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Huntley man accused of restraining woman in Tesla Cybertruck, performing ‘lewd’ act

2

Woman of Distinction: Catherine Jones is a leader of leaders, conduit between businesses, workforce

3

Police: Woodstock man attempted to cause ‘great harm to himself’ when he crashed car into townhome

4

Lake in the Hills approves solar farm with battery storage

5

Can McHenry County charge extra fees to solar farms for their impact on roads? It’s trying

6

People Over Parking Act kicks in Monday: what you need to know

7

Huntley’s Will Geske ties for 7th at state tennis meet: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

8

Cary-Grove’s Logan Abrams bounces back, Marengo’s Jackson Heimsoth earns runner-up medal at state track

9

Huntley falls to Barrington 2-0 in Class 4A sectional final for 2nd straight year

10

Nolan Dabrowski’s walk-off single sends Crystal Lake South past Carmel

11

Crystal Lake Central holds off upset-minded Woodstock North for regional title

12

Prairie Ridge can’t solve Grayslake Central’s Beau Barrows in Class 3A regional final loss

13

Liz Smith strikes twice from range, Johnsburg defeats Willows Academy to win Class 1A sectional championship

14

Car crashes into townhouse in Woodstock while family of 4 sleeps inside

15

Cary-Grove’s Logan Abrams advances to discus finals: Northwest Herald boys track and field state roundup

16

Huntley’s Will Geske advances to last day of state tennis: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

17

Emma Dallas, Prairie Ridge walk off 9-inning thriller against Kaneland to win Class 3A sectional title

18

Early hole sinks Crystal Lake Central co-op girls lacrosse in sectional final loss to Barrington

19

Addison Schaffer, Crystal Lake Central beat Belvidere North for fourth sectional title in a row

20

Twin sisters step up as Huntley takes Warren to the wire, falls in 2OT of Class 3A sectional championship

21

Lake in the Hills home uninhabitable after fire; resident suffers minor injury

22

What’s happening with Route 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry? Here’s the latest on long-term project

23

Prairie Ridge holds off upset-minded Cary-Grove

24

Bud Shanahan delivers 3 RBIs, Niklas Thorsen seals Crystal Lake Central’s regional semifinal win over Wauconda

25

Johnsburg’s Batt, Jacobs’ Santa Ines, CL South’s doubles team reach quarterfinals of state boys tennis tourney

26

Lake in the Hills man accused of delivering fatal dose of cocaine

27

Rabid bat found in McHenry County

28

Richmond-Burton earns payback, upsets Johnsburg

29

Man ejected from single-car crash near Huntley, critically injured

30

Ben Auer, Landon Paul combine for shutout as St. Charles North tops Dundee-Crown in Class 4A regional semis

31

Zaiden Vess throws shutout, Woodstock North baseball upsets St. Viator: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

32

Ellie Peck, Madi Kossakowski lead Kaneland past Woodstock North, into Class 3A sectional final

33

Wonder Lake felon who sold unserialized machine gun to Woodstock man admits guilt

34

McHenry police: Man solicited teens downtown

35

Home rule for McHenry County? Voter request floated amid money pressure, loss of local control

36

2026 Northwest Herald boys track and field qualifiers for IHSA State Finals

37

Huntley rolls past Lake Zurich, secures spot in Class 4A sectional final against undefeated Barrington

38

Johnsburg tops Cristo Rey St. Martin, Richmond-Burton falls to Willows Academy in Class 1A sectional semis

39

Huntley girls soccer posts shutout to advance to sectional final: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

40

Clutch hitting, pitching send Prairie Ridge past Geneva in Class 3A sectional semifinals

41

Pedalpalooza will showcase McHenry County’s piece of Grand Illinois Trail for cyclists

42

New Huntley beekeeping regulations, lower costs for hobbyists could be coming

43

McHenry County Board chairman breaks ties to approve 2 solar farms

44

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Dundee-Crown's Jordyn Jeffs

45

Crystal Lake Central shows off offensive versatility, rolls past Hononogah to reach sectional final

46

Marian Central, Woodstock baseball win playoff openers: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

47

Family in deadly Wonder Lake house explosion sues Nicor

48

Fire damages vacant Fox River Grove home Friday

49

Crystal Lake Memorial Day parade honors ‘ultimate sacrifice,’ highlights women who serve

50

Huntley High students build their own classroom

51

Crystal Lake landmarks ‘masterpiece’ downtown Bauer’s Garage building

52

New effort to build multifamily housing at Woodstock former Die Cast appears to be on track

53

One airlifted after tree falls on three youths in Lakewood

54

Woodstock-area man airlifted after dirt bike crash

55

Volo Museum receives mysterious ‘Knight Rider’ speeding ticket in New York – for car on display at museum

56

McHenry County snowplow-naming contest winners chosen: See names Woodstock schoolchildren came up with

57

Field of the Fallen in Cary honors Illinois veterans

58

Prairie Ridge’s Anneke Dam sparkles at state, takes second in Class 2A 800

59

Huntley, Crystal Lake South boys tennis win sectional titles: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

60

Huntley dominates second half, cruises over Zion-Benton to win Class 3A regional girls soccer championship

61

Woodstock North keeps historic season going, tops Crystal Lake Central for Class 3A regional title

62

Man accused of running over wife with car on purpose in Oakwood Hills jailed

63

Cab burns delivery truck Friday in Woodstock; nearby garage, house spared

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Man accused of running over wife with car on purpose in Oakwood Hills

65

Barn consumed by fire near Huntley, crews stop spread to nearby buildings

66

Layla Olson strikes out 10, leads Huntley to 11th straight regional title: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

67

Prairie Ridge beats Cary-Grove for 3rd time this season, wins 3rd straight regional title

68

Aurora Central Catholic rallies to upset Marengo for 1st regional title since 2019

69

Prairie Ridge’s Anneke Dam speeds into final of IHSA Class 2A 800 run

70

Jordin Gaunaurd scores twice, Crystal Lake Central beats Prairie Ridge to win Class 2A regional championship

71

Cary Dairy abruptly closes after years-long legal dispute with village over sign

72

From ‘tiny shop’ to storefront: McHenry tea, coffeeshop graduates to standalone store

73

Guzman y Gomez closes all US restaurants, including one in Crystal Lake

74

Perseverance through pain: After ACL tear, Huntley’s Maizie Nickle returns to form

75

Logan Abrams leads Cary-Grove to second place at Class 3A Antioch Sectional

76

At long last, Huntley boys volleyball winning

77

Crystal Lake Central trio throws no-hitter: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

78

Man airlifted after falling 40 feet while removing tree in Bull Valley

79

2 Woodstock men, both 18, accused of holding boy at knifepoint, demanding his bike and cellphone

80

Garbage tote rollout in Algonquin not totally smooth as residents push back on cost

81

Lake in the Hills debuts its new $27M police station

82

Crystal Lake Main Beach opens Saturday – with new geese-deterring lights

83

Prairie Ridge holds on, takes home Class 2A sectional boys track and field championship

84

CL Central softball rallies past CL South for regional semifinal win: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

85

Marengo woman gets 12 years for 6th DUI, weeks after prison sentence for 5th DUI

86

Cool and confident Natalie Bender pitches McHenry past Jacobs to reach Class 3A regional final

87

Child airlifted after traumatic injury at Crystal Lake elementary school playground

88

McHenry police chief gets city administrator nod, set for dual roles

89

‘Clearly out of his mind’: Defense argues man insane when he brutally attacked woman in McHenry park

90

2026 Northwest Herald girls track and field qualifiers for IHSA State Finals

91

Diego Herrera records 3 RBIs to lead Huntley baseball over St. Laurence: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

92

Emily Glen provides walk-off heroics as Cary-Grove rallies multiple times to beat Harvard

93

Kylee Nicholson, Woodstock North earn revenge against Woodstock

94

Ava Gertz stays hot, Prairie Ridge shuts out Crystal Lake South in IHSA Class 2A regional semifinal

95

Man who ‘randomly attacked,’ stabbed person outside McHenry hotel to be held in jail pretrial

96

On The Border permanently closes in Algonquin 1 year after bankruptcy filing

97

Shakeup on Crystal Lake park board as new president elected after tumultuous year

98

Crystal Lake man caught with more than $250K of cocaine and marijuana gets 12 years in prison

99

Online fundraisers set for victims of deadly Wonder Lake house explosion

100

McHenry man sentenced to 6 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse images via Kik

101

Marengo on fast track with twins Grant and Jackson Heimsoth

102

Richmond-Burton, Johnsburg, CL Central, Marengo girls soccer win big: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

103

Johnsburg celebrates KRC title by beating Plano

104

Kylie Deegan breaks away, strikes for game-winner as Jacobs tops Hampshire in IHSA Class 3A regional semifinal

105

1 dead, 2 others hurt in house explosion near Wonder Lake

106

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Woodstock North's Kylee Nicholson

107

Chief of police set to be named interim city administrator

108

Earning it every day: How Crystal Lake Central built a powerful girls soccer program

109

BREAKING: One person dead, two others hurt in house explosion in Wonder Lake

110

BREAKING: Officials confirm house explosion in Wonder Lake

111

Adopt a Grandparent gears up for farmers markets that feed low-income older adults

112

Trump supporters gather for ‘silent majority’ rally in McHenry

113

Crystal Lake man admits to soliciting images of child sex abuse from 2 girls, sentenced to prison

114

Crystal Lake’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony set for May 25; women vets to be honored

115

Police: Lake in the Hills man discharged gun during domestic incident Saturday

116

Burlington Central’s Liam Schultz blasts walk-off home run: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

