Cary-Grove youth baseball and softball organization kicks off season despite losing Maplewood home base
By Michelle Meyer
Center Guard Plumbing’s major water heater sale
By Patrick Hennessey
Community gardens in McHenry County emphasize community: Where plots are available this spring
By Janelle Walker
Chicago man accused of shattering window, stealing high-end car from dealership in Crystal Lake
By Sam Borcia
Tulip Festival dazzles in Spring Grove
By Roseanne Tellez
Box truck hits Robert Parker Coffin Bridge in Long Grove for second time in just over 24 hours
By Sam Borcia
Celebrating Cicadas Exhibit Opens This Weekend At Dunn Museum
By Amie Schaenzer
Road closure to go into effect as 'big' improvement project set to begin on busy Route 59 intersection in Fox Lake
By Sam Borcia
Man accused of slicing victim’s stomach open during argument in Gages Lake
By Gabriel Castillo
Algonquin fourth grader rallies neighborhood for donations to District 300 food pantry
By Michelle Meyer
Lake Zurich to fix up parks and open spaces after trustees approve spending, free up some cash
By Jesse Wright
Things to do April 26-May 2: Tulip fests, Long Grove Craft Beer Fest, Natasha Leggero, Arbor Day events and more
By Luke Zurawski
Morning Highlight
Grayslake woman pursued by deputies while driving well over 110 mph with child in car
Crime
- The officer observed a white Chevrolet passenger car speed past him on the shoulder.
- Sheriff's officials said the car was traveling at well over 110 miles per hour at times.
- The car eventually stopped just south of where emergency workers were gathered at the fatal crash.
Showcase
Donated Prom Dresses Raise Funds For MCC Foundation
By Amie Schaenzer
Thunderstorms in McHenry County Saturday night could bring high winds and chance of hail
By Michelle Meyer
Lake Villa Volunteer Fair teaches visitors how to give back; 'To continue to do good, we need good people'
By Yadira Olson
Reinsdorf-Backed Firm Targets Libertyville for 91 Units
By Kathryn Brenzel
Lake In The Hills To Get New Starbucks
By Amie Schaenzer
Barrington School District 220 board pore over survey results after asking taxpayers about possible referendum
By Elizabeth Owens-schiele
Man with 6th DUI charge allowed to move to Florida, then skips McHenry County court, authorities say
By Amanda Marrazzo
Missing McHenry Man Found Dead In Lake Michigan
By Amie Schaenzer
Grandson of woman accused of battering child at illegal day care in Crystal Lake now also faces charges
By Amanda Marrazzo
AJ Freund, 5 years later: The short life and lingering effects of slain Crystal Lake boy
By Amanda Marrazzo
100 students from local high schools experience day in life at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville
By Sam Borcia
Police Still Looking For Suspects In Libertyville Trail Attack
By Amie Schaenzer
McHenry Co. Man Who Killed Roommate Sentenced
By Amie Schaenzer
Thieves abandon SUV stolen in Elgin after man thwarts second car theft in Carpentersville
By Mike Danahey
'He loved that college': Richard G. Erzen, first College of Lake County president, dies at 96
By Mick Zawislak
Morning Highlight
Pre-trial release denied for 2 accused of arson fire at cinema in Round Lake Beach
Courts
- Two theaters of the vacant building were engulfed in flames and the lobby was destroyed.
- The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System brought a total of around 20 fire departments to the scene.
- The juvenile reported Shields and Dolan bragged about setting the fire afterward while at a McDonald's.
Showcase
Grayslake Carnival Returns Thursday, Runs Through Weekend
By Amie Schaenzer
3 children transported to hospital after minivan crashes into dugout during baseball game in Woodstock
By Sam Borcia
Law enforcement task force arrests 4 suspects part of nationwide crew after witnessing Lake Zurich home burglary
By Sam Borcia
Lake in the Hills man linked to $1 million drug bust pleads guilty to money laundering in McHenry County
By Amanda Marrazzo
8-year-old girl 'terrorized' after McHenry County judge releases man who sexually assaulted her
By Sam Borcia
McHenry County could see 1st woman state's attorney; Randi Freese announces run after Kenneally drops out
By Amanda Marrazzo
Landmark students could be sent to McHenry neighborhood schools, despite calls to save unique program
By Janelle Walker
Home Uninhabitable Following Laundry Room Blaze In Island Lake
By Amie Schaenzer