees across the state.
View ArticleMcHenry County sheriff's office searching for missing 18-year-old man
Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old man who went missing Friday night near Crystal Lake.
View ArticleSearch continues for missing 18-year-old from Huntley
The search continues for a missing 18-year-old Huntley man who disappeared Friday night after getting into an argument with a family member, authorities said Tuesday.
View ArticleCrews searching along Fox River in McHenry County
Law enforcement and rescue teams were conducting a search Wednesday along the Fox River, close to the area where an 18-year-old Huntley man went missing last week.
View ArticleBody of missing Huntley teen found
The body of an 18-year-old Huntley man who'd been missing since last week was located in Nunda Township Saturday afternoon, officials said.
View ArticleSmall but dedicated group works to keep spotlight on AJ Freund, DCFS
A small but dedicated group continues to gather for silent demonstrations outside the McHenry County courthouse to keep attention focused on the child welfare system they believe failed AJ Freund.
View ArticleAJ's parents in court on case concerning younger son
The parents of slain 5-year old AJ Freund made a brief appearance in McHenry County court Monday as authorities continue efforts to terminate their parental rights to AJ's younger brother.
View ArticleCrystal Lake health care professional seeking McHenry County coroner seat
A longtime health care professional with nursing and medical forensic training has announced her candidacy for McHenry County coroner.
View ArticleNo tornadoes, but two great lightning pictures made during Wednesday storms
The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a tornado warning that lasted until 7:45 p.m., but no tornadoes have been confirmed.
View ArticleInmate in ICE custody dies at McHenry County jail
A probe has begun into the death of an inmate at the McHenry County Correctional Facility in Woodstock who died Tuesday after being taken to an area hospital, according to a news release from U.S....
View ArticleMarriott Resort in Lincolnshire evacuating due to rising Des Plaines River
Rising Des Plaines River levels have prompted the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort to evacuate as a precaution -- one of the responses to heavy rains that hit the Northern suburbs overnight.
View ArticleDrunken driver sentenced to 6 years for fatal McHenry crash
A 22-year-old man was sentenced this week to six years in prison for drivng drunk, striking a utility pole and killing his passenger. Eduardo J. Figueroa-Martinez, formerly of McHenry, was arrested and...
View ArticleFlash flooding possible with more rain expected
The National Weather Service today issued a flash flood watch for the region effective through early Monday morning as another round of heavy rains is expected to push already swollen rivers further...
View ArticleVineyard Vines pop-up shop opens in Algonquin Commons
Vineyard Vines, a clothing and accessories retailer based in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, opened a pop-up warehouse store along Randall Road in the Algonquin Commons shopping center last week.
View ArticleVisit 12 farms on McHenry County Farm Stroll Sept. 29
Twelve farms will be open to visitors on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the fifth annual McHenry County Farm Stroll.
View ArticleIn jail interview, mother denies killing AJ, while father's case continued
Andrew Freund Sr., who is accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death in April of his son, AJ, was in court Thursday, but AJ's mother, JoAnn Cunningham, also charged in AJ's death, made...
View ArticleWoodstock man charged in bike trail hammer attack
A Woodstock man was charged Friday in Tuesday's hammer attack against two women on the Ridgefield Trace bike trail in Crystal Lake.
View ArticleFloor & Decor, 24 Hour Fitness to fill vacant spots on Randall Road in Algonquin
Filling the gaps: Floor & Decor and 24 Hour Fitness will open in 2020 in vacant spots along Randall Road in Algonquin.
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