117

Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing early Saturday in McHenry

118

Lake in the Hills police warn residents of scam phone calls

119

Historic Crystal Lake building with locally made terra cotta bricks eyed for landmark status

120

Cary School District 26, teachers union reach 4-year contract deal with inflation-tied raises in last year

121

Lake in the Hills approves ‘forever chemical’ settlements as it works to bring well back into operation

122

Plant sales Saturday in Harvard, Crystal Lake area raise funds for groups, youths

123

Family matters: Johnsburg’s Rob Eastland, daughter Charlie Eastland leading unbeaten Skyhawks into postseason

124

Huntley baseball beats Hampshire, clinches outright FVC championship: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

125

Jake Gillette homers, Dundee-Crown beats Burlington Central

126

Michael Silvius belts first high school home run, Crystal Lake South walks off Prairie Ridge in FVC finale

127

Cars & Caffeine in downtown Crystal Lake Sunday benefits food pantry

128

Home uninhabitable after Harvard-area fire

129

Here are IHSA sectional and supersectional assignments for McHenry County-area boys and girls lacrosse teams

130

Juvenile charged in stabbing near McHenry

131

Huntley boys tennis captures Fox Valley Conference championship

132

Trump store to host Crystal Lake grand opening after earlier eviction, shutdown

133

Parent sues District 300 over student’s gender transition

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Parent sues District 300 over student’s gender transition

135

Locally owned restaurants struggle to survive amid rising costs, ask diners to ‘think local first’

136

Elgin man who caused 4-vehicle crash in Crystal Lake while fleeing Cary police pleads guilty

137

McHenry County Coroner’s Office gets first major upgrade in 40 years

138

A second chance at soccer: Richmond-Burton’s Maddie Seyller fueling Rockets nearly 4 years after UTV accident

139

Kyle Brents, Oreoluwa Sobodu lead Dundee-Crown to first FVC title in 25 years

140

Jordyn Jeffs hits walk-off home run for Dundee-Crown softball: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

141

‘Fearless’ Hampshire topples Huntley, wins share of FVC title

142

Here are IHSA baseball playoff pairings for McHenry County teams

143

Longtime ‘Blue Streak’ and voice of Woodstock basketball is beloved by high school students, staff

144

He keeps Huntley running through snowstorms, emergencies and everyday pothole repairs

145

Sisters-in-law multiply community impact with recycled prom dresses and so much more

146

Dispatchers - on the call during people’s worst moments - help save lives too

147

McHenry man taught, coached scores of local kids: ‘Remarkable ability to connect with people’

148

Readers Recognize McHenry County’s Everyday Heroes of 2026

149

Food pantry volunteers make sure hungry neighbors are fed, with dignity

150

‘How can you walk away?’: Volunteerism came from her mother. Now she’s passing it to her kids

151

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

152

At 9, Crystal Lake boy collects blankets for homeless people – and his kindness is infectious

153

‘Authenticity people trust’: Algonquin librarian is also passionate volunteer, advocate

154

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

155

2 retired firefighters are the heart and soul of Salvation Army emergency canteen

156

Cary woman starts free ‘little food pantry’ on her front porch: ‘I just want to help’

157

Huntley wins 4 events, brings home IHSA Class 3A Belvidere North sectional championship

158

McHenry, Huntley baseball win to remain tied for first in FVC: Northwest Herald Wednesday roundup

159

Johnsburg’s Ashton Stern no-hits Sandwich

160

Prairie Ridge takes runner-up, local girls shine at Class 2A Johnsburg Sectional to qualify for state

161

Woodstock man accused of 6th DUI had baby in car, told officer he was ‘wasted,’ authorities say

162

McHenry County wants you to help name snowplows at touch-a-truck Sunday

163

McHenry’s new Yummy Bowl restaurant to open soon

164

Oliver: Legislation would provide Social Security credits for unpaid caregivers

165

Island Lake man wins $1 million from $50 scratch-off lottery ticket

166

Prairie Ridge's Bryan Klendworth Northwest Herald Baseball Player of Year

167

Ellery Shutt, Woodstock dominate KRC meet again

168

Huntley caps off 6th consecutive FVC championship, cruises over Burlington Central for senior-night win

169

Harvard’s Leona Eichholz, Woodstock’s Megan Kuiper shine in KRC wins: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

170

Cary teacher named McHenry County Educator of the Year; see full list of winners

171

Updated: Teen athlete taken to hospital after cardiac arrest on track at Huntley High School

172

McHenry home damaged in fire

173

Johnsburg’s cerebral Tyler Batt keeps hitting winners

174

Hampshire’s Lucas Prange throws no-hitter, strikes out nine in victory: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

175

Nate Larson pitches Huntley past McHenry to forge tie in FVC

176

Addy Green, big second inning lead Cary-Grove past Crystal Lake South

177

Driver flown with serious injuries after Harvard-area crash, fire

178

McHenry city administrator resigns, Mayor Jett ‘filling in’

179

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Cary-Grove's Addy Green

180

Cary man killed in shooting Saturday in Chicago

181

Cary man killed in shooting Saturday in Chicago

182

McHenry County Animal Control to offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics

183

McHenry’s Rooted Ritual Apothecary offers handmade, refillable, sustainable products

184

Home State Bank in Crystal Lake announces new VP of retail banking, headquarter renovations

185

McHenry’s Soapbox Derby, dating to 1939, ready to race again June 20

186

Luke Flaskamp’s grand slam lifts Jacobs past Dundee-Crown: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

187

Off-duty Crystal Lake firefighter uses garden hose, helps contain fire

188

Clutch two-out hitting keys Huntley’s win at Maine South

189

Clutch two-out hitting keys Huntley’s win at Maine South

190

Officials identify infant who was unresponsive at Woodstock daycare who later died

191

Signs yes, time limits no to improve parking situation in downtown McHenry

192

Plan for 280 single- and multi-family units on Cary Maplewood land advances over neighbor objections

193

Minivan, mixer truck crash near Union; both drivers injured

194

Man who presented history shows at local libraries guilty of possessing child sex abuse image

195

Crystal Lake Central co-op girls lacrosse wins 6th straight FVC title: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

196

Aiden Eickelmann, Gavin Rettberg spark sixth-inning rally as Huntley comes back to beat McHenry

197

Allyson Schaid, Kylee Nicholson lead Woodstock North past Richmond-Burton

198

Infant found unresponsive at Woodstock daycare has died

199

Canvas cyberattack hits McHenry County school districts

200

Man falls into Fox River in McHenry

201

Fox River Grove trustee censured by board for ‘potentially slanderous’ comments

202

McHenry County property tax bills are in the mail. Here’s how to pay

203

Man charged with exposing himself to children at Crystal Lake elementary school

204

McHenry County conservatives plan ‘Rally of the Silent Majority’ May 17

205

Work on McHenry’s Miller Road bridge over Fox River brings lane closure, slows boat launching

206

IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County boys track and field teams

207

IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County girls track and field teams

208

Fired-up Levi Perrotta, Woodstock North hold off Woodstock

209

Huntley wins 8 events, brings home 5th consecutive FVC girls track and field title

210

Addison Schaffer nets hat trick as Crystal Lake Central wins FVC title: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

211

Feeling good again, Reese Mosolino pitches Prairie Ridge past Huntley in key FVC game

212

Fox River between McHenry and Algonquin reopens for boating

213

5-story apartment-commercial building gets green light for Fox River Grove’s Block B

214

2 rescued after boat flips over on Crystal Lake

215

Home uninhabitable after Huntley basement fire

216

Confident Danny Adams pitches Crystal Lake Central past Prairie Ridge

217

Liz Smith strikes in final minutes, Johnsburg tops Richmond-Burton to claim KRC tournament championship

218

McHenry baseball wins two; Marian’s Christine Chmiel strikes out 18: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

219

4-car crash closes Route 31 in Johnsburg; 3 injured

220

Here are IHSA playoff softball pairings for McHenry County teams

221

Woodstock man with repeated domestic violence offenses pleads guilty in latest case, is sent to prison

222

Johnsburg’s Hidden Harbor closer to redevelopment with agreement on tax-incentive terms

223

Infant hospitalized after being found unresponsive at Woodstock daycare

224

Oliver: Alzheimer’s may bring change, but some things happily remain

225

Gavin Stumbaugh’s walk-off hit lifts Burlington Central past Richmond-Burton

226

IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County boys tennis teams

227

Woodstock North softball wraps up 1st KRC championship: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

228

Richmond-Burton holds off Johnsburg to claim Kishwaukee River Conference title

229

Johnsburg to get a Target; store will take over shuttered JCPenney

230

Malaina Kurth, Bella Frangiamore, Grace Puhar each score twice as Cary-Grove cruises over Crystal Lake South

231

Chain O’Lakes, upper Fox River reopen for boating after weeks of flooding

232

Crystal Lake Pride makes it official with nonprofit status, plans for 3rd annual June celebration

233

McHenry County Mental Health Board to host Town Hall meeting Thursday

234

IHSA regional, sectional and supersectional assignments for McHenry County girls soccer teams

235

Suburban school officer’s gun missing after he removes it to use bathroom

236

Maddon McKim’s grand slam lifts Prairie Ridge: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

237

Marian Central’s comeback falls short against Chicago Christian

238

Algonquin spa mourns employee authorities say died by strangulation in Schaumburg

239

Lake in the Hills Costco cleared to reopen after bomb threat

240

Lake in the Hills police presence at Randall Road Costco; public asked to avoid area

