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Because officials say RSV season will extend later than usual this year, the McHenry County Department of Health has issued a warning about it.

"Mr. Sheriff’s remarks were by no means always friendly, suggestive, and made in the spirit of counseling, as the word 'admonish' would suggest, William Tammone of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"People, it’s time for change. We can’t afford to stay on this path-literally. We need to change the players," Anne Blohm of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"Our public school system is the bedrock of our democracy and the engine that built this country’s prosperity," Charlie Gorman of Harvard writes in a letter to the editor.

"Maybe the anti-ICE protesters should think about the families of the victims like Laken Riley, Rachel Morin, Sarah Root, and countless others." Lisa Rode of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"I do not support my tax dollars being used for individuals who are in this country illegally—especially those who have committed crimes," Brian Ford of Johnsburg writes in a letter to the editor.

"Mr. Tirio’s behavior in office demonstrates his concern for his self-interests and a lack of accountability to McHenry County residents," Jeanne Newton of Johnsburg writes in a letter to the editor.

"I’ll be voting for Marty Mohr on March 17, and I hope you’ll join me," Suzanne Riley of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

"I can say plainly: Lauren Underwood does not represent the values of the people in the northern Illinois counties," Scott Taillet of Lake in the Hills writes in a letter to the editor.

From tailgating to tariffs: America's real problems. Suzanne McDonald of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"You get what you voted for," Jake Getter of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"Remember, your VOTE is summoned in democracy for our America," writes Robert Meale of Crystal Lake in a letter to the editor.

"Marty Mohr has been clear about where he stands," writes Stephanie Matysiewski of Marengo in a letter to the editor.

A car carrying a woman and a child slid off the road and into a creek Sunday night near Harvard.

A blizzard warning in McHenry County has resulted in closings in area school districts.

Rain will turn to snow overnight in McHenry County.

Denise Smith is a Crystal Lake City Council member and so much more. And now she's among the 10 current honorees of Shaw Local/Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction Awards.

About 1,400 8th grade students from around the county learned about career possibilities Friday at the annual McHenry County College’s Middle School Career Quest.

Rain will turn to snow overnight in McHenry County.

Huntley School District 158 has opened online kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year and has a Sneak Peek orientation in April.

Can McHenry's baseball team repeat last year's success, which included a berth in the Class 4A state title game? The Warriors return several top hitters, including LSU commit Kaden Wasniewski. Which teams will win conference crowns? Here are five storylines to watch this spring.

Keely Fewell and Kendall Wolf each hit three-run home runs for Huntley softball in a season-opening win Friday.

McHenry County College is hosting free tax assistance and e-filing of federal and state returns for qualified individuals with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic through April 15.

A formal battery storage facility proposal could be submitted to Prairie Grove in the coming months. Here's a look at what developers, opponents and the village president have said about it.

Huntley junior Ashlyn Tenglin advanced to state for the first time and rolled to the area's best finish, placing 19th overall. Tenglin is the 2026 Northwest Herald Girls Bowler of the Year.