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A state-endangered bird of prey got a second chance at life after the McHenry County Conservation District stepped in to help him recover from a concussion earlier this month.

A McHenry man working as an election judge died while working the polls Tuesday night in McCullom Lake, officials report.

How reliant are we on electricity? Well, the Oliver homestead found out when half the power in the house went out on a Friday night.

Ten McHenry County basketball players, six girls and four boys, received IBCA All-State honors for the 2025-26 season. Johnsburg's Summer Toussaint received first-team honors in Class 2A.

The 2026 girls soccer season is underway. Here are five players to watch in McHenry County this spring.

The 2026 girls soccer season is already underway. Here are this year's preview capsules for each area team.

Democrat Maria Peterson appears headed for a rematch with her previous opponent in the race for the 52nd state representative district.

Democrat Maria Peterson appears headed for a rematch with her previous opponent in the race for the 52nd state representative district.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park on Tuesday easily fended off a primary challenge from Morgan Coghill.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park on Tuesday easily fended off a primary challenge from Morgan Coghill.

Now that polls are closed in McHenry County, voters will soon be getting their first chance to see who might be on their ballot in November.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for McHenry County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

Turnout in McHenry County’s primary Tuesday is on pace to be around the same levels as the 2022 primary election, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio said Tuesday afternoon.

A Cary man is charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian near Barrington Monday night, authorities said.

A Cary man is charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian near Barrington Monday night, authorities said.

A backyard chicken coop that caught fire claimed nearly a dozen birds in Woodstock, local officials said.

A McHenry man entered a woman’s home uninvited, hid, then jumped out and punched her, while he was on probation for domestic battery, prosecutors said.

Election Day in McHenry County is Tuesday. Here’s what to know about voting in the primary election - even if you're still not registered.

The high school baseball season starts this week. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team in the Northwest Herald area for the 2026 season.

The baseball season starts this week. Check out our five players to watch in the Northwest Herald area for the 2026 season.

McHenry Town Center McHenry, anchored by Aldi and Kohl's, has sold for $13.74 million.

McHenry County’s blizzard warning Monday – landing exactly six weeks after Woodstock Willie’s early spring Groundhog Day prognostication – prompted school cancellations and other closures.

Marty Mohr's "entire professional life is built on the skill of spotting a liability while it’s still small and handling it before it becomes an expensive crisis," writes Tammie Johnson of Algonquin in a letter to the editor.

Woodstock-based Hooved Animal Humane Society launches program to help domestic violence survivors prevent abuse happening to their horses.

Crystal Lake-based Read with a Buddy nonprofit continues to grow with more donation boxes and events to spark to love of childhood reading. It was started by a retired teacher.