241

Resource fair offers help homeowners with damage from Fox River flooding

242

Motorcyclist from Warrenville dies in Crystal Lake crash

243

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Johnsburg's Hope Klosowicz

244

Community pulls together for Cary Barbershop owner as she recovers from hospital stay

245

Without funds for student leadership program, small Catholic school in Cary created its own

246

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills chamber announces new executive director

247

With waters receding, McHenry County officials talk sandbag disposal, other flooding information

248

Huntley softball reaches 20 wins, claims Marengo Invite championship: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

249

Woodstock leaves door open to suing Thompson’s Appliances over caved-in building

250

Protesters gather in McHenry for May Day rally

251

Historic 8-sided barn taken down piece by piece, rebuilt at Richardson Adventure Farm to be event venue

252

Road closure starts in Crystal Lake Monday as creek restoration resumes

253

Aiden Eickelman, Huntley use small ball to beat Prairie Ridge

254

Jace Koth hits walk-off single as Jacobs baseball tops Crystal Lake Central: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

255

Nathan Neidhardt fires complete game, Kaden Wasniewski plays long ball as McHenry beats Burlington Central

256

3 injured in rollover crash on Route 173 near Richmond

257

Crystal Lake District 155 among those targeted in DOJ probe over gender, sexuality policies

258

Man seriously burned in McHenry area when propane tank catches fire

259

Crystal Lake District 155 leader named Superintendent of Distinction

260

Marengo’s Brady Kentgen ends homer drought against Richmond-Burton

261

Piper Heimbrodt homers twice, records 7 RBIs for Huntley softball in win: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

262

Danica McCarthy, Charlee Cape set up nicely for McHenry in FVC win over Cary-Grove

263

Woodstock raises water and sewer rates, citing unfunded mandates, Route 47 costs

264

Chicago man charged with DUI after 3-vehicle crash in Crystal Lake, police say

265

McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes set to reopen Friday as new batch of retailers pursue their dreams

266

Island Lake man accused of threatening to shoot people, pistol-whipping man in bar pleads guilty

267

McHenry County roadwork bids coming in over estimates as costs escalate

268

Martejo Discount reopens in Algonquin, but future still uncertain

269

Poetry: Banned, restricted, censored or challenged?

270

Konner Altergott’s walk-off HR rallies Crystal Lake Central past Jacobs: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

271

Devin De Loach deals, as Crystal Lake South blanks Hampshire

272

Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake counties

273

Man convicted in DUI crash that killed 2 in ’05 pleads guilty in new drunk-driving collision near McHenry

274

6 people displaced, over 15 cats missing after Woodstock fire

275

Oliver: Alzheimer’s disease report finds room to improve in education, prevention

276

Woodstock High taps new principal who began career in special education, gets high marks from colleagues

277

Letter: Low-income housing at luxury prices

278

Letter: Paradise Lake mine proposal lacks critical environmental data

279

Letter: Illinois must change course on taxes, spending, and priorities

280

Letter: Don’t put out yarn for birds’ nests

281

Letter: How do voters feel about gas prices now?

282

Floodwaters, road closures linger along Fox in McHenry County; people urged to report damage

283

Hampshire’s Julissa Akins hits 2 homers: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

284

Peyton Mesce figures it out as Johnsburg beats Woodstock

285

Kylee Nicholson, Makayla Nordahl pitch out of trouble, lead Woodstock North to key KRC win against Marengo

286

George Donze wins pitchers’ duel, Andrew Deegan rips clutch double to lift Jacobs over Huntley

287

Owner of horse farm near Richmond again denied jail release pending child sex assault trial

288

Lake County Sheriff’s car hits utility pole near Woodstock while taking person to McHenry County jail

289

Crystal Lake District 47 pays $115K to settle ‘racial bullying’ lawsuit

290

Johnsburg applies the pressure, pulls away from Harvard to clinch KRC regular season championship

291

Dundee-Crown softball, McHenry baseball score FVC wins: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

292

Woodstock woman released pretrial on cocaine charges is accused again, jailed

293

Lake in the Hills man found dead after house fire ID’d

294

McHenry man accused of forcing his way into ex-boss’ house with shotgun, threatening him over a debt

295

Richmond-Burton’s Ray Hannemann stands out

296

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Huntley’s Tommy Gasner

297

Crystal Lake artist paints local landmarks that spark her nostalgia: ‘My Margaritaville’

298

Road closures along Fox River after crest; more rain possible Monday

299

Families celebrate Earth Day with animals and activities at Randall Oaks Zoo

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Families celebrate Earth Day with animals and activities at Randall Oaks Zoo

301

Wisconsin man admits to sex assault of child in Harvard in 2015, gets 10 years in prison

302

McHenry alderwoman’s home removed from taxing district

303

Money for controversial Flock cameras on Woodstock Square remains in city budget

304

Lake in the Hills extends time for solar farm construction

305

Crystal Lake Chamber Foundation honors GEM award winners

306

Angelo Pacini drives in 5 runs for Woodstock baseball: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

307

Huntley teen reported missing

308

Rally in McHenry on Saturday protests against ICE detention centers

309

Woodstock gas station clerk attacked on job tries to rebuild her life without income, insurance, benefits

310

Jury finds Cicero man guilty of shooting clerk at Marengo gas station, robbery 5 years ago

311

Fighting out of Woodstock gym, Mackenzie “Mack-Judo” Stiller to compete on TV series “The Ultimate Fighter”

312

Logan Nawrocki leads Hampshire baseball over Harvest-Westminster in extras: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

313

Tied at half, Huntley girls soccer shut out in second half of invitational loss to Libertyville

314

Tied at half, Huntley girls soccer shut out in second half of invitational loss to Libertyville

315

Floodwaters start to recede in parts of McHenry County; cleanup begins

316

Cary zoning chair suddenly quits after 20 years; claims committee is ‘manipulated’

317

Lawsuit filed over McHenry fire that shut down Riverside bakery, pet supply shop

318

After year of drama, Crystal Lake park board eyes changes in leaders, policies, attorney’s fees

319

McHenry, Johnsburg student-athletes earn Eagle Scout status

320

McHenry boys, Huntley girls win McHenry County meet titles

321

Mikala Amegasse converts game-winner, Hampshire outlasts Dundee-Crown for overtime victory

322

McHenry’s Carver Cohn homers, throws out runner at home to clinch FVC win: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

323

Fox River, Chain O’ Lakes crest at major flood stage; water levels expected to begin slowly falling

324

Flood watch: Fox Lake level begins to drop; river could crest late Thursday below Algonquin Dam

325

Alex Johnson, Marengo earn redemption against Johnsburg

326

Burlington Central softball outlasts Crystal Lake Central in 9 innings: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

327

Lucas Prange strikes out six, Hampshire builds early lead to beat Dundee-Crown

328

Crystal Lake enters deal to buy shuttered health club - but has 6 months to back out

329

Oliver: Why are healthy habits so hard to make part of our routines?

330

When will Fox River recede to its banks? Not for many days – if it stays dry

331

Woodstock baseball outslugs Plano: Northwest Herald Tuesday roundup

332

Grace Brown scores, Kenzie Lorkowski soars for key save as Burlington Central holds off Jacobs

333

Hampshire holds off Burlington Central for 7th straight win

334

Marengo gas station clerk was shot during robbery 5 years ago. He testified Tuesday against alleged gunman

335

Fox River flooding closes River Road near McHenry

336

Former Burlington Central star Drew Scharnowski transfers to Duke

337

Former Burlington Central star Drew Scharnowski transfers to Duke

338

McHenry County’s official March 2026 primary election results

339

Firefighters quickly extinguish crawl space fire in Crystal Lake home

340

As Fox floods threaten home of elderly veteran on hospice, Johnsburg steps up to help

341

Siambanis’s walk-off hit sends Marengo past Johnsburg: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

342

Bennet Baumann swings a mighty bat, McHenry triumphs over Jacobs

343

Ella Arana creates ‘mess’ atop lineup, Crystal Lake Central takes care of Prairie Ridge

344

Man found dead in Lake in the Hills home after fire

345

Fox River flooding prompts closures as wary residents await crest

346

Owner of Woodstock appliance store that caved in granted more time to demolish building; lawsuit on hold

347

Man found dead in Woodstock homeless encampment is ID’d

348

Crystal Lake house fire causes estimated $75,000 in damages

349

Jacobs’ Andrew Deegan goes ‘5 for 5′ for the hard way: McHenry County baseball notes

350

Democrats outvoted GOP in red McHenry County’s primary election. What might that mean for November?

