Biden to arrive late Wednesday morning at O'Hare
Suburbanites likely won't be able to catch a glimpse of President Joe Biden on Wednesday as the usual presidential motorcade might not happen and his visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake...
View ArticleImages: President Joe Biden's visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake
President Joe Biden visited McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Ill. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. "America is back," Biden said, promising to fund roads and bridges through an infrastructure package...
View ArticleBiden in the suburbs: 'Think how life will be when it's quicker to drive on...
"America is back," President Joe Biden tells a crowd today at McHenry County College. Watch his speech here.
View ArticleRental assistance application seminar
State Sens. Donald DeWitte of St. Charles and Craig Wilcox of McHenry will partner with the Illinois Housing Development Authority to host for an online seminar July 13 to help rental tenants navigate...
View ArticleMcHenry, Kane courts drop mask, 6-foot distance rules
McHenry, Kane courts drop mask, 6-foot distance rules
View ArticleU-46 now a pre-K through 12th grade dual language district
.Elgin Area School District U-46's award-winning bilingual program marks a milestone this year. "As of this school year, we are a pre-K through 12th grade dual language district," Superintendent Tony...
View ArticleFully vaccinated people no longer required to maintain social distance at...
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen for Illinois' vaccinated population, McHenry County court officials have announced upcoming changes surrounding social distancing and speedy trial time calculations.
View ArticleMcHenry County religious groups see worshippers return, some still with masks...
For the past two weeks, pews in McHenry County churches have been filling up on Sundays more than they had in months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the reason is at the start of July, the Catholic...
View ArticleAlgonquin man sentenced to prison for money laundering, marijuana possession
An Algonquin man accused of using more than $500,000 in drug proceeds from marijuana sales to buy gold, silver and Bitcoin over several years was sentenced to prison Thursday.
View ArticleDespite drop in boating accidents in Illinois, deaths held steady
Boating on the Chain O' Lakes over Independence Day weekend was a popular activity – and a pretty safe one, with the Lake County sheriff's office responding to only two crashes even as large crowds...
View ArticleLake County judge running for Illinois Supreme Court
A Lake County judge on Thursday announced her candidacy for the newly redrawn 2nd Supreme Court District. Elizabeth M. Rochford issued a news release Thursday afternoon declaring her candidacy for the...
View ArticleLate-night crash on Fox River leaves boat atop docked pontoon
No one was injured when a boat crashed through a dock and onto a docked pontoon boat about midnight Friday along the Fox River near McHenry, McHenry County sheriff's police said.
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The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning community snapshots offers information on 284 communities
View ArticleNo sale: Deadline for sale of Harvard's former Motorola campus passes without...
The deadline has passed for a Canadian data center to close on Harvard's former Motorola campus, leaving local officials with unanswered questions about the future of the property's ownership.
View ArticleMcHenry County begins posting monthly opioid reports online
The McHenry County Department of Health is now releasing monthly opioid reports online.
View ArticleHow county animal shelters handle summer influx
DuPage County Animal Services, like many others, sees more pets in their care during summer months. They are caring for just under 200 animals.
View ArticleVillage, business manager trade accusations over American flag controversy
A dispute between a Prairie Grove business owner and the village about its temporary sign ordinance has turned into a controversy over the American flag.
View ArticlePeople may live in them, but infrastructure in 5 McHenry County subdivisions...
A notice is being filed with properties in five McHenry County subdivisions that building permits may not be issued in subdivisions with unfinished stormwater systems or roads.
View ArticleSeniors rediscover joys of biking thanks to trishaws piloted by Cycling...
Cycling Without Age and three-wheeled trishaws are helping area seniors rediscover the joys of bike riding.
View Article$46 million Randall Road reconstruction in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills 90%...
Algonquin and McHenry County officials announced this week that the $46 million rebuild of Randall Road is 90% complete. Delivery of supplies is threatening the finishing date for the final 10%.
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