Agenda: Randall Consolidated School board special meeting May 6, 2024 – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Serious injuries reported after crash leaves 4 hospitalized in unincorporated McHenry County
By Sam Borcia
Crystal Lake Brewing takes home international competition award, celebrates 10 years
By Michelle Meyer
Two officials resign in Salem Lakes – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
On the Map: Downtown Lake Geneva
By Patrick Hennessey
Body found inside pickup truck after firefighters extinguish fully involved fire near McHenry
By Sam Borcia
Supernova-inspired accessible play space designed for Yerkes Observatory
By Molly Kate Bernard
A word from our sponsors: May 4, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty's Glenda and Butch Dupons – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Groundhog Day revisited in April
By Susan W. Murray
Cicadas on the way: How McHenry County is prepping for the mass arrival and where you can track sightings
By Janelle Walker
Morning Highlight
3 injured after porch collapses during gathering at home near Spring Grove
Local
- Fox Lake Fire Protection District Lt. Corinne Bauer said crews arrived to find a second-story porch had collapsed.
- Two adult victims were transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
- Bauer said a large gathering was being held at the residence at the time of the incident.
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The nation's best indoor water parks include Timber Ridge Lodge, Kalahari and Great Wolf
By Amy Schwabe
Father Mathias Zerfas VFW Post 11279-Twin Lakes dedicate memorial bench in Central Park – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Lake Zurich man in critical condition after crashing motorcycle while recklessly driving in Port Barrington
By Sam Borcia
Helicopter landing pad added to Town of Randall Fire Department Station #2 – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Morning Highlight
1 victim seriously injured, flown to hospital after rollover crash near Richmond
Crash
- The two vehicles sustained heavy damage and one of them rolled over onto its side, leaving the sole occupant trapped.
- The trapped victim was extricated in 12 minutes and transferred to an ambulance.
- The person was transferred to the landing zone where the LifeNet crew continued treatment.
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LITH Man Plans To Open Italian Restaurant In Crystal Lake
By Amie Schaenzer