351

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Crystal Lake Central co-op’s Anna Starr

352

Classic Cinemas in Woodstock sued over death of Crystal Lake man who fell leaving dark theater

353

Lake in the Hills OKs car wash after skepticism, delay

354

Algonquin asks for resident input for High Hill Park renovations

355

Hampshire gets plenty of offense and pitching to win Larkin Slugfest

356

Huntley baseball beats Bartlett on Tommy Gasner’s walk-off single: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

357

Crystal Lake Depot Park sets opening date on home stretch of major overhaul

358

Jack Reina’s slider silences Marengo, Prairie Ridge cruises for shutout victory

359

Vehicle leaves Route 14, damages about half a dozen vehicles in Woodstock Culver’s parking lot

360

McHenry County pounded by rain; officials expected to close Chain O’ Lakes as floodwaters rise

361

Training facility, new station among plans for McHenry Township Fire District

362

Huntley prepares to move ahead with major Kreutzer Road redo after stalemate

363

Kreutzer Road utility work to begin next week in Huntley

364

Christine Chmiel throws no-hitter for Marian Central: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

365

Whiff of Jacobs’ Colons too much for Burlington Central

366

Anna Starr shines bright, scores 6 goals as Crystal Lake Central co-op holds off Huntley

367

McHenry County residents warned to prepare for flooding along Fox River

368

Spring Grove man found dead of gunshot wound in wooded area

369

Marengo’s Gabby Christopher cements herself among area’s greatest power hitters: McHenry County softball notes

370

Crystal Lake man paroled in October accused of smashing into, stealing from Smoke Depot

371

Ray Hannemann’s single lifts Richmond-Burton past Woodstock: Northwest Herald Thursday roundup

372

Woodstock North shuts out Richmond-Burton, wins 7th in a row

373

Milwaukee woman accused of stealing perfume from Crystal Lake, McHenry Ultas in ‘ongoing criminal enterprise’

374

Authorities: McHenry man with 29 past convictions jailed on domestic battery charges

375

New gas station proposed for Algonquin

376

Woodstock’s Route 47 roadwork begins: What to expect over next 2 years

377

Christine Chmiel strikes out 14 in near perfect game for Marian Central: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

378

Speedy forward Liz Smith scores four goals, Johnsburg dominates Marengo to stay unbeaten

379

Volo Museum’s Titanic exhibit floods on anniversary of ship’s sinking

380

Crews keep garage fire from spreading to adjoining home near Richmond

381

Charges filed against 2 men, both 18, in Johnsburg altercation in which one was stabbed

382

Who can keep bees in Huntley? Village reexamines local rules

383

Oliver: Heartbroken Angel Reese fans left to wonder what our Sky team is doing

384

Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County, Algonquin location planned

385

Peyton McMahon converts PK, Ella Bechler scores late in first half as Crystal Lake Central shuts out Huntley

386

Drake Lenckus nets 100th goal as Crystal Lake South boy lacrosse team rolls: Northwest Herald Tuesday roundup

387

Ellie White shoulders load, Marengo tops Johnsburg

388

Crystal Lake felon accused of sexually assaulting girl over 3 years detained in county jail

389

Crystal Lake police officers recognized for rescuing residents from fire

390

Law firm opens Crystal Lake office

391

Lawsuit: Elgin man got drunk at Wisconsin Dells resort before crash that killed him, injured 5 near Woodstock

392

Support Cary Area Library at Spring 2026 Used Book Sale

393

Huntley baseball outlasts Dundee-Crown in 9 innings: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

394

Kaden Wasniewski, Landon Clements power McHenry past Crystal Lake South

395

Harvard man, accused of strangling woman until she passed out, ordered held in jail pretrial

396

District 155 says no decision has been made on softball co-op restructure

397

Budget for Cary’s ‘Alfresco Alley’ increases to $1.3M

398

Several pets missing after fire in home near McHenry

399

McHenry County Department of Health refurbishes, reopens Crystal Lake clinic, animal control HQ

400

Dundee-Crown twins Kyle and Ryan Pierce provide double trouble

401

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Woodstock's Megan Kuiper

402

McHenry ice rink ownership, operations formalized between city, mayor’s RISE Up Foundation

403

‘Blue Envelope’ aids interactions between police, people with autism. Lake in the Hills latest to adopt

404

Wisconsin man charged with assault of child he allegedly lured from Harvard

405

NAMI McHenry County’s upcoming gala celebrates vision, hope

406

McHenry County friend create bookstore on wheels

407

Woodstock North boys track claims top spot at Marengo’s Ed Reeves Invite: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

408

Johnsburg Hidden Harbor developer wants tax incentive; local leaders aren’t yet sold

409

5-story apartment-commercial plan for Fox River Grove advances: ‘Never would have imagined’

410

McHenry Golf Club now officially within city limits after $2M purchase

411

Huntley School District 158 recognized with national High-Performance District Award

412

Brake Parts site up for sale after McHenry plant’s shutdown; last workers out end of month

413

Ella Arana powers up for CL Central; Hampshire, C-G softball walk off wins: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

414

Hampshire grinds out win over Crystal Lake Central

415

Ian Boland attacks, McHenry manufactures runs in FVC win against Crystal Lake South

416

Car burst into flames in Prairie Grove crash that injured other driver

417

District 155 softball teams set to move to co-op structure in 2027

418

McHenry hopes grant will help spur development on south side of town

419

Is Marengo next frontier of suburban growth? Big state grants help city capitalize on new I-90 interchange

420

Gabby Christopher’s 40th career HR ties Marengo mark in win over Woodstock; Northwest Herald Thursday roundup

421

A student and mentor, Drake Lenckus guides unbeaten Crystal Lake South past Burlington Central

422

Leona Eichholz powers Harvard past Richmond-Burton

423

Revisit the Golden Age of Hollywood at 2026 McConnell Ball

424

Richmond man accused of possessing guns with defaced serial numbers, ammo, firecrackers in Lake in the Hills

425

McHenry house uninhabitable after garage fire spreads to home, shed, neighbor’s garage

426

Woodstock video gaming: City adopts new regulations, bans gambling-predominant cafes

427

District 300 teacher accused of felony battery outside Crystal Lake bar, allegedly kicked officer

428

McDonald’s in Crystal Lake to be torn down, rebuilt

429

CL Central baseball hands Huntley 1st loss, Jacobs moves to 7-1: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

430

Prairie Ridge plays long ball, topples Cary-Grove

431

McHenry’s Natalie Bender all smiles in FVC win against Crystal Lake South

432

Reese Vrba belts walk-off home run, Prairie Ridge rallies for FVC win over Jacobs

433

Lake in the Hills opposes state housing, zoning proposal, citing loss of local control

434

Oliver: Even preparedness plans must change as loved one’s dementia progresses

435

Horse saved from floodwaters by Marengo firefighters returns home

436

Algonquin files suit aiming to demolish ‘unsafe’ downtown building

437

Owen Satterlee throws two-hit shutout as Prairie Ridge beats Cary-Grove: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

438

McHenry County residents urged to sign up for free property fraud alerts

439

Fun times continue for Nathan Neidhardt, McHenry in win over Dundee-Crown

440

Lyla Ginczycki gives Huntley offense a jolt in FVC win over Crystal Lake Central

441

Salvation Army debuts new emergency canteen in Crystal Lake: ‘Hope is on the way’

442

Lake in the Hills might get a new car wash. But officials are concerned about traffic

443

Traffic lights out in Lake in the Hills intersection

444

Woodstock might sue to get Thompson’s Appliance building razed or repaired after cave-in

445

Marengo, Woodstock win KRC baseball openers: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

446

Peyton Mesce’s composure keys Johnsburg’s win over Richmond-Burton

447

Kyle Ziebell, Gavin Rettberg homer as Huntley rallies to beat Barrington, stay undefeated

448

Lake in the Hills plans public tours of new police station, veterans memorial rededication

449

Woman of Distinction: A rise up ranks of banking – from teller to CFO – and inspiring others along the way

450

From McHenry High to Space Force: Sgt. David Gudgeon found calling in newest US military branch

451

Vinnie’s day out: Shaw Local reporter’s dog tries out Underdog Academy in Algonquin

452

IDOT worker injured in crash Friday on Route 120

453

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beats Illinois 71-62

454

Horse rescued from floodwaters near Marengo after hours-long effort

455

St. Mary Catholic School 8th grader wins regional spelling bee, heading to national competition in D.C.

456

Woman whose shoplifting arrest went viral pleads guilty in McHenry County court via Zoom from India

457

Huntley blasts 5 homers, Mark Petryniec earns 500th career win: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

458

Crystal Lake industrial building catches fire

459

Lakewood village manager announces retirement

460

Moms of McHenry County’s KidsStuff Resale has been saving parents money since 1998

461

Woodstock Chamber launches digital gift card program

462

‘Quite alarming’: Cary mayor critical of state zoning, parking legislation, ‘loss of local control’

463

Nathan Bushy strikes out 9 as Dundee-Crown baseball beats Centennial: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

464

Northwest Herald boys track and field preview: 5 to watch in 2026

465

2026 Northwest Herald boys track and field season preview capsules

466

Maggie Hanson’s hat trick propels Marengo to KRC victory over Woodstock North

467

McHenry’s Buffalo Wild Wings closing; Burlington coming to town

468

Place to unplug, recharge: Cary Apothecary expands in new location, bringing in wellness services

469

Collapsed home, downed wires, flooding reported in McHenry County after storms

470

2026 Northwest Herald girls track and field preview capsules

471

Northwest Herald girls track and field preview: 5 to watch in 2026

472

Cloud rotation reported in McHenry County; scattered power outages; flooding possible

473

Cloud rotation reported in McHenry County; scattered power outages; flooding possible

474

Burlington Central baseball falls to Romeoville: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

475

Huntley man accused of attempting to escape from hospital after burglary arrest

476

Wonder Lake man pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse image, gets prison

477

Flashing red lights causing big delays in Huntley

478

Man charged with DUI after crashing into Woodstock home within inches of where resident sat

479

Route 31 closed in McHenry area for downed wire, fire

480

Lily Perocho leads Crystal Lake Central softball to win over Johnsburg: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

481

Freshman Karsyn Ledgerwood sparks offense for Prairie Ridge in season-opening win

482

Liz Smith, Johnsburg celebrate season-opening win over Richmond-Burton

483

‘Incredibly rewarding’: Carpentersville company designed controls for Artemis II mission

484

Contractor injured at Scot Forge metal manufacturer in Spring Grove

485

‘Incredibly rewarding’: Carpentersville company designed controls for Artemis II mission

