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Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of mchenry..

Explore the controversy surrounding the SAFE-T Act in Illinois, which has abolished cash bail. Discover why a suburban state's attorney is criticizing the act after an arrested individual was released. Uncover the implications of this new law on public safety.

A popular interior designer's Barrington Hills home has hit the market for $5 million. The 9,200-square-foot home with six bedrooms and over five bathrooms was listed for $4.99 million earlier this month, according to the listing from Coldwell Banker. "The home was meticulously renovated and refined by the owner &...

The best situtation for taxpayers is when the McHenry County Board can keep its property tax levy flat. When that happens, new construction put on the assessment rolls allows the tax rate for existing property owners to decrease. County Board member Tracie Von Bergen, who also has served as Hebron...

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) in Illinois has reminded residents about the Public Health Ordinance restrictions on burning landscape waste. These restrictions apply all year and allow burning only on Saturdays and Sundays in April, May, October, and November from dawn to dusk. Residents cannot transport waste to another property for burning. Only waste produced on the property can be burned.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to libertyville..

Jasmine Minor won the Illinois Girl's Tennis Singles State Championship in 2010.

The Mundelein Trustees plan to review the 2018 editions of the International Building, One and Two Family, Fire and Property Maintenance codes at the Village Board Meeting on October 23, 2023. The 2017 National Electric Code is also up for review. This initiative is led by the Building Department of Mundelein.

Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 ranked 548th in enrollment with 565 students during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. The district was ranked 537th the year before. Richmond-Burton Community High School District...

Antioch's Mayor, Scott J. Gartner, has announced the upcoming Vintage Shop Hop event, welcoming all visitors. The event is set for the next Friday and Saturday and is expected to attract hundreds of attendees. It will showcase eight local shops and more than 400 others from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Shops like Family Heirloom Antiques, Great Lakes Antiques – Boutique, and others will participate.

HUNTLEY, Ill. — Two more cases of E.coli have been linked to an outbreak at a far northwest suburban high school. According to the McHenry County Health Department, there have now been nine confirmed cases of E.coli tied to Huntley High School after the first round of cases were reported last week. MCDH officials said […]

Nestled just an hour north of Chicago near Lake Michigan and welcoming over half a million guests every year from all over the world, the Volo Museum in Volo, Illinois, is well-equipped with 45 exhibitions and over 10,000 mechanical items spread out across 35 acres. If you’re a movie enthusiast or a vehicle lover, you’re going to find yourself having an enjoyable time at this unique establishment that has Hollywood ties dating back to its inception. Where else in the Midwest can you find the 2005 Batmobile Tumbler that made its way onto the movie Batman Begins, or an actual 1958 Lamborghini tractor? How about one of only two known 1928 Ford Model A House Cars?

At about 5:04 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 83 and C in Trevor. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one partially blocking traffic. Injuries being reported.

In this article, we're exploring four exceptional pizza places in Lake Geneva. Have you had the pleasure of trying any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

If you plan to travel this morning, please make sure to give yourself extra travel time. A dense fog advisory is now in effect until 9AM for Stephenson, Ogle, Lee, Winnebago, Boone, Dekalb, and McHenry County as well as Green, Rock, and Walworth County up in S. Wisconsin. Visibility has dropped to a half mile or less for a few.

RACINE COUNTY, Wis. - A Racine County crash involving an Amazon box truck and a motorcycle left the motorcycle operator dead and the passenger, his 12-year-old daughter, badly hurt. Prosecutors say the Illinois man driving the Amazon truck was under the influence of marijuana. Jonathan Bueche, 31, of Antioch, faces...

Barrington Hills Police Department would like to inform drivers that Route 62 will be temporarily closed between Old Sutton Road and Longmeadow Parkway due to a serious traffic crash investigation.Visit here for more details.

MCHS hosted the annual Homecoming parade on Sunday, Sept. 24. The parade followed Green Street to Veteran’s Park. Students from different athletics and activities tossed candy to the citizens watching. “It’s important to support McHenry and the sport or activity you are involved in,” said sophomore soccer player, Nathan...

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about first-generation farmers. At Crystal Lake Farmers Market in northeast Illinois, Kyle Dionne is easy to find. He’s the guy wearing his bib overalls with a collared shirt. His style, and of course his fresh, organic-certified vegetables, make him a popular vendor.

At about 12:52 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to the 1200 block of West Main Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Gas line leak being reported.