486

Distorted soda and sub shop debuts in Crystal Lake for local take on ‘dirty soda’ trend

487

A new holiday tree for Crystal Lake – with deep roots

488

Oliver: Managing constant state of grief can be difficult for dementia caregivers

489

Richmond-Burton’s Maddie Seyller, Harvard’s Julie Silva net hat tricks: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

490

Abraham Quinn, Evan McMahon spark Crystal Lake Central in loss to Antioch

491

Northwest Herald Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026

492

Kane County jail release denied for man officials say hid inside Huntley home with knife, ‘in wait to kill’

493

AJ Freund timeline: Boy from Crystal Lake goes missing, is found dead – and fallout remains 7 years on

494

Crystal Lake man accused of attacking woman in Chicago parking garage

495

‘Extensive damage’ by vandals, warmer temps have McHenry rethinking ice rinks

496

Conviction of DCFS case worker in death of Crystal Lake’s AJ Freund upheld by appeals court

497

After wrong-fuel snafu causes six-figure repair bill, Lake in the Hills gets new supplier

498

Crystal Lake South baseball slams Woodstock: Northwest Herald Monday roundup

499

Brady Bauer homers, Kaden Norman cruises in Cary-Grove’s win against Woodstock North

500

Megan Kuiper comes out firing, strikes out 20 in Woodstock’s season-opening win

501

2 on motorcycle injured in crash with car near Richmond that shut down Route 12

502

Woodstock man charged after online sting operation gets jail time for indecent solicitation

503

Easter egg hunt hosted by Algonquin scouts makes holiday magic for those with special needs

504

After long delay, Woodstock’s major Route 47 roadwork set to start this week

505

Rosters announced for 22nd McHenry County Area All-Star Basketball Extravaganza

506

Melrose Park man charged with attempted murder, burglary in Huntley incident

507

Fire destroys pickup truck, trailer and contents Saturday near Marengo

508

As pressure from residents mount, Wonder Lake aims to assure its hydrants are fine

509

Teen missing from Huntley has been located

510

Northwestern Medicine steps up support for Crystal Lake community health clinic as insurance costs soar

511

Cary-Grove’s Logan Abrams wins shot put title at Illinois Top Times: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

512

Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

513

Poetry panel set for Sunday in Crystal Lake

514

No Kings rallies held across McHenry County

515

Photos: No Kings rally held in McHenry

516

Huntley police searching for missing teen

517

Route 120 blocked by semitruck rollover

518

Crystal Lake Chamber Foundation announces GEM Leadership awards recipients, celebration April 23

519

McHenry man not guilty by reason of insanity in ‘slashing’ of relative

520

Person flown from Johnsburg High grounds in medical helicopter

521

Trump-themed shop on hiatus in new Crystal Lake spot; owner says sales slowed since Iran war

522

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: Johnsburg’s Mike Toussaint

523

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Crystal Lake South’s Carson Trivellini

524

Boys basketball: 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area team

525

Huntley baseball team shuts out Marian Central: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

526

Liam Schultz homers twice, notches three hits as Burlington Central falls to Barrington

527

With 4th DUI case pending, Huntley man bribed official not to report positive urine test, prosecutors say

528

Crystal Lake man in federal prison for $8M scheme has local trial delayed again

529

Car crashes into Woodstock home, lands inches from where resident sat

530

Girls basketball: 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area team

531

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Basketball Coach of the Year: Johnsburg’s Erin Stochl

532

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Johnsburg’s Summer Toussaint

533

CL South’s DeLoach, Mauer combine for no-hitter: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

534

Emma Emricson scores twice, Huntley shuts out Larkin in season opener

535

7 acres burn in brush fire in Prairie Grove

536

4 hurt in crash involving dump truck, 2 other vehicles in Barrington Hills

537

4 hurt in crash involving dump truck, 2 other vehicles in Barrington Hills

538

Fire that gutted 2 downtown McHenry shops started from roofing torch, caused 2 injuries: official report

539

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year: Johnsburg’s J.D. Sylvanus

540

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Wrestler of the Year: Marian Central’s Jimmy Mastny

541

Boys wrestling: 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area Team

542

Brush fire near Holiday Hills on Wednesday causes smoke plume

543

Matt Bychowsky’s gem leads Crystal Lake South past St. Viator in Florida: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

544

Surgeon who treated woman after random attack in McHenry park described litany of near-fatal injuries

545

Oliver: COVID-19 finally catches up with this caregiver’s household

546

McHenry County College raises tuition after keeping it flat last year

547

McHenry County judge sends Gurnee man to prison for cocaine possession

548

Gavin Piekos swats homer for Prairie Ridge in win over Palatine: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

549

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year: Hampshire’s Matt Todd

550

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Wrestler of the Year: Huntley’s Janiah Slaughter

551

Girls wrestling: 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area Team

552

Emmerson Falk, Mei Shirokawa shine as Burlington Central takes down Sycamore

553

2 people injured in house fire hear McHenry

554

2 people injured in house fire hear McHenry

555

(Almost) freezing for a reason: More than 150 take the polar plunge in Fox Lake

556

(Almost) freezing for a reason: More than 150 take the polar plunge in Fox Lake

557

Joey Lengle’s walk-off walk lifts Huntley past Fremd in 9 innings

558

Johnsburg man charged with homicide in crash that killed his girlfriend in Wisconsin: police

559

Person hit by car at FISH Pantry in Johnsburg during food pickup

560

With Queen of Hearts success, McHenry VFW Hall to get expanded kitchen

561

Man allegedly tells Crystal Lake police he drank a ‘ton,’ is charged with 5th DUI after traffic stop

562

McHenry baseball team scores win over Warren Township: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

563

Driver sues over Cary police pursuit that led to crash, serious injuries

564

Elijah, Malachi Bell to join dad at Marian Central

565

Fox Lake Police welcome K9 Officer Yogi

566

Beloved Cary-Grove musical director to retire after 33-year career

567

McHenry County STEM robotics team reaches world competition for 3rd straight year

568

Want the sidewalk in front of your home fixed? Woodstock proposes cost-sharing program

569

McHenry Riverwalk Foundation seeks contributions to mural to mark US 250th birthday

570

Antioch man who hid gun in squad car in McHenry gets 20 years in prison for weapon, drug offenses

571

Woodstock mom continues ‘random acts of kindness’ with bowling fundraiser in honor of late son

572

Man behind false bomb threat to Huntley High prison-bound again for ‘insulting’ contact with nurse

573

McHenry Council split on car wash pitch on where retail was planned

574

I-90 ramp connecting to Route 31 to be closed for months for construction upgrades

575

McHenry-based Follett Content puts new focus on public libraries

576

Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR code

577

Abalabix Books of Crystal Lake, Reeses Barkery of McHenry awarded $10K small business grants

578

Car crashes through guardrail and into marsh near Woodstock

579

CASA of McHenry County volunteers have advocated for most vulnerable kids for 20 years

580

Election curiosities: What you might have missed from the primary in McHenry County

581

2026 Northwest Herald boys lacrosse preview capsules

582

Northwest Herald boys lacrosse preview: 5 to watch in 2026

583

Johnsburg, Huntley baseball win season openers: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

584

Oskar Freund, Mason Klimek deliver clutch hits as Cary-Grove rallies over Fremd

585

Oli Victorine, Crystal Lake Central look sharp in season-opening win

586

Steve Raethz steps down after 27 seasons as Huntley girls basketball coach

587

Man accused of starting fire at Crystal Lake motel gets probation

588

McHenry County faces 2 more lawsuits over rejected solar farms

589

Woodstock short-term rentals like Airbnbs might have to start paying hotel-motel tax

590

Marengo woman pleads guilty to 5th DUI, with 6th DUI case pending

591

2026 Northwest Herald girls lacrosse preview capsules

592

Northwest Herald girls lacrosse preview: 5 to watch in 2026

593

Richmond-Burton girls soccer, CLC co-op girls lacrosse win openers: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

594

Woman jailed over alleged threats to McHenry County state’s attorney on Facebook

595

Wonder Lake man pleads guilty to selling fatal MDMA to Woodstock North teen ‘missed beyond words’

596

Woodstock’s Max Beard to transfer to prep school

597

At least 3 new faces poised to join McHenry County Board after 2 GOP incumbents lose primaries

598

Northwest Herald boys tennis preview: 5 to watch in 2026

599

2026 Northwest Herald boys tennis preview capsules

600

Crystal Lake South boys lacrosse moves to 2-0: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

601

State-endangered Northern harrier rehabbed by McHenry County Conservation District

602

McHenry election judge dies at the polls: ‘Stalwart patriot’

603

Oliver: Weird power outage proves to be example of good customer service

604

McHenry County basketball players earn 2026 IBCA All-State honors

605

2026 Northwest Herald girls soccer preview capsules

606

Northwest Herald girls soccer preview: 5 to watch in 2026

607

Peterson appears headed toward rematch with McLaughlin in November for 52nd house seat

608

Peterson appears headed toward rematch with McLaughlin in November for 52nd house seat

609

Schneider cruises in 10th District primary

610

Schneider cruises in 10th District primary

611

Election 2026: What to watch for in McHenry County as primary polls close

612

Here are McHenry County’s March 2026 primary election results

613

Election turnout in McHenry County on pace to match ’22 primary levels

614

Cary man charged in hit-and-run that injured Crystal Lake pedestrian

615

Cary man charged in hit-and-run that injured Crystal Lake pedestrian

616

Several chickens perish in backyard coop fire in Woodstock

617

McHenry man accused of entering, hiding in woman’s home, then punching her

618

Polls are open: What to know about Election Day voting in McHenry County - you can still register, vote today

619

2026 Northwest Herald baseball preview capsules

620

Northwest Herald baseball preview: 5 to watch in 2026

621

McHenry shopping center with Aldi, Kohl’s sells for $13.7M

622

Winter weather briefly closes an early voting location at Crystal Lake library

623

Letter: Why I support Marty Mohr for McHenry County Board

624

Woodstock horse rescue launches program to help domestic violence survivors

625

Retired teacher from Crystal Lake makes books and toys charity an official nonprofit

626

RSV warning issued for McHenry County as it spreads at high rate later than usual this year

627

Letter: Plan Commission chair’s admonishments at gravel pit hearing unnecessary

628

Letter: County Board’s repeated tax increases signal need for change

629

Letter: Proposed scholarship tax credit threatens church-state separation, reader warns

630

Letter: A counter protest

631

Letter: Have JB Pritzker personally pay the cost

632

Letter: County clerk’s handling of sample ballots, pay increase questioned

633

Letter: Back Mohr for County Board based on fiscal track record

634

Letter: Lauren Underwood’s record doesn’t represent our values

635

Letter: Thoughts on tailgating and casinos

636

Letter: Voting for Trump, then protesting his policies, is ironic

637

Letter: Political follies!

638

Letter: Marty Mohr ready to be held accountable

639

Car slides into creek near Harvard as blizzard warning takes effect late Sunday

640

McHenry County school closings for Monday, March 16, because of blizzard warning

641

Blizzard warning for McHenry County for late Sunday, Monday; ShamROCKS the Fox ends early

642

Woman of Distinction: Businesswoman, City Council member, community supporter Denise Smith

643

McHenry County College’s Middle School Career Quest opens young kids’ minds to future careers

644

Winter weather advisory for McHenry County scheduled for late Sunday, much of Monday

645

Huntley District 158 kindergarten registration now open

646

Baseball: 5 storylines to watch in McHenry County in 2026

647

Huntley softball wins season opener: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

648

MCC offering free tax preparation assistance through April 15

649

Controversial battery storage plan near Prairie Grove could be formally proposed in ‘coming months’

650

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Bowler of the Year: Huntley’s Ashlyn Tenglin

651

Boys basketball: 2025-26 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced

652

Huntley Chamber hosts EXPO Saturday with local businesses, entertainment, food

653

2 injured in crash along Route 14 near Harvard

654

Girls soccer: 5 storylines to watch in McHenry County in 2026

655

High winds down power lines, close roads in McHenry County

656

House fire in Crystal Lake displaces residents

657

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Bowler of the Year: Woodstock’s Max Haggerty

658

Marian Central shuts out Richmond-Burton: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

659

Itasca man accused of fatally shooting wife near Harvard will undergo psychological testing

660

Boys basketball: 2025-26 All-Kishwaukee River Conference team announced

661

Semi driver cited by state police in deadly crash on I-90 near Huntley

662

Semi driver cited by state police in deadly crash on I-90 near Huntley

663

Coroner identifies man killed in fire in Fox Lake condo

664

McHenry man accused of uploading, sharing and soliciting images of child sex abuse

665

Woodstock Food Pantry plans move to larger space as need, donations grow; fundraiser is Sunday

666

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Swimmer of the Year: McHenry’s Robbie Rosenbaum

667

Wauconda officer took his life: ‘Heartbreaking reminder that mental health struggles can affect anyone’

668

Woodstock-area gravel pit proposal that prompted backlash from residents is withdrawn

669

Stryker disrupted by cyber attacks; global firm has large operation in Cary

670

Oliver: Beloved McHenry eye doctor will be missed by all who knew him

671

McHenry man found not guilty of starving 2 pit bulls; awaits trial on charges involving 2 other dogs

672

2026 McHenry County Boys Soccer All-Star Game set for May 8 in Harvard

673

Crystal Lake family-owned diner Andy’s marks 45 years in business Thursday

674

Christine Chmiel strikes out 16 in season-opening win for Marian Central: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

675

Girls wrestling: 2025-26 All-Kishwaukee River Conference team announced

676

Boys wrestling: 2025-26 All-Kishwaukee River Conference team announced

677

Controlled burn spreads, damaging home in Lake in the Hills

678

Dog missing for over 2 weeks in Glacial Park located by volunteers, drones

679

Brother of Crystal Lake teen at center of unlawful filming case files suit over her death

680

Northwest Herald softball preview: 5 to watch in 2026

681

2026 Northwest Herald softball preview capsules

682

Journey ends for Jarrel Albea, Johnsburg in loss to Peoria Manual

683

Jacobs sophomore Skylee Ferrante delivers in season-opening win over Marengo

684

30 acres burn in brush fire near Marengo

685

Man dies after being pulled from burning home in Fox Lake

686

Man dies after being pulled from burning home in Fox Lake

687

Fox Lake couple charged after police say boy found with ‘welts, bruises and scratches’

688

ID of person killed in Huntley crash still pending

689

McHenry County sales tax increase brought in more revenues than property tax it replaced, officials say

690

Marengo issues update on drinking water after elevated manganese detected

691

Reeses Barkery has new leash on life in McHenry weeks after devastating fire

692

New coffee drive-thru coming to Crystal Lake

693

Cary aims to ease traffic – and concerns of neighbors – at new development near Crystal Lake Walmart

694

McHenry County Mental Health Board: Build your village at Caregiver Conference March 14

695

1 person killed in single-vehicle crash Sunday near Huntley

696

Crystal Lake downtown townhomes get nod, completing project on hold for 30-plus years

697

Does McHenry have too much gambling? Council member raises concern, votes against license

698

2nd man pleads guilty to theft by defrauding Crystal Lake homeowner of $4,500

699

3rd Dunkin’ Donuts gets nod in Crystal Lake after outpouring of community support

700

Kaneland outlasts Crystal Lake South in physical sectional final

701

Johnsburg starts fast, beats Rockford Lutheran for 1st sectional title since 2003

702

Man pleads guilty in fight outside McHenry bar that left victim in coma, gets probation, time served

703

Cary-Grove boys basketball coach Adam McCloud steps down

704

TIF shuffle eyed in McHenry in hopes of spurring more redevelopment

705

Crystal Lake sushi restaurant reevaluating permanent closure

706

Softball: 5 storylines to watch in McHenry County in 2026

707

‘Gourmet’ coffeeshop with breakfast, lunch items to replace shuttered Burger King in Cary

708

Algonquin restaurant shuts down after eviction for unpaid rent

709

Huntley to build new fleet services facility

710

Contributions aplenty as Crystal Lake South rolls past Sycamore

711

Josh Kaunas sparks Johnsburg in IHSA Class 2A sectional semifinal win over Aurora Christian

712

Rockford police officer accused of theft in McHenry County and home repair fraud, misconduct in Winnebago

713

Woodstock man accused in beating of gas station clerk found unfit to stand trial

714

Workforce housing apartments debut, aiming for affordable rents for people who work in McHenry County

715

Woodstock Route 47 Open House planned for March 18

716

NAMI launches free ‘first-of-its-kind’ community mental health hub in Crystal Lake

717

Neighbors oppose gas station, strip mall plan in Lake in the Hills

718

Donkey on the loose in Woodstock hit by train, owner says

719

Oliver: Want a battle of generations? Great, but don’t bother us in Generation X

720

Lake in the Hills fire Tuesday blamed on smoking materials

721

Person killed in I-90 crash in Huntley is ID’d

722

Crystal Lake South, Johnsburg boys basketball set for sectional semifinals

723

Crystal Lake South, Johnsburg boys basketball set for sectional semifinals

724

McHenry man accused of taking cash for – but not delivering – car, using fake title

725

Girls basketball: 2025-26 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced

726

Dungeons & Dragons helps McHenry High students learn English-language skills

727

Why were scores of fish found dead in a McHenry County Conservation District preserve?

728

Responders to Lake Killarney water rescue in Cary honored with lifesaving awards

729

Dollar Tree eyeing Huntley location for new store

730

Lake in the Hills says vendor supplied wrong fuel; bill tops $320K to repair 2 dozen damaged trucks

731

McHenry County St. Patrick’s Day Trivia Challenge!

732

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Prairie Ridge's Nora Terhaar

733

Book Lovers Giveaway!

734

Early voting expands in McHenry County Monday for primary election

735

Home near Woodstock ‘consumed’ by fire

736

Fox Lake man accused of killing Fox Lake woman found outside Elk Grove Village motel

737

Fox Lake man accused of killing Fox Lake woman found outside Elk Grove Village motel

738

St. John’s Catholic Academy in Johnsburg sees enrollment turnaround as it embraces classical education

739

McHenry man accused of possessing 250-plus images of children sex abuse

740

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber celebrates local businesses Olympic style

741

Conversion to apartments proposed for former Hearthstone care facility in Woodstock

742

State Rep. Suzanne Ness to hold Town Hall via Zoom March 3

743

Hampshire wins team title, Huntley’s Janiah Slaughter takes 1st at IHSA state girls wrestling finals

744

McHenry’s Robbie Rosenbaum, Marian Central’s Antonio Aguirre both swim to 2 state medals

745

Fox River Grove drops a bunch of building permit fees for residents after adding sales tax

746

Carpentersville man accused of sexually abusing teen in Algonquin parking lot; allegedly met on Snapchat

747

Algonquin receives $600K grant to remodel public park

748

Controversial Woodstock gravel pit consideration delayed until June; opponents’ claims called ‘baseless’

749

McHenry’s Robbie Rosenbaum swims to championship finals in 2 events

750

Time runs out, Johnsburg beats Richmond-Burton for 1st regional title since 2019

751

John Morgan, Crystal Lake South rally to beat Cary-Grove

752

Fast start fades as McHenry falls to Waukegan in IHSA Class 4A regional final

753

Seven McHenry County girls wrestlers advance to IHSA state semifinals

754

Hundreds lost jobs at Brake Parts. So McHenry County College, partners pull off ‘pop-up’ job fair for them

755

Fire burns 2 homes and garage in Holiday Hills

756

Trout Valley, 79, man pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse image, gets 3 years of probation

757

Crystal Lake man, 20, pleads guilty in Algonquin head-on crash causing serious injuries

758

Piece out: McHenry’s Pieceful Project to close, but Bumble Bread Co. says it’s on the rise

759

Downers Grove South seeks nominations for Class of 2026 Distinguished Alumni

760

Letter: A valuable asset in Dorr Township

761

Letter: This was the 3rd protest held in McHenry

762

Letter: Blaming residents for park board tax vote misses the point

763

Letter: Local sports coverage matters to students

764

Letter: Illinois must resist Operation Midway Blitz

765

Letter: Quarry expansion poses air quality and property value risks, resident warns

766

Letter: Surveillance cameras on town square threaten privacy rights, resident warns

767

Letter: What anti-ICE protesters don’t get

768

Johnsburg’s historic season ends with sectional final loss to St. Edward

769

Geneva controls the glass, knocks off Crystal Lake South in Class 3A sectional final

770

Man taken into custody after shelter-in-place order canceled for Lake in the Hills

771

MCRide, MCRide Connect rideshare users to see new fares starting Sunday

772

Route 31 widening, redevelopment, Riverside Drive all high on McHenry Mayor Jett’s agenda

773

Police say Chicago man arrested in Huntley with meth in car stolen in Schaumburg

774

Crystal Lake sushi restaurant to close; Cary location will remain open

775

Woman accused of threatening McHenry County State’s Attorney in Facebook posts

776

Boys wrestling: 2025-26 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced

777

Shelter in place order canceled for Lake in the Hills

778

McHenry County denies solar farms – then gets sued for turning them down

779

Key IHSA girls wrestling state storylines to watch in McHenry County

780

Cary-Grove tops Marmion, Crystal Lake South handles Crystal Lake Central

781

McHenry, Woodstock advance to regional finals: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

782

Richmond-Burton, Johnsburg move on to IHSA Class 2A regional final

783

Responders prevent deck fire from spreading to home in Cary

784

Richmond equestrian instructor accused of sex assault suspended as judge from national equestrian group

785

Boat, snowmobile, trailer burn near McHenry

786

Oliver: Winter Olympics are reminder that in sport, as in life, we need resilience

787

Townhomes proposed in downtown Crystal Lake after 30-plus-year wait to finish buildout

788

Girls basketball: 2025-26 All-Kishwaukee River Conference team announced

789

Crystal Lake South, Geneva advance to sectional championship

790

Summer Toussaint, Johnsburg step on gas against Marshall

791

Burlington Central upsets Geneva to reach regional final: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

792

Libertyville claws past Huntley in IHSA Class 4A sectional semifinal

793

McHenry man accused of starving, neglecting dogs in his care

794

Cary School District 26 announces new superintendent

795

Election 2026: Sample ballots now available in McHenry County for primary election voting

796

Fire leaves Huntley home uninhabitable

797

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Hampshire’s Stella Piazza

798

Dundee-Crown beats Elk Grove, advances to Class 4A regional semis: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

799

Eli Loeding, Prairie Ridge slam IMSA

800

McHenry man with 2 theft-related convictions pleads guilty to burglarizing a vehicle

801

Someone bought an Illinois Lottery ticket worth $1.15M at country store near Harvard

802

Crystal Lake man found dead along Route 176 near Prairie Grove is ID’d

803

McHenry County coroner IDs man found in Wonder Lake Saturday

804

3 teen girls beaten, 13-year-old charged in altercation involving group of 15-20 boys

805

McHenry County to charge video gaming terminal fees, require licenses

806

NAMI McHenry County opens new community mental health hub with ‘crisis living room’ and drop-in center

807

Democrats call on McHenry County clerk to reject Trump nationalized election plan; he says he will follow law

808

McHenry County probation officer follows in footsteps of man who raised her

809

‘Transient thieves’ possibly behind theft of necklace from man doing yard work in Woodstock

810

Home uninhabitable after fire breaks out Saturday in Wonder Lake

811

Man accused of beating Woodstock gas station clerk to get mental health evaluation

812

Cary’s ‘Alfresco Alley’ seasonal outdoor space could get a glow-up, with shades and other upgrades

813

Marian Central’s Jimmy Mastny completes 3-peat at IHSA state boys wrestling finals

814

Marian Central’s Antonio Aguirre leads local swimmers advancing to state: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

815

Man’s body recovered from under the ice in Wonder Lake

816

Crystal Lake Park District executive director to retire after helping steer through ‘turbulent times’

817

More new housing planned for Huntley

818

Woodstock got a $10M state grant for Route 47 work. Then its share of costs went up almost as much

819

Fire fueled by high winds guts Fox River Grove home

820

Route 176 closed near Crystal Lake amid police investigation

821

Marengo man accused of restraining woman by screwing apartment door shut

822

Nick Stowasser, Crystal Lake South slam McHenry

823

Huntley’s Ashyln Tenglin 25th at state bowling: Friday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

824

Three McHenry County athletes qualify for championship matches: Friday’s IHSA state boys wrestling roundup

825

Crystal Lake Breaking Bread launches indoor markets, showcasing products of other small businesses

826

About 250 Huntley High School students walk out in protest of ICE

827

Acute gastroenteritis on the rise in McHenry County as norovirus spreads

828

Trial delayed Friday for man accused in violent, random attack on woman in McHenry park

829

Car smashes into smoke shop in Crystal Lake, causing extensive damage

830

Coffee drive-thru proposal in Crystal Lake gets lukewarm response

831

Harvard man guilty of driving pickup truck into Harley-Davidson dealership in Woodstock

832

3 rescued from Pistakee Lake near Johnsburg after falling through thin ice

833

Here are key 2026 IHSA boys basketball postseason storylines to watch in McHenry County

834

Marengo falls to St. Edward in regional championship

835

Makena Cleary, Crystal Lake South spot on against Woodstock

836

Six McHenry County athletes advance to semifinals: Thursday’s IHSA state boys wrestling roundup

837

Kennedy Manning, Olivia Leuze lead Cary-Grove in Class 3A regional final loss against Boylan

838

Huntley rallies to beat Guilford for 13th regional championship

839

Undefeated Johnsburg wins regional title: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

840

Crystal Lake home severely damaged by fire; occupants rescued by police

841

After halt to fall leaf pickup, McHenry will resume collections in spring

842

Man admits to overcharging elderly Crystal Lake homeowner by more than $4K for driveway repairs

843

Student accused of secretly recording 3 women in bathroom at McHenry County College

844

Sales tax rebate granted for restaurant owner taking over former Vickie’s Place in McHenry

845

Johnsburg ties IHSA record with 25 3s, Trey Toussaint sets team record: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

846

IHSA regional, sectional and supersectional assignments for McHenry County boys basketball teams

847

Woodstock beats Woodstock North to win KRC title

848

Crystal Lake woman killed in Hoffman Estates crash is ID’d

849

Marengo man accused of exposing himself multiple times at his window now faces felony charge

850

Slaughterhouse near Wonder Lake roundly rejected by McHenry County Board

851

Oliver: After 2 cancer battles, annual mammogram can be source of trepidation

852

Key IHSA boys wrestling state storylines to watch in McHenry County

853

Lake in the Hills fire guts power sports storage building

854

‘Suspicious package’ in Crystal Lake turns out to be harmless

855

Dylan Dumele, Cary-Grove clinch FVC title outright by beating McHenry

856

Top seed, undefeated Johnsburg advances to regional final: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

857

Woodstock, Crystal Lake South advance to Class 3A regional final

858

Cary man gets 7-year sentence for crash that killed police officer

859

Cary man gets 7-year sentence for crash that killed police officer

860

Pingree Grove woman accused of smashing car into Huntley garage, causing ‘extensive damage’ inside

861

No injuries reported in house fire near McHenry

862

Authorities shut down road in Crystal Lake for ‘suspicious package’

863

52nd House Democratic hopefuls discuss immigration, Illinois TRUST Act

864

Basketball brings out enthusiasm in Johnsburg’s Jayce Schmitt

865

Woodstock boys get 20th win: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

866

Myah Broughton’s career night lifts Marengo past Genoa-Kingston

867

Crystal Lake woman, 25, dies after single-vehicle crash in Hoffman Estates

868

Crystal Lake woman, 25, dies after single-vehicle crash in Hoffman Estates

869

Wonder Lake man accused of handcuffing, assaulting woman gets 7 years in prison

870

Northeast McHenry County local leaders tout park upgrades, economic development

871

What referendums will McHenry County voters see on the primary ballot?

872

Pingree Grove woman accused of Huntley home burglary, animal cruelty

873

Wonder Lake-area residents make last push to stop slaughterhouse

874

McHenry considers how to honor its memorable residents

875

Lakewood man gets 9 years in prison for DUI crash that killed his passenger

876

Ex-McHenry smoke shop owner accused of dealing drugs pleads guilty to lesser charge, gets jail time

877

Spurred by end of SNAP education programs, community hub in Woodstock connects those in need with help

878

Marian Central qualifies 5 for state, crowns 3 sectional champions at Class 2A Geneseo

879

Hampshire’s Knox Homola, coached by dad, leads trio of Whip-Purs headed to state

880

Hampshire qualifies 4 for state, leads McHenry County teams at IHSA Schaumburg Sectional

881

Huntley bowlers Ashlyn Tenglin, Katie Scaletta qualify for state: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

882

Cary-Grove co-op takes back Fox Valley Conference Invite championship

883

Election 2026: What to know about how to vote in McHenry County

884

Hobby Lobby to move to new Algonquin location

885

Home catches fire Saturday near McHenry

886

Lake in the Hills man accused of sexually assaulting children

887

Harvard man, 18, accused of strangling woman until she ‘crashed out,’ then sexually assaulting her

888

Police got 6 tips that Wonder Lake man was dealing drugs. Now he has a 6-year prison sentence

889

McHenry spirit wear shop raise $13K for fire-damaged downtown businesses

890

Ryan Murray’s clutch 3 rallies Woodstock past Johnsburg

891

AJ Berndt scores 1,000th point as Cary-Grove tops Crystal Lake Central, clinches share of FVC boys hoops title

892

Huntley girls wrap up 5th straight FVC title: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

893

Huntley man possessed thousands of ‘violent and explicit’ images of child sex abuse, prosecutor says

894

More high school students across McHenry County walk out of class to protest ICE

895

Woodstock gets $3M in federal funding for Route 47 widening

896

Lake County man charged with ramming car into Crystal Lake home, cutting cables at business; $135K in damage

897

Norge ski jumper Kevin Bickner enjoying elder statesman role at Winter Olympics, looks ahead to large hill

898

IHSA 2026 girls basketball postseason schedules for teams across McHenry County

899

Here are key 2026 IHSA girls basketball postseason storylines to watch in McHenry County

900

Brake Parts, which has shut its doors in McHenry, was once top donor to local charities

901

Marengo girls defeat Woodstock, reach 20 wins: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

902

Marengo man charged 4th time since 2024 with public indecency, exposing himself

903

Crystal Lake man admits to using ‘dark web,’ Facebook to sell meth, is sent to federal prison

904

2 vehicle crash at Sun City Huntley, prompting water rescue call

905

Search of Huntley home results in 17 charges of child sex abuse images against 20-year-old

906

Here are key 2026 IHSA wrestling sectional storylines to watch in McHenry County

907

Brush fire spreads, destroys shed in Huntley

908

Crystal Lake man tried ‘to seduce, lure’ child with promises of cash, gifts, authorities say

909

Wisconsin man accused of sexually assaulting Crystal Lake child, 8

910

Johnsburg girls basketball team caps undefeated regular season: Northwest Herald Wednesday roundup

911

Huntley shoots past Hampshire, clinches share of FVC girls basketball title

912

Updated: Gas line leak in Crystal Lake repaired after alarm upgraded, buildings monitored

913

McHenry County veterans organizations receive $100K state grants from lottery money

914

Bud Shanahan, Crystal Lake Central ‘D-up’ against McHenry

915

New Woodstock North principal named

916

New Woodstock North principal named

917

Updated: Gas line leak in Crystal Lake repaired after alarm upgraded, buildings monitored

918

Oliver: Please just let me watch the Super Bowl (and commercials and show) in peace

919

Man who died in crash near Richmond Tuesday is ID’d

920

Man who died in crash near Richmond Tuesday is ID’d

921

Clearbrook offers gifts for Valentine’s, other special occasions crafted by clients with disabilities

922

Clearbrook offers gifts for Valentine’s, other special occasions crafted by clients with disabilities

923

Driver dead at scene of single-car crash near Richmond

924

Bud Shanahan, Crystal Lake Central ‘D-up’ against McHenry

925

Jacobs gets 16th victory, back to .500 in Fox Valley: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald Sports Roundup

926

Jacobs controls the glass, dominates on defense in FVC win at Huntley

927

Marengo alerts residents about elevated manganese levels in water

928

Marengo alerts residents about elevated manganese levels in water

929

Car crashes into utility pole in Woodstock, closing road for hours

930

2026 Election Questionnaire: Brian Sager, McHenry County Board, District 7

931

Driver dead at scene of single-car crash near Richmond

932

Facebook connections reunite Spring Grove man with Carhartt jacket

933

Facebook connections reunite Spring Grove man with Carhartt jacket

934

Burlington Central’s Declan Wilson already standing tall: Northwest Herald boys basketball notebook

935

Nora Terhaar, undistracted Prairie Ridge fly high at Conant

936

Johnsburg girls basketball notches 30th consecutive victory: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

937

Huntley withstands the pressure, tops Burlington Central to take back FVC lead

938

Crystal Lake Central students walk out of class in ICE protest

939

Helping foster parents help kids is goal of Family Support Fund in McHenry County

940

Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Johnsburg’s Summer Toussaint

941

Huntley District 158 fills school board vacancy after Andy Bittman’s sudden departure

942

McHenry crafters finish projects faster than they can find places to donate them

943

More than $12M pouring into 9th Congressional District race

944

More than $12M pouring into 9th Congressional District race

945

Man convicted of sexually assaulting child in Woodstock gets 36-year sentence

946

Chemical smell in air coming from south, Algonquin area fire officials say

947

North Carolina man accused of reaching for illegally owned gun during altercation in Marengo RV park

948

North Carolina man accused of reaching for illegally owned gun during altercation in Marengo RV park

949

Happy Jack’s is back: Iconic McHenry spot reopens with new owners

950

Lawsuit settled in beef between McHenry Golf Club, Addison’s Steakhouse

951

Johnsburg girls hoops stay unbeaten, set program record with 29th win: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

952

Crystal Lake delays vote on drive-thru Dunkin’ location again

953

Hampshire crowns four champions, leads McHenry County teams at IHSA girls wrestling regional

954

Crystal Lake adds more parking restrictions around Lake Roots to appease neighbors

955

Harvard man accused of possessing hundreds of videos of children pleads guilty to single image, gets 7 years

956

Laid-off workers at McHenry’s Brake Parts say company claimed jobs were safe

957

2026 Election Questionnaire: Phil Andrew, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District

958

2026 Election Questionnaire: Sam Polan, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District

959

2026 Election Questionnaire: Mike Simmons, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District

960

2026 Election Questionnaire: Bushra Amiwala, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District

961

2026 Election Questionnaire: John Elleson, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District

962

2026 Election Questionnaire: Laura Fine, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District

963

AJ Berndt, Cary-Grove outlast Burlington Central

964

Huntley’s Steve Raethz earns 500th career win: Friday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

965

Adam Anwar’s career-best 36 points leads McHenry to FVC victory at Jacobs

966

Mallory Glover’s career night helps Crystal Lake South top Hampshire

967

Crystal Lake man charged with grooming

968

Crystal Lake man reports to federal prison for defrauding investors out of $8M

969

Owner of Richmond equestrian center accused of sexually assaulting minor, jailed

970

Jacobs High School searching for new principal

971

Man who served time for Crystal Lake motel drug bust allegedly found with cocaine, switchblade

972

Woodstock eyes more regulation of video gaming

973

Victim ID’d from fatal New Year’s Eve crash near Harvard

974

2026 Election Questionnaire: Jeff Walter, U.S. House of Representatives, 11th District

975

Cary-Grove co-op boys swimming dominates FVC dual: Thursday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

976

Fun continues for Carreno brothers, improved Alden-Hebron in win over OLSHA

977

Marengo boys and girls basketball win: Thursday’s Northwest Herald Sports Roundup

978

Marian Central edges out Washington, Geneseo downs Batavia at IHSA Class 2A dual sectional

979

‘Hearts permanently broken’: Driver in DUI crash that killed Island Lake man sentenced; family tells of grief

980

Sprinkler system saves garage fire from spreading in Crystal Lake apartment complex

981

2026 Election Questionnaire: Joe Sosnowski, State Representative 69th District

982

Woodstock sets up relief fund for Route 47 businesses affected by roadwork

983

Gaby Dzik scores 31 points in Crystal Lake South win: Wednesday’s Northwest Herald roundup

984

McHenry Brake Parts operation closes, hundreds of jobs lost, parent company founder charged

985

McHenry Brake Parts operation closes, hundreds of jobs lost, parent company founder charged

986

Seniors’ energy sparks Woodstock against Richmond-Burton

987

Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says ‘encouraged violence’

988

McHenry Brake Parts operation closes, hundreds of jobs lost, parent company founder charged

989

Woodstock will install Flock cameras in the Square, despite strong opposition

990

Lake in the Hills police to move into new station Thursday

991

2026 Election Questionnaire: Marty Mohr, McHenry County Board, District 8

992

2026 Election Questionnaire: Larry W. Smith, McHenry County Board, District 8

993

McHenry County grand jury indictments for the week of Dec. 10 - 16, 2023

994

Oliver: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ can be a hard question to answer

995

Next up in the family, Ithandehui Rosas making her mark with Harvard wrestling

996

Elijah Bell, Jacobs wear it well in win over Dundee-Crown

997

Johnsburg girls hoops win first conference title since 2017: Tuesday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

998

Crystal Lake South crashes the boards, rallies for FVC win at Burlington Central

999

Chimney fire breaks out near Marengo; officials issue safety warning

1000

Above the crowd: Norge tournament soars as Olympics preview